thoughts please

[bamf92]

Hello I'm new to this site but I've owned a saxo about a couple of.months and fine a few little mods to it :P and its now time I did an engine conversion:)
Loads of people have said drop a gti6 in but others said seriously tune the standard engine :s if you could help or come up up with any ideas that would be great
As its now time to start the project

Thanks Liam

[Gandi699]

just tune the TU engine range

[bamf92]

How far could I go with it though ?

[Gandi699]

what are your expectations? With enough money spent and forced induction some people are pushing over 400/500bhp from their 16v engines

[KamRacing]

These questions have already been asked. Time to hit the search button and start reading....

[holdawayt]

I've not heard of the GTI 6 conversion before. Brakes maybe but not engines. I believe there's too much work involved for it to be a viable option.

Do you currently have a VTR or VTS? I'd drop a VTS in which is an easy job then tune that up. It'll still be quick.

[bamf92]

Alot of bhp
I know they are already out there but doesn't help me with a decision
Which would people people recommend
And places to go for parts

[bamf92]

a vtr but it beats vts because of some small mods

[KamRacing]

Turbo or supercharge it. Read some of the build threads and you will get a good idea as to how much you require for a big bhp car. Stick with the VTR and add boost.

[holdawayt]

a vtr but it beats vts because of some small mods

When you say it beats a vts, you're not one of these people that comes on forums asking for advice on how to beat their mate in a VTS in a street race are you?

VTR is an ideal base for a turbo install as above. Look on Blackie's thread for inspiration.

[KamRacing]

more midrange torque myth thats applied to all 8v's?

[bamf92]

No lol I want a car people think oh a Saxo then you open her up and its not just a standard Saxo and for a project

[chompy]

You could always stick a honda engine in. Have a search though there is loads of info about

[Ross]

Vts engine then boost. Bhp you want = £££ you have.

Can get 450-500hp out of the 1.6 vts lump - with deep pockets.

If you're heart is set on an engine and gearbox swap, look at the 20v VAG lumps. Mega tunable. Won't be cheap either tho.

[KamRacing]

I know of a decent 1.8T lump out an A3 thats being broken for parts. If you have the cash drop a donor saxo over to us and I'll get Chris to build it. He needs a winter project or two.

[Ross]

And if you want to go balls out on the vag lump, take it to my engine builder - JNL Racing - one of the worlds foremost experts on high power vag stuff.

[VTR_Craig]

Depends on what figures your looking for and what the car is used for.

VTR standard 98bhp, cammed 120bhp ish, throttle bodied 140ish bhp

VTS standard 120bhp, cammed 140 - 160ish bhp, throttle bodied 180ish bhp

if you want more then turbo is the way to go

If you want quicker acceleration then you need a shorter ratio box.

[Christian555]

You could always stick a honda engine in. Have a search though there is loads of info about

I'll be searching for this. I think that would be the ultimate combo. Seen k20 rwd saxo on youtube but never seen anything on here.

[Giraffe]

I'll be searching for this. I think that would be the ultimate combo. Seen k20 rwd saxo on youtube but never seen anything on here.

Its on here, think the username was vtectransplant or something. Sure it was up for sale.

http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=409531

there you go

[Prickle]

Get hardcore joe to build you a gearbox aswell.

[bamf92]

Got my hands on a cheap gti 6 today :) with every thing included not sure if its the best option cause its very heavy :/

Work needs to start soon :)
What price am I looking for a vag lump then
Its also finding the right guy to do this work as well
offers welcome lol

[bamf92]

The cars ready to get started any time got a run around while it gets fine

[bamf92]

Dune**