16v conversion (mk1 to mk2?)

[liam_VTR]

hi poeple, i have searched allready but just wanted afew questions to be answred please.

was just reading the 16v conversion guides and it says the 16v engine has to come from a car the same year as the car it going into (for me its a vtr). is this necessary?

i asked because i have been offer a saxo vts (which runs and drives fine) but the body work is atrocious.

i was wondering if this engine would fit into my saxo? here is a couple of details about each ...

my saxo
saxo mk1 vtr 98'

the vts
saxo mk2 vts 02'

i can buy the whole vts cheap see with 80,000 miles but my vtr is mint and was wondering if the engine conversion could be done into my vtr?

thanks :y:

[Mochachino]

yeh it can but theres more work required.

[Citsport]

It's usually a different plug ecu and a different join to the in car loom so basically yes but you either have to start chasing wires back into the car which is a long job or splicing and joining which is a dangerous job if not done correct. Both very much doable, just more hassle. Least an 02 engine is newer however 80k is quite high for a car that new so be careful, bodywork could mean the car hasn't been looked after either..

[liam_VTR]

ok thanks ... i was abit wary of the millage for an 02 car.

thank you very much anyway :D

[liam_VTR]

what if its the same plug ECU?

alot easier im guessing?

[Citsport]

Not really, it's the interior loom plug that makes the difficult difference.

Don't take my word for it witt he car, might of been a granny that bumped everything and it's the easy way to get a cheap engine, just make sure you get someone to drive the car who knows a VTS so they can tell you if it feels ok etc and obviously service history etc is good to know.

[liam_VTR]

ok and my VTR is single plug ... if this helps ...not sure about the vts tho

thanks alot anyway

[Mochachino]

ok and my VTR is single plug ... if this helps ...not sure about the vts tho

thanks alot anyway

ok mate,

Its simple if you go from same year cars say, single plug to single plug, as u dont have to mess around with the interior loom aswell.

If you want to go from single plug to triple, then you have to get the interior loom aswell. Its just extra hassle ontop mate. It can be done.

[AlexB]

or you can get a single plug engine loom and swap them round (i think)
im in the process of trying this atm

[liam_VTR]

what if both the cars are single plug but different years? (which maybe my situation)

thanks mate

[Mochachino]

what if both the cars are single plug but different years? (which maybe my situation)

thanks mate

lol ok, ignore the year to year stuff.

Just take into account, single plug or triple plug. alot easier if they are the same :y:

So yes, a single plug 97 will be easy with a 98 single plug

[Mochachino]

or you can get a single plug engine loom and swap them round (i think)
im in the process of trying this atm

cant you just use triple plug loom, but cut off a few plugs? or sumthing?

[liam_VTR]

ok mate cheers :y:

and does it matter between mk1 and mk2?

as my vtr is mk1 and the vts is 02?

[williamsvts]

02 wont mate up with a 98 so you'll need to do some chopping.
mileage isnt high at all, 80k on a 7 year old car.
mines 52pate with 97k on and runs fine.

[liam_VTR]

OK thanks mate ... very helpful :D