AX GT engine swop

[cruiser4life]

does anyone no if it would be possible 2 swop the engine from an ax gt 4 a 1.6 16v saxo vts engine, or would it be a major headache to do?

 

[metro1800]

I've seen phase 1 106's(XS) fitted with the 1.6 16v, so I'd imagine the AX would be similar enough, plus it was supposedly straightforward enough

 

[cruiser4life]

its just an idea im considering at the moment, dont no whether 2 do the complete swop , or just fit a 1600 block, or change the head for one off a gt500 ax.

 

[broken peg]

from what i can remember the bulkhead on the AX gets in the way of the 16v engine. it has been done though, probably more hassle than its worth; Buy a VTS.

 

[metro1800]

But a VTS is ALOT heavier than an AX. Get this months Retro Cars magazine, cos there is a Phase 1 106 rallye with a 1.6 16v engine in it. Might give you a few ideas

 

[Daz_PD]

get the vtr 1.6 8v engine, it fits no problem apparently, but the 16v engine has problems!

 

[dee205]

I've seen a vid clip of an AX with an Mi16 in it.

Now there's an idea..

 

[Rover Repair]

Funny, my sister, is giving me her 1998 1.0 Ax and i'd be thinking about a VTR conversion myself!!!

Be extremely interested on what you find out about this!

 

[nicruisin_106]

ther was an AX in perfromance gti a few months back with the LAD motorsport conversion and the fella who owned it was about to change it to a VTS lump so im sure it can be done, will probly take a bitta work but will be quick as fook!! do it

 

[Bibby]

it can be done ok, you need everything out of the saxamaho though so you do, wiring looms, clocks, box, shafts, hubs, lada lada lada etc etc etc

 

[Rover Repair]

See I reckon a VTR lump would be more fun, imo, besides, I can't see a VTR lump staying standard if it was being taken out and going in!

 

[Cess]

Would the wiring not be a pain in the ar$e?

 

[metro1800]

Forgot the AX GT id carb'd, so if you intended to run injection you'd need to upgrade the fuel lines. AX GTi would be a better base to begin from

 

[cruiser4life]

ive been told that the simplest thing 2 do is 2 change the 1400 block 4 a 1600 item, no hassle with looms, fuel lines, etc. my mate works 4 citroen and reckons both vtr and vts swops can be done but with major hassle especially with the vts conversion.