1.8 turbo - Doesn't seem very popular?! - Page 2

iga · 8th April 2007, 23:44

I'm sure I read somewhere that the 75 and ZT 1.8t produced the same power, they just rounded the figure up for the ZT and down for the 75! Anyway, I'm surprised there hasn't been a tuning option for the 1.8t. I find it a good balance between performance and economy even if it isn't the smoothest or quietest unit in the world, but the potential for a bit more oomph wouldn't go amiss. Could become a real Q car at 180 bhp. I wonder if the elise lot have done anything?

Pete · 9th April 2007, 15:53

iirc Rincewind counselled against putting a turbo on the KV6. I do like the idea of a 1.8T, mainly because of the weight difference and potential for tuning.

Keith · 9th April 2007, 21:30

Didn't we have a thread/pics/member discussion or combination of all three on dump valves for the 1.8T a while ago?

Jules · 9th April 2007, 21:56

Rover did seem to go backwards on the Power spec
I my old 620 Ti (200 BHP T series engine) was a cracking car for performance and handling.
Sold to my Brother inlaw after 7 years ownership

At least it's still in the family

Tim_Burgess · 10th April 2007, 09:52

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Originally Posted by Crezzer

With the right cams and VVC sized valves I would think 200 bhp easily available....

Moto-Build do a set of cams for the N/A K Series, don't know if they're suitable for the 1.8t.

They claim an extra 22 bhp for the N/A 1.8. Now my 1.8 is running the Land Rover gasket & engine rail I'm a bit tempted.

How about making the 1.8t breathe better & run cooler - decent K&N filter, bigger intercooler, oil cooler & proper exhaust system should make a huge difference without too much outlay.

Trouble is insurance companies start getting prissy with modified cars.....

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Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	200 BHP down to 150?? Rover did seem to go backwards on the Power spec I my old 620 Ti (200 BHP T series engine) was a cracking car for performance and handling. Sold to my Brother inlaw after 7 years ownership At least it's still in the family Last edited by Jules; 12th April 2007 at 18:13..

8th April 2007, 23:44	#11
iga Avid contributor Rover 75 1.8t Conn SE Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 124 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm sure I read somewhere that the 75 and ZT 1.8t produced the same power, they just rounded the figure up for the ZT and down for the 75! Anyway, I'm surprised there hasn't been a tuning option for the 1.8t. I find it a good balance between performance and economy even if it isn't the smoothest or quietest unit in the world, but the potential for a bit more oomph wouldn't go amiss. Could become a real Q car at 180 bhp. I wonder if the elise lot have done anything?

9th April 2007, 21:30	#13
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	Didn't we have a thread/pics/member discussion or combination of all three on dump valves for the 1.8T a while ago?