VTS Conversion

1. user_20683 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Woolwich Barracks Posts: 3921 52 Plate Black 8v R'

   #1 13th April 2010, 11:39

   Hi all,
   
   Im not bored of my 8v VTR but a 16v VTS lump has got to be done..
   
   I drove my mates yesterday and OMG the top end is unreal, power is all there and im still lost for words..
   
   Can somebody please list what parts i would need and price ranges im looking at?
   
   I know some of you are happy about this aha
   
   Many Thanks
2. tay56 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Warrington Posts: 755 Saxo VTR

   #2 13th April 2010, 13:09

   You'll need the Engine, Loom, Ecu, Mounts, Top Radiator Hose and that should be about it.
   Its easier if the ECU is unlocked, and has the same plug set up as your current VTR one
3. Jo3fish Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 1267 03 EP3

   #3 13th April 2010, 13:49

   In an ideal world the full conversion kit would consist of;
   
   Engine
   Loom + ECU (same plug)
   VTS Gbox
   Engine Mounts
   radiator
   Twin fan setup
   top radiator hose
   dshafts
   then all the other "attached bits"; Manfiold, started, altenator etc. etc.
   
   However, they are rather thin on the ground; you dont "need" the dshafts, radiator and fans (just modify the hose from the vtr setup.)
   
   You dont "need" the vts gbox, however its advisable as the "r" box's have longer ratios and are generally shit.
   
   You dont "need" to have the same plug ecu + loom but its HIGHLY reccomended as you will rip your testicles off in frustration.
   
   All that will set you back what? £400ish. give or take.
   
   Then fitting, £250.

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4. weezyfbaby123 Newbie Joined: Feb 2010 Caerphilly, Wales Posts: 27 Mrk 2 VTR.

   #4 13th April 2010, 13:51

   thanks sm really useful.
5. Tsaxovtr Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 BasingJoke Posts: 1058 x3 saxo's and a 306

   #5 13th April 2010, 22:37

   tring text me i cant sort u out brudda
6. LeeM Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2008 Liverpool Posts: 7393 Black Corsa C SRi

   #6 13th April 2010, 23:01

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by sm02_saxo In an ideal world the full conversion kit would consist of; Engine Loom + ECU (same plug) VTS Gbox Engine Mounts you only need the top mount bracket, yhe rest ou can use from the vtr radiator if your car is a y reg or newer chances are it has a full length rad, if it does this is the same as a vts Twin fan setup vts only has a single fan but a twin housing, the vtr fan is fine top radiator hose dshafts you want to use your current driveshafts, they'll be identical to the ones on a vts except yours wont have an abs pickup then all the other "attached bits"; Manfiold, started, altenatorstarter and alternator can be taken from the vtr engine etc. etc. However, they are rather thin on the ground; you dont "need" the dshafts, radiator and fans (just modify the hose from the vtr setup.) You dont "need" the vts gbox, however its advisable as the "r" box's have longer ratios and are generally shit. You dont "need" to have the same plug ecu + loom but its HIGHLY reccomended as you will rip your testicles off in frustration. agreed, if you have a 3 plug vtr you need a 3 plug vts engine, end of. All that will set you back what? £400ish. give or take. Then fitting, £250.

   youre going to need to run a fuel return line as well. and some form of induction, the vts inlet is wider than vtr so current induction kit will need a new hose or replacing
   after selling bits i took off and the fact i fitted mine myself it cost me about £100
7. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

   #7 14th April 2010, 09:08

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Tringaling Hi all, Im not bored of my 8v VTR but a 16v VTS lump has got to be done.. I drove my mates yesterday and OMG the top end is unreal, power is all there and im still lost for words..

   you need to drive some faster cars if thats your imprssion of a vts lol
8. user_20683 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Woolwich Barracks Posts: 3921 52 Plate Black 8v R'

   #8 14th April 2010, 22:21

   LOL, ive driven some nice cars! I guess im addicted to my go karts
9. user_31700 Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2009 Aberdeen Posts: 375 Citroen Saxo Vtr Mk2 52 Plate

   #9 17th May 2010, 01:48

   question on abs....is it totally needed and if so is it just driveshafts you need or do u need brake lines n jazz?
10. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

    #10 17th May 2010, 09:54

    if you havent got abs, dont bother trying to fit it imo.
    driveshafts, abs sensors, rear hubs, abs unit + ecu, replumb brake lines. not worth the hassle imo, id rather do without anyway.