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 chris flanagan is a similarly experienced mg rover trained technician, highly respected in the k series community for his workshop expertise. This unit features double overhead camshaft valve gear, a 90 degree v 6 cylinder layout, and 4 valves per cylinder. It has now done 84,500 on tghe new engine, reasonably without fault. Complete engine stripped engine with ancillaries up to a turn key engine. Power usually comes from the fourcylinder kseries rover engine nestling behind the. The kseries engine is a series of engines built by powertrain ltd, a sister company of mg rover. Learn how to get the most out of your rover engine. If the land rover engine were of comparable efficiency youd expect it to produce about 85 bhp a considerable increase and remember the citroen engine s output was. Like the k16 engines, the kv6 responds particularly well to a decent air filter modification preferably enclosed ala itg. More power is available from tuning the diesel engines, up to 170ish bhp with.
Similarly the k vvc zrtf unit sees towards 175bhp from a remap which includes a raised limiter. It comes in three displacements, 1400cc, a larger bored 1600cc and a stroked 1800cc. Kmaps is a great partnership combining a legendary k series ecu remap specialist. Kseries engine the full story of this brilliantly designed and flawed. Notice how this naturally aspirated engine develops approximately 86% engine load at wot. With sections on general specification data, engine tuning data, torque. The manufacturer holds the key to the ecu and locks their map into their firmware. Rover 75 19992006 werkplaatshandboeken onderhoud en. The land rover freelander is a compact sport utility vehicle suv which was produced by the british manufacturer land rover, in both twowheel and fourwheel drive versions, from 1997 to 2014. A british sportscar builder thats doing everything right telegraph. A big gain can apparently be had by fitting a half decent exhaust manifold the one on the kv6 is, i am told, a pile of poo. When the 45 was introduced in 19992000, the t series was dropped in favour of the 1. Freelander system description and operation land rover workshop manuals engine k series kv6 kv6 engine internal view.
Land rover have a range of goods covering the energy, luxury, and family members 4x4 markets. Feb 24, 2017 the main thing that people worry about on the mg rover k series 4 cylinder engine is the head gasket. Find all the rover kv6 components you need for your engine. The kv6 version of this engine was first used in the rover 800, but it should be noted that this was a very different beast to the similarlynamed power unit that would find its way into the rover 75 and mg zt. This ensures sufficient structural stiffness to take. Another one aswell is to use the inlet manifold from a rover 825 or 827 as. We release the engines potential to offer a reliable 200bhp k turbo remap. Me and a fellow mg zs180 friend have been talking a lot lately about a possible mod for the 180 or 190 engines that could cost less than. The kv6 automotive petrol engine has a 24valve quadcam v6 configuration, and a pressurising variablelength intake manifold to add hot spots throughout the. As noted the o series started as an 8 valve sohc with a later modification to a crossflow, 8 valve sohc head. Ultimate buyers guide for rover 75 and mg zt page 2 the 75.
We also supply tuning components developed especially for the lotus elise. The rest is a half modified rover vitesse plenum modified so far in that the whole lot is about 3 lower than original, and is in the. Possible bhp for very very little money for mgr kv6 owners. How to fixmendrepairreplace the head gaskets on the rover 800 825 and rover 75 mg rover zt kv6 engines. A thorough technical assessment of the rover v8 engine and all methods of tuning for increased power output. I too would be wary of any performance upgrade on this engine but the rover 75. Other kind of chips are needed when some serious engine tuning is involved as the standard ecu can not be reprogrammed. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The kv6 is a development of the k series engines that are used heavily within the mg rover range. Land rover freelander 19972006 workshop repair manual. The engine eventually found its true home in the rover 75mg zt, and by the time the 75 was launched, revised castings, vastly improved quality control and a fully automated production line meant rover pretty much had the engine sorted.
Genuine mg rover cooling pipe and thermostat kit suitable for the following mg rover vehicles fitted with the kv6 type engine mgzt mgztt kv6 v6. Land rover products and services automotive component. The engine was designed and developed by rover at longbridge to replace the honda 2. The kv6 automotive petrol engine has a 24valve quadcam v6 configuration, and a pressurising variable intake system vis to add hot spots throughout the rev range. Ontdek hier onze werkplaatshandboeken en manuals rover, haynes voor het onderhouden en repareren van rover.
Hill descent control hdc allows smooth and managed hill descent in rough terrain without the motorist needing to touch the brake pedal. Fast delivery worldwide payment options including paypal. Freelander system description and operation land rover workshop manuals engine k series kv6 kv6 engine general view. Introduced in 1997, the freelander marked an important change in advertisements and construction for land rover. It seems that there are still kv6 s in the current. I know there potential but cant justify the expense and feel maybe it would be better to start with a zs v6 to start with. But, yes, some sensible porting and valve enlargement can result in some impressive gains on this engine.
How to get best performance for road and competition use hardcastle, d. The engine was a straightfour cylinder built in two forms, sohc and dohc, ranging from 1. In 1994 the engine was licenced to kia motors who invested in a new plant at the assan bay complex to build the engine. Acrs range of rover v8 engines incorporate our own unique heavy duty top hat flange liner ystem to eliminate problems caused by the notorious cracking or porosity which affects the original land rover design. The rover kseries engine is a series of engines built by powertrain ltd, a sister company of mg rover. Im sure i read on here somewhere else that as the kv6 is a wet liner engine there was a limit to the amount of extra power you could get out of the engine before you run the risk of damage to the liners. In recent years we have carried out a lot of development work with the award winning rover k series. This guide covers all rover v8 engines from the introduction of the 3. Cam shaft upgrades from piper cams with mg rover timing belt kits, valves, cam seals and thermostat kits, pistons, liners, bearings and gaskets. Filled with the v8s transatlantic origins and production, its competition career in rallies and in saloon car road racing, plus details of all rover v8 speed equipment suppliers and professional engine builders. Jan 15, 2015 also using the 190 for the already port matched heads and the exhaust manifolds. It seems that there are still kv6 s in the current 75, and having seen recently a tv programme highlighting the kv engine problems that rover are still encountering makes me wonder whether rover have resolved the kv6 problems. What tuning parts are available for the kv6 engine if any. It is a popular engine in motorsport due to its relatively light weight and performance potential.
How to change the cambelts on a kv6 engine on a tight budget. Its introduction in korea shortly followed its use by rover in the sterling. Discussion in land rover freelander started by britrest, dec 11. Shredded timing belt 2002 freelander kv6 need help. The engine gasket problem had caused the block to suffer corrosion, which was not repairable. The engine uses many plastic components and if worked on by persons not experienced in dealing with this engine, many hundreds of pounds worth of damage can be caused. Landyzone is the biggest land rover forum on the net. Its the only engine rover currently make, but its a rover engine. Workshop manualsystem description and operation rcl0331eng 4th edition engine m4 7r engine k series 1. First introduced into the rover 800 series with the 1996 facelift, including the flagship rover sterling saloon and coupe models, it has since also powered the rover 75 and its sister car, the mg zt, as well as the rover 45 and the mg zs.
How to get best performance for road and competition use 1993 print by david hardcastle isbn. Insufficient the mg rover k18 and kv6 engines after the end regarding the mg rover production led land rover to discontinue the model on 31 august 2005 in u. An insider described the earlier engine as very much a practice run, produced in an almost handbuilt way unfortunately, that led. The rover 800 series is an executive car range manufactured by the austin rover group subsidiary of british leyland, and its successor the rover group from 1986 to 1999. A kseries tuning specialist would be best for your needs. The kv6 is now employed in a number of mg rover cars, including the zs180, the rover 75 and the mg zt190.
I have found this engine to be fairly good and have a bit of experience stripping them down. We offer an established range of performance components many of which are available as part of our range of upgrade kits. An example of this is the re use of vvc sized valves 31. How to program cars ecu guide to car tuning chip programming posted by alex im e. Rover 800 825 kv6 sterling coupe head gasket failure. Changing the kseries engine for another one is rather new. How to power tune rover v8 engines by des hammill, book. It was also marketed as the sterling in the united states. This volume brings the rover v8 story uptodate with. Do you want your beloved rover running perfectly again. Mar 06, 2015 datalogging of the engine sensor data during a wide open throttle run reveals the actual air consumption. Could be a better bet than wasting time with the old engine. Today, the kv6 is still held in high regard by many drivers and contrary to rumours, a well serviced and.
James jewell well, its about damn time someone wrote the definitive book on power tuning and building the bopr family of engines. Complete engines for land rover freelander for sale ebay. K series engine parts discount mg rover spares tel. Buy a discounted paperback of rover kseries engine online from australias. Those changes resolved head gasket issues and the kv6 has a positive reputation for reliability. Mar 31, 2004 a big gain can apparently be had by fitting a half decent exhaust manifold the one on the kv6 is, i am told, a pile of poo. An early form of fuel injection is central port injection. Includes knowledge on the operation of the rover kv6 engine and how to replace the timing and cams belts. The kv6 uses long cylinder head bolts engaging in threads 70 mm below the mating face of the cylinder block to attach the cylinder head to the cylinder block. Land rover workshop manuals freelander system description. How to get best performance for road and competition use. Tuning the rover v8 engine is an essential read that covers all aspects of tuning this versatile and muchloved engine, with an emphasis on selecting the correct combination of parts for your vehicle and its intended use.
The engine uses many plastic components and if worked on by persons not experienced in dealing with this engine, many hundreds of pounds worth of damage. Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for mg complete engines. This first generation in addition utilized a grip controls system and a unique version of abs created by wabco and modified to assist driving in off road circumstances. How to get best performance for road and competition use hardcover 15 nov 1993.
Visit our online store for the best prices and speedy shipping or call. Its powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 2 litre capacity. The kv6 automotive petrol engine has a 24valve quadcam v6 configuration, and a pressurising variablelength intake manifold to add hot spots throughout the rev range. Rover 800 series news newspapers books scholar jstor. Rover k series tuning guide qed motorsport rover, kseries. Rover kseries engine, maintenance, repair and modification by. Kv6 buyers guide problems, costs and general engine information overview. Attention all v6 kv6 mg rover landrover owners the kv6 engine appears in many guises. The standard induction system on the k series is adequate but is not really suitable for high outputs, the main obstacles to getting more out of the standard system and indeed more out of replacement induction systems is the rover mems engine management system which is not user reprogrammable. You ll have to judge for yourself if it s worth repair, or.
The kv6 automotive engine is a techologicallyadvanced 24 valve, quad cam v6 engine, available in 2. Codeveloped with honda, it was a close relative to the honda legend and the successor to the rover sd1. Took a little over the book time for me to complete it. Possible bhp for very very little money for mgr kv6. Why buy a second hand engine which you know little about when you can have your current engine reconditioned with new parts to assure you of many thousands more miles of trouble free motoring. Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online.
The engine was reengineered and the production facility automated prior to launching the rover 75 19982005, the engine having to fit under the sloping rover 75 bonnet. Kv6 engine parts discount mg rover spares tel 02380. This air consumption is used by the pcm to calculate engine load. The main thing that people worry about on the mg rover k series 4 cylinder engine is the head gasket. Maintenance mark zimmerman tuning and modifying the rover v8 engine. In the land rover book of words it says using a socket on crankshaft pulley bolt, rotate. In september 2001, my sterling november, 1997 required a new engine. The kv6 is already highly tuned by car engine standards.
The k series engine as used in the caterham seven and lotus elise, is a compact and light unit capable of high specific outputs. Found out aswell that a stand alone system will work for the vis system from the rover 825 and 827s better than a circuit board being made which will also open a lot of doors for further tuning and probably better tuning of the bits im going to use. Regarding head tuning interestingly, the kv6 head configuration shares a lot in common with the vhpd. However, the 8 valve had limitations and so a natural progression was to a 16 valve dohc engine using the same o series block. It runs closer to the limit than any other mg rover engine in stock formbang on a supercharger with no uprated internals and i guess failure becomes a very real possibility. Rover have used what is called a gems engine management system and this employs a totally different injection and ignition system many of which are giving problems far beyond the capabilities of the main agents. Kv6 engine 103 kv6 enginekv6 engine description general the kv6 engine is of all aluminium construction, with a 90 v configuration.
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