fitting 16v in westcoastt!!

1. LT_TA Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Birmingham Posts: 475 Citroen Saxo (westcoast)

   #1 4th March 2009, 00:20

   hi i have a 1.4 westcoast mk1, i was thinking of fitting a vts or 106 engine but want to know how easy the job is.
   
   is it a simple drop straight in or alot of work and new parts. thanks
2. Tontsy Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi

   #2 4th March 2009, 00:22

   unbolt the old, and bolt in the new
   enjoy
3. ocktovts Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 Swindon Posts: 129 MK2 VTS

   #3 4th March 2009, 00:24

   its not the hardest job, my mate just did a 106 gti conversion on his vtr and reckons it was simple
4. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #4 4th March 2009, 00:26

   I bought my vts engine today.
   
   Basically, i need
   the engine
   engine loom
   unlocked ECU
   a vts rad + piping
   vts throttle cable, then drop it all in
5. goodall3518 Established Member Joined: Aug 2008 Derby Posts: 2376 Saxo VTw ?

   #5 4th March 2009, 00:30

   might sound stupid... but whats engine "loom"?
6. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #6 4th March 2009, 00:31

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by goodall3518 might sound stupid... but whats engine "loom"?

   all the wiring from the sensors to the ECU
7. goodall3518 Established Member Joined: Aug 2008 Derby Posts: 2376 Saxo VTw ?

   #7 4th March 2009, 00:31

   ohhh
   cheers db
8. LT_TA Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Birmingham Posts: 475 Citroen Saxo (westcoast)

   #8 7th March 2009, 22:04

   thanks for replys, wont be doing it just yet want to get the look of my car done first lol.
9. jpsaxo Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2005 Sydney Posts: 8525 Mango Westcoast

   #9 8th March 2009, 07:25

   Its all pretty easy, did it in mine. Have a good look through my project thread in my signiture. Any questions drop me a PM
10. goodall3518 Established Member Joined: Aug 2008 Derby Posts: 2376 Saxo VTw ?

    #10 8th March 2009, 15:20

    cost for a garage to fit?
11. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

    #11 8th March 2009, 15:42

    I think people have had quotes of around £1k including the engine I think
12. DJVTR Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 northamptonshire Posts: 719 saxo furio/vtr

    #12 8th March 2009, 15:49

    i got a vtr engine put im my furio but i got it for free cus they broke it more than fixed it but it dosent feel like a vtr it only feals a little bit more powerfull is there any way to tell if it is a vtr?