MG ZS/1.8T engine transplant by Reyland

Ish · 11 Feb 2009 at 07:34

These are the progress pictures of a 1.8T VAG engine transplant in to a customers V6 MG ZS180 by Reyland Motorsport.

martin-reyland said:
Dave’s been badgering me to update the tread but I have been too busy, so while I’m updating this
Dave I’m not working on your car.. See what I mean?

Anyhow as you all know the V6 is long gone,

Trial installation of engine/box:

The original engine mounting brackets couldn’t be used:

New engine mounting being fitted (will look factory when sealed and painted)

Engine mounting bracket pre powder coating:

The lower steady bracket was on the wrong side so a new one was made:

Intercooler in place: (using original V6 rad with a fan on the inside)

Engine is in bits at the moment having internals sorted, gearbox is apart too. Engine bay gets painted on Monday and once the engine and box are back together they will be fitted for the last time.
Will try and keep this updated through the week.

Ish · 11 Feb 2009 at 07:35

martin-reyland said:
It's already got the better valves, I'm fitting H section con rods, new head gasket, belt and a baffled sump

martin-reyland said:
Standard rods compared to the new one's

Mount in primer, looks rubbish at the mo but wait til it's sealed and painted satin x power

Ish · 11 Feb 2009 at 07:36

martin-reyland said:
Little update:

Baffled sump

The clutch ,flywheel & adaptor plate

It's fitted!!

Ish · 11 Feb 2009 at 07:37

martin-reyland said:
Just a little update..

Wiring not routed perfectly yet ..Hopefully going to have it running in the next hour or so, then it's boost pipes and exhaust and bingo it's done.

Ish · 11 Feb 2009 at 07:39

martin-reyland said:
Anyhow here's a couple of pictures to keep you going.. I forgot my camera so couldn't get any with it on the lift, will do that as soon as it comes back from Pro Alloy..

It's 3" stainless with a 3" tailpipe and they have not let me down, it's very nice.

Ish · 11 Feb 2009 at 07:39

martin-reyland said:
On the trailer ready for tomorrows trip to Pro Alloy..

Ish · 11 Feb 2009 at 07:40

martin-reyland said:
Little update..

Funky map sensor bracket..

Ish · 11 Feb 2009 at 07:41

That's all so far.

Matt82 · 11 Feb 2009 at 08:11

i cant see any pics (im at work) a ZS is the rover 45 right?

i never knew they had a 1.8t.

what sort of power are they capable of?

jellybeard999 · 11 Feb 2009 at 08:28

I presumed it was a VAG 1.8T ?

Berger · 11 Feb 2009 at 08:33

Matt82 said:
i cant see any pics (im at work) a ZS is the rover 45 right?

i never knew they had a 1.8t.

what sort of power are they capable of?

Yes a ZS is the same as a 45.

Rover did make a 1.8T K series that went in the 75 but it wont be that.

It will be a VAG 1.8T im guessing (cant see the pictures either) same as the Reyland 1.8T Yellow MG ZR they have made.

peterattheboro · 11 Feb 2009 at 08:42

Matt82 said:
i cant see any pics (im at work) a ZS is the rover 45 right?

i never knew they had a 1.8t.

what sort of power are they capable of?

This 1.8T engine must be fantastic if they are replacing the V6. Don't know why he didn't strap a turbo/supercharger onto the existing engine.

Matt82 · 11 Feb 2009 at 08:46

if its a vag 1.8t then itll be ok once a proper turbo is put on

peterattheboro · 11 Feb 2009 at 09:01

Matt82 said:
if its a vag 1.8t then itll be ok once a proper turbo is put on

Indeed. That one is a little baby turbo

Berger · 11 Feb 2009 at 09:02

peterattheboro said:
This 1.8T engine must be fantastic if they are replacing the V6. Don't know why he didn't strap a turbo/supercharger onto the existing engine.

Depends if his V6 still worked or not!

If it had gone pop then would be expensive for a new 'un!

InvaderGIR · 11 Feb 2009 at 09:07

Berger said:
Depends if his V6 still worked or not!

If it had gone pop then would be expensive for a new 'un!

Plus turboing and supercharging the V6 shortens the life of the engine by a considerable amount...ie supercharged ZS engines normally last a year or so. :eek:

Matt82 · 11 Feb 2009 at 09:16

InvaderGIR said:
Plus turboing and supercharging the V6 shortens the life of the engine by a considerable amount...ie supercharged ZS engines normally last a year or so.

whats the NA life expectancy... months or years longer?

Ish · 11 Feb 2009 at 09:23

Yes, it is the VAG 1.8T engine.

I think the owner decided against modifying the V6 as the cost vs power gain meant that the 1.8T conversion was a much better idea. His V6 engine was still working so he sold it.

Ish · 11 Feb 2009 at 09:30

Berger said:
Yes a ZS is the same as a 45.

Rover did make a 1.8T K series that went in the 75 but it wont be that.

It will be a VAG 1.8T im guessing (cant see the pictures either) same as the Reyland 1.8T Yellow MG ZR they have made.

Talking of the yellow ZR that has also had an upgrade

martin-reyland said:
Subaru VF34 roller bearing turbo and new manifold...

peterattheboro · 11 Feb 2009 at 10:22

Matt82 said:
whats the NA life expectancy... months or years longer?

Bah. I had a fantastic joke lined up but seeing as though you said this pap one first means I can't say it now. It would have rocked your socks off and everything!