VTS engine in a VTR

1. jimbo232 Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 Leicester, UK Posts: 505 Saxo VTS (2000) Wicked Red

   #1 8th May 2007, 16:53

   Hi, I own a 99 V reg (New Shape) vtr. I brought it not realising the insurance wouldnt of been allot more for the VTS. And as my friend has just brought one and i was really impressed with the speed i want to fit a VTS engine into my car. Thing is I could go out and buy one but i do love the colour and interior of my car too much and id love to simply drop the VTS in.
   
   After wanted to modd the car to the standard of a VTS i realised that instead of paying loads out a VTS engine on ebay goes for like £350. Not far off the price of a viper kit for a vtr. So VTS sounds the better option.
   
   My questions are, how difficult would this be and what are the things that ill need to change in order for it to work. Im not really that hot on the whole engine no how but wanted some info so i could talk my dad into lending me a hand on doing it.
   
   Thanks guys
2. Japman Saxperience Addict Joined: May 2006 Costa del Wales Posts: 12393 Spam Wagon

   #2 8th May 2007, 16:57

   Do a search mate its asked daily
3. landy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 south elmsall Posts: 5147 cammed vtr

   #3 8th May 2007, 16:59

   just had mine done mate write some questions up and i'll try and answer them
4. Ste Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Yorkshire Posts: 5415 Saxo

   #4 8th May 2007, 17:07

   Can you carry a saxo engine?
5. landy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 south elmsall Posts: 5147 cammed vtr

   #5 8th May 2007, 17:10

   2 peolpe can lift one yes lol
6. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

   #6 8th May 2007, 17:17

   not cheaper and easier to go buy vts? worth thinking about, insurance will be more on engine conversion car
   
   edit: just read you love the colour of your car, my bad
7. jimbo232 Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 Leicester, UK Posts: 505 Saxo VTS (2000) Wicked Red

   #7 8th May 2007, 17:17

   Really wana stick a vts in though. I dont mind abit of work. Gona do it when i get paid just incase ill need allot of money so ill have it there if i need it. Erm so gota get all the information i can before i start it.
   
   So if anyone has done it let us know so i can get the low down. Shud be fookin sweet!
8. MaRiO89 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7705 Saxo VTS

   #8 8th May 2007, 17:24

   i was gona do this but decided to have a special 1400 rather than an average 1600.. i.e, spend my money on brakes and sus then do some bits to my engine.
   
   Just seems like a complete bastard of a job to me, probably aint though, lol. After looking at wireing looms etc its far too complicated for me!
9. sham_oose L-plater Joined: May 2007 Blackburn Posts: 60 Saxo Vts (Mk1)

   #9 8th May 2007, 17:29

   As a few peple said pal... maybe cheaper and easier buying a vts... more reliable aswell.
10. MaRiO89 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7705 Saxo VTS

    #10 8th May 2007, 17:31

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by sham_oose ]more reliable aswell.

    Can you explain.
11. sham_oose L-plater Joined: May 2007 Blackburn Posts: 60 Saxo Vts (Mk1)

    #11 8th May 2007, 17:45

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by James_Bristol Can you explain.

    JUst mean that if the vts engine is already in the car then there is no messing about... if you put one in then things can go wrong.
    
    Not saying you don't know how to do it lol
12. MaRiO89 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7705 Saxo VTS

    #12 8th May 2007, 17:57

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by sham_oose JUst mean that if the vts engine is already in the car then there is no messing about... if you put one in then things can go wrong. Not saying you don't know how to do it lol

    ah i see and agree.. If not put in correctly could have loads of electrical faults etc..
    
13. Foggy Established Member Joined: Feb 2007 Coleford, Glos Posts: 1290 Saxo S1400 EVO II, Boosted Partner HDi

    #13 8th May 2007, 18:15

    If your after a proper engine, here you go....S1600 Engine
14. MaRiO89 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7705 Saxo VTS

    #14 8th May 2007, 18:16

    lol, i love that link!
    
    Stupid amount of money tbh!
15. Foggy Established Member Joined: Feb 2007 Coleford, Glos Posts: 1290 Saxo S1400 EVO II, Boosted Partner HDi

    #15 8th May 2007, 18:20

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by James_Bristol lol, i love that link! Stupid amount of money tbh!

    Thats without all of the extras!
    
    The wiring loom is just over 2250 Euros!
16. MaRiO89 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7705 Saxo VTS

    #16 8th May 2007, 18:23

    i know, its mad!
17. jimbo232 Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 Leicester, UK Posts: 505 Saxo VTS (2000) Wicked Red

    #17 8th May 2007, 23:00

    Im planning to fit the parts myself but the wiring loom will be fited by a professional.