putting a vtr engine in 1.1

1. user_50346 Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Houghton-Le-Spring Posts: 366 C2 vts

   #1 22nd September 2011, 22:30

   hey im looking to put a vtr engine in my 2001 1.1. what are the main things i need to know. thanks
2. user_51379 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 plymouth Posts: 2921 mk2 VTS

   #2 22nd September 2011, 22:34

   you will need:
   engine
   gearbox
   unlocked ecu
   driveshafts
   brake setup
   engine mounts
   radiator and pipes
   wiring loom
   vtr suspension
   vtr/s rear disc axle
   
   there could be more but i cant think of any it would be easier to just buy a vtr though mate
3. skidzVTR Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 236 Saxo VTR Two Tone

   #3 22nd September 2011, 22:34

   I would just buy a VTR there cheap as chips these days . I wouldn't do a engine swap sell the 1.1 and get yourself a VTR or VTS
4. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #4 23rd September 2011, 09:52

   You`ll need to weld in an engine mount as the 1.1 doesn`t have the correct 1.
5. Chez99 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Pelton, Co.Durham Posts: 487 Saxo 52' Plate - Green Flatty.

   #5 23rd September 2011, 10:22

   Yeah , you can buy one for just as much as you can for your 1.1 or near abouts. only reason i dont have vtr as cant afford the insurance
6. skidzVTR Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 236 Saxo VTR Two Tone

   #6 23rd September 2011, 10:27

   also dropping a 1.6 in there would cost alot more to insure than a VTR.
   
   don't bother with engine swaps
7. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #7 23rd September 2011, 11:05

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by skidzVTR also dropping a 1.6 in there would cost alot more to insure than a VTR. don't bother with engine swaps

   +1 insuring a conversion is a lot more money/hassle.
8. user_51379 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 plymouth Posts: 2921 mk2 VTS

   #8 23rd September 2011, 14:27

   best bet is to sell your 2001 sax for say a grand and buy a cheap 1998 mk1 vtr for like £500-£600 and use your £400 change for insurance
9. user_50346 Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Houghton-Le-Spring Posts: 366 C2 vts

   #9 24th September 2011, 14:29

   thanks guys, and ive rang up about my insurance and its only +87 pound over the year so im just going to sell mine and get a vtr. let me know if you here of any going cheapish
10. Tom5190 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2007 Someones Bumhole Posts: 5721 Mk2 16v Desire

    #10 24th September 2011, 14:50

    Most of the above isnt true:
    
    You will need a vtr engine and a wiring loom & unlocked ECU. Thats about it.
    
    You can use the 1.1 cooling system and rad, the 1.1 shafts and gearbox, the 1.1 brakes i wouldnt advise keeping but its not essential that you change.
11. user_51379 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 plymouth Posts: 2921 mk2 VTS

    #11 24th September 2011, 17:26

    but for 87 pound more you save a lot of time and hassle of changing engine
12. Venns Established Member Joined: Jan 2011 Bridgwater, Somerset Posts: 1092 2001 Saxo 1.1

    #12 24th September 2011, 19:09

    Buy a vtr would be a massive job