Mgf engine tuning bookshelf

The 19541955 mg xpeg engine was an enlarged version of the dear old xpag engine. It is a lowpressure turbo application, the primary purpose for which is to provide the zt range with a fuel efficient, yet reasonably performing power plant that will be attractive for fleet sale. Mg mgf performance parts, tuning parts and styling accessories. The test system that gave the mpg figures shown called wltp was introduced in 2017, and generally gives a more realistic indication of a cars mpg then the previous test, which tended to overstate mpg. Lk performance is dedicated to ensuring the ultimate in customer satisfaction, and as a result has made a promise to provide their customers with. Replacement engine number back or to my mgf home site. Our systems benefit from the latest in multisensor technology and userselectable multimap tuning solutions.

With over a quarter of a century of mg ownership and involvement, mike. Mg mgf are popular tuning projects and with carefully chosen uprated tuning mods like remapping, turbo improvements and. Apart from the head gasket problem, mgf and tf models are said to have few major faults. 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. We are certain the prices quoted from our members will beat all mg mgf 2 door convertible car dealers making. The engine for the k series was sourced from the existing rover line and was mainly intended as a front engined commuter vehicle power source. The standard car was nicely set up but with some choice tuning mods the car can be greatly improved.

Choose and order a set of brand new alloy wheels for your mg mgf from lk performance if youre looking to successfully enhance and improve your car in its performance, colour, styling and upgrade. For mgs managers, this was the one last despairing effort. So tuning the engine head involves gas flowing and porting with some work to the inlet valve profiles. In general, ssse works well when you configure your siebel implementation using the scalability and sizing recommendations that are discussed in siebel performance tuning guide. Buy mg mgf performance chips and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. So, i have have been thinking about engine swaps for the mgf, and my first thoughts were to fit the t16 tomcat engine. But just before calling it quits last night i noticed that the engine restraint is kind of restraining the movement of the arm assembly, oops. Abandoned cadillac deville will it run after 20 years and drive home.

Many of the companies listed here do not specifically specialise in the mgf these are listed seperately at the bottom of the page. Overall the mgf is a very economical range even with the higher consumption rate of the auto and this is often overlooked by potential purchasers. It was aimed squarely at the mazda mx5 class car and builds on the heritage of the earlier mgb and mbc models. The principle is simple, the more air you get in the engine, the more power you get out. 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. Given the welldocumented problems with head gasket failures on the k series engines of the mgf, can anyone tell me if the problems have been overcome in the tf, as a friend of mine is thinking of buying one after losing his head for the third time, and being told it is too heavily pitted to be ground off. This is iains original thread, the cure is here on and here on the mgf register forum. How the mgf vvc engine works mg car club auckland centre.

Mgtf head gasket technical matters back room forum. I can however sometimes get the engine number from a vin. That leaves more room for strictly tuning information. For example, there is a very different approach if you want an engine with stonking low and mid range torque versus a highrev screamer. I sold this nice engine in 2000 to get cash for my next mgf. When the mgf arrived in 1995, it kept the oldschool formula of good weight distribution, a modest but revhappy fourcylinder engine and a softtop. Many exiges changed to honda, audi or duratec power but these kits designed around s1 eliseexige so probably wont fit. Mgf workshop manual rcl 0051eng, k series engine overhaul manual rcl 0057eng 6th edition, pg1 manual gearbox overhaul manual rcl 0124 2nd edition. It was also the first car to offer the 145 ps vvc version of the 1. Dva power offers a number of off the shelf k series upgrade packages from 5 to 190bhp. Lotus engine in mgf page 1 general gassing pistonheads. Ersatzteillisten hier nur fur mgf als pdf pdf lists of spareparts.

Mg, mg tf, 2003, 20022009 convertible, 115, convertible, 1588ccm 116hp 85kw petrol. Air filters are the first step to tuning any engine. Looking for mgf performance parts for your classic car. Although popular across rovers model range, when fitted to the mgf the kseries engine was. Here is a very basic breakdown of how to read an engine number. 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. Ptps sport 165 kit is covered here by erik, and fitting instructions here. The minor niggles levelled at the mg f mk1 have been ironed out and addressed. Covers all components and tasks in great detail for both minor and major repairs. The key to mgf tuning is doing it right a lot of money can be wasted if you do it wrong. 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.

Explore 2 listings for mgf vvc engine for sale at best prices. For instance 18k 4fl49 244175 18 cc 1800 k k series 4 valves per cylinder 16 valve engine in this case f multi point injection with catalyst. I am about to endeavour to change my mems2j mgf over to use mems3 now i have the engine loom to make a hybrid loom and the required connectors, but before i move over, i really need to get myself a 143vvc map for mems3. Stick to a mgf engine and just buy some tuning parts. Mg f convertible from 1995 specs, dimensions, facts. We are certain the prices quoted from our members will beat all mg mgf car dealers making. Bespoke tuning work with a proven track record to over 280bhp is also available at reasonable prices. It was created using novel design and a very considerable degree of ingenuity on the part of engineers. Engine swap for mgf well im posting here because out of any forums, this one is most probably the largest user of different verities of engines i could find. Excitinglystyled, with an ideal mid engine layout, and new 1.

Excitinglystyled, with an ideal midengine layout, and new 1. The mgtf is a great little sports car and can be great fun to hoon around a track in. Fast delivery worldwide payment options including paypal. Any k16 engine thats in some elises is a fairly simple swap and apparently the 1. The area that may prove tricky is the subframe, but it is a possible and surely it wont be long before someone tries it. Xqb100950 fret assemblyrear parcel shelf speaker lh. It is a mystery to new owners, but in fact quite simple. The big issue with the bosche ecu is as soon as anything like timing or fuel mixture goes out of spec it will shut the drive by wire throttle down into a limp home mode.

This well illustrated factory workshop manual includes the following publications. It was therefore designed before the mgf was developed as part of rovers shelf engineering activity. Hi jan, the engine sounds like it is coming together really well. Mgf k series head gasket developments fisher services. The test system that gave the mpg figures shown called wltp was introduced in 2017, and generally gives a more realistic indication of a cars mpg then the previous test, which tended to. Notes, make, model, year, variant, type, bodystyle, engine. Built 1995 2002 facelift 1999 production end 2002 with 77,269 mgf cars producedintroduced in 1995 to worldwide acclaim, the mgf car heralded the return of mg to volume twoseat sports car production that the marque vacated with the close of abingdon in october 1980.

Find guaranteed used mg mgf 2 door convertible engine parts here at competitive prices. Nov, 2012 abandoned cadillac deville will it run after 20 years and drive home. Alphabetical listing of the kseries engine performance specialists in the uk many of the companies listed here do not specifically specialise in the mgf these are listed seperately at the bottom of the page. For major servicing, the engine is accessed via the shelf behind the seats.

Several other manufacturers including alfaromeo, bmw. Alphabetical listing of the kseries engine performance specialists in the uk. But with a slight i was talking to mark zandf tuning yesterday about the 6 and remaps. 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. Mgf cross reference, spareparts, ersatzteile mgfcar. 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.

Changing the engine oil and filter on an mgf duration. The management system gets all kind of values from a wide range of sensors. Mg mgf alloy wheels mg mgf alloys in stock lk performance. A screeching noise from the engine, which changes with engine rpm, and usually occurs in damp conditions, indicates a slack alternator belt. Rob bells site covers most aspects of the engine here more k series information here courtesy of dieter tony thompson tells us about cam belt tensioner failure here and if you feel like a good read, try this article on the unofficial austinrover web resource web site, well worth the read. Mar 01, 2000 this well illustrated factory workshop manual includes the following publications. Torquecars will look into mgf tuning and summarise the greatest mods that work. To do this you also need to remove the wind stop for us shandy drinkers that have one.

We source used engine parts for customers all over the uk from our network of scrap yards. Hopefully the two bolts holding the arm assembly and the rh engine mount will come out without too much grief. It was every inch the proper british sports car, although the midmounted engine was a more modern twist, which proved handy for spreading the weight evenly. Many jobs on the engine need you to remove the inspection cover above the engine. In iain broon browns case, it was a manifold nut that was loose.

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. The basics of navigatingconfiguring hp tuners software are skipped. Jan 01, 20 bryan is the premier gm tuner in the country. A selection of tips and tricks concentrating on the fstfs engine. Midengine, rear wheel drive, open top motoring for a grand.

I have one in the back of the garage, but the installation into the. By don lasota gm efi tuning guide for hp tuners software. There is no replacement engine that is a suitable replacement for the motor of k series. However, the vast majority of parts that these companies retail for cars like the elise are applicable to.

For example, you can set parameters such as maxmtservers and minmtservers for the pimsi engine component to the values that suit your implementation as a whole, without especially considering ssse performance issues. Intriguingly, when one compares this picture to one of dave livingstones engine in its subframe removed from the car, it does appear that the engine could well fit into the mgftf engine bay. Find guaranteed used mg mgf engine parts here at competitive prices. Here at moss europe we stock thousands of parts at great prices with fast door to door delivery. It is a pure tuning guide, using hp tuners tuning hardware and software. 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.