storm99
Spreading Joy & Harmony
It'll stain the boot carpet surely?
Yes they have, i saw one once!
Basically the cylinder head gives it the extra power.
It has larger inlet and exhaust valves
Larger ports
different exhaust manifold/twin downpipe
larger alloy inlet plenum and 52mm throttle body
different profile exhaust camshaft
Variable Valve Control on the inlet cam (the engine actually has 5 camshafts and two timing belts)
this makes a very driveable, economical but punchy engine
Basically its the same engine management system (mems)
but needs a different ecu and engine loom for extra wires etc
You need to make this talk to the bcm 27vt security system and your laughing
nearly as much hp as the v8 boys
Basically the cylinder head gives it the extra power.
It has larger inlet and exhaust valves
Larger ports
different exhaust manifold/twin downpipe
larger alloy inlet plenum and 52mm throttle body
different profile exhaust camshaft
Variable Valve Control on the inlet cam (the engine actually has 5 camshafts and two timing belts)
this makes a very driveable, economical but punchy engine
Basically its the same engine management system (mems)
but needs a different ecu and engine loom for extra wires etc
You need to make this talk to the bcm 27vt security system and your laughing
nearly as much hp as the v8 boys
Mike Whiskey
New Member
Must make getting the head gasket done even more expensive!
Why? its the same head agkest, and the same block.. the parts are the same.. I actually have one of these engines, but not in a freelander, but in a 218VVC coupe. It would be perfect for a freelander, as thanks to the VVC the torque comes in very low down, and the curve is almost flat all the way to 7200 RPM, so don't let the 7200 redline make you think its a screamer, it's not, although you can use it as one!. as for HG's mine has done 60K in the last 18 months, and not driven lightly no HGF yet!
beelzebub
Member
K Series heads should not be skimmed as they have a treated surface which will be removed. There was a factory bulletin published concerning this, damned if I can remember the reference for it mind. The MLS gasket can tolerate a minor amount of distortion, but if it's excessive then the only long term answer is to get a replacement head.
I wouldn't say the VVC mechanism is very complicated, but it certainly isn't straightforward and, like you say, might cost more.
beelzebub
Member
Lesson for you then manx - don't believe these cheap upgrade promises on fleabay. If they were any good they'd be OEM equipment. Same goes for those ion straightening magnet things for the fule line. Waste of time and money.
Best way to approach eeking more from a K is to start with improving the flow in the head and uprate the bottom oil rail etc.
