my vts lacking speed

  1. Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2008 uk Posts: 609 2001 mk2 Silver Saxo VTS
    #1
    I have a mk2 vts 2001 plate..

    But its lacking the speed the vts should be having the old mk1 vtr with no mods is keeping up with my vts why is this

    I have a enclosed induction kit with an performance backbox but still it lacks speed... Im wondering if that it was treated badly before I bought it so the engine fooked...

    Whats the cheapest way to gain lil more speed etc....
  2. L-plater Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 34
    #2
    You should check your engine as it is without buying mods to make it faster.
    Obviously under powered give it a service new plugs and take it from there.
    Has the Timing Belt been done recently if it has could be out a tooth or so causing a lack of power
    You should be able to see off a mk1 VTR no bother
  3. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2007 Shropshire Posts: 9994 Moonstone Blue 106 GTi
    #3
    first thing first give it a good service, check the timing is all good then go from there.

    Mods wise usual 4 branch manifold and a cat back exhaust system see how it goes then even my old standard 16v used to be ok
  4. Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 Coventry CV6 Posts: 2477 Slowda Octavia vRS SOLD - Cam'd Chip'd VTR
    #4
    Yeah as said, give it a good service, air/oil/fuel filters changing and get some good oil in there. After that whip the 'performance parts' off and return it to standard to see if they are causing the issues, after all a badly mounted induction kit is only going to restrict air flow.. you never know?
  5. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 3932
    #5
    how old is the car? milage etc?

    your piston rings could be worn, nakered transmission etc.. it could be loads of things
  6. Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Bridgy,somerset Posts: 1127 saxo vts 16v
    #6
    yeh may hav been badly ran in or maybe needs a gd service,myn goes so much better after a gd service