Saxo Vts Engine

[stealth_pug 0]

what mounts do I need to fit it into a 205 xu shell?

 

ta

[BERTMAN 40 1 Cars]

TU mounts, and i think you would need to adjust the subframe too for the gear linkages, if you were using a XU shell

[stealth_pug 0]

Cheers mate. So would either the topmount off the 106gti or saxo vts fit? Already have the gearbox and lower mount sorted.

[welshpug 1,626]

I'd rather fit an alloy block Mi16 tbh, or an Mi-gti6 hybrid, far more stock power potential for slightly less weight and a stronger gearbox.

[stealth_pug 0]

I already know what everyone would "rather do" so lets not turn this thread into the same as the last two please.

[welshpug 1,626]

what last two?!

 

it doesn't make sense to use a heavier less powerful engine, with a weaker gearbox to boot!

[DaveW 6]

You need to mod a 205 tu top mount to clear the cam cover ie: just grind abit out of it, 205 lower mount just bolts on to the back of the engine.

[stealth_pug 0]

what last two?!

 

it doesn't make sense to use a heavier less powerful engine, with a weaker gearbox to boot!

 

The last two threads I started on the topic.

 

It doesn't make sense using a 1900cc engine for an entry level rally car.

 

Out and out performance isn't the only reason people modify cars

[welshpug 1,626]

just use the 8v 1.6 XU then, pretty much the same power output for less weight and a better gearbox, say what its going to be used for an you'll get far more accurate and constructive responses, but don't forget this is a forum and hence peoples opinions will affect their responses to your questions.

 

if you had already started a thread on this topic why start another one?!

Edited January 11, 2009 by welshpug

[stealth_pug 0]

sorry mate didn't mean to sound like I was having a go at you.

 

But based on my own circumstances including budget, needs, and what is already available to me I have already decided what engine I am using. Which is why I started a new thread with a straight to the point question as all I needed was a simple answer and didn't want to start up the whole debate of which engine is better.