What do I need?

  1. L-plater Joined: Sep 2014 Peterborough Posts: 79 99' Audi Static A3 02' VTR Turbo Saxo
    #1
    So in the next few weeks I'm swapping my engine on my 02p Saxo vtr due to a blown head gasket that the previous owner told me was fixed (bullshit).

    I can currently see two options,

    Option One ; a mate said he will see me his saxo vts engine but no gearbox etc for £100

    Option two; there's a c2 vts engine with gear box clutch and already cammed with catcam on eBay for 550.

    I'm kind of liking the idea of the c2 vts but does that mean I will need a c2 ecu and loom or what. (My current ecu is 3 plug)

    -Codey_H
  2. Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2015 Rayleigh Posts: 328 Saxo vts x2 Vauxhall Astra Ford mondeo workhorse
    #2
    Buying your friends one will be cheaper as cat cam 743's are only 300 brand new for the pair
  3. Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2015 Rayleigh Posts: 328 Saxo vts x2 Vauxhall Astra Ford mondeo workhorse
    #3
    You would use your loom on c2 engine
  4. L-plater Joined: Sep 2014 Peterborough Posts: 79 99' Audi Static A3 02' VTR Turbo Saxo
    #4
    Oh wait sorry my mistake my mates is a stock vtr not vts

    and it's the c2 that's got the cams milney
  5. Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2015 Rayleigh Posts: 328 Saxo vts x2 Vauxhall Astra Ford mondeo workhorse
    #5
    Not worth it then. Go for a vts engine c2 or normal. You will have to use Saxo vts or 106 gti engine loom
  6. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 3593
    #6
    The c2 engine will not go straight in without additional work, unless it's already been in a Saxo or 106.
  7. L-plater Joined: Sep 2014 Peterborough Posts: 79 99' Audi Static A3 02' VTR Turbo Saxo
    #7
    It's coming from a 106 gti
  8. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2011 huddersfield Posts: 2635 ph3'd c2 gt
    #8
    if its coming from a 106 it'll be reet to drop in, im assuming that it will be coming with all the sensors?.... but is it out of a single plug 106 or 3 plug?

    as if its single plug youre gonna need some 3 plug 16v sensors, 3 plug loom and an unlocked 16v 3 plug ecu
  9. L-plater Joined: Sep 2014 Peterborough Posts: 79 99' Audi Static A3 02' VTR Turbo Saxo
    #9
    So just to confirm Ali, im looking at going for the c2 vts, i need to make sure it comes with sensors and the loom. Am i correct in saying the loom will have to be for the entire electric system in the car i.e. dials, lights everything
  10. Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2015 Rayleigh Posts: 328 Saxo vts x2 Vauxhall Astra Ford mondeo workhorse
    #10
    No you will just need the 106 gti engine loom if it's 3 plug ecu type. you will also need ecu, ignition, transponder and immobiliser box from underneath dash on passenger side
  11. L-plater Joined: Sep 2014 Peterborough Posts: 79 99' Audi Static A3 02' VTR Turbo Saxo
    #11
    Would my current 3 plug ecu for my Vtr work with a c2 loom and a remap?