saxo engine replacement/upgrade

[drnick]

How hard would it be to replace a saxo vsx 1.4 8v engine for a 1.6 16v unit? What would be required as the missus wants something abit quicker and her 1.4 is gettng abit sluggish! i know the 16v has rear disc brakes but are these really necesssary as the rear drums brakes have been recently replaced and seem adequate!

[Munter]

Why not just sell the 1.4 and buy the 1.6. Modifing the 1.4 will kill you on the insurance I'd think more than just buying a 1.6 version.

[drnick]

working to abit of a tight budget and engines seem pretty cheap compared to another car!

[paolow]

I dont want to piss on your bonfire but tbh all the work for 200cc really isnt worth it. yeah engines might be cheap and even a good swap - but if youve a known quantity in what you have got putting someone elses turkey engine in your bay wont bring smiles.
theres plenty of bang for buck cars around - just buy one - dont make one imho