engine conversion

  1. Newbie Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 1
    #1
    hi folks, i have just registered as a member and am enjoying my new purchase of a vtr. it was dirt cheap as the engine has failed. i am looking to fit a 1.9 gti engine and box but wondered if any one has done this and if so how straight forward it is or is there a better conversion to go for??
  2. West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL
    #2
    personally i wouldnt see much point in that like with most of the conversions

    the 1.9 motor is only about 140 hp
    ans youll need to customise everything

    i would get a vts lump and breathing mods for similar power and a lot more ease
  3. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2006 Tyldesley, Manchester Posts: 5276 1.Saxo VTR 2.Saxo180
    #3
    As Alex said, might as well get the vts or 106GTi engine, similar power with a it of money spent on it which would be cheaper and easier to be put in. I.E. Dont need custom mounts etc etc.
  4. West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL
    #4
    allthough a 205 lump would be funky lol

    tbh with a lot of the swaps into a saxo there isnt much point unless you go for either a vtec or i saw a mitsubishi lump the other day stuff like that
    something jap with about 200hp and not too heavy lol
    that way it then evens out between several k on custom parts and power but has the added reliability over a highly strung tu (ie you could still use the car daily)

    mostly its wether you decide its worth the effort at the end of the day
  5. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2006 Tyldesley, Manchester Posts: 5276 1.Saxo VTR 2.Saxo180
    #5
    Evo engine, Hmmmm that would be very interesting. Would that be a front mounted one or rear? You got a link to that dude. Wouldnt mind having a read of that.
  6. Regular Poster Joined: May 2009 Seaham Posts: 358 Saxo VTR
    #6
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Jaytee View Post
    Evo engine, Hmmmm that would be very interesting. Would that be a front mounted one or rear? You got a link to that dude. Wouldnt mind having a read of that.
    Its front mounted and the here is the link mate.

    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...=256929&page=6