1.1 to VTS in progress... Need quick advice

1. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #1 8th March 2009, 08:57

   Right spent yesterday removing the engine out a mates 1.1 5 door aztec 106 to make way for his new vts engine today.
   
   Basically i need to know if there is a way of fitting the engine without welding up a bracket on the top engine mount. It will only be a tempary thing to get the car moving.
   Could i just use the original 1.1 mount for the time being?
   
   Thanks guys
2. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #2 8th March 2009, 08:59

   Could try and use the 1.1 mount, but I'm unsure whether it'll fit the engine if that makes sense.
3. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #3 8th March 2009, 09:02

   my main issue is will the mount sit lower than a vtr/s mount putting the engine at a funny angle. By eye the mounting holes look similar will have to check it more closely
4. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #4 8th March 2009, 09:05

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Sparco_Tom my main issue is will the mount sit lower than a vtr/s mount putting the engine at a funny angle. By eye the mounting holes look similar will have to check it more closely

   Might be worth holding back and just welding in a vtr/s mount ?
5. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #5 8th March 2009, 09:14

   see that what i want to do but the guy im doing the conversion for needs his car running tonight to be able to go back to uni.
   its only got to be to withstand a 40 mile drive at an easy pace
6. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #6 8th March 2009, 09:23

   I wouldn't like to drive it with a dodgy drives side mount.
   
   Depends on how secure/close the 1.1 mount is.
7. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #7 8th March 2009, 09:26

   no nor would i. what sort of weld would be best for the bracket/plate. i was thinking of make 2 L shape brackets and spotting them to the wing
8. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #8 8th March 2009, 09:30

   Have you not got a vtr/s engine mount cradle to weld in? Or were you going to fabricate one?
   
   Wee Wilsy's thread - he welded in a vtr/s mount to his 1.0 <- this is the way I'd do it.

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9. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #9 8th March 2009, 09:32

   i was going to make my own
10. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

    #10 8th March 2009, 09:34

    Ideally should have planned ahead and had a vtr/s mount ready to weld in - would take out the uncertainty as to whether your custom mount will be 'man' enough.
    
    I'd make sure you get a good weld, and the bracket is strong enough. Wouldn't like to see the bracket break whilst on the motorway - if in doubt over engineer it.
11. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #11 8th March 2009, 09:36

    yer i have a mate who is a motorsport engineer who i will be on the phone to. will get him to make up a design for the mount. thanks for your help mate
12. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

    #12 8th March 2009, 10:28

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Sparco_Tom yer i have a mate who is a motorsport engineer who i will be on the phone to. will get him to make up a design for the mount. thanks for your help mate

    No probs - good luck with it !!