Mgf vvc engine tuning book

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. Rover k series spark plug cover mg vvc mgtf 216 214 gti. I find the mgf vvc performs better than my 2 litre bmw 1 series coupe which also has a variant of vvc. 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. The mgf also was the first to introduce mgrovers vvc variable valve control engine, giving athletic acceleration and eager performance. Data mgf vvc race car mg zr 160 engine british automotive mgf desert tourer david lambeth 00 44 01205 871945 mg mgf used new mg mgf mitula cars. Mgf race and track preparation vulcan racing offering. When the mgf was launched in 1995 it was greeted with huge interest from mg enthusiasts and car lovers all over the world. Buy mgf and tf performance portfolio 1995 2005 brooklands books road. Looking for mgf performance parts for your classic car. 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. Mgf and tf performance portfolio 1995 2005 brooklands books. Film your engine on startup, and then again after a good 30 min ride, compare them. The rover kseries engine is a series of engines built by powertrain ltd, a sister company of mg rover.

I owned an mgf vvc for six years and loved it for speed from the lights and agility. The guide includes the installation of the stiffer lr oil rail but does not go into reworking the head. I seem to recall the design behind the rover kseries vvc, while technically better than other solutions, added around. When the mgf arrived in 1995, it kept the oldschool formula of good weight distribution, a modest but revhappy fourcylinder engine and a softtop. The spring and pedestal bolt must only be fitted to the vvc engine during belt tension adjustment. The last special edition of the mgf was the freestyle introduced in autumn 2001. 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. It has an output of 143 bhp 145 ps107 kw of power at 7000 rpm, and maximum. Looking at these variants in more detail nonvvc k4 variants. The engine was a straightfour cylinder built in two forms, sohc and dohc, ranging from 1. If power is your objective, then from what ever perspective, the vvc engine is the best base. The minor niggles levelled at the mg f mk1 have been ironed out and addressed.

Specifications listing with the performance factory data and. Mg rover k series vvc timing check and fix stuck at only. The heart of the mgf vvc lies just underneath the cam cover. The principle is simple, the more air you get in the engine, the more power you get out. Bmw318is has more power 140bhpthan the normal bmw318i 115bhp. The variable valve timing system on the hotter vvc unit has been known to call time due to a tensioner fault causing the belt to pop out. Note that both inner and outer covers must replaced together if fitting to mgf vvc engines. We only use select uk motorsport supply partners and original mg rover parts. 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. The belated additions were well received and provided the stepping stone to mgf 2, which was launched in january 2002 as the mg tf. Specs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis of the direct market competition of mg mgf 1. Find and shop for mgf performance modifications products online at everyday low prices.

Brodie britain racing can provide you with a turbocharged engine with a 300bhp output. Mgf and tf restoration manual by roger parker book read. It was aimed squarely at the mazda mx5 class car and builds on the heritage of the earlier mgb and mbc models. Mg mgf performance parts, tuning parts and styling accessories. My descent into insanity and the story of a build that isnt in my capabilities. 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. 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 power increase came from some very mild tuning by changing to a much. 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. You will need a new cam cover to suit the vvc cylinder head. Both are supplied with replacement front timing belts. Although popular across rovers model range, when fitted to the mgf the kseries engine was plagued by head. For the purposes of this engine tuning discussion, we shall restrict our attention to the 1. Hi, i had exactly the same problem on my s plate vvc mgf, it started occuring just after i had my head gasket done.

I have an oil leak from the hydraulic vvc unit which is on top of the mgf engine aside the camshafts. Dva power offers a number of off the shelf k series upgrade packages from 5 to 190bhp. Turbotechnics supercharger conversion on the vvc starts from 215bhp. The car would start up and sound fine but after it warmed there was a diesel.

Hopefully theyve been in touch with the various tuning gurus dave andrews opinion is always worth hearing imo. The mgtf is a great little sports car and can be great fun to hoon around a track in. You will need a vvc engine wiring loom, a mems 2j ecu or mems3 programmed to run a vvc, or an emerald m3d ecu. M11 1800 145 ps vvc engine, manual transmission, air conditioning m12 1800 145 ps vvc engine. Bespoke tuning work with a proven track record to over 280bhp is also available at reasonable prices. Even with the closure of the abingdon factory in 1980, the public still had a soft spot for an mg and this elegantly styled, rear wheel drive, midengine roadster won the hearts of a whole new generation upon release. Sadly it had to go due 2 x head gasket failures and cam belt falling off at speed killing cylinder head, pistons, vvc unit, disaster. We can offer guidance on modifications to offer value for money to our customers. The standard car was nicely set up but with some choice tuning mods the car can be greatly improved. Hi all hopefully just a quick question, but if the timing belt on my 1999 mgf vvc is squealing when starting the engine, does this mean the car shouldnt be driven and the belt replaced as soon as possible, or do they normally keep going for a while longer. 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.

Essentially the trophy without the engine tuning upgrades, this. With the availability of second hand vvc style five spoke wheels mk1 or the ability to specify vvcstyle 16 6square spoke wheels on my2000 cars, and the relative lack of outward identifying features between cars equipped with the vvc or not, it is sensible for a potential purchaser of an mgf to arm themselves with a few easy methods. Interestingly, ive been chatting to lindsay porter, who is currently keen on writing a book on the mgf so there is plenty of interest from the industry in our aging sportscars. It was a project conceived and executed by janspeed, minister and ptp. We are pleased to offer advice and help in preparing track and race cars.

Read mgf and tf restoration manual by roger parker for free with a 30 day. 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. Brief technical specifications mid engine rear wheel drive 4 cylinder 1598cc 112ps and 1796cc 120ps 1. Air filters are the first step to tuning any engine. Many have questioned why the vvc engine was not fitted as the gearbox has a. K series engine vvc for sale in uk view 35 bargains. Spotting the difference between a vvc and a nonvvc mgf. The commercially available vhpd engine grew out of this original mgf cup engine, but was entirely done outside the rover design office, and at this stage without any input from the rover design engineers. New kseries book by iain ayre and rob hawkins the mgf. Is it just a straight forward release 3 bolts,descard old seal, fit new seal, replace unit and bolt up 3 bolts.