engine decisions

  1. South Wales Joined: Jan 2005 The Valley's init Posts: 3601 vtr mk2
    #1
    i reallly dont know what to do, do i either cam my 1.6 8v or do i drop a vts/gti lump in, anyone running a vtr on cam's? what option do you think i should go for?
  2. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Pompey/Darlo Posts: 31546 MK1 - 1.1 Animal
    #2
    vts/gti engine will be better

    then cam that
  3. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Bristol Posts: 16575 JP4urio, 306 DTurbo SportShed
    #3
    go 16v. more power, more potential, more high end tuning parts available, looks better
  4. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2005 Abergavenny Posts: 3561 Accord Type R
    #4
    8v

    16v
  5. Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 Blackburn Posts: 12035 GTI/VTS/VXR/S-line
    #5
    go vts/ gti lump mate!!
  6. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5
    #6
    16v ftw
  7. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2005 Widnes United Kingdom (England) Posts: 3517 Saxo furio
    #7
    vts conversion for sure. More bhp per £ as you'll have to remap to get the full gain of the cams which is not cheap. Then cam the 16v lump
  8. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2006 West Sussex Posts: 6280 Mk2 Saxo Vts
    #8
    16v = is a totaly different league!
  9. South Wales Joined: Jan 2005 The Valley's init Posts: 3601 vtr mk2
    #9
    so its the 16v then, when i do it ill most probs cam the 16v before it goes in and ill definatly keep the vtr badges
  10. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Yorkshire Posts: 5415 Saxo
    #10
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by riggsy View Post
    16v = is a totaly different league!
    Yup


    Is the VTS engine a straight swap? - When you have Gearbox, ECU and Exhaust manifold along with the engine.... Does the manifold meet up with the VTR Exhaust layout.

    Im tuning my VTR engine for now although its not money wasted as its only got 17k on it so when it comes to selling it tuned in 4 months and counting i should get a few bob back....

    I just have to wait as insurance is already £176 a month....
  11. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2006 West Sussex Posts: 6280 Mk2 Saxo Vts
    #11
    Dout it you dont realy make money back on modds like that!

    Just do it for yourself.

    Wish i didnt get rid of my vtr sometimes, should have just stuck a vts engine in, DOH!
  12. South Wales Joined: Jan 2005 The Valley's init Posts: 3601 vtr mk2
    #12
    just need to save up now dont want to rush in want to get a nice low milage lump
  13. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Pompey/Darlo Posts: 31546 MK1 - 1.1 Animal
    #13
    vtr with 17k on the clock id leave it standard

    never done anything with mine, wasnt even tempted to 16v it, sold it for 3500, put it back to standard and made around 900 on the stuff, then vts for 1900 and spend the rest on it
  14. South Wales Joined: Jan 2005 The Valley's init Posts: 3601 vtr mk2
    #14
    matt your old car (and new car) was mint, i think ill save up about a £1000 and do it all in one hit
  15. Established Member Joined: Jan 2005 Maldon, Essex Posts: 2470 '03 Posi Blue VTS (R.I.P) 11 Plate Peugeot 'thing'
    #15
    go 16v VTS/GTi mate.

    i have a VTS myself and jsut put the magnex system on and the new P+P throttle body. noticeable difference, not loads, but noticeable! manifold next for me then cams
  16. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Charming man Posts: 15880 Charming car
    #16
    Aren't they harder to sell afterwards though, with the engine conversion.

    I'd just try and buy a vts personally.
  17. South Wales Joined: Jan 2005 The Valley's init Posts: 3601 vtr mk2
    #17
    ill most probs end up keeping it as a track slag, wheres the best place to look for an engine? as ebay seems dodgy
  18. South Wales Joined: Jan 2005 The Valley's init Posts: 3601 vtr mk2
    #18
    does it matter what mark saxo i get the engine from?
  19. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 e-hollywood Posts: 17160 toyata hilux
    #19
    id prob just start again with vts. abs, better gearing, etc
  20. South Wales Joined: Jan 2005 The Valley's init Posts: 3601 vtr mk2
    #20
    id deffinatly put a vts gearbox in there
  21. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 e-hollywood Posts: 17160 toyata hilux
    #21
    let you off then. would be easier though. but then could stick a diff in when changing the box. to get you going
  22. Frequent Poster Joined: May 2006 Posts: 691 Mk 1 VTS poseidon blue
    #22
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by sim69er View Post
    wheres the best place to look for an engine? as ebay seems dodgy
    http://www.247spares.co.uk/

    Fill out your vehicle details on here and await calls, texts and emails with offers! They all give a minimum 30day guarantee and are quite prompt with replies – probs best wait till Monday when they will all be open though
  23. South Wales Joined: Jan 2005 The Valley's init Posts: 3601 vtr mk2
    #23
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by bullit View Post
    let you off then. would be easier though. but then could stick a diff in when changing the box. to get you going
    what sort of diff would i have to get? want to do this properly so im gonna save alot, any advice or tips let me know people, theres a guy on rallye register i think his name is john ambler and he did my friends conversion for £300 that was fitting and wiring
  24. South Wales Joined: Jan 2005 The Valley's init Posts: 3601 vtr mk2
    #24
    cheers joesnow
  25. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 e-hollywood Posts: 17160 toyata hilux
    #25
    quaiffe lsd dude
  26. South Wales Joined: Jan 2005 The Valley's init Posts: 3601 vtr mk2
    #26
    how much £ am i looking at for one of those? once i get the conversion done i can always sell the vtr lump to pay for some billies
  27. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 e-hollywood Posts: 17160 toyata hilux
    #27
    http://www.quaife.co.uk/
  28. South Wales Joined: Jan 2005 The Valley's init Posts: 3601 vtr mk2
    #28
    cheers mate