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So i promptly bought three bottles for later in the year. For major servicing, the engine is accessed via the shelf behind the seats. Do superchip type remaps work, if so how much hp gains could be expected. Spreadsheet for wiring k series engine into mg midget or. We can offer guidance on modifications to offer value for money to our customers. See also super sports and first drive of the new mgf range march 2001. Mgf 1998 in british racing green 45,590 miles only, less than 1500 miles in last 5 years 1. Pipercross panel air filter pp1555 to fit mg mgf 1. Order your mgf and mg tf electronic control unit engine vvc. For the purposes of this engine tuning discussion, we shall restrict our attention to the 1. All in all, the car took corners well, the engine felt like gazza only just past his peak, it looked and felt sexy when topless and i didnt lose much money when i. Changing the engine oil and filter on an mgf duration. You will need a vvc engine wiring loom, a mems 2j ecu or mems3 programmed to run a vvc, or an emerald m3d ecu. The standard car was nicely set up but with some choice tuning mods the car can be greatly improved.

So tuning the engine head involves gas flowing and porting with some work to the inlet valve profiles. The first allnew mg for 32 years, the mgf was launched to critical acclaim at the 1995 geneva motor show. He also raised the red line from 7200 to 7500 and muted the rev inhibitor function, in effect making it self reset i think. In summary, the mgf was greater than the sum of its parts, and remains a unique driving experience to this day. 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. Id agree with jld, a remap will be almost pointless unless you are prepared to spent money on head porting multiple throtlle bodies etc. The cylinder head gasket is known for failing on the mgf. Dva power offers a number of off the shelf k series upgrade packages from 5 to 190bhp. Dynamic vulnerability assessment and intelligent control. I was very proud to own the mgf and dont regret it for one minute because the prices i paid on services, which were quite high, reflected the low price i paid for it originally. 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. The original dowels were made from nylon and are not strong enough to prevent movement of the cylinder head, leading to gasket failure. 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.

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 f tf scene has made a change at the electronic management system of the kseries. If the head gasket fails, it will lead to overheating. We are pleased to offer advice and help in preparing track and race cars. I think my ecu is the 2 mems version so cannot be remapped. Mgf and mg tf electronic control unit engine vvc rimmer bros. For example, there is a very different approach if you want an engine with stonking low and mid range torque versus a highrev screamer. The key to mgf tuning is doing it right a lot of money can be wasted if you do it wrong. The car came with a choice of two engines displacing 1. 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 belated additions were well received and provided the stepping stone to mgf 2, which was launched in january 2002 as the mg tf. Bmw z3, fiat barchetta, porsche boxster, alfa romeo spider, renault spider, mercedes slk, mazda mx5. Brief technical specifications mid engine rear wheel drive 4 cylinder 1598cc 112ps and 1796cc 120ps 1. Much has been written about the failure of k series head gaskets and the reliability of the engines.

Performance car nov 1995 no point in beating about the bush. This is iains original thread, the cure is here on and here on the mgf register forum. Ptps sport 165 kit is covered here by erik, and fitting instructions here. This means that you can easily fit an eu2 vvc kseries engine eg. The first all new mg for 32 years, the mgf was launched to critical acclaim at the 1995 geneva motorshow. The vvc head has larger valves and better porting but its scarce and expensive and needs much.

Rover variable valve control vvc copied directly from a dealership vhs video if you have any austinrover videos, especially relating to the maestro and montego models, we would love to hear. Plus, this tf has solid subframe mounts, whereas the mgf has old, worn rubber mounts, so the ride quality is more positive and less rattly in this tf. Initial attention naturally focused upon the mouthwatering technical specifications of this landmark car for mg. Looking at these variants in more detail non vvc k4 variants. How the mgf vvc engine works mg car club auckland centre. 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. 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. 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. The vvc mechs can develop a noise similar to what a diesel engine sounds like, pouring a gallon 4. Essentially the trophy without the engine tuning upgrades, this.

With its wonderful styling, entertaining chassis, exceptional ride and rock solid build quality, the f. 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. Ive used this on my f and zt the last two services and think at the current price you cant go wrong. The mg f was launched in the autumn of 1995 by the rover group, making it the third car to be launched since the takeover by bmw. Mg mgf performance parts, tuning parts and styling accessories. 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. It was therefore designed before the mgf was developed as part of rovers shelf engineering activity. For this project, we used a standard mgf vvc ecu, the alarm ecu originally fitted to the. Ive been to asda today to get some bits and noticed gtx is on offer. Air filters are the first step to tuning any engine. We only use select uk motorsport supply partners and original mg rover parts.

Mg mgf are popular tuning projects and with carefully chosen uprated tuning mods like remapping, turbo improvements and. Although popular across rovers model range, when fitted to the mgf the kseries engine was plagued by head gasket failure, often attributed to the more complex nature of cooling a mid. Despite the huge 15 year gap between the mgb and the mgf, this famous british sports car company had kept abreast of changing times and designs and introduced a banguptodate midengined roadster 20 years ago. Bespoke tuning work with a proven track record to over 280bhp is also available at reasonable prices. The vhpd head is an off the shelf casting and has no additional hand finishing applied. We are accepting orders, however, deliveries may be delayed by several days. Buy mg mgf performance chips and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay.

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 best way i can think of to describe it is to say that it sounds like a diesel. The last special edition of the mgf was the freestyle introduced in autumn 2001. Brodie britain racing can provide you with a turbocharged engine with a 300bhp output. 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. The mgf and tf has considerable tuning potential for road and track work. Explore 2 listings for mgf vvc engine for sale at best prices. 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. 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 over 7000 rpm. The kseries engines are prone to head gasket failure. In iain broon browns case, it was a manifold nut that was loose. When the engine overheats, the cylinder head moves outside of the original design tolerances and the beading fails causing failure.

The heart of the mgf vvc lies just underneath the cam cover. Mgf trophy 160 the trophy 160 may, 2001 so named because the re tuning of the engine resulted in its vvc engine producing 160 ps 158 bhp. With thousands of satisfied customers worldwide, you can be assured of our commitment to quality, service. 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.

Torquecars will look into mgf tuning and summarise the greatest mods that work. I have an elise with the 160bhp vvc version of the kseries engine which has recently started making an odd noise. The principle is simple, the more air you get in the engine, the more power you get out. Went for a medium tuned engine in the end as my car is more grand tourer than out and out race car the tf 160 vvc head was ported and polished by hellier then two solid cams fitted 633 and vernier pulleys fitted vvc mech removed bottom end converted to 1. Citroen fiat toyota fuel filter new replacement service engine car petrol diesel.

Mg rover k series vvc timing check and fix stuck at only. Here at moss europe we stock thousands of parts at great prices with fast door to door delivery. Fast delivery worldwide payment options including paypal. This overheating causes movement of the cylinder head which leads to failure of the gasket. 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. With a new cambelt, upgraded head gasket and stainless coolant pipes, this is as troublefree an mgf as youll find anywhere and is ready to be used and enjoyed this summer without springing any surprises. Nitro petrol engine tuning ecu remap performance bhp power obd2 chip box fits.

Although popular across rovers model range, when fitted to the mgf the kseries engine was. 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. It was aimed squarely at the mazda mx5 class car and builds on the heritage of the earlier mgb and mbc models. This piper vvc to non vvc conversion kit removes the vvc cams and mechanism from the vvc cylinder head as fitted to the lotus elise 111s and other vvc k series engines. It is a mystery to new owners, but in fact quite simple. A screeching noise from the engine, which changes with engine rpm, and usually occurs in damp conditions, indicates a slack alternator belt. Removal of the vvc mechanism allows the full potential of the bigger valves and ports used in the vvc. Dynamic vulnerability assessment and intelligent control for sustainable power systems jose luis ruedatorres, tu delft, the netherlands francisco gonzalezlongatt, loughborough university, uk identifying, assessing, and mitigating electric power grid vulnerabilities is a growing focus in shortterm operational planning of power systems.

Im in particular concerned about the engine as the head gasket has a. Possibly the most exciting and most comprehensively reworked mgf special edition so far. Looking for mgf performance parts for your classic car. Mgf race and track preparation vulcan racing offering. The role of wide area monitoring systems in dynamic vulnerability assessment 1 jaime c. You will need a new cam cover to suit the vvc cylinder head. Aircon, part leather seats, wind shield deluxe hardtop with heated glass window recent new tyres, long mot great condition, great to.

Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Overheating of the k series is the main cause of the problem. 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. You might also find a white creamy substance underneath the oil filler cap andor a mixture of oil and water in the water reservoir. Mark from kmaps checked out my engine prior to mapping to verify that it was functioning as it should, then adjusted the parameters. Nov 27, 2018 in summary, the mgf was greater than the sum of its parts, and remains a unique driving experience to this day.

Hi jan, the engine sounds like it is coming together really well. 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. Fga motorsports service helped us to get the setup correct. List of contributors xv foreword xix preface xxi 1 introduction. Turbotechnics supercharger conversion on the vvc starts from 215bhp. The minor niggles levelled at the mg f mk1 have been ironed out and addressed. The mgtf is a great little sports car and can be great fun to hoon around a track in. Following our tuning tips you will avoid many of the usual tuning mistakes and issues and actually achieve the car setup you desire. The mgf has so many rattles and worn suspension components in comparison to this tf. Buy mg complete engines and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. 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.