Which engine to drop?

  1. Newbie Joined: May 2012 Bridgend Posts: 20 Furio
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    I have a 2001 Furio and want to drop a bigger engine in it. But which would be better/easier? VTR or VTS?
    Oh and is there any messing with electrics? Or is it simply engine out, new one in and hook it up?
  2. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH
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    Times like this I like to use the search function. I am pretty sure at some point in the history of sax-p this has been asked before.

    I wouldn't advise you dropping the engine they are pretty heavy and will do some damage.
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  3. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5
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  4. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH
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  5. Newbie Joined: May 2012 Bridgend Posts: 20 Furio
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    Originally Posted by Bedford126 View Post
    Times like this I like to use the search function. I am pretty sure at some point in the history of sax-p this has been asked before.

    I wouldn't advise you dropping the engine they are pretty heavy and will do some damage.
    I did try that first but i didnt find anything which answered my questions.

    And as to dropping the engine, i didnt mean literally. Thought that might have come across.
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  6. Newbie Joined: Oct 2010 Kent Posts: 7 Saxo VTR
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    I would say buy a vtr/vts and would be much less hassle unless you want a challenge!!

    Converserions are not to be underestimated, I would say do you research and get everything first before starting.

    With my experience, the electrics and loom is always a problem especially if you buy it separately to the engine. so maybe look into buying a whole car thats been written off or is cheap and has all the parts you need. Then, just buy a decent engine knowing you have all the parts you will need.
  7. Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.
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    Originally Posted by Bedford126 View Post
    Times like this I like to use the search function. I am pretty sure at some point in the history of sax-p this has been asked before.

    I wouldn't advise you dropping the engine they are pretty heavy and will do some damage.
    Marcus is right - it's been covered probably once a week for the last 6-10 years. Really. It's probably one of the most frequently asked questions.

    If you look in the FAQ's at the top of the forum we're in now (Saxo Engine/Performance) there's this link which should help too
  8. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Uppingham, Rutland Posts: 9569 mk1 JP4'd VTR, '16 Fabia Monte Carlo
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    very simple

    vts engine is far better

    no extra work involved fitting a vts or a 1.1 engine

    as long as you buy the right engine/loom/ecu/top rad hose it will be plug in and play and could be done in a day

    to be done on the cheap the furio gearbox/shafts/rad etc can be used