How awkward is it to convert

1. Krys_23 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 6543

   #1 28th June 2009, 16:51

   How awkward is it to put a 1999 VTS engine into a 01' Mk2 vtr? My car is a three plug 98bhp. The engine i'm getting is single plug but unlocked ecu so should have no problems other than loom? Any info please let me know cheers.
2. LeeM Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2008 Liverpool Posts: 7393 Black Corsa C SRi

   #2 28th June 2009, 16:53

   will need to rewie it completely. easie to get a 3 plug ecu and loom
3. smokinjones Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2009 halifax Posts: 119 vtr-s

   #3 28th June 2009, 16:54

   will need to wire it up as it wont plug and play
4. Krys_23 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 6543

   #4 28th June 2009, 16:55

   So i shouldn't bother buying a single plug then its far too awkward?
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 28th June 2009, 16:55

   yup as above.
   
   Will need a 3 plug ecu and loom
   
   OR
   
   Single plug car loom
6. Krys_23 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 6543

   #6 28th June 2009, 16:57

   I seriously have no idea about all this ECU plugs, Looms etc, I've seen the ridiculous amount of wiring involved though.. I'm stuck on what to do!
7. 3cott Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2008 Rotherham Posts: 4614 Black mk2 vts

   #7 28th June 2009, 17:03

   Just get a 3 plug ecu will bee a lot easyer...
8. Krys_23 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 6543

   #8 28th June 2009, 17:07

   So if i just buy an unlocked 3 plug ecu it can be made to work with a 99' engine aye?
9. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #9 28th June 2009, 17:38

   and 3 plug loom.
   
   Not 100% about the sensors - all that might be different is the lugs on them which can be filed off if need be.
   
   Depending on price, might be easier to buy another 3 plug vts engine/loom/ECU etc. and sell the mk1 one.
   
   The 3 plug unlocked ECU and loom wouldn't be cheap as can't imagine people would want to split it away from the engine.
10. Krys_23 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 6543

    #10 28th June 2009, 17:40

    I've not bought the engine yet mate just going to pick it up next week, The other problem is i can't find another newer 3 plug vts engine anywhere! Help me out
11. LeeM Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2008 Liverpool Posts: 7393 Black Corsa C SRi

    #11 28th June 2009, 17:43

    yeah if you have a 3 plug loom.
    the problem is at the end of the engine loom where it plugs into the rest of the car loom. it has a multiplug and there are 2 diffeent sizes, al 3 plug ecu looms have a big multiplug and some single plugs have the big one too but most single plugs have a small multiplug. a 99 reg will have a small multiplug