T-16 into a Mark 2 ZS

[LukeZS96]

I'll be taking the ZS off the road soon for abit of a restoration and I'll be swapping out the little 1.4 k-series for a T-16. Apart from the engine, gearbox, Rover 420 engine mounts and drive shafts what will I need? Also has anyone who has done a T-16 swap with a Mk2 ZS or ZR had much bother with it in terms of the MEMS 3 ECU and the Pektron BCU/SCU set up or with the wiring loom, any help is appreciated. Cheers guys

[M17TT180]

Pete Scott / PeteT16 will be your best bet

[talkingcars]

Dan re-wired his car with a 420 loom.

Don't forget the brakes.

[LukeZS96]

Yeah I'll be upgrading to 180 discs all around. I hardly trust the brakes on mine with the 105 engine lol

[sneekyparrot]

i'd also get the 180 suspension and ARB's, T-16 is a hefty lump compared to 1.4.


P.

[mattyprice4004]

Yes, you'll definitely need the V6/Diesel suspension (both are the same).

While out, I'd change a few bits and pieces.
Driveshaft oil seals: TRX100060, UNG100060
I'd check wear on the clutch, and replace if needed: T Series Turbo Clutch - B&B

The Borg clutches can take a fair bit of power in the T Series application, too. We have a couple of customers running forged engines and aftermarket management with no slipping issues.

[redzed]

Originally Posted by sneekyparrot

i'd also get the 180 suspension and ARB's, T-16 is a hefty lump compared to 1.4.


P.

Hefty compared to a kv6 as well!!

[petet16]

There's not much difference in weight between a KV6, and a T series

[LukeZS96]

Originally Posted by mattyprice4004

Yes, you'll definitely need the V6/Diesel suspension (both are the same).

While out, I'd change a few bits and pieces.
Driveshaft oil seals: TRX100060, UNG100060
I'd check wear on the clutch, and replace if needed: T Series Turbo Clutch - B&B

The Borg clutches can take a fair bit of power in the T Series application, too. We have a couple of customers running forged engines and aftermarket management with no slipping issues.

I'll be changing the clutch and flywheel anyway and any other seals, gaskets and O-rings that are easier to do while the engine is out of the car, would just make more sense in the long run.

So far I know I'll need:
Engine & gearbox (what ancillaries from the K-series can be kept?)
ECU and wiring loom
180 discs and callipers
180 suspension set up (will probably put a set of coilovers or lowering springs on it)
R420 drive shafts and engine mounts.
Anything I'm missing? Would I be able to use any PG1 gearbox with ZS mountings or does it have to be one from a T-series? And will the drive shafts from say a 180 do?
Any suggestions/advice is appreciated
Thanks lads

[sneekyparrot]

Didn't someone do a complete how to guide?