pekwah1
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| posted on 3/9/10 at 03:34 PM |
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MG ZS
Hi guys,
i have the opportunity to buy an mg zs 1.8 for peanuts...
would this variety of k series engine be a good choice for my diddy striker assuming i will replace the hg for something stronger...
as far as i can work out, these came with 115 bhp as standard... I will be trying to link it to my type 9 so i think that this is possible with a new
bellhousing?
Thought it could be worth it considering i'll have the whole car, so engine, loom, ecu, keys, etc....
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Hammerhead
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| posted on 3/9/10 at 03:39 PM |
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in my vast experience this route will a) cost more than you expect to adapt b) more difficult than you imagine to make work
If I was starting again and didnt have a zero miles K series in my garage to use. I would have gone another route.......even BEC 
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pekwah1
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| posted on 3/9/10 at 03:41 PM |
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So what's going to cost that much and why is it so difficult?
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steve m
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| posted on 3/9/10 at 03:50 PM |
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Can i have your xflows ??
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pekwah1
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| posted on 3/9/10 at 03:51 PM |
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check your u2u steve...!
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steve m
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| posted on 3/9/10 at 03:54 PM |
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I know, hahahaha
made me laugh
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pekwah1
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| posted on 3/9/10 at 03:56 PM |
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but anyway, back on topic, worth it or not? I need to give an answer to the guy by tomorrow lunch time or it's going to the scrappers....!
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lewis
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| posted on 3/9/10 at 04:02 PM |
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Is that the engine combo you have always wanted or is it just cause it's cheap? If you are compromising then I think you will regret it in the
long run if it was me I'd be going zetec,plenty of people have done it and alot of info ect.
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pekwah1
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| posted on 3/9/10 at 04:23 PM |
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well i've always like the k series, the way it revs and the character....
but yes, the main reason at the moment is that i've been offered one nice and cheap...
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Humbug
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| posted on 3/9/10 at 04:30 PM |
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Take it, assuming the engine's in reasonable nick. I have a standard 1.4 K series with original ECU, inlet manifold, etc. and the most difficult
thing to do (which I paid someone else for...) was to connect up the wires to the rest of the car. If you've got all the loom etc. it
shouldn't be a problem.
The things you will need to connect it to a Type 9 are a bellhousing, Ford clutch arm and bearing, clutch (can't remember what type I got),
starter and maybe a spacer.
Also, the K is a nice light engine so that may be a factor in comparison with a Zetec, etc.
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pekwah1
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| posted on 3/9/10 at 04:32 PM |
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yeh i know it's also fairly light which is good. as stated i'd be getting the entire car so the loom and ecu are all there
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StevieB
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| posted on 3/9/10 at 05:15 PM |
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Remember that these engines were standard fit it Caterhams for a long time, so the parts for the conversion are readily available (if possibly a
little pricey, but in my experience Caterham parts are no more expensive than anywhere else for some things).
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 3/9/10 at 07:47 PM |
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AFAIK the larger 1.8 flywheel/clutch doesn't fit into the Caterham bellhousing, you need to fit the unit from a 1.4. or 1.6.
The K series is an excellent choice for a 7 IMO, but since you are mating it to a Ford box it will inevitably take a bit more work than a Zetec to
fit.
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stevec
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| posted on 3/9/10 at 08:07 PM |
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I love mine, loads of torque and it goes like stink aswell. 
Steve
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britishtrident
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| posted on 3/9/10 at 09:18 PM |
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1.8 is actually the least desirable of the 3 engines sizes the 1.6 and 1.4 are much more free revving.
K16 Horse power claims by Rover varied a bit as cats were much more restrictive on later engines.
1.4 102-104 hp (also a de-rated 81hp version)
1.6 112 to 116 hp
1.8 116 to 120 hp as fitted in Saloons and Freelander
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