I'd really like to get a little extra performance out of my '98 VVC and just wondered what reccomendations anyone could make. I'm aware that a K&N 57i kit is a good point to start at but i'm stuck after that. I'm only looking to spend a few hundred pounds at first and don't want to waste it on dodgy/ lousy products. I've tried listening to some exhaust tests on youtube (of all places!) but can't really tell.
I know others on here cherish their MG's. Where did everyone else start?
MG Tuning?
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Rule 1 - Is that you need to think very carefully before posting anything technical or asking anything technical relating to the security system of the car - See 'Security Issues' sticky for more info.
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Re: MG Tuning?
A 52mm throttle body, plus a K&N filter and a good sports exhaust are a good starting point without breaking the bank. Once you have done that then there will be no stopping the DARKSIDE taking over.
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Re: MG Tuning?
For a couple of hundred quid, we're talking about a number of bolt-on goodies - which is the route I took for a good number of years, with results that have pleased me immensely. In order of fitment, I'd go:
1. K&N - can be worth other 8bhp if given an adequate cold air supply (Filter power tests: http://www.mgf.ultimatemg.com/group2/ai ... g_road.htm)
2. Replacement exhaust - the best systems are worth up to 5bhp (Exhaust power tests: http://www.mgf.ultimatemg.com/group2/ex ... ntents.htm)
3. 52mm throttle body (TB power tests: http://www.mgf.ultimatemg.com/group2/DI ... onclusions)
4. Exhaust manifold - a 4-2-1 is what you want - a number on the market from Piper and Janspeed etc - not got formal testing on these yet, but worth plenty of low-mid range torque
5. Might be worth considering a cat bypass or sports cat, but gains are not great (power tests: http://www.mgf.ultimatemg.com/group2/ex ... alysts.htm)
After this, you might consider NOS - or head work, cams, alternative ECU and multiple throttle bodies - but we're talking ever increasing costs and relatively diminishing return for money invested... But true darkside territory
1. K&N - can be worth other 8bhp if given an adequate cold air supply (Filter power tests: http://www.mgf.ultimatemg.com/group2/ai ... g_road.htm)
2. Replacement exhaust - the best systems are worth up to 5bhp (Exhaust power tests: http://www.mgf.ultimatemg.com/group2/ex ... ntents.htm)
3. 52mm throttle body (TB power tests: http://www.mgf.ultimatemg.com/group2/DI ... onclusions)
4. Exhaust manifold - a 4-2-1 is what you want - a number on the market from Piper and Janspeed etc - not got formal testing on these yet, but worth plenty of low-mid range torque
5. Might be worth considering a cat bypass or sports cat, but gains are not great (power tests: http://www.mgf.ultimatemg.com/group2/ex ... alysts.htm)
After this, you might consider NOS - or head work, cams, alternative ECU and multiple throttle bodies - but we're talking ever increasing costs and relatively diminishing return for money invested... But true darkside territory