This ensures sufficient structural stiffness to take. My desire for this engine and anything that might be powered by it go all the way back to my teenage years when i drug home a decrepit rover 3500s just in hopes of securing the engine for my mg. I too would be wary of any performance upgrade on this engine but the rover 75 boys might be better placed to advise. The full story of the kseries engine from the design and development, though the faults that destroyed its reputation, to the fixes that have subsequently sorted it. In recent years we have carried out a lot of development work with the award winning rover k series. Kseries engine the full story of this brilliantly designed and flawed. Due to their powerful engines, fuel economy in land rovers can be extremely disappointing. You ll have to judge for yourself if it s worth repair, or. Rover kseries engine, maintenance, repair and modification by. This article combines several aronline stories, making this the internets most detailed description of this fine power unit. I have found this engine to be fairly good and have a bit of experience stripping them down. 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. Attention all v6 kv6 mg rover landrover owners the kv6 engine appears in many guises.
The mg zt is an automobile which was produced by mg rover from 2001 to 2005. Buy a discounted paperback of rover kseries engine online from australias. Shredded timing belt 2002 freelander kv6 land rover forum. Mg zt car parts hinge assemblybonnet lh bkb500030 genuine mg rover. 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. This model used a 177ps kv6, but with 190 cam timing and 190 throttle. 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. A thorough technical assessment of the rover v8 engine and all methods of tuning for increased power output. It has now done 84,500 on tghe new engine, reasonably without fault. Jason burrages dehavilland dvt gts ferraridino 246gts. Rover kseries engine maintenance, repair and modification is a practical guide to keeping these unique engines in fine working order. The iland diagnostic tool and app for land rovers and range rovers provides comprehensive vehicle diagnostics for land rover and range rover via bluetooth wireless adapter and mobile device app. Weve driven it just as its going to be pressed into almost daily use. The kv6 version of this engine was first used in the rover 800, but it should be.
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. How to get best performance for road and competition use 1993 print by david hardcastle isbn. But, yes, some sensible porting and valve enlargement can result in some impressive gains on this engine. Power and torque figures achieved with performance exhaust, sports catalyst and itg performance induction system. There was no messy wiring or tubes which spoiled the canvas after lifting the bonnet for a peep. 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. We have a wide range of tuning articles covering all models of rover from small engined family cars to large engine hot hatches and executive cars. We also supply tuning components developed especially for the lotus elise.
Other kind of chips are needed when some serious engine tuning is involved as the standard ecu can not be reprogrammed. Pcv tune up serpentine belt routing 9499 discovery i. At the heart of the 825, the new engine called the kv6 looked absolutely fantastic compared to the outgoing honda plant. The most wellknown issue with the kseries is the head gasket, and this book identifies common faults, before giving practical advice on how. The kv6 is now employed in a number of mg rover cars, including the zs180, the rover 75 and the mg zt190. This volume brings the rover v8 story uptodate with developments ranging. This guide covers all rover v8 engines from the introduction of the 3. These were built initially by rover group, then by powertrain ltd a sister company to mg rover. Learn how to get the most out of your rover engine. The engine was a straightfour cylinder built in two forms, sohc and dohc, ranging from 1. We offer an established range of performance components many of which are available as part of our range of upgrade kits.
Its introduction in korea shortly followed its use by rover in the sterling. Running reporter jason burrage has spent four and a half years creating the closest ferrari dino replica he could. The engine gasket problem had caused the block to suffer corrosion, which was not repairable. 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. Acr offer a range of products and services for the land rover defender, series, range rover, range rover sport and discovery models, covering the engine and related components.
It seems that there are still kv6s in the current 75, and having seen recently a. 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. 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. The k series engine as used in the caterham seven and lotus elise, is a compact and light unit capable of high specific outputs. In september 2001, my sterling november, 1997 required a new engine. They are available with various equipment options and extras. Freelander system description and operation land rover workshop manuals engine k series kv6 kv6 engine internal view. Consumers can choose between the range rover and range rover sport, for example. Prev page next page freelander system description and operation.
Cam shaft upgrades from piper cams with mg rover timing belt kits, valves, cam seals and thermostat kits, pistons, liners, bearings and gaskets. Those changes resolved head gasket issues and the kv6 has a positive reputation for reliability. Could be a better bet than wasting time with the old engine. Its powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 2 litre capacity. 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. Thats why engine tuning is recommended for land rovers. K series engines and parts no longer available performance engines. The zt range has newlyenhanced versions of mg rover s allalloy quad. Chiptuning for your land rover engine tuning by racechip. This isnot a tuning box, its a proper ecu remap fully developed by us and tested on real cars. 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. Kmaps is a great partnership combining a legendary k series ecu remap specialist. If the land rover engine were of comparable efficiency youd expect it to produce about 85 bhp a considerable increase and remember the citroen engines output was. How to power tune rover v8 engines by des hammill, book.
Rover tuning tips and modifications get more power and performance from your rover. Kv6 engine parts discount mg rover spares tel 02380. Getting a rover kseries engine properly up and running can be a difficult task, but the result is always worthwhile. Engine parts j e developments home of the rover v8. A kseries tuning specialist would be best for your needs. Maintenance mark zimmerman tuning and modifying the rover v8 engine.
In fact, nothing was really on show with everything hidden by a. The kv6 automotive petrol engine has a 24valve quadcam v6 configuration, and a pressurising variablelength intake manifold to add hot spots throughout the. In 1994 the engine was licenced to kia motors who invested in a new plant at the assan bay complex to build the engine. It is a popular engine in motorsport due to its relatively light weight and performance potential.
The rover kseries engine is a series of engines built by powertrain ltd, a sister company of mg rover. Shredded timing belt 2002 freelander kv6 need help. Possible bhp for very very little money for mgr kv6. Dark ice designs have long been creating tuning and performance parts for mg rover models specialising in l series performance upgrades click below to. Due to my recent purchase of a land rover discovery with v8 engine, and honestly due as much to my lifelong lust for the rover v8, i picked up a copy of the book the rover v8 engine by david hardcastle. It comes in three displacements, 1400cc, a larger bored 1600cc and a stroked 1800cc. There are numerous sources of information on the web on how to tune a rover v8 engine, but not all were detailed, some contradicted each other, and some were downright confusing.
Baffled sump supplied with windage tray and pick up pipe. The game kobe bryant showed off vs michael jordan, epic duel highlights 1997. The zt range has newlyenhanced versions of mg rovers allalloy quad. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Another one aswell is to use the inlet manifold from a rover 825 or 827 as. Do you want your beloved rover running perfectly again. The rover v8 engine by david hardcastle just british. Also refer to mg rover close call for details on special pricing that may be available, to help keep as many mg rover vehicles on the road as possible, with affordable parts. 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. What tuning parts are available for the kv6 engine if any. James jewell well, its about damn time someone wrote the definitive book on power tuning and building the bopr family of engines. How to get best performance for road and competition use hardcastle, d. Defender, discovery 2, freelander 1, range rover p38. Rover 800 series news newspapers books scholar jstor.
How to get best performance for road and competition use. Took a little over the book time for me to complete it. The kv6 is already highly tuned by car engine standards. With sections on general specification data, engine tuning data, torque. This is an entirely conventional engine in that it uses 2 valves per cylinder, ricardo comet combustion chambers and even shares a 3. Deviation form these parameters may result in a different performance level. This unit features double overhead camshaft valve gear, a 90 degree v 6 cylinder layout, and 4 valves per cylinder. Discussion in land rover freelander started by freepilot, sep 24, 2008. Land rover products and services automotive component.
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