1.4 gearbox in a vtr

1. p-nut Frequent Poster Joined: May 2007 Ireland Posts: 542 mk1 vts

   #1 14th July 2007, 12:56

   Hey i was wondering if a furio gearbox would do for a vtr conversion? Im looking at putting a vtr lump into mine and i was hoping i could use my original gearbox and radiator for the new engine??
   
   Is this wise or should i get the gearbox and cooling system out of a vtr??
2. sion Newbie Joined: May 2007 bangor Posts: 27 saxo vtr mk2

   #2 14th July 2007, 13:20

   the gearbox will be perfect for it mate itll hav beter aceleration than a vtr1.and as for the rad if you can get a vts one there bigger vtrs run hot anyway
3. bullit Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 e-hollywood Posts: 17160 toyata hilux

   #3 14th July 2007, 14:37

   id go for a vts one
4. Joesnow Frequent Poster Joined: May 2006 Posts: 691 Mk 1 VTS poseidon blue

   #4 14th July 2007, 15:11

   The 1.4 box will fit fine and will be almost exactly the same. I doubt you will notice any difference in acceleration… the only difference is in 1st and 2nd gear the VTR box will hit 60 in 2nd gear and the 1.4 will be doing about 55. All other gears are the same
   
   If you’re after better acceleration I’d go for the VTS, 1.6xsi/s2 rallye, 1.4xsi, or the s1 rallye
   
   The 1.1, 1.4, VTR and diesel boxes have a long 5th gear for economy which isn’t so great for performance
5. Sean Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 St Andrews United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7384 Green mk1 vtr/s and Focus zetec

   #5 14th July 2007, 16:19

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Joesnow The 1.4 box will fit fine and will be almost exactly the same. I doubt you will notice any difference in acceleration the only difference is in 1st and 2nd gear the VTR box will hit 60 in 2nd gear and the 1.4 will be doing about 55. All other gears are the same If you’re after better acceleration I’d go for the VTS, 1.6xsi/s2 rallye, 1.4xsi, or the s1 rallye The 1.1, 1.4, VTR and diesel boxes have a long 5th gear for economy which isn’t so great for performance

   it's not the 5th gears that are different it's the final drives.
   as for the cooling question, the 1.4 rad will be fine, i'm running a vtr rad on my vts conversion and it's absolutely fine with the temp gauge never reading more than a touch over halfway, even in traffic.
6. Joesnow Frequent Poster Joined: May 2006 Posts: 691 Mk 1 VTS poseidon blue

   #6 15th July 2007, 12:54

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Sean it's not the 5th gears that are different it's the final drives.

   I never said they were different its the fact that the gears aren’t that nicely spaced out... most noticeably in 5th which makes 5th on these gearsets pants whichever final drive you use