Need for speed

1. user_63397 Newbie Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 15 saxo vts 1.4 mk2

   #1 18th February 2013, 19:53

   i am recently a new owner of a 1.4 furio. the previous owner had a new air filter and a straight through back box fitted. i want to make it quicker as it is a 1.4 and not very pacy compared to others and just wanted some suggestions please much appreciated
2. Ryancoyle Established Member Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 1050 Volkswagen Bora 170bhp

   #2 18th February 2013, 19:54

   Manifold, cam, remap.
   
   Handling: suspensions etc.
   
   Your better of saving your money though
3. user_63397 Newbie Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 15 saxo vts 1.4 mk2

   #3 18th February 2013, 20:03

   i want it to be able to pass mot though?? what makes you say im better saving my money??
4. Ryancoyle Established Member Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 1050 Volkswagen Bora 170bhp

   #4 18th February 2013, 20:07

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by adams93 i want it to be able to pass mot though?? what makes you say im better saving my money??

   You can pass your MOT with a cam and remap.
   
   I have a VTR and I want to cam and remap it but its just a waste of money for a bit of extra power.
   
   Your better of putting a VTS engine into your 1.4
5. user_63397 Newbie Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 15 saxo vts 1.4 mk2

   #5 18th February 2013, 20:10

   sweet. can you get away with a mot with vts engine??
6. Ryancoyle Established Member Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 1050 Volkswagen Bora 170bhp

   #6 18th February 2013, 20:12

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by adams93 sweet. can you get away with a mot with vts engine??

   Yes you are just changing the engine.
   
   If you get a VTS engine I would suggest camming and remapping to get the best out of it.
7. user_63397 Newbie Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 15 saxo vts 1.4 mk2

   #7 18th February 2013, 20:14

   nice. thanks for your help
8. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #8 18th February 2013, 20:37

   Plus good luck insuring a conversion as most companies won`t touch it & those that will,will charge sky high premiums.
9. hillyberry2009 Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2013 Walsall Posts: 119 Saxo Vtr black 03 plate current, pug 106 gti.pug 2

   #9 18th February 2013, 21:37

   Cat back exhaust k n n air filter n remap will get u more power not much but if that's all u want do it.
10. BennWilson Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2012 Huddersfield Posts: 490 Saxo Desire 1.1

    #10 19th February 2013, 01:13

    Pm Ali123. He will know how to solve this.
    
    Follow this link to his profile mate.
    
    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/member.php?u=52701
11. user_55167 Newbie Joined: Sep 2011 Cheshire Posts: 18 Saxo Furio

    #11 19th February 2013, 09:46

    rallye inlet uprdate the mani saxosport exhaust forced air induc change spark plugs to race / ones change oil always helps better tires etc etc
12. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

    #12 21st February 2013, 02:06

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by BennWilson Pm Ali123. He will know how to solve this. Follow this link to his profile mate. http://www.saxperience.com/forum/member.php?u=52701

    He did mwlawlans conversion didnt he? And for cam on his old furio.
    
    Top lad.
13. jones91 Established Member Joined: Jun 2011 Bridgnorth (Shropshire) Posts: 2001 Jdm Dc2 Integra

    #13 21st February 2013, 06:57

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by BennWilson Pm Ali123. He will know how to solve this. Follow this link to his profile mate. http://www.saxperience.com/forum/member.php?u=52701

    This, Ali123 is very skilled at solving this problem
    
    You do have to keep sending him multiple pm's though as he doesn't like giving away his secrets, but will eventually give in if you nag him enough
14. devilsadvocate Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2006 Maidstone Posts: 8210 Golf TDI

    #14 21st February 2013, 07:52

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Ryancoyle Yes you are just changing the engine. If you get a VTS engine I would suggest camming and remapping to get the best out of it.

    A standard furio is 75bhp so breathing mods are not going to give you any noticeable difference other than the placebo effect to justify the money you have wasted.
    
    A VTS engine is the way forward as its the most cost effective modification.
    
    Most people who own a Saxo do so because they can't afford a more expensive car so its likely they don't have a huge amount of money so usually puts the likes of a Turbo build out of the window.
    
    Insuring a VTS conversion can end up costing more than just buying a standard VTS and insuring that though so I would do you research first before buying anything.
15. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

    #15 21st February 2013, 09:03

    fit a 1.4 xsi unit or top end if you need to keep it 1.4, still 8 valves buts 100 bhp as standard if you use the loom and ecu from the donor but it'll need splicing. Usual Breathing mods should free up a bit more on top of that
16. JoshSmith Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2011 Telford Posts: 181 Icelandic Furio

    #16 21st February 2013, 09:29

    Save your money, wait till you can get insured on a VTS, then mod that to fuck.