vtr conversion...

  1. Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Ashford Posts: 198 saxo 1.0l mischeif
    #1
    where to start...
    i have a 1.0l spi saxo and wish to convert to a vtr as vts is too much hassle, could anyone guide me on what i would need to do the conversion?
    my ecu is a single plug by the way
    any help welcome!
  2. Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.
    #2
    Why is a vts more hassle than a Vtr?
  3. Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Ashford Posts: 198 saxo 1.0l mischeif
    #3
    thats what i have heard mate
  4. Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Ashford Posts: 198 saxo 1.0l mischeif
    #4
    i would like a vtr as it is identical to my original engine so im going to stick with that i think
  5. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.
    #5
    So what you saying is your not going to tell your insurance company & declare it?
  6. Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Ashford Posts: 198 saxo 1.0l mischeif
    #6
    yes i am just there is about a grand difference in insurance price for me
  7. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5
    #7
    seems legit
  8. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.
    #8
    What makes me lol,

    If the policeman/women has reason to believe to think its not the right engine they wont look and think oh yer that looks the same.

    1st check sir: Engine number.
  9. Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Ashford Posts: 198 saxo 1.0l mischeif
    #9
    ive just said i would declare the vtr engine as it doesnt go up that much where as a vts takes it to over a grand more
  10. Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Ashford Posts: 198 saxo 1.0l mischeif
    #10
    so yes back to a vtr conversion any help?
  11. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.
    #11
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Gavstaa View Post
    ive just said i would declare the vtr engine as it doesnt go up that much where as a vts takes it to over a grand more
    My bad read the post wrong lol,

    Yer that is alot got a quote on a S itself?
    Could be cheaper then your conversion R
  12. Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Ashford Posts: 198 saxo 1.0l mischeif
    #12
    standard £798 vtr conversion £1157 vts conversion £1986 an actualr vts £3947 lmfao
  13. Established Member Joined: Jan 2012 south essex!! Posts: 2442 posi blue vtrs race car
    #13
    What year is your car?
  14. Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Ashford Posts: 198 saxo 1.0l mischeif
    #14
    1997 p reg mate
  15. Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Ashford Posts: 198 saxo 1.0l mischeif
    #15
    need help guys
  16. Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.
    #16
    With what? Have a search mate - there's LOTS of threads on engine conversions. Seriously.

    The 1.6 vtr lump from a mk1 will drop right in. Get it with the gearbox and driveshafts and you're laughing. Just rip out the old engine and box, drop the new lot in complete, jobs done. It's not complicated.

    The only issue you may have is with the struts (3 stud wheels or 4?) To convert to 4 stud you will need to use the struts/arb/wishbones off a vtr and just bolt them on your car.
  17. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #17
    Possible that a new engine mount may need welding in(not 100% sure though)
  18. Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Ashford Posts: 198 saxo 1.0l mischeif
    #18
    mine was 3 stud but converted to 4' I have looked around and can only really find vtr to vts or 1.1 to vts conversions, would I not need a vtr ecu and loom them if I got a mk1 vtr engine, also does anyoneknow what colour top the mk vtr is
  19. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #19
    Mk1(early vtr is a black top)single plug ecu & yes you`d need the ecu plus loom.