davalav
Pro Tuner
I need some info about the K series engines as I have a few plans in the next few months in regards to my car.
My future plans include a turbo conversion. I don't want to follow the crowd and go down the T16 route, or the 1.8 turbo.
So my idea is a 1.4 turbo. There are many haters and doubters on the MG forums and most say just start with a more powerful car. Sure... But why would I do that?
There have been a few guys who have turbo'ed the 1.4 engine and gained impressive results, and a small smount of others also say its far easier to turbo the 1,4 then it is to do a 1.8 conversion or T16 conversion.
There was a lad from Southend who had RSM make him one. All on standard internals.
The 1.4 engine has thicker liners, and shorter rods, but I would need to lower the compression ratio as the standard is 10.5:1. What would be the best way to lower it? I can I just buy a thicker head shim, without spending silly money.
The list of parts are as follows, but if any one knows anything more I would appreciate it.
Spare 1.4 engine
MLS head gasket kit
stat relocation kit
Turbo and Manifold from 1.8 Turbo engine
Drill sump for oil return
water lines (I think)
bigger injectors from the MG ZT
Diesel ZR Rad
Diesel ZR intercooler.
New exhaust
So its pretty easy I think....
My future plans include a turbo conversion. I don't want to follow the crowd and go down the T16 route, or the 1.8 turbo.
So my idea is a 1.4 turbo. There are many haters and doubters on the MG forums and most say just start with a more powerful car. Sure... But why would I do that?
There have been a few guys who have turbo'ed the 1.4 engine and gained impressive results, and a small smount of others also say its far easier to turbo the 1,4 then it is to do a 1.8 conversion or T16 conversion.
There was a lad from Southend who had RSM make him one. All on standard internals.
The 1.4 engine has thicker liners, and shorter rods, but I would need to lower the compression ratio as the standard is 10.5:1. What would be the best way to lower it? I can I just buy a thicker head shim, without spending silly money.
The list of parts are as follows, but if any one knows anything more I would appreciate it.
Spare 1.4 engine
MLS head gasket kit
stat relocation kit
Turbo and Manifold from 1.8 Turbo engine
Drill sump for oil return
water lines (I think)
bigger injectors from the MG ZT
Diesel ZR Rad
Diesel ZR intercooler.
New exhaust
So its pretty easy I think....