Recent content by derek999

Hello Aston. Apologies for delay - have been away from home until this evening. Firstly, the MGR version of the M47 differs from the BMW in that the BMW is not common rail (I believe the MGR was the first UK built vehicle to have it). BMW quickly realised that its performance was significantly...

Hi there. The M47R engine was deliberately nobbled by BMW when fitted to MGR vehicles to keep a performance gap between the two. Many of these differences can be removed very simply and the result is a very quick and frugal vehicle. My ZT Tourer has around 170bhp and regularly gives 53+mpg on...

Hi. Yes, some parts will swap over but there were many changes made due to the change from RWD to FWD. Unfortunately the BMW turbos are a difficult fit due to space limitations, so a hybrid may be required, plus it seems that it is more important to get the fuel timing and quantities just right...

Thank you both for your cordial welcome. I am a relative newcomer to the world of forums, but have to say that I have learnt a vast amount from the others I have joined since purchasing my car. I am sure that this will continue with TorqueCars and hope that I may also make some worthwhile...

Hi HDi fun. You're quite right, unfortunately Rover made things even worse by choking the air inlet to a 6" by 1/2" slot, which would restrict a moped engine! Mine now has a 3" connection from airbox to the front of the car. This and the EGR bypass + fuelling computer have raised output quite...

Hello everybody. I'm Derek, currently enjoying driving and tinkering with my first diesel, an MG ZTT Cdti with the BMW M47 engine. I have always enjoyed personalising and modifying my cars, and never more so than now with the MG. I look forward to chatting with like-minded forum members on the...