Mar 31, 2016 note that this is not a shop manual or tuning guide. The variable valve timing mechanism for the rover k16 engine part 1. Dva power is a small company setup and run by dave andrews undertaking engine tuning and building, it is sited in milton keynes. There really hasnt been too much major development since this printing. Considering the abundance of parts available and the various makesmarques this unit has ended up in over the years, im curious about what are the alternatives for getting more power from the 1500ccish b series engines these days and what sort of figures people are getting. Engine rear timing belt components k16 vvc engines i. Specially developed for the rover kseries engined elise and exige our rotrexbased supercharger kits are available in several forms to cater for both standard cars and those who have already carried out tuning work to their engines.
Engine 1098, initial tuning potential the 1098 1100 engine has had a lot of bad press over the years largely because of early experiences when trying to tune the motor brought about problems with the then standard components available they simply were not up to taking any real punishment as experienced in racing. No rover engine was vtec, they used the vvc on the top of the range 1. Engine calver special tuning, based in malton, north yorkshire. In taking over from the venerable aseries, rovers hightech kseries engine had. Rover k series education page 1 general gassing pistonheads. Kmaps is a great partnership combining a legendary k series ecu remap specialist with first class workshop expertise alongside the exciting xpower brand of performance parts available from early 2020. The variable valve timing mechanism for the rover engine. For these reasons, i visited rover at longbridge recently to find out in detail. We also supply tuning components developed especially for the lotus elise more information on many of our components can be found in the links below. 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. Base vhpd fully ported head 32,528,3mm paul ivey valves piper ark1444. The k series was introduced in 1988 by rover group as a powerplant for the rover 200 car. K series wednesday august 30 1989 the all new rover s k series engine, is launched the technical story. The engine heats up quickly too quickly for the rest of the water system to reach a reasonable temperature to roughly match the engine.
The engine weighs a little less than a b series but not as light the k series so. 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. The engine in the car is a 2 litre multipoint fuel injection systems controlled by rover mems engine management system. The honda engine also weighs a fair bit more than the k series, an. The inlet ports are larger by a mm or two and the port angle is higher by 1. Kseries engine family breakdown honda tuning magazine. And because were talking turbo power here, this engine is going to be a good deal more receptive to chip tuning than the normally aspirated members of the kseries family. A very close relationship was used by rover in their highly successful mgf cup single make race series. It was offered in saloon and estate versions, the latter designated as the mg zt t. Lotus exige, 340r, caterham superlight and the westfield fw400 to name four. Bespoke tuning work with a proven track record to over 280bhp is also. Variable valve timing has become an important feature of automotive engines as part of the search for a hctter conipromise between performance.
Given that this engine only weighs in at 114kg compared to the kv6s 150 read more below, it makes it a highly suitable addition to the mgf. The parts you need triumph, land rover, range rover. The k series engine as used in the caterham seven and lotus elise, is a compact and light unit capable of high specific outputs. The vhpd head is an off the shelf casting and has no additional hand finishing applied. Mar 03, 2006 start engine, ensuring oil light goes out, and idle for 10 seconds or so. The engine is screaming its nads off, the gearbox is also screaming its nads off, and the vehicle was very difficult to keep in a straight line, and the best i could do was keep it within just 2 lanes no doubt an improved engine will squeeze a few more bhp out ported head, etc, but itll still scream its head off at anywhere near the top. Sep, 2008 to be perfectly honest, i havent heard so much crap being said about the rover k series engine in a long time. Vizard covers ever topic in fantastic depth and gives real world data and anecdotes to every aspect of the engine. It is used in both road and race applications in many of todays highly desirable sports cars. This means that you can easily fit an eu2 vvc kseries engine eg. Runningin rebuilt engine landyzone land rover forum.
The rover kseries engine is a series of engines built by powertrain ltd, a sister company of mg rover. Hangar 111 supercharger kit for the rover kseries to 260bhp and beyond. Rover 100 workshop, service, repair manual wiring owners english service manual, wiring diagram and owners manual to vehicles rover 100. Translated into the leanest airfuel ratio which each engine can burn, the limit for the 0 series is 17 to 18. Production ceased in april 2005, amidst financial turmoil at mg rover. Jan 01, 2008 buy rover k series 16v engine 19892005 reprint by des hammill isbn. Compare this to the honda s2000 engine similarly equipped with standard manifold clutch and fluids at 158 kg and the toyota 1. Rover kseries rovers 16v kseries engine has been the subject of huge debate and featured on tv programs like bbc watchdog. Complete engine stripped engine with ancillaries up to a turn key engine. In a na engine max low down torque and peak power are a choice of one.
All builds, installation, engine management setup and tuning are available from hangar 111. The vvc head is a superior casting which as well as containing the vvc mechanisms also has larger valves 31. In recent years we have carried out a lot of development work with the award winning rover k series. Dec 14, 2008 part two of the programme from the early nineties looks at how rover developed the long bolt design for its award winning kseries engine. First, it is a rover engine 16valve dohc engine, not a honda engine. Styling is similar to the rover 75, upon which it was based, although various modifications, most noticeably the wheels and tyres, make for a far sportier ride. The mg zt is an automobile which was produced by mg rover from 2001 to 2005. Having got lots of great advice on tuning my k16 engined midget, i am still stuck on a suitable ecu solution. How the mgf vvc engine works mg car club auckland centre.
Damico engines limited, unit 18, roudham park, east harling, norfolk nr16 2sn united kingdom. Lotus elise rover kseries engine the sands mechanical. I have read about fitting vvc exhaust cams and suspect i could replace the 48mm plastic throttle body with a 52mm. My engine was hitting mid 8000 rpm on the dle 20 i would say you are pretty rich if you are not getting mid 8000 rpm or you are lean on the bottom possibly. It is a popular engine in motorsport due to its relatively light weight and performance potential. The company was formed in the early 1980s to cater for an everincreasing demand for parts for classic triumphs stag, tr4tr8, spitfire, gt6, 20002500 saloon, heraldvitesse, dolomite and more recently, rover sd1, range rover and discovery. The k series engine as used in the caterham seven and lotus elise, is a compact. Dle 30 idle tuning help needed page 3 flyinggiants.
But, if you want a comprehensive guide to the types of engine, the cars they were used in, the people behind the design and manufacture of the engine, and much more, then this is your book. After tuning by hondata co owner doug macmillan, the supercharged. The kseries was developed as a powerful and lightweight roadgoing engine capable of operating continuously at an engine speed of 6500 rpm and intermittently higher than that read more on the durability testing rover employed in reference 9. Takata air bag inflator recall for all series rx8s. It was a rubber bumper convertible modified for a rover v8 engine, but, it was a nonrunner. Does anyone know where i can get torque horsepower curves for the various different production k series engines is there a website. Make it breathe as freely as possible, wide short inlet tracts, wide free flow exhaust, etc, and you lose torque, and gain. K series engine parts discount mg rover spares tel. Commencing engine numbers k16 non vvc fitted with belt tensionet.
Sign me up for the racingjunk classifieds newsletter. Mg rover k series vvc timing check and fix stuck at only. With everything available off the shelf for v8 conversions once the body mods. When the thermostat opens up a sudden rush of cold water hits the head and starts to cause temperature distortion characteristics that were not seen on the smaller engines in smaller cars. You can get a variety of cam profiles ex piper from 633 mild to 1227 wild, 1444 wilder,similar to the k16, verniers are available, forged pistons, tbs on stub manifolds from qed, the heads are pretty similar to the vhpdms casting so what works on those works on the kv6, bigger valves fron rec, same spring lengths, caps and followers solids fit ok, on the porting fron. Kia, koenigsegg, lamborghini, lancia, land rover, lexus, lincoln. If you are retaining the rover ecu, make sure you have the ecu.
Performance engine solutions ltd unit 3 lovedere business park goathurst somerset ta5 2dd united kingdom vat no. With the optimisation of carefully selected parameters which control the engine we are capable to increase the power and torque within its safety limits. Rover engines rover k series engine motor car history. This engine and transmission package could be a reality with an offtheshelf conversion kit. The rover t series great bases for a tuning project and with the right tuning modifications like a remap, turbo kits and camshafts you will dramatically enhance your driving opportunities. The main thing that people worry about on the mg rover k series 4 cylinder engine is the head gasket. Dva power offers a number of off the shelf k series upgrade. 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 skip navigation sign in. Powered by a 177horsepower rover kseries engine, the 1,700pound. The m16 as it became known was fitted to the rover 820 from its launch and also to. My engine code is 18k4fn35 from a mg tf 5, someone here in this board mentioned his code is 18k4fn27 i dont remember which engine it was, a member of our german forum has 18k4fn15 from an mgf 120. It comes in three displacements, 1400cc, a larger bored 1600cc and a stroked 1800cc.
All youll need is a donor vvc engine, engine loom and a matching lucas 5as module sits behind the stack dashboard to make the swap. Washer rear timing gear exhaust rear timing war 16 descripmn and operation oo 7, rear backplate rear bett backpeate rear inlet camshatt war 10. A tuned engine should run with a steady idle after chopping the throttle or maybe run slightly rich on idle for a second or two before speeding back up a hair. Following a 12year reign, the bseries was finally nixed and, in. For that, you will want david vizards tuning the aseries engine, of course. A few factors affected our choice in thisfirstly we had a 3. This is the bible of aseries engine tuning for a reason. It was the second volumeproduction implementation of the. The main problem with the turbos tuning imo is not the pistons, etc, although. The kseries engine is a series of engines built by powertrain ltd, a sister company of mg rover. Buy rover k series 16v engine 19892005 reprint by des hammill isbn. Programmable ecu piggyback unit for rover k16 with distributor.
We offer a range of tuning options delivering useable power between 5 and. The biggest problem with the kv6 is that it is mated to the pg1 gearbox in the zs 180 and the getrag gearbox in the zt 190, both of which are operating towards the upper levels. We offer a range of tuning options delivering useable power between 5 and 210 bhp, and specially built race engines capable of more. Make sure you use the correct grade of oil, this engine was designed to.
The k16 burn rate is 20 per cent faster than the m16 four valve unit, and 44 per cent faster than the two valve got series. The rover engine s compact size and weight are a significant advantage in a lightweight racesports car of the lotus 7type or the elise. The variable valve timing mechanism for the rover engine part 1. K 6 vvc engines fitted timing 14k4fk76646038, 14k4fk76 885300 885311. Most popular engines are catered for but it specialises in the rover k series engine as. The engine was a straightfour cylinder built in two forms, sohc and dohc, ranging from 1. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Mems singlepoint injection became standard with the launch of the rover 100 in 1994. Dva power offers a number of off the shelf k series upgrade packages from 5 to 190bhp. Yes, it is a bit outdated but so is the aseries engine. I dont know if you are aware, but the tf is mid engined and rear wheel drive. We offer an established range of performance components many of which are available as part of our range of upgrade kits. As part of the productionisation of the engine, the crankshaft stroke was increased, raising the capacity to 1. Fresh k series engine ready for modification required for conversion. You can get a variety of cam profiles ex piper from 633 mild to 1227 wild, 1444 wilder,similar to the k16, verniers are available, forged pistons, tbs on stub manifolds from qed, the heads are pretty similar to the vhpdms casting so what works on those works on the kv6, bigger valves fron rec, same spring lengths, caps and followers solids fit. Its possible to buy all the items needed for a conversion offtheshelf, from engine. The engine was a straightfour cylinder built in two forms. Just wondered what can be acheived before its time to stick in a 1. The biggest obstacle will be the lack of offtheshelf, highperformance parts. Yours looked like it did the opposite, ran lean for a few seconds before the low needle took over fully and put the right mix of fuel in. Rovert16 gb enterprises performance engine solutions.
Rover t16 engine internals rover t16 full parts list filter by all cambelts clutch engine internals exhaust flywheel forged builds gaskets honda mg nissan 200sx rover rover t16 suspension turbo universal valve guide. Vvc valves are sometimes difficult to obtain from rover, without. You are visitor number last updated 17102017 prices updated dva power is a small company setup and run by dave andrews undertaking engine tuning and building, it is sited in milton keynes. George at rsm is the current kv6 guru, he has a number of engine options up to 300bhp and including a 250bhp nitrous version. The after market tuning industry is awash with claims of extra. Start engine, ensuring oil light goes out, run for 10 sec or so again. The engine, in a mg midget, has the old distributor set up and to change to wasted. Bespoke tuning work with a proven track record to over 280bhp is also available at reasonable prices. Key features are significant gains in torque over the whole of the engine speed range, with maximum power in excess of 230hp. Repair manual introduction repairs and replacements specification abbreviations and symbols information general data engine tuning data to. Honda tuning, we took an upclose look at hondas new k series engine.
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