1.1 to vtr conversion

[james1992]

sorry to all if there is a thread already but i cant seem to find anything

so thinking bout doing a vtr engine change on ma flatarch and was wondering is it a straight swap or is there differet things i need for example if i was to get and engine, loom and ecu would it all go straight in or would it need to be as people say spliced ????

all help would be awsome as would like to get on it straight away
ps anyone got a vtr engine for sale

[saxo-parts]

if you get an engine of the same year theres no need for any splicing, also need to make sure the ecu is unlocked

[james1992]

Originally Posted by mandyslover70

if you get an engine of the same year theres no need for any splicing, also need to make sure the ecu is unlocked

unlocked ??? and how do i do/make sure it is ???

[stevo67]

1 engine mount will need welding in mate.

[james1992]

Originally Posted by stevo67

1 engine mount will need welding in mate.

oh right ys this ???

[saxo-parts]

Originally Posted by james1992

oh right ys this ???

because the vt one is stronger

[james1992]

Originally Posted by mandyslover70

because the vt one is stronger

and the unlocked ecu how do i find out if it is and if it not how do i go about doing this

[joeturnerrfx]

There is some one on here who unlOcks ecu , alternatively have a look on eBay and there's services on their who can unlock , why not go for a vts engine over the vtr ?

[james1992]

Originally Posted by joeturnerrfx

There is some one on here who unlOcks ecu , alternatively have a look on eBay and there's services on their who can unlock , why not go for a vts engine over the vtr ?

would there be more involved with a vts ?????

[saxo-parts]

Originally Posted by james1992

would there be more involved with a vts ?????

not a great deal more, just plumbing in fuel return and changing throttle cable, radiator and hoses

[Cam]

I can unlock any ecu pm me if need be.

[saxo-parts]

and i've usually got good used r engines in, mostly with all conversion parts that you'll need

[james1992]

[QUOTE=mandyslover70;5720814]and i've usually got good used r engines in, mostly with all conversion parts that you'll need[/QUOTE

ok cool

[finboi92]

I've done this swap before
Didn't have to swap ecu or engine mount

I put a 3plug vtr in a 3 plug 1.1
No splicing, just as easy as unplugging the engine in there now then plugging it back in again!

I ran the 1.1 ecu for about a month then got a vtr ecu


If you need help pm me mate

[kennym1987]

Originally Posted by finboi92

I've done this swap before
Didn't have to swap ecu or engine mount

I put a 3plug vtr in a 3 plug 1.1
No splicing, just as easy as unplugging the engine in there now then plugging it back in again!

I ran the 1.1 ecu for about a month then got a vtr ecu


If you need help pm me mate

+1 to this. mine was along the same lines only 16v

[Cam]

I didnt even changed the rad at first on my vts and it was fine, have changed it since though as i got it real cheap.

[finboi92]

If your putting a 3 plug gti into a 3 plug 1.1

Is it plug and play and with the right ecu?

Wish I did that now! Haha

[Cam]

3 pin to 3 pin plug and play baby!

[james1992]

ty all for your help guys so as long as i get a 3plug one then its no mods really at all

[saxo-parts]

so long as yours is 3 plug, then yes