1.6 16v Engine

  1. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Southampton not scunthorpe Posts: 2679 e36 318is! boom.
    #1
    Hey im looking to converting my 8v to a 16v soon when i get a full time job at the end of this year. I have a 51 plate VTR and was wondering what exactly i would be looking for becuase i know there is a slight difference in the mk1 and 2 types... Any help would be appreciated
  2. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R
    #2
    Your vtr 3 plug yeh? You'll need a vts engine from a 3plug vts.
  3. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Southampton not scunthorpe Posts: 2679 e36 318is! boom.
    #3
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by raunchz View Post
    Your vtr 3 plug yeh? You'll need a vts engine from a 3plug vts.
    Yeh thats wat i was thinking, is it literally just a conversion based on your plugs? or is there more than that? other things that need to add up?
  4. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R
    #4
    If you buy a 3plug loom, unlocked ecu and engine you're 80% there
  5. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #5
    Probably need the vts radiator as i`ve heard with the standard rad thngs runs a little hot.

    Steve.
  6. Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE
    #6
    Could do with a fuel return aswell.. not 100% needed but if you're doing a job, might aswell do it properly.

    Also remember to upgrade your front brakes.
  7. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Kent Posts: 8205 :(s)rac
    #7
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Paul View Post
    Could do with a fuel return aswell.. not 100% needed but if you're doing a job, might aswell do it properly.

    Also remember to upgrade your front brakes.
    Why? VTR's and VTS's use the same brakes... The only difference is ABS.

    Standards are adequate for everyday driving.
  8. Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE
    #8
    If he's putting a VTS engine in it, i'm guessing he's going to be pushing it more.

    Standard VT brakes are shockingly bad imo.
  9. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Kent Posts: 8205 :(s)rac
    #9
    Had 266mm's on my VTR, awesome brakes, wouldn't need more braking power than that on the road IMO...

    Have standards on my VTS, can't fault them other than the fade when having a bit of a blast.
  10. Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 1267 03 EP3
    #10
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