160 V6 and 190 exhaust - different or not?

ashy90 · 7th November 2021, 19:18

I have read that the 190 had a larger diameter exhaust at 60mm than the 160 v6 which had a 57mm exhaust.

However the exhaust on my 2002 160 v6 measured 60mm.

Is it a myth about the 190's having a larger exhaust?

SD1too · 8th November 2021, 07:23

Is the exhaust on your 2002 V6 160 the original factory fitment Ashley?

For what it's worth, Rimmer Bros, which gets its information from MG Rover, shows all ZT front sections as. being "application Rover", the intermediate section being applicable to all ZTs irrespective of engine spec., and it is only the rear silencer/tailpipe which has different versions for the 160 and 180/190 engines. Have a look here.

Simon

ashy90 · 8th November 2021, 21:51

95% sure its the original exhaust with the exception of the back box which I fitted. It is all one piece from the front to just before the back box which was cut and replaced.

Thinking of buying a genuine back box from DMGRS to replace the awful cheap back box thats fitted (Rover 75 diesel style I think as tail pipe points down).
But I will need to buy a suitable 60mm centre section as this is cracked an blowing.

SD1too · 9th November 2021, 07:08

Hi Ashley,

I agree that the one piece section will be original, judging by the sectional genuine MGR replacements offered by Rimmer's. As your 160 is a slightly de-tuned Rover engine, we should expect the exhaust to match but the rear silencer/tailpipe could be larger diameter.

By the way, both the original Rover KV6 and diesel tailpipes are swept downwards and concealed behind the valence.

Simon

DMGRS · 9th November 2021, 18:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashy90

95% sure its the original exhaust with the exception of the back box which I fitted. It is all one piece from the front to just before the back box which was cut and replaced.

Thinking of buying a genuine back box from DMGRS to replace the awful cheap back box thats fitted (Rover 75 diesel style I think as tail pipe points down).
But I will need to buy a suitable 60mm centre section as this is cracked an blowing.

Drop me a message, and I'll do you a Brucey Bonus price for one

The 57/60mm thing seems to be a mystery - I've seen cars that should have one fitted with the other many times now.
I just tell customers to measure up before-hand, or order both and return the one they don't need!

Mat

ashy90 · 16th December 2021, 20:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMGRS

Drop me a message, and I'll do you a Brucey Bonus price for one

The 57/60mm thing seems to be a mystery - I've seen cars that should have one fitted with the other many times now.
I just tell customers to measure up before-hand, or order both and return the one they don't need!

Mat

Thanks very much, I’ve sent you and Scott a message on Facebook

7th November 2021, 19:18	#1
ashy90 Avid contributor MG ZT 160 V6 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Sussex Posts: 132 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	160 V6 and 190 exhaust - different or not? I have read that the 190 had a larger diameter exhaust at 60mm than the 160 v6 which had a 57mm exhaust. However the exhaust on my 2002 160 v6 measured 60mm. Is it a myth about the 190's having a larger exhaust?

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SD1too Doesn't do things by halves Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Former Middlesex Posts: 20,337 Thanks: 1,587 Thanked 3,749 Times in 3,181 Posts	Is the exhaust on your 2002 V6 160 the original factory fitment Ashley? For what it's worth, Rimmer Bros, which gets its information from MG Rover, shows all ZT front sections as. being "application Rover", the intermediate section being applicable to all ZTs irrespective of engine spec., and it is only the rear silencer/tailpipe which has different versions for the 160 and 180/190 engines. Have a look here. Simon __________________ "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble." Sir Henry Royce. Last edited by SD1too; 8th November 2021 at 07:35.. Reason: Adding info.

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SD1too Doesn't do things by halves Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Former Middlesex Posts: 20,337 Thanks: 1,587 Thanked 3,749 Times in 3,181 Posts	Hi Ashley, I agree that the one piece section will be original, judging by the sectional genuine MGR replacements offered by Rimmer's. As your 160 is a slightly de-tuned Rover engine, we should expect the exhaust to match but the rear silencer/tailpipe could be larger diameter. By the way, both the original Rover KV6 and diesel tailpipes are swept downwards and concealed behind the valence. Simon __________________ "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble." Sir Henry Royce.

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8th November 2021, 21:51	#3
ashy90 Avid contributor MG ZT 160 V6 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Sussex Posts: 132 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	95% sure its the original exhaust with the exception of the back box which I fitted. It is all one piece from the front to just before the back box which was cut and replaced. Thinking of buying a genuine back box from DMGRS to replace the awful cheap back box thats fitted (Rover 75 diesel style I think as tail pipe points down). But I will need to buy a suitable 60mm centre section as this is cracked an blowing.