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k series replacement
lugo35 - 13/10/14 at 08:26 PM

hi all is there an engine that will replace the rover k lump without to much bother?
thanks andy

britishtrident - 13/10/14 at 09:23 PM

quote:
Originally posted by lugo35
hi all is there an engine that will replace the rover k lump without to much bother?
thanks andy


Another K series

owelly - 13/10/14 at 09:58 PM

An A-series?

steve m - 13/10/14 at 10:22 PM

A Crossflow

DIY Si - 13/10/14 at 11:20 PM

A VVC K series?

Badger_McLetcher - 14/10/14 at 06:09 AM

A duck?

Sorry, gratuitous Monty Python reference.

Short answer: No, not as far as I am aware.

r1_pete - 14/10/14 at 07:27 AM

I guess it depends what gearbox you are using and what bellhousings are available, if its a Type 9, the Zetec / Duratec / pinto / crossflow / Vauxhall 16v (cant remember the designation)

liam.mccaffrey - 14/10/14 at 07:40 AM

see u2u

rayward - 14/10/14 at 05:38 PM

someone i knew put a T16 engine in place of a k series ,not sure how much work was involved but can get some more info you want ?

Ray

britishtrident - 14/10/14 at 06:12 PM

T16 is great strong engine but nearly 50kg heavier than the K16.

ettore bugatti - 14/10/14 at 10:04 PM

SIAC N-series?

Ugg10 - 14/10/14 at 10:20 PM

Obvious like for like would be the zetec se/sigma or the 4age (small revvy light engines around the 130-150hp mark) but both a lot of hassle for not a lot extra. I would stick with a vvc k series, all anciliaries would just swap over, need a couple of wires for the vvc control or go aftermarket ecu and tbs for 180hp.

[Edited on 14/10/14 by Ugg10]

wylliezx9r - 15/10/14 at 09:28 AM

There's a later turbocharged K-series used on Rover 75's that's what I'd go for.