Modding an mgzr 120?

1. lighters Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2007 Newcastle Posts: 490 Saxo 1.1 desire 2001 MG ZR 120+

   #1 24th June 2009, 05:15

   Ok since i own a 1.1 its pointless modding the car for performance.
   However im currently allowed to drive my mothers car and she has an MG-ZR 120 and i was wondering how much mods would cost to get a small increase in power?
   
   Dont get me wrong they are fast enough but alittle more poke doesnt hurt and i like the idea of having something faster than standard
   
   I know she would love it but i would definately need to justify the costs etc so no turbos ofc im thinking airfilters if they make a difference on these type of cars etc
2. user_32481 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Milk 'n' Beans (Milton Keynes, MK2) Posts: 3243 MK1 Trackin S engined R, 112.5 ATW, approx 135 ATF

   #2 24th June 2009, 07:34

   Exhaust system to allow it to flow better
3. lighters Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2007 Newcastle Posts: 490 Saxo 1.1 desire 2001 MG ZR 120+

   #3 24th June 2009, 09:00

   can i get a price and benefit description? i know its not an mg forum but you guys are usually well on the ball
4. rey Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Kent Posts: 8205 :(s)rac

   #4 24th June 2009, 09:07

   www.themgzr.co.uk
5. Spanky Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2007 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 9578 Saxo VTS

   #5 24th June 2009, 14:32

   take a look on here
   
   http://www.ptp-ltd.co.uk/shop/14/mg_...r_25/index.htm
   
   Mam got her big brake conversion off there and they are a very good company.
   
   Do tuning for lotus aswell
   
   can buy cams, exhaust upgrades etc etc
6. MiniGibbo Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2007 Bournemouth Posts: 15289 '04 VW Transporter.

   #6 24th June 2009, 16:35

   Ptp are the men to speak to some of there k series elises are serious quick.
   
   They sell top gear but its also top prices.
7. vts-luke Established Member Joined: Dec 2008 North Posts: 1206

   #7 25th June 2009, 01:25

   i have a 105+, just go for the usuall exhaust and induction mods mate, mines decatted and has panel filter feels slightly more free revving.
   if you wanna spend more go for the 160's vvc inlet and port the holes to match and get the 52mm tb from the 160 also? along with all other breathing mods to make the difference ofcourse
8. JamesRm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Aug 2008 Liverpool Posts: 15517 Saxo VTR

   #8 25th June 2009, 08:39

   Induction, exhaust system. Same principle as a saxo mate.
   
   Headgasket anyone?
9. MiniGibbo Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2007 Bournemouth Posts: 15289 '04 VW Transporter.

   #9 25th June 2009, 13:58

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by SaXo_vtr123 Induction, exhaust system. Same principle as a saxo mate. Headgasket anyone?

   Always one ^^
   
   Forgot about the 52mm tb awsome mod did it on my k16 i had which being a 1600 only had the 48mm. Its not blow you away better but does have more usable mid range and as far as oem mods go its one of the best.
10. fergy7197 Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2008 lanark Posts: 128 97 vts

    #10 25th June 2009, 18:24

    the 120 would benefit as said from the usual, free flowing induction mods, a set of cams wouldnt go a miss, the bigger throttle body will not increase your power in anyway, there is no conclusive evidence it does, it may change the response of the throttle though.
    
    I had a 200vi (1.8 except vvc'd) that went pretty well with induction mods