forced induction on the 1.4 K-series

[asteconn]

Is is at all possible, or at all wise to, fit a supercharger to a 1.4 MPi K-series engine, as in the one found under the bonnet of the Rover 200.

If so, any ideas about where I'd go to find either full kits or the parts to DIY?

Thanks

[Buffalo]

ANythings possible.... There is one company that will supercharge a k series, i have forgotten who it is though (sorry ). However, this was chuffing pricey....

You could buy one of the cheap ex-MINI eaton units off ebay - that would sort you out the unit.

You would need to fabricate an inlet manifold, modify the FI to input into the system (probably after the blower is the best bet) and get yourself belts, mounts etc etc....

It would mean a lot of fabricating, or possibly seeing if this company would supply some bits for you...

You would also need to lower compression ratio by putting more "dish" into the pistons...

[MGV8]

Get bits of BMW mini copper S and bolt on to rover K1.4

20-Aug-97 - MGF Land Speed Record :
MG has claimed an MGF land speed record of 215mph for an MGF driven at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, America, on August 20. Terry Kilbourne, a Californian Land Rover technician, drove the 1.4 litre turbocharged MGF. The record attempt was timed to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Sterling Moss's drive at Bonneville in the MG EX181 on August 23, 1957, when he broke records by reaching 245.64mph.

[asteconn]

Cheers chaps. I'm not too hot on Force induction theory so I'd need a little more detail if that's allright. What *exactly* would I need to fit an Eaton (is it?) supercharger to my car?

thanks