west coast to VTR transplant

1. Scotty87 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2005 Essex, Dagenham Posts: 232 silver Westy

   #1 11th July 2006, 23:16

   does any one have any idea of how much it would cost in labour and parts?
   
   thanks....
2. Luke Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 Bradford Posts: 26687 '15 Focus ST-2

   #2 11th July 2006, 23:18

   Quite a lot mate, quite a bit of work involved.
   
   Not been funny bud, but is it worth it....?
3. beastgtir Established Member Joined: Apr 2006 birmingham Posts: 2178 Soon to be another Honda!

   #3 11th July 2006, 23:18

   dont west coasts have rear drums?
   for what your gonna spend might aswell go to VTS mate
4. Scotty87 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2005 Essex, Dagenham Posts: 232 silver Westy

   #4 11th July 2006, 23:24

   ye you prob right, i was just wondering as i spent loads modding it and want more power lol. thanks guys, but has any one got a guess price? ta.
5. Luke Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 Bradford Posts: 26687 '15 Focus ST-2

   #5 11th July 2006, 23:25

   Westcoasts have rear drums yeah - i have just got rid of one.
   
   What VTR engine you thinking, the 90 or 98bhp one? The 98bhp one has the cat in the manifold, so you would have to change the exhaust beneath the car.
   
   You will also need to get a disc conversion on the rear (probably best with axle), new wiring loom (i think).
   
   For the money your spending on the engine etc, best to go get a VTR mate.
6. Luke Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 Bradford Posts: 26687 '15 Focus ST-2

   #6 11th July 2006, 23:27

   I reckon for a decent engine, including wiring loom etc you are talking around £400 mark.
   
   Then if someone was to fit, maybe a full days work - £150 maybe more. Then the disc conversion will cost a few bob and other bits. I reckon your probably looking at a rough estimate of £700 - £800. Then on top of all that, you need to tell insurance company, they charge for a conversion than a normal VTR.
   
   Save up for a VTR, take mods with you. Best option...
7. Scotty87 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2005 Essex, Dagenham Posts: 232 silver Westy

   #7 11th July 2006, 23:32

   well i will look in to it. thanks mate
8. Luke Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 Bradford Posts: 26687 '15 Focus ST-2

   #8 11th July 2006, 23:35

   No problems mate, just sounds best option to me and there isn't LOADS of power difference between the two to be honest.
   
   Do i receive some rep points haha
9. zaine Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2003 Southport, Lancs Posts: 522

   #9 12th July 2006, 12:28

   if u decide to get a vtr engine im selling one for £200ono with a new cambelt, oil, oil filter etc
10. spencer_cammedvts Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2005 MEASHAM United Kingdom (England) Posts: 3445 257bhp Ibiza Cupra Turbo

    #10 12th July 2006, 12:34

    yer i got one too mk1 vtr 90k runs sweet as. you could have the engine, loom and ecu for £100!