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. When tf engine mods are being done you have to be careful to keep the power band as. Check out all mg tf vvc 160 for sale at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from. The original range consisted of four cars, the entrylevel 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. It provides tuning and maintenance procedures for mgs from the first m type midget of 1929 through the tf 1500. Chip tuning box mg tf 160 118kw 160hp 20012005 petrol performance cs2 fits. The my2005 tf was the last model upgrade before the demise of rover. Oh, i should also say that another goodvalue for money modification you could consider right now is chatting to mark at z and f tuning. Enjoy the advantages of an aggressive engine, without vexing flat spots. Great exhaust mod for tf 160 great induction mods for tf 160. They are not, therefore, specialists in the mgf tf. The original brief was just to fit a honda type r engine and gearbox into a mg tf, but like most projects it has ended up with something completely different. He was one of the original mg rover ecu calibration engineers, and knows the system backwards.
The tf s midmounted k series engine is installed transversely and drives the rear wheels. Mgtf transformer suspension kit radical new design mike satur. See 22 results for mg tf 160 for sale south africa at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from r 28 000. See 9 results for mg tf 160 for sale at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from. Fast delivery worldwide payment options including paypal. Mgtf transformer suspension kit radical new design. Ive had to replace my beloved mgf with a newer mg tf 5 after an oil burning incident. Introduced august 2008 ongoing production from longbridge, ukthe collapse of mg rover on 8th april 2005 was a major event and had very wide implications. Engine stutters when trying to accelerate engine surges engine tuning.
Mg tf body kit, front bumper, rear bumper, side skirts. For information on their models see the mg motor tf pages brief technical specifications mid engine rear wheel drive. Mark from kmaps checked out my engine prior to mapping to verify that it was functioning as it should, then adjusted the parameters. Not nearly what you would get in a bmw or merc but then again, are bmws and merc really sports cars, no. Ive even have my engine hoist set up to pull up on the arm assembly, no movement. We have years of experience tuning mg engines to optimise for performance and efficiency.
Us obd2 power box for mg tf 160 160hp chip tuning performance ver. This engine software is largely responsible for the behaviour of the mg tf 1. The 80th anniversary le was launched in january 2004 with all engine options. The area that may prove tricky is the subframe, but it is a. Pure in design and intent, it offers freerevving engines with up to 160 hp, precision handling and real ride quality. As bpr160 says this is a model specific map and not a map tailored to your particular vehicle. Upgrades to ensure reliable mg tf 160 motoring page 1. Following the demise of mg mark went on to form this remap service with unique expertise in the k series mg rover tuning world chris is the ace technician. Mg tf, body kit, front bumper, rear bumper, side skirts, tuning, wing, hood, trunk, styling, side skirt, car styling, carbon, spoiler, bumper extension, rear. Parkers has a comprehensive list of mg tf cars right up to the current day so whether you want to know about road tax bands, fuel consumption figures and performance figures for mg tf cars, weve got all the answers here. The three largerengined cars were known as the tf120 stepspeed, the.
A very reasonable question, when looking at the raw figures of the basic engine specifications above, is how does the 160 engine generate that extra 15bhp over the 145ps vvc. Saicricardo also reverse engineered this and have developed a 160bhp turbo 1. Here at moss europe we stock thousands of parts at great prices with fast door to door delivery. The rover kseries engine is a series of engines built by powertrain ltd, a sister company of mg rover.
I am currently giving huge consideration to becoming an owner of an mg tf 160. We never envisaged a redesign of the suspension and brakes to such a level or dealing with the poor front end aero, but the end results are truly fantastic and worth it 100%. It would be very easy to accuse nac of doing too little too late for the ageing mg tfs. Buy mg mg tf performance chips and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. 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. According to professcars estimation this mg is capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 7.
Hopefully the two bolts holding the arm assembly and the rh engine mount will come out without too much grief. Powering the mg tf 160 is a double overhead camshaft, 1. Obd2 code reader ad310 eobd car diagnostic scan tool engine light check scanner fits. The management system gets all kind of values from a wide range of sensors. In the overview, you will then get a list of the engine codes with the years of construction and engine capacity. You could always do an engine swap if you have a small engine to start with. As shown in the picture above right, the turbo is mounted on a modified exhaust manifold. So maybe now is the time to find a tf in good condition and keep it, or maybe. More power and economy, improved response, race car tuning kmaps lodge farm banbury cv350jh t 07928 196856.
The car was renamed to mg tf during its midlife facelift. Search a full range of facts and figures for mg tf cars. He also raised the red line from 7200 to 7500 and muted the rev inhibitor function, in effect making it self reset i think. Looking for mgf performance parts for your classic car. Hello forum, hope everyone is well and looking forward to the weather finally getting warmer this year. New design cnc ali top assemblyhousing that will bolt into the top of the subframe via a. We look at mg tf tuning and report on the best modifications. Essentially there appears to be no difference whatsoever between the two engines so might the difference be in tuning of the engine management map. For mg s managers, this was the one last despairing effort. 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. Now my dilemma is how to increase the power from the 5 as all the mods that ive used previously have been for the vvc engine. Mg tf performance parts, tuning parts and styling accessories.
Engine, horsepower, torque, dimensions and mechanical details for the 1955 mg tf 1500. The following sites listed below, are tuning companies that are dedicated to the performance tuning of the lotus elise. From this combination you can potentially be looking at over 100bhplitre from an entirely reliable engine. Get the best deals on performance chips for mg tf when you shop the largest online selection at. Subsequently, the chinese owners of mg, with the aid of the longbridge engineers have created a euro 4 compliant k series knwon as the n series and as used in nasp form 5bhp. Chartered mechanical engineer chartered automobile engineer technical editormotor racing author of the sports car engine speed from the sports car design and tuning of competition engines london. However, a few internet scare stories regarding engine and head gasket problems have prompted me to. 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. The mg tf 160 is a 2 door convertiblecabriolet style car designed by peter stevens with a mid located engine powering the rear wheels. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. 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.
This uses tf 160 style induction and exhaust systems plus high lift cams, bringing a. Used mg tf the mg tf was released in the uk in 2002 as the direct replacement for the popular mg f range. Upgrades to ensure reliable mg tf 160 motoring page 1 mg. You do not need to dismount and solder your mg tf 160 s engine management since the signal of mg tf 160 adjustable performance oxygen sensor overwrites the ecu resulting in higher pony, lowend torque as well as enhanced speeding up. However, given that the lotus uses exactly the same powertrain as the mg, these companies are a useful source of both expertise and performance parts. Buy mg complete engines and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. With thousands of satisfied customers worldwide, you can be assured of our commitment to quality, service. The three largerengined cars were known as the tf120 stepspeed, the tf5 and the topoftherange tf160. Leicester new agent with years of automotive engineering experience, ensuring youre in good hands. The engine was a straightfour cylinder built in two forms, sohc and dohc, ranging from 1. 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 160 engine can expect an increase in power of about 16bhp and 16 ft lb of torque and the 5 about bhp and 15 ft lb of torque. The mgtf is a great little sports car and can be great fun to hoon around a. While trying to decide what performance parts are right for your mg tf, whether it be brake parts, spark plugs or a new suspension, youll be inundated with a vast choice of performance upgrades at carid.
He campaigned a vhpd 190 tf in the mg car club for several years and is now the official tune supplier to most race cars in action today. If you buy a sports car like a ferrari, what do you get. The principle is simple, the more air you get in the engine, the more power you get out. Manchester located in the trafford park area we can provide remaps for all engines with rolling road facilties available sheffield located not far from the a1 we can provide remaps for all but l series engines along with advanced diagnostics. Dva power offers a number of off the shelf k series upgrade packages from 5 to 190bhp. On the road the 160 proves to be an immensely enjoyable drive, with secure handling as sharp as its nose and limpetlike grip from the wide, lowprofile goodyear eagle f1s 19545 front. Following the demise of mg mark went on to form this remap service with unique expertise in the k series mg rover tuning world. So tuning the engine head involves gas flowing and porting with some work to the inlet valve profiles. Feb 28, 2008 top speed run at high altitude with standard mg tf 160.
Expert kmaps k series remapping from ex factory engineers. At this time mg rover were in the final stages of a collaborative deal with shanghai automobile industrial corporation saic of china, and shortly prior to the collapse saic had bought the rights to most of the mg rover. We analyse your vehicle and can adjust the engine management programme, also known as the ecu engine control unit. Essentially the trophy without the engine tuning upgrades, this. One of the best mechanical tuning parts you can do on your nasp engine is to fit a. 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 mgf tf engine bay. You would get the same thing as in the mg just with more performance. Air filters are the first step to tuning any engine. Mg tf 160 tuning o2 sensor magnum performance oxygen.
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. Ok, so there is obviously more to it than that, but bolting on an induction kit can increase your cars power from 12bhp. My chiptuning files specialise in chiptuning petrol and diesel engines for improved performance and fuel efficiency. Trophy 160 with a tf 160 with the optional lowered suspension. The mgtf is a great little sports car and can be great fun to hoon around a track in. The engine also has a hearty appetite for revs and sounds just as happy at 6500rpm as it does at. Kmaps background kmaps expert mg remaps banbury uk. The 19541955 mg xpeg engine was an enlarged version of the dear old xpag engine.
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