Mgf vvc engine tuning bookcase

If the vvc system on the mg rover k series engine is not setup correctly or has a fault then the engine is limited to only 5500 rpm instead of. Excellent handling with mid engine arangement and slightly better engine performance than its competitor the mx5. The elise s2 111s 156bhp eu3 vvc is controlled by the lotus k4 ecu a117m0109f which looks the same as the mems 3 but is not. For the purposes of this engine tuning discussion, we shall restrict our attention to the 1. This is iains original thread, the cure is here on and here on the mgf register forum. If you can, i would test drive at least one example of each so you can see which is right for you, as the 2 engine perform differenlty and require a different style of driving to get the best from them. Each vvc mechanism housing is machined to swiss watch standards and contains a pair of needle roller bearings. Torquecars will look into mgf tuning and summarise the greatest mods that work. Option a would be saws tuning as they are relatively local or option b would be kmaps who seem to have been around longer.

Its possible of tuning an b18a dohc engine honda vtec to 650 bhp with remaining the vtec system. Mg tuning tips and modifications maximise your mgs driving pleasure. The compelling reason for this ubiquitous units success is the engines weight and size. But once we had the correct diagram how to wire it up, a helpfull and technical guy at a dealership started cutting wires and soldering the box. Ive been to asda today to get some bits and noticed gtx is on offer. Turbotechnics supercharger conversion on the vvc starts from 215bhp.

Contemplating having my 5tf remapped, so looking for feedback on the two options im considering. The vvc is good for 180bhp, the mods above should get you close, after that i believe you need to ditch the vvc, try. For example, there is a very different approach if you want an engine with stonking low and mid range torque versus a highrev screamer. With extensive mgf and mgtf experience since 1995 we offer all facilities including damage repairs, accessories, full diagnostic system and programming, mechanical servicing, and mots all at our premises in wolverhampton. Hi having recently broke up my y2k mgf i have available this 1.

As well as a buyers guide, it also gives you info on how to tell a vvc from an mpi non vvc. Wisconsin department of justice code manual wilenet. The engine was a straightfour cylinder built in two forms, sohc and dohc, ranging from 1. To upgraded liners pistons and rods on full race engines. Brief technical specifications mid engine rear wheel drive 4 cylinder 1598cc 112ps and 1796cc 120ps 1. Cam shaft upgrades from piper cams with mg rover timing belt kits, valves, cam seals and thermostat kits, pistons, liners, bearings and gaskets. Possibly the most exciting and most comprehensively reworked mgf special edition so far. Order your mgf and mg tf electronic control unit engine vvc. The first allnew mg for 32 years, the mgf was launched to critical acclaim at the 1995 geneva motor show. We are accepting orders, however, deliveries may be delayed by several days. Removal of the head it is fairly straight forward, youd remove the things.

Initial attention naturally focused upon the mouthwatering technical specifications of this land mark car for mg. This note is not intended to substitute for a workshop manual but is a reference to draw attention to key aspects of the job which may differ from other engines. In iain broon browns case, it was a manifold nut that was loose. Mgf vvc engine for sale enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for mgf vvc engine for sale. The last special edition of the mgf was the freestyle introduced in autumn 2001.

Changing the engine oil and filter on an mgf duration. But once we had the correct diagram how to wire it up, a helpfull and technical guy at a dealership started cutting wires and soldering the box into the loom. Most popular engines are catered for but it specialises in the rover k series engine as fitted to the caterham se7en, lotus elise, mgf and rover saloon cars. Do superchip type remaps work, if so how much hp gains could be expected. Launched as part of gms statement of having gotten back into business in 1992 and the success registered by parent company bmws z3 model, the f model was one fats car. Try and find one that has proof of cam belts has been replaced as they have two. A sorted vvc is a real hoot down the lanes and, after all, isnt that what it was designed for. Vvc variable valve control is an automobile variable valve timing technology developed by rover and applied to some high performance variants of the companys k series 1800cc engine. The vvc system isnt that different, i thought by the way, the engine. The other thing one notices is a cast hydraulic control unit and next to it, two 1 square plastic coated solenoids. Essentially the trophy without the engine tuning upgrades, this model was therefore available in 1. By using our website you are accepting our cookies policy which can be found on our.

How the mgf vvc engine works mg car club auckland centre. For mgf up to 2001 expect around an extra 17 bhpand 11. So maybe now is the time to find a tf in good condition and keep it, or maybe collect several mgfs in anticipation their values will rise. Here at moss europe we stock thousands of parts at great prices with fast door to door delivery. This job is within the capabilities of any reasonably proficient diy owner. Ok, so there is obviously more to it than that, but bolting on an induction kit can increase your cars power from 12bhp, up to 15bhp rolling road proven. A screeching noise from the engine, which changes with engine rpm, and usually occurs in damp conditions, indicates a slack alternator belt. Ive used this on my f and zt the last two services and think at the current price you cant go wrong. Looking at these variants in more detail non vvc k4 variants. The key to mgf tuning is doing it right a lot of money can be wasted if you do it wrong. Brodie britain racing can provide you with a turbocharged engine with a 300bhp output. Mgf classic car how to guides and articles classic.

Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for mg complete engines. Mg f convertible from 1995 specs, dimensions, facts. The rover kseries engine is a series of engines built by powertrain ltd, a sister company of mg rover. Allthough this kind of tuning is very popular on other cars, especially the ones with a turbo diesel engine in the front, a small part of the mg ftf scene has made a change at the electronic management system of the kseries. Email to friends share on facebook opens in a new window or tab share on twitter. Het is altijd riskant een klassiek merk te doen herleven. We have a wide range of tuning articles covering all models of mg from small engined family cars to large engine hot hatches and executive cars plus the classic mgs. He put ceramic sealant into the system which seems to have done the trick as it now runs, drives and doesnt get hot. We look at mg tf tuning and report on the best modifications.

This is a good mod for road use and frees the breathing up considerably. In standard tune it yielded 120bhp but in ingenious vvc form variable valve control 145bhp was the order of the day, which enthusiasts will know is the same output as the old 3litre mgc engine. If the head gasket fails, it will lead to overheating. Not that the f cant still cut it as a sports car, far from it. Usually any noise from the top of the engine will be more pronounced on startup from cold as the tappets and vvc mechs, the whole head for that matter drains into the sump when stood for a long period of time, say overnight. Mgf and mg tf electronic control unit engine vvc rimmer bros. Much has been written about the failure of k series head gaskets and the reliability of the engines.

Mg mgf are popular tuning projects and with carefully chosen uprated tuning mods like remapping, turbo improvements and. Overheating of the k series is the main cause of the problem. Other tuning routes on a standard engine include better air filters and a sports exhausts. The k series engine as used in the caterham seven and lotus elise, is a compact and light unit capable of high specific outputs. The final product, the mg f, was finally unveiled on 8 march 1995, and went on sale in september that year with a 1. How the mgf vvc engine really works power output is finally dependent upon weight of air efficiently burnt per minute, and this. Other suffixes such as ur uprated and ss stainless steel are also used to denote other variations of the same part. Mems 2j was used on the vvc engine, to control the variable valve control and the distributorless ignition system, which was used. Im in particular concerned about the engine as the head gasket has a. This means that you can easily fit an eu2 vvc kseries engine eg. The first genuine allnew mg since 1980, christened the mgf, was launched to an excited audience at the spring 1995 geneva motor show prior to its uk debut the following autumn. Nov 27, 2018 in summary, the mgf was greater than the sum of its parts, and remains a unique driving experience to this day. Best budget buys include a 52mm throttle body and latterly a taipan cold air induction kit which the mgf centre is said to pull out a massive 14bhp alone on a stock 1. So i promptly bought three bottles for later in the year.

Imho 150bhp in a standard mgf is more than adequate for the type of car it is. So tuning the engine head involves gas flowing and porting with some work to the inlet valve profiles. Fga motorsports service helped us to get the setup correct. It is a popular engine in motorsport due to its relatively light weight and performance potential. Bookcase fbookca bookcollectorrare kbook boom code in vehicle or vehicle part file booster, power rpowerb bow sbow bowl silver hsilver box, cable tv converter rcablec bracelet pbracel bracelet, house arrest phabrac brake ebrake brake if stolen vehicle part, code in vehicle part file breaker wisconsin department of justice code manual. Dva power is a small company setup and run by dave andrews undertaking engine tuning and building, it is sited in milton keynes. I think my ecu is the 2 mems version so cannot be remapped. You might also find a white creamy substance underneath the oil filler cap andor a mixture of oil and water in the water reservoir. Lowerd suspension for hold in corners, basic interior to keep the weight down, side air intakes, twin exhaust, 15 vvc wheels with maxxis low profile tyres. Warm sunday, top down, engine music blasting, along the beach. Fitting an eu2 vvc engine to a non vvc s1 elise lotus didnt make any changes to the cars wiring loom between their standard 120bhp s1 and the 143bhp vvc powered 111s. Looking for mgf performance parts for your classic car.

Hi jan, the engine sounds like it is coming together really well. Mg mgf performance parts, tuning parts and styling accessories. Ptps sport 165 kit is covered here by erik, and fitting instructions here. Cheapest ways of increasing hp in mgfs the mgf register. The cylinder head gasket is known for failing on the mgf. With over 50 years of mg ownership and involvement, mike satur offers you an unrivalled range of original quality accessories specifically tailored for the discerning mg owner. This engine featured in the relaunched mg tf in the uk and the mg3 sw and mg7 in china. I am looking to sell my 1998 mgf convertible with variable valve control. The mgf was a hit right from the start and used prices actually exceeded list values as waiting lists quickly grew to make the mg the uks top. The rover kseries engine is a series of engines built by powertrain ltd, a sister company of. Mgf parts the mgf 2 seater convertible was introduced in september 1995 and production ceased in janaury 2002 prior to the release of the mgtf. Ma petite anglaise french edition ma petite anglaise french edition.

A vvc with mild porting, a warm exhaust cam, and the bolt on mods mentioned above should provide a power output of somewhere close to the magic 180 bhp mark. The vvc system isnt that different, i thought by the way, the engine isnt the only thing ive modified. To go upto nearly 200bhp youd have to spend serious money on brake and suspension upgrades. The principle is simple, the more air you get in the engine, the more power you get out. How the mgf vvc really works mg rover group powertrain ltd, manufacturer of the vvc engines sandsmuseum. You could always do an engine swap if you have a small engine to start with. These are shown as options below the originating part no. Email field should not be empty please enter a valid email address. It comes in three displacements, 1400cc, a larger bored 1600cc and a stroked 1800cc. Although the drive to the vvc mechanism is at a constant half engine or crankshaft speed, the camshaft velocity varies within each revolution in such a way as to maintain an average of half engine speed.

Full text of louisville daily democrat louisville, ky. We did comparison tests with other manufacturers vehicles they were not in the same league. The mgf is known for having problems with the electric window motor. Find all the key specs about the mg f convertible from fuel efficiency and top speed, to running costs, dimensions data and lots more.

Plus you can tune the vvc quite easy up to 160 level which makes the f quite an performance car. Breathe deeply and gulp how the mgf vvc engine really works power output is finally dependent upon weight of air efficiently burnt per minute, and this in the end is fixed absolutely by the breathing power of the valve gear. The vvc mechs can develop a noise similar to what a diesel engine sounds like, pouring a gallon 4. Rover k series spark plug cover mg vvc mgtf 216 214 gti. Mgf trophy 160 finally has hgf page 1 mg pistonheads. The heart of the mgf vvc lies just underneath the cam cover. The belated additions were well received and provided the stepping stone to mgf 2, which was launched in january 2002 as the mg tf. The elise s1 111s 143bhp eu2 vvc is controlled by the mems 2j ecu common with the early vvc mgfs. Mg rover k series vvc timing check and fix stuck at only. Air filters are the first step to tuning any engine.

Film your engine on startup, and then again after a good 30 min ride, compare them. Bespoke tuning work with a proven track record to over 280bhp is also available at reasonable prices. These are driven from the engine management system ems and, through a spool valve. K series engine vvc for sale in uk view 36 bargains. After 11 years our little mgf trophy 160 has finally succumbed to possible hgf.

Then there is the the question of whether it is worth spending the money on engine tuning when your money may be better spent buying a car that is faster to start with ie you ought to buy a vvc etc. At the mgf centre we aim to offer only the best quality on the market, whether it is a new or used part you are purchasing. The kseries engines are prone to head gasket failure. The trophy 160 may, 2001so named because the re tuning of the engine resulted in its vvc engine producing 160 ps 158 bhp.