is it worth it??

1. chopa Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2006 birmingham Posts: 454 saxo vtr

   #1 7th February 2007, 20:14

   so im looking at getting some work done to my vtr. before anybody says put a vts lump in it i want to do something different and work on the vtr.
   
   Kent PT40 cam kit
   
   Kent alloy vernier pulley
   
   Genuine Citroen oil filter
   
   Genuine Citroen head gasket
   
   Genuine Citroen head bolts
   
   Genuine Citroen cam oil seal
   
   Motul engine oil
   
   Anti-freeze/coolant
   
   Piper stainless steel manifold
   
   Genuine Citroen exhaust manifold gasket
   
   £1397.00 inc VAT
   
   just want peoples views on the kit i have been given information about and if you think its a reasonable price. i already have a full cat back system and a procomp.
   
   any help or advice appreciated. thanks.
2. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

   #2 7th February 2007, 20:26

   seems alot when you can have a vts engine fitted for 1500
3. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #3 7th February 2007, 20:28

   the only things odf any major expense would be the
   
   cam and manifold...
   
   £1400 for those and a few other things seems a bit steep
4. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

   #4 7th February 2007, 20:29

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by adsayer the only things odf any major expense would be the cam and manifold... £1400 for those and a few other things seems a bit steep

   ripoff would be what id say.
5. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

   #5 7th February 2007, 20:30

   seems a lot, know you dont want to but think you could regret spending that much, unless you have the money to do it.
6. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #6 7th February 2007, 20:31

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Itsafastworld85 ripoff would be what id say.

   I dont like upsetting people
7. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

   #7 7th February 2007, 20:35

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by adsayer I dont like upsetting people

   im honest and dont give a toss lol
8. chopa Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2006 birmingham Posts: 454 saxo vtr

   #8 7th February 2007, 20:42

   no probs, i thought it was a bit steep, thats why i thought id ask a few people who know a bit more.
9. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

   #9 7th February 2007, 20:45

   ring around proper engine tuners and get quotes from them for that work. see what you can get it for.
10. saxo2tone Established Member Joined: May 2004 Solihull Posts: 1403 vw golf

    #10 7th February 2007, 21:14

    put it back to standard sell it and buy a black vts saves money in the long run throwing money at cars doesn't get you any where
11. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

    #11 7th February 2007, 21:16

    waste of money buying filter, bolts and head gasket from citroen imo.
12. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

    #12 7th February 2007, 21:17

    and for that price i would rather fit a 16v engine.
13. user_7076 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2005 Milton Keynes Posts: 8504 Audi A1 S-Line, Mazda MX5 Kuro, Renault Clio 1.2,

    #13 7th February 2007, 21:35

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by saxo2tone put it back to standard sell it and buy a black vts saves money in the long run throwing money at cars doesn't get you any where

    Read his post he said he didn't want that kind of answer. If you have nothing constructive to say then don't say anything.
14. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

    #14 7th February 2007, 21:48

    looking at that list the only performance part is the cam..
    
    I'd say for the gains you'll get its not worth that expense. You'd be better off with the standard cam and fitting TBs for the same price
15. chopa Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2006 birmingham Posts: 454 saxo vtr

    #15 7th February 2007, 21:49

    that price also includes fitting ( just noticed i hadn't put that on )
16. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

    #16 7th February 2007, 21:49

    we could tell it included fitting from the stupidly high price.
17. chopa Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2006 birmingham Posts: 454 saxo vtr

    #17 7th February 2007, 21:50

    kamracing- what type of performance mods to a vtr could you offer for that sort of money??
18. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

    #18 7th February 2007, 21:52

    vts engine is the best £ - bhp.
19. saxo2tone Established Member Joined: May 2004 Solihull Posts: 1403 vw golf

    #19 7th February 2007, 22:02

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by snewham Read his post he said he didn't want that kind of answer. If you have nothing constructive to say then don't say anything.

    just giving my advise and who made you god all of a sudden
20. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

    #20 7th February 2007, 22:07

    I'd fit a pugsport Group N exhaust with the dummy cat
    raceland manifold,
    Both are lighter and flow better than the o/e items and you'll have plenty of change.
    
    Then I'd save hard for an aftermarket ECU and TBs - it'd benifit you more than a mildly uprated set of cams - but you're budget is going to get blown out the water. At risk of getting shot down like other people above I'll stick my neck out and say that before doing any engine work its usually best to start with the best engine possible - thats the VTS
21. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

    #21 7th February 2007, 22:18

    pugsport doesnt look right on saxo though. 100% go for 16v, you will have plenty change left over from £1500!!!!!
22. hesslevtr Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2004 Hull (England) Posts: 18709 1.6 vtr

    #22 7th February 2007, 22:36

    i wouldnt go any further then breathing mods on a vtr
    
    your just wasting money
    
    get your self 16v
23. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #23 7th February 2007, 23:03

    not the answer he was looking for, but would hate you to waste your cash! cam a vts engine or go buy a vts! seriously!