MG ZT chip

MGCCSA Steve · 27th April 2024, 07:57

Hi, I have a 2005 MG ZT 180, runs well (apart from coolant leaks, another story) but I’m wondering if anyone has fitted a chip to enhance performance and economy… keen to hear any details please.
Cheers, Stephen Marlow
President, MG Car Club of South Australia.

Yorkshire GOC · 27th April 2024, 13:58

Others will no doubt confirm but i dont think there is any re-map/chip available on a KV6 engine. You can remap the diesels (MR47) to 160 bhp and the 1.8t (k16) to 200 bhp.

MGCCSA Steve · 29th April 2024, 11:36

Thanks for that info…che!

daveo138 · 29th April 2024, 16:16

These guys reckon they can remap a KV6.

https://www.sawstuning.co.uk/about-us/

BigRuss · 29th April 2024, 16:36

The ZT 180 although having the 190 engine had to be detuned slightly as the 190 tune was too harsh for the automatic gearbox

Yes you can tune the KV6 but you're not talking by much which makes it not really a viable option cost-wise as you're only going to gain a few BHP

Far better to ensure your VIS motors are working correctly and possibly adding a K&N type Air filter and less restrictive exhaust.

Russ

stevestrat · 29th April 2024, 16:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveo138

These guys reckon they can remap a KV6.

https://www.sawstuning.co.uk/about-us/

180 quid for another 12 bhp, hardly worth it.

27th April 2024, 07:57	#1
MGCCSA Steve Newbie MG ZT Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Adelaide Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	MG ZT chip Hi, I have a 2005 MG ZT 180, runs well (apart from coolant leaks, another story) but I’m wondering if anyone has fitted a chip to enhance performance and economy… keen to hear any details please. Cheers, Stephen Marlow President, MG Car Club of South Australia.

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Yorkshire GOC I really should get out more....... Rover 75 connoisseur se v6 auto Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hull Posts: 2,070 Thanks: 1,842 Thanked 623 Times in 469 Posts	Others will no doubt confirm but i dont think there is any re-map/chip available on a KV6 engine. You can remap the diesels (MR47) to 160 bhp and the 1.8t (k16) to 200 bhp. __________________ She came off the Longbridge Line on 20-05-2003 The Silver Machine was the 13th of 160 Rover 75's to come off the production line that day and is the 100th of 527 Starlight Silver Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Auto saloons listed in the build records produced world wide.

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BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,408 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	The ZT 180 although having the 190 engine had to be detuned slightly as the 190 tune was too harsh for the automatic gearbox Yes you can tune the KV6 but you're not talking by much which makes it not really a viable option cost-wise as you're only going to gain a few BHP Far better to ensure your VIS motors are working correctly and possibly adding a K&N type Air filter and less restrictive exhaust. Russ __________________ Replacement Key Service http://https://the75andztclub.co.uk/...d.php?t=244732 Full T4 Testbook diagnostics available. Diesel ECU repair and replacement. Options enabled or disabled as required. Diesel X-Power 135 and 160bhp, Rover 1.8T 150 to 160 MG 160 V6 to 177 upgrades available P.M. for details.

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MGCCSA Steve Newbie MG ZT Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Adelaide Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for that info…che!

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daveo138 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Chesterfield Posts: 688 Thanks: 206 Thanked 69 Times in 53 Posts	These guys reckon they can remap a KV6. https://www.sawstuning.co.uk/about-us/