coverting 8v to 16v

[robster247]

Okay maybe buying a vtr (x reg, 72,000 miles) for £300, but I also bought a vts as a project, so was thinking of making one good car out of the two, hence the 16v conversion. Will the engine be a direct fit and will the loom be the same ?

[Cam]

Not enough informatsion what year is the 16v from..

[robster247]

Sorry should have stated . Its a v reg (2000) vts .

[Cam]

Hmmm are both ecu's single pin? But also could be a crossover loom.

[robster247]

Hold on will go check matey

[robster247]

The vts is single plug, vtr is three seperate plugs

[Cam]

The vts is single plug, vtr is three seperate plugs

Then you will have to splice the loom together mate.

[robster247]

Is that a hard job ? Or is it just a case off cutting the lot off and wiring to the matching wire ?

[Hewsly]

Lol good luck splicing. Just buy a loom That fits won't cost you anymore than £60 maximum

[Cam]

Spliceing is not hard if you can soilder and have a lot of patience and also can read a wiring diagram your fine.

[robster247]

Okay , will see if I get the car first and then will get something sorted. Thanks for that

[robster247]

Lol good luck splicing. Just buy a loom That fits won't cost you anymore than £60 maximum

Could I use the vts loom ?

[Quick]

Yes, you could!

[robster247]

Okay is there a guide ? Or anybody who has done it ?

[saxova]

It's simple really,

I had a 2002 3plug VTR .. I bought a 16v engine from a single plug car.

Then bought a 2002 3plug VTS loom + ECU

However, you need to change the injector loom (£5 off ebay) for a 3 plug one. Also need to change the coilpack for a 3-plug one. Also need to change the alternator. (however I'm using a singleplug alt with no problems, just snipped the plug type connector and put a O ring on.)

There is a sensor or 2 that need's swapping too, TEMP sensor and TPS IIRC.

[robster247]

Well I have a fully working vts so could get all the loom out of that ?

[sam_16v]

if the interior plug is the same under the drivers wing where the loom connects you will be fine to use 16v loom

[stevo67]

Okay maybe buying a vtr (x reg, 72,000 miles) for £300, but I also bought a vts as a project, so was thinking of making one good car out of the two, hence the 16v conversion. Will the engine be a direct fit and will the loom be the same ?

Wouldn`t you be better buying a vts with a knackered engine but good bodywork,then transplant your engine into that?Making sure its a single plug of course mate.:drink:

[robster247]

Yeah it would I understand what your saying but its a tidy vtr and I know the lad who had it and he looked after it unlike most. And by time I find a decent one and travel I thought to myself why not take on a challenge. Plus the car is only 2 mile away and they are delivering so to me its a win win as its mot has ran out :-D

[robster247]

Okay lads been cracking on with getting all the loom out of my vts . What part of the loom do I need to convert it to my vtr ? And what other bits etc ?

[ed-bradley]

Ecu, Engine, engine loom & Interior/dash loom. For it to run and work.

Fuel return line also, unless you block it off.

[robster247]

Is it a major job getting the interior loom out ?

[ed-bradley]

Not really. Passenger seat out, rear seats out, lift the carpet up on that side. Dash out to get the Dash loom out too. Can be done in a a couple of hours.

[robster247]

Okay , so is it the whole lot off wiring? Behind the dash that is. And the engine loom does that include all the fuse box etc?