vtr to vts engine conversion

1. Tabby Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Stroud/Gloucestershire Posts: 106 saxo VTR

   #1 28th April 2011, 10:31

   ok so im not to good at mechanics but i've been told that basiclly my engine is fucked, so need a new one.
   
   was thinking of getting a vts engine conversion, would that cost more if i got the garage to put one of them in compared to just putting in another vtr one in ? if so how much more do you reckon it would cost ??
   
   prices please
2. Reechard Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 Cirencester Posts: 2286 2x Mazda Mx5s, Volvo s80, Citroen DS4

   #2 28th April 2011, 13:09

   Not sure on exact prices but i had one done by a specialist a few years ago at £2000.
   
   Normal garage will probably want £1000 at a guess, including supplying an engine. I can see labour being 400 minimum.
   
   Standard vtr swap however wont be much cheaper. Less time to put some of it in but still not much difference.
3. Tabby Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Stroud/Gloucestershire Posts: 106 saxo VTR

   #3 28th April 2011, 13:14

   ohh :/ i got quoted 700-800 for one garage and they were supplying the engine but that was a straight swap
4. user_32900 North West Joined: Apr 2009 Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 5733 PH2 Peugeot 106 "race" car - Currently in pieces

   #4 28th April 2011, 13:19

   Tabby... Do yourself a favour and pay the £15 for premium membership. Then have a look through the For sale sections and the how-to's. All the info you need will be in there and you'll save enough money to warrant paying the £15 out.
   
   
5. coleman258 Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Eastbourne Posts: 2474 Astra van daily Black Saxo VTR 16v'd kent PT51

   #5 29th April 2011, 22:15

   It can be done with minimal knowledge, the guides came in very handy when i did it.