a saxo vts conversion?

1. hughesie07 Newbie Joined: Oct 2008 bristol Posts: 18 a citroen saxo 1.6 vtr

   #1 8th June 2009, 17:05

   iv had a saxo vtr for some time , and was considering buying a vts engine. i have been told by some peopel that you can simply buy a vts conversion , whatever that is. is this true? if so , where can you buy them and have them fitted?
   
   
2. mrmattholmes Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2005 Thirsk, North Yorkshire United Kingdom (England) Posts: 718 saxo vts, skyline r33 2.5turbo, ibiza cupra 1.8t

   #2 8th June 2009, 17:20

   you cant buy a vts conversion as such, people breaking saxo vts's often sell 'vts conversions' i,e everything you need to do the conversion (engine,gearbox,driveshafts,ecu,loom,chip,immobili ser box)
   
   Best bet it to look on Ebay, the for sale section on here, breakers?
   
   You could do the conversion yourself as it is fairly straight forward and would save your self some cash, or any garage should be able to do it for you.
3. johnlambert Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Dublin Posts: 4359 Honda S2000

   #3 8th June 2009, 17:22

   has to be the same year if i recall.
   unlocked ecu also?
   there are a load of good mechanics on saxp who are good guys and will do anything to help you
4. coleman258 Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Eastbourne Posts: 2474 Astra van daily Black Saxo VTR 16v'd kent PT51

   #4 8th June 2009, 17:22

   if your going to go to a garage be prepared ti have deep pockets. if you want to do it yourself it should cost around £500 for parts. something else will always crop up though. have a search on here theres plenty of people doing them
5. mrmattholmes Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2005 Thirsk, North Yorkshire United Kingdom (England) Posts: 718 saxo vts, skyline r33 2.5turbo, ibiza cupra 1.8t

   #5 8th June 2009, 17:26

   yeah, It is alot easier to get same plug ecu as your car, either 1 or 3 plug so that it is plug and play.
   You can use an unlocked ecu or get the key and immobiliser box from the donor car
6. coleman258 Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Eastbourne Posts: 2474 Astra van daily Black Saxo VTR 16v'd kent PT51

   #6 8th June 2009, 17:36

   you will need:
   ECU
   vts loom
   vts engine and box
   vts driveshafts
   best to get vts fan setup
   someone tell me if ive missed something out
7. machevelli7777 Established Member Joined: Jan 2007 Little Wymondley Posts: 1063 VTR MK1 (SOLD)

   #7 8th June 2009, 17:51

   I wanted to do this, but i think your insurance company would quote this as a mod than a standard vts.
8. TU-Tuning Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Bristol Posts: 16575 JP4urio, 306 DTurbo SportShed

   #8 8th June 2009, 17:52

   Mines just registered as a VTS now.
   
   Have a search mate theres plenty on it. Its owrth upgrading engine mounts and manifolds etc whilst its all apart too.
9. machevelli7777 Established Member Joined: Jan 2007 Little Wymondley Posts: 1063 VTR MK1 (SOLD)

   #9 8th June 2009, 17:57

   Id love to do it, i really would. I just dont want the hassle of doing it and everything goes tits up cos the car is differently made to the engine.
10. JoshB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Pontefract Posts: 4007 2010 E92 320i MSport

    #10 8th June 2009, 18:41

    Can I ask why you would need the VTS box and driveshafts?
11. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #11 8th June 2009, 19:09

    i would fit it for you for £250 in a day
12. AlexGreen Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2008 Warlingham, Surrey Posts: 471 2001 Posi Blue VTR

    #12 8th June 2009, 19:41

    For the price though? id rather just sell the vtr and buy a vts. Would be much less hassle.
13. Olly Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Meerkat Harborough Posts: 2638 Saxo vtr mk 2

    #13 8th June 2009, 20:39

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by coleman258 you will need: ECU vts loom vts engine and box vts driveshafts best to get vts fan setup someone tell me if ive missed something out

    I re-used the driveshafts, should be the same fitting
    Vts top engine mount
    Vts top radiator hose
    New throttle cable
    Maybs put a new clutch in while your there.
    
    What car are you converting from?
14. TU-Tuning Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Bristol Posts: 16575 JP4urio, 306 DTurbo SportShed

    #14 9th June 2009, 02:03

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by JoshB Can I ask why you would need the VTS box and driveshafts?

    Pointless for a VTR to VTS conv. to change the shafts admittedly but lower models need VT shafts are on VT ones are hollow and weak as fook.
    
    VTR box is shite and not worth keeping lol