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Hi all,
I originally posted this at mg-rover and got told I might have more luck here...
I just wondered if anyone would even think about attempting fitting a supercharger to an 80,000k+ 260? Im really tempted to buy a 260 with around 80,000 miles and fit one as and when I could.
...basically is it a good idea or a bad one? http://forums.mg-rover.org/images/smilies/idea.gif
Thanks
Its not a bad idea at all, the only problem with the engines I believe is if they have been over reved at some point, but that can apply at lower mileage as well, just I guess it is more likely on a high mileage car...
You can do some additional engine work to safeguard against this, but then replacement engines arent exactly expensive!
As above, if you fancy it do it I say, engines you can get new for C1.5-2k if it all goes T%%T's on you, have the car checked over by Nick at Austins or an equally qualified chap.
If you have any worries you can have the car remapped to produce slightly less horses.
Best of luck with the project...............by the way if your thinking about it you are already hooked:D:D Oh By the way it is said that the engines are good for 200,000 miles plus, and are good to take around 450BHP in standard form....................however it is said.......................all engines are as you know different.
Yeah lol Ive been hooked a while....
Its a good sign when there arnt many posts about engine problems. I suppose like its been suggested I could knock off a few horses just for peice of mind for the future. Still circa 260 for me at the moment is more than enough and with the thought of an extra 100 minimum to come its a win win.
good to see you made it over here from .Org :thumb
Thanks for the warm welcome colin
Theres a supercharged car for sale now at £12 to 13 K. I would be tempted to go for that now as thats what it going to cost in the long run.
Happy shopping :-)
Yeah with good mileage too.... I would if I could I really would
Where is it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bainzi
Thought the red one was North of 13K...
Welcome :)
Not to put you off but mine was one to blow when the supercharger was fitted but after further investigation at dreadnought it appeared mine had been subjected to a bad rebuild in it's life :( I was lucky and dreadnought were superb and covered me but now have people sign a disclaimer and don't put them in the rolling road. The only 2 i can recall blowing were both subject to user error ie over revving and both owners knew so yeah can't count them!
If you are fitting it yourself and know what you are doing then maybe check the engine or give it a rebuild or you can instal stronger rods and bottom end but if you are not planning on over revving it and to be honest the power fades at 5k so unless you plan on racing it there is really no point.
It's the gear box that limits the car to no more than 450 bhp.
Other than that run it for say over 5k miles drive it to 5k rpm and if it doesn't blow then it might be safe or give you more piece of mind.
Very worth doing though and you won't regret it one bit! We had some great fun on the Autobahn surprising a few Porsche drivers ;)
If fitting yourself you will have to get the ecu remapped at jan speed or is it sport? Or someone similar.
You have the choice of a roush or Kenne bell but with both you need to get SGML the right bits as or engines are slightly different.
So yeah definitely worth it and the car ideally needs the extra power. Oh and at 80k the engine is just run in!
"Oh and at 80k the engine is just run in!" is nice to hear https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc26...AAAElFTkSuQmCC
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Originally Posted by wheresmonkey
Some reckon it needs at least 60k to loosen up fully!
I reckon my engine was ran in in the 90's and at 120,000 runs better than it ever has.
If you have a scan through the American mustang forums there are guys putting blowers on cars with 120 - 140,000 on them, but you will see they blow a lot of engines probably by revving too high, they seem to rev 6,500+ regularly!
It might be. I couldnt find the link. But if it hasnt sold yet someone may get it for 12 to 13k.Quote:
Originally Posted by Coasting
this one? http://www.v8register.net/subpages/ztt260v8forsale.htm
http://www.v8register.net/images/150...irered0618.jpgPrivate sale - MG ZT 260 V8 SE in Nightfire Red
Nightfire Red 0618 (05) is a one owner 20,820 miles from new car from new registered in March 2005. It is number 618 of only 883 ZT 260 V8s. This MG ZT 260 V8 SE has a 4.6 litre V8 with cream full leather interior plus car mats. Taxed until March 2012 and MOT to February 2012 (will be renewed soon). In excellent condition with a full service history and two new Toyo tyres. Includes sat nav, TV, Harmon Kardon 6 CD changer. Xenon lights, sunroof, climate control etc and a tracker security device is fitted. Also a Dreadnaught Supercharger is fitted so the 420 BHP available makes for exceptional performance if required. £13,750 130112 More Contact David Farrer-Brown on 07516 484836. Location: West Sussex
Thats the one Ive seen. dribble.
The one i was looking at was http://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/sh...dr-saloon.html
Im not keen on the alloys but thats easily sorted. Its been listed for 7 days now so may have gone at that price. I suppose it could be someones from here?
looks like Vin #073. Looks nice :thumbQuote:
Originally Posted by wheresmonkey
Wheels look like proper Apex's to me, but a non standard colour.
http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD...?id=1903265867
We have done cars with more than 80K miles but did give them a leak down and oil pressure check first. We have had no problems with any of them. These engines are good for very high mileages.
Great. Im looking for a 260 for around the 5k mark so i know im not going to be able to get a spring chicken. Then its going to be a matter of saving for the supercharger. I think the car deserves it :p
Ive only just managed to persuade the girlfriend that the V8 is a good idea... Im keeping the supercharger under my hat for now :o
I do like those wheels, can do a swap with mine :)Quote:
Originally Posted by colintf
Lol. I think the cars gone now anyway. The ad was from Autotrader and its gone from there now :(Quote:
Originally Posted by VMax1000
Its worth a phonecall....you never know.
I like that colour red. I think it's Garnet red, which would make it one of only 4 in that colour I belive, and one of those went overseas.
:cool:
The ads been removed from preloved now too. Theres plenty more fish in the sea
Those wheels are after market ones that Lowe has and name has escaped me for now ergh. Think the finish wears off them quick...
They are Inovit RTO wheels,mine are 8.0 x 19 all round. I think they're NLA as the official Inovit website does not list them anymore : http://www.inovit-alloy-wheels.co.uk...amond-cut-faceQuote:
Originally Posted by Merl
Mine have been on for 12 months now and good as new, suppose its how you look after them;)
They fooled me. I thought they were Apex's :cool:
They are the ones! was hoping you would spot this and reply! I know one of the sets I have seen were suffering but not seen your car for awhile so wasn't sure but was hoping they were still ok!Quote:
Originally Posted by lowey260
What size tyres have you on yours lowey?
I am tempted by some 255 as my avons 225 don't seem to be gripping with the SC.... though switching to toyo might help.
So yeah if you get it SC'd you might want some new rubber ;) more expense! but worth it!!
245/40/19 Continental all round, and :jaw expensive.Quote:
Originally Posted by Merl
Yep mine was one of them and it has not gone bang yetQuote:
Originally Posted by scooter
And guess whos car made the most BHP at the Janspeed rolling road day last April.................... cough ;)
haha I was going to mention that but thought I would give you the honour!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Keith
Took you long enough :p