Rover 75 VVC

123abc0173 · 24th November 2010, 20:39

Just had a thought, has anyone fitted a VVC engine or head from an MGTF into a Rover 75 or MG ZT? I wonder how that would perform against a 1.8 turbo or 2.5 v6?
Or even better, fit the VVC engine and then add the turbo!

LeRich · 24th November 2010, 20:51

I'm sure they'll be (or would have been) a prototype buried away in Longbridge somewhere but I don't know of anyone making the conversion. The VVC isn't the best unit for the car as it's all about top end power rather than low-end grunt which isn't much good in a weighty car like the 75 and this would have been the reason for the development of the 1.8 turbo rather than using the VVC to plug the gap in the range.

VVC-Geeza · 24th November 2010, 21:00

Have a read here http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=72915

Simon.h · 25th November 2010, 16:11

You cant fit the vvc engine or head into a ZT/75 because you will have to change the engine loom/ecu!

rrobson · 25th November 2010, 17:15

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Originally Posted by Simon.h

You cant fit the vvc engine or head into a ZT/75 because you will have to change the engine loom/ecu!

there is no cant about it. if someone was desperate enough, the could do it. but why is another question

as for the conversion, cant the vvc unit simply be bolted on (other than changing a few things) surely the blocks are identical? you would obviously need a stand alone ecu, engine would need fiddling with for both the turbo ond vvc to work with eachother etc...

Simon.h · 26th November 2010, 14:41

Sorry then i said 'it cant be done', it can be done but would all work be worth it???
Yes the head will bolt on to the block or a vvc engine will fit but its the ecu and all the fiddling for both the turbo ond vvc to work with eachother etc...

It would be easyer getting a 160 turbo remapped with sports exhaust/air filter.

tomcat22 · 13th March 2016, 10:27

Was thinking about a 75 VVC also, then found this thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon.h

You cant fit the vvc engine or head into a ZT/75 because you will have to change the engine loom/ecu!

This ain't too difficult, as there are just some extra cables for the VVC unit...
The ECU plugs are the same. Or better: Take the VVC ECU & loom and adapt it to the 75

victorgte · 13th March 2016, 14:46

Without any other work I have the vvc inlet manifold fitted to my 1.8T. Done purely to have a better manifold fitted rather than the plastic one which is prone to warping as mine did and leaked. Hardly state of the art engineering change and set up but the car does have a bit more grunt and no more loss of coolant.

tomcat22 · 13th March 2016, 19:16

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Originally Posted by victorgte

Without any other work I have the vvc inlet manifold fitted to my 1.8T. Done purely to have a better manifold fitted rather than the plastic one which is prone to warping as mine did and leaked. Hardly state of the art engineering change and set up but the car does have a bit more grunt and no more loss of coolant.

This is better for sure.

Any idea about the flywheel?
Can I keep the flywheel from the R75 1.8 for the VVC engine?
I am not sure about the patterns...

24th November 2010, 20:39	#1
123abc0173 Regular poster Rover 75 Club SE Saloon Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Frome Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rover 75 VVC Just had a thought, has anyone fitted a VVC engine or head from an MGTF into a Rover 75 or MG ZT? I wonder how that would perform against a 1.8 turbo or 2.5 v6? Or even better, fit the VVC engine and then add the turbo!

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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: 8,761 Thanks: 2,022 Thanked 1,016 Times in 739 Posts	Have a read here http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=72915 __________________

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Simon.h This is my second home Previously owned- MG ZT V6 160 Y plate Lpg, MG ZT 190 2003 In Rare Celestial Factory Ordered Lpg MG Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Calne Posts: 4,531 Thanks: 8 Thanked 116 Times in 108 Posts	You cant fit the vvc engine or head into a ZT/75 because you will have to change the engine loom/ecu! __________________ Previously owned- MG ZT V6 160 Y plate Lpg, MG ZT 190 2003 In Rare Celestial Factory Ordered Lpg MG ZT 190 2004 lpg

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Simon.h This is my second home Previously owned- MG ZT V6 160 Y plate Lpg, MG ZT 190 2003 In Rare Celestial Factory Ordered Lpg MG Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Calne Posts: 4,531 Thanks: 8 Thanked 116 Times in 108 Posts	Sorry then i said 'it cant be done', it can be done but would all work be worth it??? Yes the head will bolt on to the block or a vvc engine will fit but its the ecu and all the fiddling for both the turbo ond vvc to work with eachother etc... It would be easyer getting a 160 turbo remapped with sports exhaust/air filter. __________________ Previously owned- MG ZT V6 160 Y plate Lpg, MG ZT 190 2003 In Rare Celestial Factory Ordered Lpg MG ZT 190 2004 lpg

13th March 2016, 14:46	#8
victorgte I really should get out more....... MGTF, MGZT, Range Rover Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 2,803 Thanks: 395 Thanked 633 Times in 446 Posts	Without any other work I have the vvc inlet manifold fitted to my 1.8T. Done purely to have a better manifold fitted rather than the plastic one which is prone to warping as mine did and leaked. Hardly state of the art engineering change and set up but the car does have a bit more grunt and no more loss of coolant. __________________ MG TF 135, MG ZT, Range Rover P38

24th November 2010, 20:51	#2
LeRich Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Cont SE 1.8T Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,082 Thanks: 215 Thanked 232 Times in 178 Posts	I'm sure they'll be (or would have been) a prototype buried away in Longbridge somewhere but I don't know of anyone making the conversion. The VVC isn't the best unit for the car as it's all about top end power rather than low-end grunt which isn't much good in a weighty car like the 75 and this would have been the reason for the development of the 1.8 turbo rather than using the VVC to plug the gap in the range.