Should the ZT have a bit more welly than I was expecting? - Page 6

minimutly · 26th October 2016, 18:53

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Originally Posted by TomRS

T series into the ZT?

Yes, why not, the v6 box mates up, mostly, just needs a couple more lugs welded on. I've sussed out how to generate a cam signal, so that leaves the flywheel to sort.
I have a subaru turbocharger, 250bhp turbo zt on its way.

minimutly · 26th October 2016, 22:23

I have some history with the m/t series, having raced one in a metro for some years. I also have a tidy rover 420 with a 400 front on it, but the wife wanted something more modern, so rather than scrap it (i wanted to fit the subaru turbo to it) i think it would go ok in the zt turbo i also have.
We'll see, i need to mimic the 1.8 turbo flywheel tooth pattern, as well as starter ring gear and its on.

minimutly · 27th October 2016, 18:52

Yes but i must have the 1.8 zt flywheel so i can accurately place the reluctor teeth on my t flywheel. In fact I could pull the engine from the zt and start the project, but I'm reluctant to unless I'm sure it's doable.

minimutly · 2nd February 2017, 19:31

Been a while with this, but just bought a complete used 1.8t clutch on ebay. We'll see if a t series can be fitted with something that works - absolute worse is I'll have to make a new one from scratch...
Spring is coming, with longer days so lets see if this can be done.

humptynumpty · 2nd February 2017, 20:11

I opened my air intake to discover flaps removed and vis motors disconnected, car is 160 version fine for me but isnt same as 2.5 v6 jag i had but it was also 205bhp

26th October 2016, 22:23	#52
minimutly Posted a thing or two mg zt Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: cardigan Posts: 1,087 Thanks: 28 Thanked 187 Times in 158 Posts	I have some history with the m/t series, having raced one in a metro for some years. I also have a tidy rover 420 with a 400 front on it, but the wife wanted something more modern, so rather than scrap it (i wanted to fit the subaru turbo to it) i think it would go ok in the zt turbo i also have. We'll see, i need to mimic the 1.8 turbo flywheel tooth pattern, as well as starter ring gear and its on.

27th October 2016, 18:52	#53
minimutly Posted a thing or two mg zt Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: cardigan Posts: 1,087 Thanks: 28 Thanked 187 Times in 158 Posts	Yes but i must have the 1.8 zt flywheel so i can accurately place the reluctor teeth on my t flywheel. In fact I could pull the engine from the zt and start the project, but I'm reluctant to unless I'm sure it's doable.

2nd February 2017, 19:31	#54
minimutly Posted a thing or two mg zt Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: cardigan Posts: 1,087 Thanks: 28 Thanked 187 Times in 158 Posts	Been a while with this, but just bought a complete used 1.8t clutch on ebay. We'll see if a t series can be fitted with something that works - absolute worse is I'll have to make a new one from scratch... Spring is coming, with longer days so lets see if this can be done.

2nd February 2017, 20:11	#55
humptynumpty Retired Health Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: GB Posts: 1,901 Thanks: 8 Thanked 46 Times in 42 Posts	I opened my air intake to discover flaps removed and vis motors disconnected, car is 160 version fine for me but isnt same as 2.5 v6 jag i had but it was also 205bhp