New parts or a vtr/s engine?

1. javalencia Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2008 Birmingham Posts: 166 2003 Mk2 VTS

   #1 8th February 2010, 23:18

   I have a 1.1 which is in pristine condition so I don't really want to change car at the moment but the engine is in a right mess! I was wondering what would be better, buy new parts and restore the 1.1 engine, not sure of the cost, or buy either a vtr/s engine. I've heard this is illegal though and would any other parts of the car need changing to put a 1.6 engine in?
   
   Thanks for any help
2. samueljonburgess Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2007 bromley Posts: 2728 Nissan S13, Saxo Furio

   #2 8th February 2010, 23:32

   depends what you want from it....
3. javalencia Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2008 Birmingham Posts: 166 2003 Mk2 VTS

   #3 9th February 2010, 00:08

   The performance aspect would be a big factor but I also want the car engine itself to be in very good condition. I have a budget of around £500 and i'm not very clued up about engines, leaning towards the vts conversion!
4. samueljonburgess Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2007 bromley Posts: 2728 Nissan S13, Saxo Furio

   #4 9th February 2010, 00:09

   performance vts would be the way to go, dependin on how brave you are you would have to tell insurance
5. javalencia Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2008 Birmingham Posts: 166 2003 Mk2 VTS

   #5 9th February 2010, 00:15

   Well I'll have 2 years no claims in june (fingers crossed!) so it shouldn't hammer me too hard hopefully! Not sure of how much it will cost though
6. samueljonburgess Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2007 bromley Posts: 2728 Nissan S13, Saxo Furio

   #6 9th February 2010, 00:18

   ive never done it before to know how much it all comes to, loads of people on here have done engine swaps so will be more clued up, but for performance mite as well get the biggest best one.... lol
7. user_16990 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 810 2001 VTS

   #7 9th February 2010, 07:50

   Thing is you'll also need to upgrade the brakes and suspension too if you're going to put a VTS lump in your 1.1.
   
   Best bet would be to chip around in your 1.1 and save some cash and buy a pristine VTS when you can afford it.
8. conal1 Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Rotherham/ south yorkshire Posts: 548 Audi a3 tdi sline

   #8 9th February 2010, 09:21

   i agree with the post above might as well wait to get a vtr/s