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Dansrockin · 12th May 2014, 12:45

Hi all, someone near me has just posted an mg ZR 1.4 for sale. He said it's had a performance chip to raise the hp from 104 to 140!! To me that seems a massive gain for a nasp engine!
I'm not thinking of buying it, but know someone looking for a small sporty hatch. Is that kind of increase even possible on a 1.4?

thomas 75 connie · 12th May 2014, 12:47

There are kits that can take the power upto about 140 but its alot of engine work

Andydote · 12th May 2014, 12:49

Simply, it's a lie.

Let me guess - the induction kit and exhaust add 20bhp too!?

Dansrockin · 12th May 2014, 13:00

he said its had the chip, air filter and sports exhaust. He said he's got a dyno printout but its in the loft!

MrDoodles · 12th May 2014, 13:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dansrockin

he said its had the chip, air filter and sports exhaust. He said he's got a dyno printout but its in the loft!

That's fine, just tell him that you'll leave your money in the loft when you go to view it!

Weso · 12th May 2014, 13:13

Z & F tuning offer a remap for the 105 that claims just a 2HP improvement but much improved pick up and powerband etc.

Having occasionally frequented a ZR forum i am not surprised of exagerated claims re tuning improvements.

The 105 is a nice package as it is, why complicate things re insurance etc, especially when there are faster variants available?

andy1968 · 12th May 2014, 13:29

That would take a lot of work to lift it to 140bhp, probably a wild set of cams, which could be fun, although it would need the buts revving off it to get it going

thomas 75 connie · 12th May 2014, 13:38

I think the company is PTP

That can get 140bhp but as said alot of internal work

pletevl · 12th May 2014, 13:42

Probably an in line resitor to the water temperature sensor. Makes it richer which gives you 35 bhp more :-)

Craig · 12th May 2014, 13:54

Either he's lying, or he's been conned.

12th May 2014, 12:45	#1
Dansrockin Posted a thing or two MG ZT number 1 of 25 celestial!! Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Banbury Posts: 1,967 Thanks: 208 Thanked 242 Times in 166 Posts	mg zr Hi all, someone near me has just posted an mg ZR 1.4 for sale. He said it's had a performance chip to raise the hp from 104 to 140!! To me that seems a massive gain for a nasp engine! I'm not thinking of buying it, but know someone looking for a small sporty hatch. Is that kind of increase even possible on a 1.4?

12th May 2014, 12:49	#3
Andydote Gets stuck in ZT CDTI & 220 Turbo Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Coventry Posts: 880 Thanks: 30 Thanked 119 Times in 67 Posts	Simply, it's a lie. Let me guess - the induction kit and exhaust add 20bhp too!? __________________ MG ZT CDTI - 325mm Brake Upgrage - Fan Resistor Upgraded - Air Intake Chopped - PCV Filter Done - Intercooler O-Rings done - Strut Mount Bearings Replaced - Black Alcantara Interior Fitted. http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...23ce063f6c.jpg

12th May 2014, 13:29	#7
andy1968 Loves to post MG ZT+ Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Welwyn Garden City Posts: 378 Thanks: 21 Thanked 32 Times in 31 Posts	That would take a lot of work to lift it to 140bhp, probably a wild set of cams, which could be fun, although it would need the buts revving off it to get it going __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

12th May 2014, 12:47	#2
thomas 75 connie This is my second home Rover 75 launch car x2, Rover 800 Vitesse Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plymouth Devon Posts: 8,463 Thanks: 1,115 Thanked 1,083 Times in 653 Posts	There are kits that can take the power upto about 140 but its alot of engine work

12th May 2014, 13:00	#4
Dansrockin Posted a thing or two MG ZT number 1 of 25 celestial!! Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Banbury Posts: 1,967 Thanks: 208 Thanked 242 Times in 166 Posts	he said its had the chip, air filter and sports exhaust. He said he's got a dyno printout but its in the loft!

12th May 2014, 13:13	#6
Weso I really should get out more....... Mondeo ST TDCI Estate Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Norwich Posts: 2,834 Thanks: 919 Thanked 358 Times in 284 Posts	Z & F tuning offer a remap for the 105 that claims just a 2HP improvement but much improved pick up and powerband etc. Having occasionally frequented a ZR forum i am not surprised of exagerated claims re tuning improvements. The 105 is a nice package as it is, why complicate things re insurance etc, especially when there are faster variants available?

12th May 2014, 13:38	#8
thomas 75 connie This is my second home Rover 75 launch car x2, Rover 800 Vitesse Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plymouth Devon Posts: 8,463 Thanks: 1,115 Thanked 1,083 Times in 653 Posts	I think the company is PTP That can get 140bhp but as said alot of internal work

12th May 2014, 13:42	#9
pletevl Posted a thing or two rover 75 cdti(rhd), MG ZR(lhd), MG TF(lhd), MG TF(rhd), mini mpi (lhd), Renault megane III (awful) Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: East of France Posts: 1,282 Thanks: 124 Thanked 114 Times in 93 Posts	Probably an in line resitor to the water temperature sensor. Makes it richer which gives you 35 bhp more :-)

12th May 2014, 13:54	#10
Craig Loves to post BMW (E60) 520d M Sport Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Torquay, Devon Posts: 290 Thanks: 48 Thanked 35 Times in 25 Posts	Either he's lying, or he's been conned.