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Old 24-11-12, 07:55 PM   #31
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Trust the 620 is a dead one.
Yeah 620 is past fixing bodywork is bad but engine and box is good, runs sweet.
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Old 25-11-12, 06:52 AM   #32
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Sad but good at the same time.
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Old 28-11-12, 10:18 PM   #33
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Pics at last!

Pics at last! 620ti doner and ZS 120.

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Old 28-11-12, 10:26 PM   #34
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That's gonna be nice!
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Old 29-11-12, 08:13 PM   #36
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update

new pic of engine, the guys at sos-automotive in Huntingdon,cambs are rebuilding the T16 and a fantastic job they are doing too.New timing belt and tensioner fitted today and a load of gaskets and parts had arrived while i was looking at the progress,cant wait! it looks so coooool this engine,the guy at sos-automotive is going to make a tubular exhaust manifold for me he thinks total price will only be about £290 in s/steel. gearbox has been cleaned and checked too.

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Old 29-11-12, 08:30 PM   #37
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what's the power expectation?
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I'd be interested in the cost side too as I'd also need someone else to do the work.
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what's the power expectation?
Bigger turbo,better manifold and bigger intercooler 230ish
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The whole project is a lot of work for 30bhp over a lightly modded 180.

Other than VAG, is there no other way of getting 270+ out of one of the rover/mg engine?
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