R75 V8 with a SC? - Page 2

wutang · 17th October 2011, 20:31

i had heard that dreadnought wouldn,t put a blower on the rover v8 variant because of the softer handling, is the autobox not the one used in certain american cars with much higher bhp?

Robson Rover Repair · 17th October 2011, 22:39

No its simply due to the mapping of the autobox to compensate the extra power etc.

The box will take it, im surprised no one has asked someone like superchips to try and code the autobox.

deanp · 20th October 2011, 06:51

Out of interest, what model of Roush supercharger is used / can be used on the ZT V8?

kaiser · 20th October 2011, 07:22

I think we have suddenly lost a number of posts.
Could that be right, or is my mind playing up????

Bainzi · 20th October 2011, 16:19

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Originally Posted by deanp

Out of interest, what model of Roush supercharger is used / can be used on the ZT V8?

Roush Performance Mustang Supercharger Kits Supercharger System - Roots - Black Powdercoated - Ford - Mustang - Manual - Kit
Brand: Roush Performance
Part #: SM018K446RM
"Roush has built its reputation in the motorsports world with a winning spirit and solid engineering. Now you can harness the power of Roush technology with the Mustang Supercharger Kit. This kit is much more than a bolt-on blower. You get more than 150 Roush engineered parts including: a fuel pump, fuel tank, alternator, flywheel, intake, front engine accessory drive -FEAD, powertrain control module and Roush PCM calibration. These components are modified to attain the highest level of performance without sacrificing reliability."

Unfortunately they are like rocking horse `poo poo`. Ive only seen one for sale in the USA and that was for $8000 not including shipping and Tax.

http://www.andysautosport.com/ford/1...s00089359.html

I was very lucky to get mine last Nov from a Two-Sixties member who had bought a MG SV-S, complete Roush S/C`d engine from Mr W Riley. He kept the engine as a spare for his K&B S/C 260 and sold the Roush S/C to me. I was with him as we took the S/C off his engine and I had it fitted and mapped at JamSport Racing in Northampton in Feb this year. All in, the total cost was £3600. Alot of money for a toy

I know, but well worth it

trikey · 20th October 2011, 17:37

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Originally Posted by Bainzi

Alot of money for a toy

I know, but well worth it

That whine is worth every penny though

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deanp Regular poster MG ZT 2.0 CDTi mkI Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Liverpool / Coventry Posts: 44 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Out of interest, what model of Roush supercharger is used / can be used on the ZT V8? __________________ P5TLY - MG ZT 2.0 CDTi mkI

17th October 2011, 20:31	#11
wutang Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.5 auto (LPG) & mg tf 160 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dartford Posts: 1,124 Thanks: 5 Thanked 39 Times in 36 Posts	i had heard that dreadnought wouldn,t put a blower on the rover v8 variant because of the softer handling, is the autobox not the one used in certain american cars with much higher bhp?

20th October 2011, 07:22	#14
kaiser This is my second home 75 Tourer 2.5 Auto, 1.8T, 75V8ZT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Johannesburg ZA Posts: 6,200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 859 Times in 613 Posts	I think we have suddenly lost a number of posts. Could that be right, or is my mind playing up????