205 1.0 Engine Upgrades

[arwel 43 2 Cars]

Im possibly looking at a little project. Its a 1.0 with a 4 speed box. Am I right in thinking that a saxo vtr engine and box will drop straight in or is it a bit more complicated than that?

 

[welshpug 1,661]

depends on the age of the shell, the r/h engine mounting bracket on the chassis leg changed, later ones used the same as XU engines.

 

otherwise afaik it'll drop in nicely, however it's a heavy old lump for its capacity, personally I'd prefer to use an XU5 with 25 bhp more and a stronger gearbox and no additional weight penalty other than a few kilos from the gearbox.

[arwel 43 2 Cars]

The other thing im thinking of is a 1360 lump. If it all comes off then Im leaning more towards the 1360 as it seems to be a better option allround.

[calvinhorse 870]

1360cc on a carb would be the easiest option.

Everything just swaps over bar the airbox

[MiniGibbo 142]

I have a gti tank if you want to go injection.. It's far superior imo

[arwel 43 2 Cars]

It's just a little idea I have at the moment. I have the stage rally car with an Mi16 but im not too familiar with the TU engines. 1360 carb motor and a 5 speed box. Would a 5 speed saxo 1.0 box fit straight on?

[adam1973 1 1 Cars]

The XU5, is that the 1.6 auto engine? what set up (conversion) would that be for a 1.4 TU carb?