1.6 8v VTS from 2003 tuning help?

1. MayzerRT Newbie Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 11

   #1 1st September 2015, 21:25

   I dont have alot of money, but maybe just to tune it around 30-40 hp extra? I have cup intake, sports exaust, thats about it i think. It has around those 100hp i think, and im thinking around 140 would be great i know a remap gives it around 12 hp as it is now, but like i said i want a little more its gone 172.xxx km so im guessing it can take a tuning Give me some ideas, maybe also some guides? I would like to say at the end, if possible a oil pressure gauge would be nice
2. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #2 2nd September 2015, 20:56

   To get those figures you'd need a turbo,cheapest option is to fit a 16v vts engine.Then performance cams.
3. VTR_Craig Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Lincoln/Newark Posts: 2673 Mercedes C220, Scooby, Saxo VTS

   #3 3rd September 2015, 10:36

   2 options really
   
   1) individual throttle bodies with high lift camshaft on your current engine
   
   2) VTS engine with high lift camshafts
   
   Why do you want more power? is it for straight line acceleration? if so the cheaper option would be a short ratio gearbox
   
   If its for track use then a set of semi slick tyres would made a noticeable difference
4. MayzerRT Newbie Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 11

   #4 3rd September 2015, 15:06

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by VTR_Craig 2 options really 1) individual throttle bodies with high lift camshaft on your current engine 2) VTS engine with high lift camshafts Why do you want more power? is it for straight line acceleration? if so the cheaper option would be a short ratio gearbox If its for track use then a set of semi slick tyres would made a noticeable difference

   its for street race, top speed and acceleration. I just want it to hit a 100 faster, and the top speed to be around 230, and also i need it to pull it fast..

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5. JamesRm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Aug 2008 Liverpool Posts: 15517 Saxo VTR

   #5 3rd September 2015, 19:40

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by MayzerRT its for street race, top speed and acceleration. I just want it to hit a 100 faster, and the top speed to be around 230, and also i need it to pull it fast..

   I presume you mean 62mph and 142mph? - Good luck on the latter.
6. VTR_Craig Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Lincoln/Newark Posts: 2673 Mercedes C220, Scooby, Saxo VTS

   #6 4th September 2015, 10:56

   completely strip it out and fit a short ratio gearbox
   
   that's the cheapest option
   
   You will struggle to hit 125mph in a VTR
7. user_64763 Established Member Joined: Jun 2013 York Posts: 2134 Citroen Saxo VTR (2001)

   #7 4th September 2015, 11:56

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by VTR_Craig completely strip it out and fit a short ratio gearbox that's the cheapest option You will struggle to hit 125mph in a VTR

   
   I hit 130 quite a few times in mine tbf
   
   
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8. VTR_Craig Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Lincoln/Newark Posts: 2673 Mercedes C220, Scooby, Saxo VTS

   #8 4th September 2015, 12:43

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by jbrady72 I hit 130 quite a few times in mine tbf Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

   I wouldn't trust your speedo
   
   Now saxo's are at least 12 years old they won't quite be as quick as when they left the factory
9. user_64763 Established Member Joined: Jun 2013 York Posts: 2134 Citroen Saxo VTR (2001)

   #9 4th September 2015, 12:44

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by VTR_Craig I wouldn't trust your speedo Now saxo's are at least 12 years old they won't quite be as quick as when they left the factory

   
   I agree but that was sat nav speed so bit more reliable! Was like 136 on the speedo which I thought was optimistic, that's why I did it again but with the sat nav on
   
   
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10. smokeandpoke Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2014 Surrey Posts: 275 '57 Vauxhall Vectra CDTI - Daily '02 Saxo VTS - Tu

    #10 4th September 2015, 13:11

    My VTR runs out of puff at about 125...
    it will keep going but i'd need a lot of road to hit anything over 130
11. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

    #11 4th September 2015, 13:59

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by smokeandpoke My VTR runs out of puff at about 125... it will keep going but i'd need a lot of road to hit anything over 130

    That's minus the 10% speedo inaccuracy,not having a go it's just that everyone realises.