identify this engine please :/

  1. L-plater Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 58
    #1
    ive got this engine. im pretty sure its a 98bhp vtr but it really doesn't seem fast enough. am i right or is it not a vtr. the airbox is off a 1.1 so ignor that lol.
  2. Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 Carmarthen, West Wales Posts: 128 2000 'W' Citroen Saxo Furio
    #2
    picture does'nt work
  3. L-plater Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 58
    #3
    http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/9075/baysj.jpg
  4. Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE
    #4
    Picture would help
  5. L-plater Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 58
    #5
    that better?
  6. Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE
    #6
    Could be any of the 8v's from looking at the picture imo. Someone else might be able to tell though.
  7. Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE
    #7
    The writing says "saxo 1355", if the number represents the CC then its close to the furio (1360), and its 3 plug, so i would guess its a furio engine?
  8. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 6543
    #8
    I agree with paul, the 1.4 furio and vtr have the same rockers too? .. No idea.
  9. L-plater Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 58
    #9
    see thats my problem. ive trided to find engine number no luck. so how else do you tell :s im pretty sure it would either be a 03 furio or 03 vtr but no sure which.
  10. Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE
    #10
    Whack it on a rolling road, i'd put my money on it coming out around 68-70bhp.
  11. Established Member Joined: Sep 2009 Edinburgh Posts: 1671 Mk2 VTR
    #11
    The only noticeable difference is the inlet manifold and the airbox.
    Im sure VTRs have more lines on the inlet. I'll go quickly take a look.
    Although
  12. Established Member Joined: Sep 2009 Edinburgh Posts: 1671 Mk2 VTR
    #12
    Pretty sure that's a vtr mate, same inlet as mine from what I can see
  13. Established Member Joined: Sep 2009 Edinburgh Posts: 1671 Mk2 VTR
    #13
    If you really want to know what it is measure the throttle body.
  14. L-plater Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 58
    #14
    what shall i measure?
  15. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2010 London Posts: 2768
    #15
    I remember reading something on here about a tu5jp blocks attracting magnet and furios/1.1s doesnt - cant really remember who said that though...
  16. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2003 United Kingdom (England) Posts: 7064
    #16
    Compare it with my old Vtr engine!

  17. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Newcastle, Ashington Posts: 5086 Cammed and VTR'd Furio. Corsa c - Slammed & Euro
    #17
    Looks the exact same as my furio engine. But im sure VTR's look pretty much the same too.
  18. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4857
    #18
    Edit, The inlet pipes are off a late model alloy block 1.1 or 1.4. Though i think the engine is a VTR going by the photo but its years from the last time i looked at one.
  19. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2010 London Posts: 2768
    #19
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by AXracing View Post
    It's a late model alloy block 1.1 or 1.4. Think its a 1.1 going by the photo but its years from the last time i looked at one.
    how do you tell just by looking at that picture?
  20. L-plater Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 58
    #20
    ill just land it on a rolling road and see outcome. it is a steel block tho.
  21. Established Member Joined: Sep 2009 St.Neots Posts: 1443 1.1i '51
    #21
    If its the original, tap the reg plate into DVLA as if you were about to tax it online, and it'll tell you the cars engine size + colour


    Edit: I failed as It isn't the original lol - Erm the box on the right isn't the same as my MRK2 1.1, so it's not a 1.1 lol. Take it to a 'track' and see how fast it goes, then check top speeds on parkers for each engine
  22. Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1346
    #22
    it is a late 8v engine, but you cant tell from a picture which one 1.1 1.4 or 1.6...

    again if its not the original its even harder... because you cant tell by the car (interior etc)

    rolling road time if you really want to know... or take it apart
  23. L-plater Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 58
    #23
    think thats what im going to do. im not taking apart too long lol but rolling road is sweet ty
  24. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4857
    #24
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by johnr32 View Post
    how do you tell just by looking at that picture?
    You can tell its a late model engine due to its cam cover, the lambda on top of the manifold, the coil pack, the oil filter position, 3 plug ECU and so on. Though I am wrong upon having a closer look its a VTR. Probably off a 53 plate or there abouts. I thought I made out a alloy block but its just the mount. My bad
  25. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2006 Maidstone Posts: 8210 Golf TDI
    #25
    My money is on a VTR

    As above thou, could be a Furio or a 1.1 (personally i dont think its one of these)
  26. Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 fife Posts: 1089 306 / vtr / merc / VTS!!
    #26
    text check the car it came from reg plate? if your desperate?
  27. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2010 Stourbridge Posts: 7338 Nissan 200sx S14a
    #27
    floor it in second, if you get almost 60 out of 2nd it's a vtr.
    i joke, this is a pikey method that leads only in fail