Is a 1.4 Westcoast gearbox compatible with a vts engine

[Mattio]

I am looking at replacing my 1.4 with the 1.6 (VTS) and I have found a few for sale but without the gearbox, would I be able to simply transfer the existing gearbox onto the VTS lump or will I need to get hold of a different gearbox? Also do i need a VTS ECU or can I just have my existing 1 remapped?
Thanks in advance :)

[SAM-S44MDS-]

Yes...Didnt read the essay, just the title lol

[Kyza]

Any MA gearbox will fit fine, these are found on any Saxo or 106. Also on a few other certain models.

Yes you need a VTS ECU of the same mk as your car. If you have single plug now, then you will need a single plug VTS ECU same with triple plug.

[LSOfreak]

you need the vts ecu and loom i think. also need the same year engine as the year as your car. any saxo gearbox would fit, but would be slower with a westcoast gearbox

[Mattio]

Yes...Didnt read the essay, just the title lol

Is that yes my gearbox will fit and ecu can simply be remapped or yes i will need a new Gearbox and ECU?

[Mattio]

Nice 1 :) cheers guys, guess its a new gearbox then, seen as I wan the VTS lump 4 speed seems daft to leave the gearbox standard. Does it have to be the same year tho or jus the same mk?

[Kyza]

VTS is the best all round box. Westcoast box would give it longer gears, also dosent have the sports gear cluster.

[Kyza]

Same MK, not the same year. You will need a single plug as westcoast are MK1.

[Mattio]

Thanks Kyza, much appreciated mate. :)