Are MG6s faster than ZT 1.8Ts or is mine an exception? - Page 3

FLYING BANANA · 13th March 2020, 18:10

Banana currently has a multi layered one fitted. No idea of the make. Was fitted by MJS about 3 years ago. Replaced after the radiator split. Mike said he wanted to check the head gasket as a precaution.

Yorkshire GOC · 13th March 2020, 18:24

Renewed in 2016 - pre remap - Landrover MLS gasket - i also had a Hans gauge fitted - great piece of kit - both by Trikey. Remapped ECU been in place for just over a year - no evidence of overheating.

When i spoke to the Kmaps folk - the guy i spoke to said he was the guy who was the original designer of the Engine/ECU - the ZT/75 turbo K4 was built for 200 -205 BHP and was limited by BMW so as not to out compete the BMW 3 i and the MG 190/Rover V6. I asked him about stories of engine blow up - answer - only when guys try and fit the upgraded ECU into unsuitable vehicles like a ZR. Best thing is if you are interested is to give Kmaps a call .

Yorkshire GOC · 14th March 2020, 11:02

The guy at KMAPS also said they were working on remapping a ZT1.8T to 270 BHP - but obviously needs a load of additional work on the engine/breaks etc.

Sheraton · 14th March 2020, 13:39

I'm undecided r.e the K-Maps remap - I've read of folks (on here) having a negative experience with this "Off the Shelf" remap - with some reverting back to the Original Tune

I may need to try for myself

I do think it would be a better option to have a Live remap done tailored to my Car specifically - Given my 75 is now 16 years old and with the Couple of changes I have made i'm sure it would yield better results - Not focusing on Peak Power - I've heard "200bhp on tap" referenced

"On Tap" ? not really how it works tho is it ? - Rather "Potential to make 200bhp"

i'm no expert....

there was a member on here from a company in Manchester if i remember correct - they seem to know these Cars and appear to know what they are doing - I can't remember the Company Name and I haven't heard of any experiences of their service - Interesting tho (and from memory around £160 for a Rolling Road Live Remap)

Paul.

Yorkshire GOC · 14th March 2020, 16:53

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Originally Posted by Sheraton

I'm undecided r.e the K-Maps remap - I've read of folks (on here) having a negative experience with this "Off the Shelf" remap - with some reverting back to the Original Tune

I may need to try for myself

I do think it would be a better option to have a Live remap done tailored to my Car specifically - Given my 75 is now 16 years old and with the Couple of changes I have made i'm sure it would yield better results - Not focusing on Peak Power - I've heard "200bhp on tap" referenced

"On Tap" ? not really how it works tho is it ? - Rather "Potential to make 200bhp"

i'm no expert....

there was a member on here from a company in Manchester if i remember correct - they seem to know these Cars and appear to know what they are doing - I can't remember the Company Name and I haven't heard of any experiences of their service - Interesting tho (and from memory around £160 for a Rolling Road Live Remap)

Paul.

The member you are referencing is "Civilsteve" who is part of the Manchester Set up - all i would say is the likes of Marinabrian and Big Russ et al all advise Kmaps ass the place to go for a remap.

Its worked a treat for me -saying that my engine is a good one.

VVC-Geeza · 14th March 2020, 17:58

Does anyone else have a dump valve fitted?

I never tire of hearing vroom tishhh

13th March 2020, 18:10	#21
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,554 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	Banana currently has a multi layered one fitted. No idea of the make. Was fitted by MJS about 3 years ago. Replaced after the radiator split. Mike said he wanted to check the head gasket as a precaution. __________________ 233,250. onen hag oll

13th March 2020, 18:24	#22
Yorkshire GOC I really should get out more....... Rover 75 connoisseur se v6 auto Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hull Posts: 2,062 Thanks: 1,842 Thanked 623 Times in 469 Posts	Renewed in 2016 - pre remap - Landrover MLS gasket - i also had a Hans gauge fitted - great piece of kit - both by Trikey. Remapped ECU been in place for just over a year - no evidence of overheating. When i spoke to the Kmaps folk - the guy i spoke to said he was the guy who was the original designer of the Engine/ECU - the ZT/75 turbo K4 was built for 200 -205 BHP and was limited by BMW so as not to out compete the BMW 3 i and the MG 190/Rover V6. I asked him about stories of engine blow up - answer - only when guys try and fit the upgraded ECU into unsuitable vehicles like a ZR. Best thing is if you are interested is to give Kmaps a call . __________________ 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.

14th March 2020, 11:02	#23
Yorkshire GOC I really should get out more....... Rover 75 connoisseur se v6 auto Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hull Posts: 2,062 Thanks: 1,842 Thanked 623 Times in 469 Posts	The guy at KMAPS also said they were working on remapping a ZT1.8T to 270 BHP - but obviously needs a load of additional work on the engine/breaks etc. __________________ 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.

14th March 2020, 17:58	#26
VVC-Geeza This is my second home 2005 Connoisseur SE 1.8 Turbo,2004 45 1.8 Connoisseur and my beloved 1998 VVC Coupe. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Derby. Posts: 8,756 Thanks: 2,022 Thanked 1,016 Times in 739 Posts	Does anyone else have a dump valve fitted? I never tire of hearing vroom tishhh __________________

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14th March 2020, 13:39	#24
Sheraton Posted a thing or two Rover 75 1.8t Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,377 Thanks: 384 Thanked 409 Times in 267 Posts	I'm undecided r.e the K-Maps remap - I've read of folks (on here) having a negative experience with this "Off the Shelf" remap - with some reverting back to the Original Tune I may need to try for myself I do think it would be a better option to have a Live remap done tailored to my Car specifically - Given my 75 is now 16 years old and with the Couple of changes I have made i'm sure it would yield better results - Not focusing on Peak Power - I've heard "200bhp on tap" referenced "On Tap" ? not really how it works tho is it ? - Rather "Potential to make 200bhp" i'm no expert.... there was a member on here from a company in Manchester if i remember correct - they seem to know these Cars and appear to know what they are doing - I can't remember the Company Name and I haven't heard of any experiences of their service - Interesting tho (and from memory around £160 for a Rolling Road Live Remap) Paul.