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MGF (The Beast) 9 years 11 months ago #143578

Thank You All!
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Here is the new Trophy 160 engine ,






With new MLS Headgasket

Can't wait until it runs :D!
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MGF (The Beast) 9 years 11 months ago #143588

Are you fitting bigger brakes too?

The AP's up front?

I love Plastidip.. plan to buy the gun kit for future use

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MGF (The Beast) 9 years 11 months ago #143596

I would love AP's but it doesn't fit in Square Spokes 16'' , it only fits with spacers but i don't like using spacers on my car, so i think i will buy a Performance brakedisk Grooved and drilled with greenstuff pads :)!

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MGF (The Beast) 9 years 11 months ago #143598

There are 280 mm options..

Fronts here..
280mm FRONT Big Brake Kit with Drilled & Grooved discs fit MGF & MG TF models
Completed


The seller (Peter) is looking to do a rear set up too..
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MGF (The Beast) 9 years 11 months ago #143599

Just me probably.. But has it got the VVC belt cover on the other end?

Have you checked the engine number to make sure its deffo a 160?
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MGF (The Beast) 9 years 11 months ago #143600

Should have this belt cover on the opposite side to the cam belt end.. At the top of the engine.

Seen here painted red..

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MGF (The Beast) 9 years 11 months ago #143601

That are some nice brake disks!!
Im pretty sure its an 160 HP engine ,
It comes from an MG TF 160 model the newer types if im right !
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that engine seems cool with the red !! must be more than 160 hp :pinch:

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MGF (The Beast) 9 years 11 months ago #143602

Diesel Destroyer wrote: wrote:
There are 280 mm options..

Fronts here..
280mm FRONT Big Brake Kit with Drilled & Grooved discs fit MGF & MG TF models
Completed


The seller (Peter) is looking to do a rear set up too..


Have you got any data on the improvement in braking performance of these over the standard brakes by any chance?

It looks an interesting approach. I also wonder how easy or otherwise it will be to get the 280mm discs hen they need replacing.

Robin
Robin ;)

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MGF (The Beast) 9 years 11 months ago #143608

mrsoldier wrote: wrote:
that engine seems cool with the red !! must be more than 160 hp :pinch:


Hoping for 220-230 BHP at 8,100 rpm

Its a Hellier/Scholar 1.9 on Titan Throttle bodies..

Look for the belt cover on the far end.. At least then you'll know its a VVC.. So either 143 or 160.. Late 160s had oil coolers on the block.. Which yours doesn't have in the pic..

Or look up the engine number on the block
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MGF (The Beast) 9 years 11 months ago #143610

cairnsys wrote: wrote:

Diesel Destroyer wrote: wrote:
There are 280 mm options..

Fronts here..
280mm FRONT Big Brake Kit with Drilled & Grooved discs fit MGF & MG TF models
Completed


The seller (Peter) is looking to do a rear set up too..


Have you got any data on the improvement in braking performance of these over the standard brakes by any chance?

It looks an interesting approach. I also wonder how easy or otherwise it will be to get the 280mm discs hen they need replacing.

Robin


Peter at MGFMania is now supplying these kits instead of Mike Satur so getting discs in the future will be no issue..

As for Data.. I'm sure there is brake figures somewhere.. I know Rob Bell is running 280 all round as is Peter and both say the difference is amazing..

Will send Peter a message to pop on this thread (sorry for the hijack)
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MGF (The Beast) 9 years 11 months ago #143611

Few pics for ya..





And yes... Those are vented rear discs lol 312x25mm

100mm air induction kit..

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MGF (The Beast) 9 years 11 months ago #143614

You're right Allan, the engine number will confirm the provenance of the engine, but this is certainly a MEMS3 engine - so making it that little more likely to be a TF160 lump than a an earlier 145bhp version, but it will be good to check.

280mm discs all round? So far I am very happy. Snetterton last week may have been a bit "damp", but it has to very long straights - one of which heads into a pair of very technical corners and hence hauling up from 110mph down to under 50 in short order. I've got standard road pads for now, and had absolutely no problem with brake fade with really consistent pedal pressures. Really really happy.

A sterner test will be a hot, dry track day, but the initial impressions have been extremely encouraging!

Oh and don't start me singing the praises of the Federal tyres - Allan, you're going to love them :D

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