Important! : New engine - Saxperience

adnan_raz · 5th June 2009, 18:05

my engine on a vtr 97 has packed up. i was wondering what engine i could put in now. will ant 1.6 8v pug engine go in? or will i need a 97/98 vtr engine??

blackie_2k5 · 5th June 2009, 18:06

is it black top or silver top, and vtr engines are a dime a dozen mate? unlesss your looking for more power such as vts/gti jus get another vtr lump

York1366 · 5th June 2009, 18:11

it would be easier to drop a vtr in but seen as its out you may aswel drop a vts or a gti lump in.

JimoVTR · 5th June 2009, 18:16

got a vtr engine 65k (ish) £75

adnan_raz · 6th June 2009, 12:13

its a black top. but the rocker cover was changed previously. if i was to upgrade to vts or gti will need to change anything else such as ecu or the box?

chrismeardon · 6th June 2009, 12:23

Yes you have to change a fair few bits, but most of the stuff is readily availabe

LeeM · 6th June 2009, 12:49

will be much cheaper to put another vtr engine in. my vts conversion has cost around £600 now, i got the engine cheap and i may or may not still have to get the ecu unlocked

adnan_raz · 6th June 2009, 13:21

what will i need to look out for to give me signs whether the engine im buying is a good seed or a bad one. will be buying it from a scrappy.

chrismeardon · 6th June 2009, 13:47

Go to a reputable scrappy, some give a 30day run in garuntee so if it dont work yoyu get your money back, or look for one on forums they are usually ok

Vtr_HBO · 6th June 2009, 14:02

just slap another vtr engine in , cam it while its out

chrismeardon · 6th June 2009, 14:08

I have a cam for sale if your interested, PM me

Sparco_Tom · 6th June 2009, 15:41

vtr of same model and year and just drop it in, engine will cost you £50-80 without loom ecu and box

JimoVTR · 6th June 2009, 15:45

Sell you mine for £40 then.... cheapest ever, its just gathering dust

nico_daniels · 7th June 2009, 08:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeeM

will be much cheaper to put another vtr engine in. my vts conversion has cost around £600 now, i got the engine cheap and i may or may not still have to get the ecu unlocked

Still aint that bad for an engine conversion! I want to do my VTR

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kistigun · 7th June 2009, 11:38

I'm also thinking about converting to a VTR engine. I'm currently driving a 1.4 VTS from 2000(european model) If I'm going to convert it what would i need? could i keep the loom, ecu and box from the 1.4?