Saxo 1.4 VTS Question

[Angelo93]

Hi guys, I'm new here, but i have a question. I have a Saxo 1.4 VTS Tu3jp engine, now i want to have an 1.6 16v engine. What do i need for this? New Ecu? New Wiring?

[welshpug]

You need a saxo vts, far simpler to just buy one, insurance will be cheaper than fitting a 1.6 16v to your car.

you need 1.6 16v engine, wiring loom, ecu, brakes.

[martin1985]

a Saxo 1.4 VTS ? didn't know they also came in 1.4's

[Angelo93]

Thanx Welshpug, so the the new wiring loom will fit on the old connection? Yes i have an VTS only a 1.4 and i want an 1.6 engine. I work at the Citroen dealer so i can do it myself :D . Yes Martin they came in 1.4, 1.6 8v and 1.6 16v.

[martin1985]

what bhp is the 1.4 vts?

[Angelo93]

74 Horses :P

[martin1985]

so its like a 1.4 furio then

[craig180]

Furio, vtr and vts were badged as vts iirc on the continent

[Cam]

so its like a 1.4 furio then

Yes they are just imports from Ireland or something iirc.

[martin1985]

Yes they are just imports from Ireland or something iirc.

what's the reason for them being small/ less powerful engine's in ireland do you know?

[Angelo93]

But is it possible to put an 1.6 16v ? And yes it's a furio .

[Cam]

But is it possible to put an 1.6 16v ? And yes it's a furio .

Yes i've done it to mine.
You need a loom that is the same plug as your current on i.e at the ecu 3 plug or single.
You'll need a unlocked ecu make sure it is unlocked or you get a headache.
The engine and sensors ofc,
A clucth and new cambelt kit is near enough a must as they rarely come with service history.
Your Gearbox and driveshafts can be used but you may want to get a Vts box for better ratios
Brakes are not really a must i ran my conversion with furio brakes for a good 8-9 months until i upgraded to 283mm brakes, i only changed because new pads and disks was due or i would have just left them.

[welshpug]

yes.

are you in Belgium?

[Angelo93]

No im in holland haha:P But if i buy a used ecu for a 16v? Is that also an possiblity?

[Cam]

Yes dont buy a new ecu from citreon they will want stupid money.

[Angelo93]

no im not buying a new ecu, just a used one of a 16v engine.

[mlawlan69]

vts, vtr & furio brakes are all 247mm no??

just drums on back of the furio but decent drums are as good as disks really.