16v conversion and turbo?

1. Vtralex Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2010 High wycombe Posts: 435 Mk1 saxo vts

   #1 16th January 2010, 22:01

   Hey guys, ive only got a baby 8v vtr at the minute, and was wondering, how much would it cost to get a 16v conversion? i probably wouldnt be able to do it myself, and could the 16v then be turboed easily?
   
   cheers guys
2. blackie_2k5 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B

   #2 16th January 2010, 22:09

   if youve got plenty money anythings easy, can pick up an s conversion for about 300 then get someone to fit it, ppl on here do it for 250-350 decent price, depends where your from but garages your looking like 500 or more
3. Vtralex Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2010 High wycombe Posts: 435 Mk1 saxo vts

   #3 16th January 2010, 22:24

   I would be looking for say in 4 or 5 months time, do you know any of the people that would do it? because i would rather pay them than a garage.
4. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #4 16th January 2010, 22:32

   Where are you located?
5. Vtralex Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2010 High wycombe Posts: 435 Mk1 saxo vts

   #5 16th January 2010, 22:33

   High wycombe in bucks mate.
6. blackie_2k5 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B

   #6 16th January 2010, 22:49

   sparco_tom from that way iirc? pm him if your defo imterested
7. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #7 16th January 2010, 22:53

   pm sparco_tom he'll do it for you
8. user_10473 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 Swansea Posts: 4946 Bianca White Peugeot 106 S2 Rallye, Saxo VTS

   #8 16th January 2010, 23:06

   If you're not confident changing an engine yourself then don't bother attempting a cheap turbo conversion....
9. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #9 17th January 2010, 00:13

   I am in Aylesbury so 15mins away from you. I'll fit it for £250 plus travel expenses
10. hammy105 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 High Wycombe / Portsmouth / Canterbury Posts: 703 Mk1 Vtr & Mk2 Vtr

    #10 17th January 2010, 00:34

    its my old blue tom. alex id strongly advice you get used to the 8v first, sounds harsh i no but its your first car and not passed yet, but when you want it done get tom to do it, he noes his stuff
11. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #11 17th January 2010, 00:40

    well he wont get insured on a vts conversion then.
12. hammy105 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 High Wycombe / Portsmouth / Canterbury Posts: 703 Mk1 Vtr & Mk2 Vtr

    #12 17th January 2010, 00:53

    hes bin riding a bike for a year so thts 1 years, and is going to be paying 1300 on the vtr, think its a bit silly tbh to start with, wait a bit then do it.
13. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #13 17th January 2010, 01:01

    Well i wont do the work unless the cars being registered to a vts. Or a waiver of responsibility needs to be signed
14. hammy105 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 High Wycombe / Portsmouth / Canterbury Posts: 703 Mk1 Vtr & Mk2 Vtr

    #14 17th January 2010, 01:09

    hes a sound bloke fella and he would declare it.
15. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #15 17th January 2010, 01:20

    in that case im happy to do the work
16. blackie_2k5 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B

    #16 17th January 2010, 01:43

    what company is transferring his bike ncb? i tried and was only allowed by 1 compnay and they wanted more then others so i never bothered, ous sure hes allowed to do that?
17. user_27808 Established Member Joined: Oct 2008 west london Posts: 1150 rx8 (vag 1.8t project) civic type r (ep3)

    #17 17th January 2010, 01:53

    not sure about this you know i'm pretty sure most companys wouldn't do it tbh as the want the most money they can and riding is a bit diff to driving. and as sated bro stick with the vtr for now get used to raggin that around for a bit b4 upgrading to the vts