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Johnnorthampton1

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• Apr 17, 2009

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Hi all, wondering if anyone can help. I have just had the ever so common HGF which has stuffed my engine!!! I'm going to swap it but struggleing to find a 1.8 engine for a decent price. Does anyone know of any other cars with K series engines that will not require any modification to the short engine that i could just transfer injectors etc (have to keep injector set up as LPG)??

Thanks all and happy motoring.

 

The Mad Hat Man

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• Apr 17, 2009

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Rover 75 i believe.

 

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ste220

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• Apr 17, 2009

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and rover 218 bubble, 418 bubble

 

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is the VVT the same lump?

 

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• Apr 17, 2009

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nope, BUT they also did a non-vvc lump in them models!

 

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Mg-zr/s/t?

 

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Off the top of my head, 218is

 

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• Apr 17, 2009

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VVC - Same lump, different cylinder head etc. You'll want to opt for a non-vvc for a freebie as otherwise you'll need to chance ECU and a few other bits and bobs which will prove expensive but i believe so far it is do-able. I've heard of people put a VVC matched with an Emerald ECU in a freebie. VVC is also better on fuel apparently.

 

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• Apr 18, 2009

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crewebiker said:

I've heard of people put a VVC matched with an Emerald ECU in a freebie. VVC is also better on fuel apparently.

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They are are only fuel efficient because of the higher power to weight ratio. That's the case for 2wd cars, there should be little gain in a FL1.

Have you a definitive link or source on the Emerald VVC In a FL1.?

The VVC only comes alive at 5000rpm, there goes your fuel economy, I reckon the transmission will shake your teeth out at that rpm, munch its way through gearbox diff, IRD and VCU's, plus big torque steer.

There's a distinct possibility that VVC's in FL could take you off road when you least expect it........................possibly through the hedge at the next 'CREST over 90 RIGHT'

 

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• Apr 19, 2009

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I can't remember where i saw it but it was on one of the K series engine tuners website. Similar to JE engineering or Dave Andrews i think, niether of those two though. They'd also done a turbo on the 1.8 in a freebie, air intake system and full exhaust system. Sounded like one powerful 1.8 when they'd finished. They had a picture of the engine bay as well, looked pretty nice. Shame i can't remember what website it was on.

Someones mentioned ploughing a freebie through a hedge before to me lol. I was surprised at how well it does actually handle when i first got it! Should be even better when i get my spacers on to give a wider wheelbase and my bucket seats in to save on the old leather seat weight! The latter should also save me a few mpg as well lol.