Need Help and Info-----97' Citroen Saxo

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Post by DLock » 08 May 2010, 2:59 pm

I got an extra car rotting and using up one of our parking spaces:
Its a Citroen Saxo (yeah it sucks) :happy: !!

Anyways the engine is blown ...some light damage....the scrap yard is offering 500/-. Keep in mind the chassis and interiors are in good condition..

So i' im planning some "work" on it:

I posted some pics too!!

I need to know the following:

- Is there any place in sharjah where i can get an engine, preferably the DOHC 1.6l VTS engine?
- Is there any other good performing engine that i can drop into it?
- Any good mechanics here ?
- I am also looking to convert it to a manual tranny? Is this recommended?

Thanx in advance!!
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Post by AccordTuner » 08 May 2010, 3:10 pm

strip it---- then
drop a h22a with manual gear n u have a track car :happy:

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Post by DLock » 08 May 2010, 3:59 pm

AccordTuner wrote:strip it---- then
drop a h22a with manual gear n u have a track car :happy:
That sounds really good man....but then again the engine is way too heavy and will need custom heavy duty axles, plus wiring issues etc.....

Have you seen the Saxo with a K20 RWD engine on youtube?...you should check it out....AMAZING...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0KVcpIr ... re=related

However i need to keep this tin can street legal...I think the VTS engine is similar to the Peugot 106 Gti......its a TU5J4 !! So if anybody has any idea where to get one
Please lemme know!!

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Post by AccordTuner » 08 May 2010, 4:15 pm

the VTS engine runs around a 14.5 secs on a Q mile ......


sorry for OT but this video is worth checking out :D not related to a SAXO .. but its one Monster Hatch with a AWD daihatsu Charade with mitsubishi's ,,,,, Vr4 's AWD engine
supposedly in Malaysia .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAiFrKEAnXQ

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Post by DLock » 08 May 2010, 9:20 pm

AccordTuner wrote:the VTS engine runs around a 14.5 secs on a Q mile ......


sorry for OT but this video is worth checking out :D not related to a SAXO .. but its one Monster Hatch with a AWD daihatsu Charade with mitsubishi's ,,,,, Vr4 's AWD engine
supposedly in Malaysia .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAiFrKEAnXQ
Yup your're right...they are capable of running mid 14s..i'm heading down to sharjah tomorrow with my dad...he says he's seen a guy stocking Citroen and Peugeot engines somewhere near the BMW road...i'm keeping my fingers crossed...If worse comes to worse i'll just scrap it...coz i already have a Honda project..and i don't wanna spend too much time and money!!!

BTW love the charade man!! I just wish they had more regulated laws on modification and use of modified cars here!!

One more last thing....any info on the rules for Auto to Manual tranny conversions...is it legal??

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Post by wek-236 » 09 May 2010, 12:46 pm

no problems on converting the tranny.


check the industrial area. seen so many euro engines there.

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Post by albertho555 » 09 May 2010, 3:43 pm

This is some real project material !! good luck with it bro ... this would make a real nice track car to join 1600cc in UAETCC !!! Im not running in 1.6 anymore ... so someone can take over my duties chasing Suzukis :-D

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Post by AccordTuner » 09 May 2010, 4:23 pm

where is tiida boy he is a Track lover put him on track with 1600 cc tiida :!:

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Post by Ozimandius » 09 May 2010, 6:04 pm

LOL. Tiida boy won't be tracking his Tiida anymore, it's pointless!

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Post by wek-236 » 10 May 2010, 10:03 am

albertho555 wrote:This is some real project material !! good luck with it bro ... this would make a real nice track car to join 1600cc in UAETCC !!! Im not running in 1.6 anymore ... so someone can take over my duties chasing Suzukis :-D

chasing suzuki's? or suzuki's chasing you? (Y)

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Post by albertho555 » 10 May 2010, 10:52 am

After about 10 laps im usually chasing them ... to lap them :grin:

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Post by ROJ » 10 May 2010, 12:37 pm

Would serve as a good track car.. Stripped out with a fresh engine with a manual tranny... see what choice of drive trains you could drop in its engine bay.. There is defo mounts fabrication involved.. i got a mechanic right now working on dropping a toyota drive train in a fiat barchetta if ur interested..

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Post by DLock » 13 May 2010, 8:34 am

ROJ wrote:Would serve as a good track car.. Stripped out with a fresh engine with a manual tranny... see what choice of drive trains you could drop in its engine bay.. There is defo mounts fabrication involved.. i got a mechanic right now working on dropping a toyota drive train in a fiat barchetta if ur interested..
You're right ROJ, it would serve great as a track car. And a Jap drivetrain would be amazing. But the reason why i decided to with the TU5J4 is that it's a fairly simple drop-in swap with not much fabrication required. Its also pretty light.
I see your point on a Jap grinder. Another thing is there are near to zero aftermarket performance parts for the Euro VTS unlike japanes engines. But i want a simple build (obvious reasons of time and money constraints,I have a CRX massacred on its knees waiting for parts too! )

I know ur very familiar with Euro runners...so keep the info and comments coming! Appreciate it!

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Post by DLock » 13 May 2010, 8:45 am

albertho555 wrote:After about 10 laps im usually chasing them ... to lap them :grin:
LOL!!! Show-Off!! :razz:

Are you running any events this year man?

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Post by Eleanor » 13 May 2010, 12:31 pm

albertho555 wrote:After about 10 laps im usually chasing them ... to lap them :grin:

he is pretty right about that .. iv seen this and it aint PRETTY !!!!
:happy:

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