xico_ze54
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| posted on 8/7/06 at 06:08 PM |
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Rover series K engine - What models?
Does anyone knows the list of all the models and respective years of production of that famous engine Rover 1.4 series K ?
Amadeu
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nitram38
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| posted on 8/7/06 at 06:46 PM |
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I can't tell you the years or models, but I used a 214 SLi 1994 for my donor
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Megatron-UK
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| posted on 8/7/06 at 07:29 PM |
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There are a few different versions:
103bhp 1.4 16v with multipoint injection
95bhp 1.4 16v with singlepoint injection
73bhp 1.4 8v with singlepoint injection
As for the models they came in; Rover 200/400 series from around 90/91 onwards, then the 25/45 series and MG ZR/ZS.
They were also fitted in the Rover Metro GTa/GTi.
Early engines had a cast alloy plenum chamber, later cars had a plastic manifold.
Check here for a more detailed list: http://www.austin-rover.co.uk/index.htm?enginekseriesf.htm
.. there are a couple of innacuracies there though (mainly the Metro engine, so it shouldn't affect many people).
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 8/7/06 at 08:11 PM |
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How difficult are the K Series to mount in a RWD application? Any handy mounting bosses on the block?
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smart51
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| posted on 8/7/06 at 09:34 PM |
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There was an 86 or 88 PS version of the 1.4 16V in later rovers. It replaced the 8v engine for emissions reasons. MG versions of rovers have a
slightly different tune, giving 105 PS over the standard 103, I think.
Rover 200 / 25 and 400 45 have them. Rover metro / 100 have them but not the Austin Metro.
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Humbug
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| posted on 8/7/06 at 09:40 PM |
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I've got a 1.4 103bhp ex-Rover 25 engine with a Type 9 gearbox and a special bellhousing. Caterham have been using them for years in Sevens.
I had mounting brackets made up, and there are suitable mounting holes on the block.
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 9/7/06 at 01:10 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by smart51
There was an 86 or 88 PS version of the 1.4 16V in later rovers.
The only difference between these and the 105PS version was a throttle stop!
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Humbug
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| posted on 9/7/06 at 08:16 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeRJ
quote:
Originally posted by smart51
There was an 86 or 88 PS version of the 1.4 16V in later rovers.
The only difference between these and the 105PS version was a throttle stop!
Actually, the engine I got was the lower power one but they threw in the bigger throttle body and I fitted it. Apparently you can actually modify the
lower power one to remove the stop.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 9/7/06 at 09:04 AM |
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In the 25/45 shape cars the way to spot a 1.4 is the sump all 1.4 have a tin plate bottomsection on the sump pan 1.6 & 1.8 have all alloy
sumps.
I would advise to get an old shape circa 1996 214Sei as donor these definitely have the 104ps engine --- any 214/414Sli models I have driven never
felt quite as powerful. You must take the 5as or 10as security ECU together with the engine ECU and wiring.
The Metro 16v engine is also suitable and has a slightly simpler security system.
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xico_ze54
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| posted on 9/7/06 at 12:02 PM |
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thanks to all for that help.
In fact I was thinking if that engine was a good choice for my new project, the Mid-Five (http://www.viseudesign.com/mid-five.htm).
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tell me another thing: the change of power of that engine, from 95 to 103 PS in 1995 was occured at same time to the change of bodywork in those Rover
models?
 
Rescued attachment midFive_4-2-vga75.jpg
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britishtrident
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| posted on 10/7/06 at 07:17 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by xico_ze54
thanks to all for that help.
In fact I was thinking if that engine was a good choice for my new project, the Mid-Five (http://www.viseudesign.com/mid-five.htm).
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tell me another thing: the change of power of that engine, from 95 to 103 PS in 1995 was occured at same time to the change of bodywork in those Rover
models?
No you will find the 104ps K16 Mpi in the old shape 214Sei.
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Megatron-UK
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| posted on 12/7/06 at 09:24 AM |
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I *believe* the power change was due to the design of the catalytic convertor.
The data in my Snap-On technical reference manuals reckons one has a R-cat, and the other a U-cat.. whatever that means.
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iank
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| posted on 12/7/06 at 10:51 AM |
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Complete list of K-series engines and the cars they were in is here:
http://www.austin-rover.co.uk/index.htm?enginekseriesf.htm
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