Reset remapped MG ZT 1.8 Turbo to factory

h2far · 18th May 2014, 20:26

I purchased a 2004 MG ZT 1.8t as a non runner with a cracked piston a melted piston and many other issues caused by some very bad amateur mechanic and an amount of k-seal I did not think it was possible to fit in a water cooled turbo engine (it wasn't water cooled anymore:-)

I have dropped a good new engine in and got rid of all of the boy racer bits (those days are a bit behind me now). The only thing left is the ecu which was remapped by zandf tuning apparently to 198 bhp.

The car just feels gutless in the lower rev range off boost compared to my identical standard mg zt 1.8t.

It's due on the rolling road tomorrow part curiosity and as I am worried about the ecu being the reason behind the piston damage, so its been driven very gently since the rebuild.

All I want is for the ECU to be put back to 100% as it rolled out of the factory.

Does anyone know a cost effective way/firm to do this for me.

Any other suggestions for a gutless performance off boost would also be welcome.

sworks · 18th May 2014, 20:29

Get it connected up to T4 and it's easily reverted back to standard

doopydug · 18th May 2014, 20:31

Damn - I am wanting to send mine away for a Z and F remap too !

lol

johnandchris · 18th May 2014, 20:32

If the car feels gutless in the lower rev range then there is something not right. The z & f map makes it fly from very low revs. Check other things first .

MrDoodles · 18th May 2014, 20:33

Sounds like the turbo has had it to me, after the engine failure!

MG Tom · 18th May 2014, 20:36

I really don't think its the map at fault here.

By all means have it removed but don't be expecting miracles.

dissy1810 · 18th May 2014, 20:40

Send your ecu to marinabrian he should be able to reset it to standard settings via post

h2far · 18th May 2014, 20:55

New turbo fitted, as the last one was blown by the k-seal addiction of the former owner. I had to drill it out of the turbo coolant connector and replace the pipes. Plus the power is down off boost, once its on boost its fine.

It's silky smooth do drive, but just does not feel as peppy as my other one 1k to 3.5k.

I may just be paranoid because of the many problems its had had, it may dyno up over its standard 160? Where would I find T4 (I am in Sussex)

MG Tom · 18th May 2014, 21:01

Hows the compression? Timing spot on?

h2far · 18th May 2014, 21:11

Compressions fine.

Timing issue is possible I suppose? Its all correctly aligned on the markers, but when the used engine arrived and it was being stripped down the belt on it was two teeth out on alinement?

Thought it odd at the time, but then I have seen worse.

18th May 2014, 20:26	#1
h2far Newbie MT ZT+ Turbo Join Date: May 2014 Location: Sussex Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Reset remapped MG ZT 1.8 Turbo to factory I purchased a 2004 MG ZT 1.8t as a non runner with a cracked piston a melted piston and many other issues caused by some very bad amateur mechanic and an amount of k-seal I did not think it was possible to fit in a water cooled turbo engine (it wasn't water cooled anymore:-) I have dropped a good new engine in and got rid of all of the boy racer bits (those days are a bit behind me now). The only thing left is the ecu which was remapped by zandf tuning apparently to 198 bhp. The car just feels gutless in the lower rev range off boost compared to my identical standard mg zt 1.8t. It's due on the rolling road tomorrow part curiosity and as I am worried about the ecu being the reason behind the piston damage, so its been driven very gently since the rebuild. All I want is for the ECU to be put back to 100% as it rolled out of the factory. Does anyone know a cost effective way/firm to do this for me. Any other suggestions for a gutless performance off boost would also be welcome. Last edited by h2far; 18th May 2014 at 20:32..

18th May 2014, 20:29	#2
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18th May 2014, 20:32	#4
johnandchris Loves to post Rover 75 CDTI Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Westbury Posts: 496 Thanks: 11 Thanked 46 Times in 34 Posts	If the car feels gutless in the lower rev range then there is something not right. The z & f map makes it fly from very low revs. Check other things first . __________________ 2004 Rover 75 CDTI facelift saloon White Gold

18th May 2014, 20:36	#6
MG Tom Posted a thing or two ex. MG ZT+ Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northampton-ish Posts: 1,484 Thanks: 156 Thanked 98 Times in 95 Posts	I really don't think its the map at fault here. By all means have it removed but don't be expecting miracles. __________________ '03 MG ZT+ 1.8T X-Power Grey with Monogram 'WTD' black alcantara trim. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My project thread HERE

18th May 2014, 20:40	#7
dissy1810 Posted a thing or two mgzt 160 1.8 lpg Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: newcastle upon tyne Posts: 1,973 Thanks: 5 Thanked 72 Times in 64 Posts	Send your ecu to marinabrian he should be able to reset it to standard settings via post __________________ http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...0/Photo389.jpg

18th May 2014, 20:31	#3
doopydug Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Fife Posts: 1,595 Thanks: 88 Thanked 269 Times in 235 Posts	Damn - I am wanting to send mine away for a Z and F remap too ! lol

18th May 2014, 20:33	#5
MrDoodles Banned MG ZT+ V6 190 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Spalding Posts: 13,245 Thanks: 369 Thanked 1,196 Times in 818 Posts	Sounds like the turbo has had it to me, after the engine failure!

18th May 2014, 20:55	#8
h2far Newbie MT ZT+ Turbo Join Date: May 2014 Location: Sussex Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	New turbo fitted, as the last one was blown by the k-seal addiction of the former owner. I had to drill it out of the turbo coolant connector and replace the pipes. Plus the power is down off boost, once its on boost its fine. It's silky smooth do drive, but just does not feel as peppy as my other one 1k to 3.5k. I may just be paranoid because of the many problems its had had, it may dyno up over its standard 160? Where would I find T4 (I am in Sussex) Last edited by h2far; 18th May 2014 at 21:02..

18th May 2014, 21:01	#9
MG Tom Posted a thing or two ex. MG ZT+ Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northampton-ish Posts: 1,484 Thanks: 156 Thanked 98 Times in 95 Posts	Hows the compression? Timing spot on? __________________ '03 MG ZT+ 1.8T X-Power Grey with Monogram 'WTD' black alcantara trim. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My project thread HERE

18th May 2014, 21:11	#10
h2far Newbie MT ZT+ Turbo Join Date: May 2014 Location: Sussex Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Compressions fine. Timing issue is possible I suppose? Its all correctly aligned on the markers, but when the used engine arrived and it was being stripped down the belt on it was two teeth out on alinement? Thought it odd at the time, but then I have seen worse.

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