K series turbo???
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I am currently building a metro for a quarter mile car( dont ask y just a laugh). I have a 1800 k series engine with big valves running on twin webbers and am wanting to run a small t2 turbo, does anybody know if there is such a exhaust manifold about to do this or will i have to make a custom one?
Could use the manifold from a Rover 75's turbo K series engine but I don't think the engine will take the boost without lots of work.
I think the best method would be to go with the VVC engine on aftermarket management (Emerald most popular for K series I think).
For big power NASP it's not ususual to remove the VVC mechanism and bung some lary cams in there. the VVC head has bigger valves than the normal one.
Or if you really want to go FI, get an engine from a 75 turbo and whack it into the metro. Not sure how you'd fare regarding the space, Metty engine bay bit small for turbo?
I think the best method would be to go with the VVC engine on aftermarket management (Emerald most popular for K series I think).
For big power NASP it's not ususual to remove the VVC mechanism and bung some lary cams in there. the VVC head has bigger valves than the normal one.
Or if you really want to go FI, get an engine from a 75 turbo and whack it into the metro. Not sure how you'd fare regarding the space, Metty engine bay bit small for turbo?
You won't be able to turbo the standard K Series without a bit of work being done. A small number of people have transplanted the K Turbo from the 75/ZT in there, but it's quite a tight fit. Try the Metro Power forums ( www.metropower.co.uk/forum/category-view.asp ) there are a lot of enthusiasts on there that know plenty about what can and can't be done to the Metro...
I'll be looking forward to seeing another Metro drag car soon
Cheers,
AL
I'll be looking forward to seeing another Metro drag car soon
Cheers,
AL
Edited by AL666 on Tuesday 24th April 18:46
Sounds like fun, gotta be someone out there thats done it already.
Will be good to see someone give all the super quick civics a run for their money.
What sort of finished weight are you aiming for? Im guessing well under 1000kg.
What tricks you planning with the suspension to counter weight transfer?
Are you aiming for any record atempts for quickest front drive car?
Dont know what the current records are but think a bloke called Andy Nicholls holds the uk one at the minute with a 200 Rover using Rover power too (10.81 @ 140mph).
Maybe worth contacting him for help, advice & parts.
http://www.an-racing.com/tuning.html.
Let us know how your getting on, quite like the idea of building a quick light front driver meself.
Will be good to see someone give all the super quick civics a run for their money.
What sort of finished weight are you aiming for? Im guessing well under 1000kg.
What tricks you planning with the suspension to counter weight transfer?
Are you aiming for any record atempts for quickest front drive car?
Dont know what the current records are but think a bloke called Andy Nicholls holds the uk one at the minute with a 200 Rover using Rover power too (10.81 @ 140mph).
Maybe worth contacting him for help, advice & parts.
http://www.an-racing.com/tuning.html.
Let us know how your getting on, quite like the idea of building a quick light front driver meself.
The K makes a great turbo motor, even in standard form.
Take a look at - uber k turbo
Its a long thread but well worth a read. The power figures from a bog stock 1400 are awesome! :-D
Take a look at - uber k turbo
Its a long thread but well worth a read. The power figures from a bog stock 1400 are awesome! :-D
There's at least one K Turbo (possibly a VVC) on Rovertech so it might be worth asking there as well?
IIRC Andy Nicholls car (and the Maestro beforehand) was running a T16 engine rather than a K which is available turboed from the factory (I know, I've had 3
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IIRC Andy Nicholls car (and the Maestro beforehand) was running a T16 engine rather than a K which is available turboed from the factory (I know, I've had 3
)Edited by dwilkie on Tuesday 17th February 09:20
My son runs the metropower website and he and his K-series mad mates have fitted all sorts of engines to the little Metro. They can change an engine in an afternoon with only DIY limited resources!
His 1.1C (carb) 1993 Rover Metro bought new in our family and passed to him when he first passed his test currently has a 1.8 VVC fitted ex Elise..... With suitable suspension, brakes and tyre upgrades the car is a hoot to drive as can be imagined. He is now thinking of a K-16 Turbo as his daily driver is a turbo and all those revs can become a bit tiresome when you've been used to leisurely turbo power.
Great fun-track car....
Worth a mention. He travels a lot in his job and when he first fitted a 1.8 (Non VVC) engine to the car and used it for his job, the car was actually more fuel economical than when it had the 1.1 carb engine! We suspect that the larger 1.8 engine is much less stressed for any given road speed than the little 1.1 which needs to work so much harder for the same level of use.
His 1.1C (carb) 1993 Rover Metro bought new in our family and passed to him when he first passed his test currently has a 1.8 VVC fitted ex Elise..... With suitable suspension, brakes and tyre upgrades the car is a hoot to drive as can be imagined. He is now thinking of a K-16 Turbo as his daily driver is a turbo and all those revs can become a bit tiresome when you've been used to leisurely turbo power.
Great fun-track car....
Worth a mention. He travels a lot in his job and when he first fitted a 1.8 (Non VVC) engine to the car and used it for his job, the car was actually more fuel economical than when it had the 1.1 carb engine! We suspect that the larger 1.8 engine is much less stressed for any given road speed than the little 1.1 which needs to work so much harder for the same level of use.
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