MG Maestro Turbo 400 bhp My Blog

[Sussex Pete]

That head looks like there has been some serious work done on it - with the invoice seeming to confirm that as well! Don't let the rain put you off this weekend - we all want to see this baby running!

[E_T_V]

I assume you've got some verniers to go with the cams? Setting them up seems a bit of a pain but actually isn't that bad once you get used to it.

[charliecosworth]

I assume you've got some verniers to go with the cams? Setting them up seems a bit of a pain but actually isn't that bad once you get used to it.

not got any verniers pulleys, because was told wasn't worth it only moves the power band or something no extra performance?

built the head up now looking good, all new tappets, sensors & throttle body

[E_T_V]

Yes is moves the power band, but if you don't time them right then there is little point in fitting them as you'll gain no/little power.



That is me setting mine up. Note how far away they are from the zero position!
(I'd only done the inlet cam for that pic I think).

[charliecosworth]

if i knew how to set them up correctly it would be half the battle!, plan is run engine for few months let everything bed in, then fit the emerald ecu, uprated injectors & GTX28 turbo and take it some where to get mapped.

[E_T_V]

The cams will come with instructions on how to set them up. There is also a good article on the DVApower website too for the K series (but the T series setup is exactly the same - just a different lift figure at TDC).

[Mike Brock]

Power is just a question of money - how fast do you want to go!

Looking forward to see what it will do - however aren't you rather modest with 300bhp goal considering how much money your putting into it peter?

[charliecosworth]

Power is just a question of money - how fast do you want to go!

Looking forward to see what it will do - however aren't you rather modest with 300bhp goal considering how much money your putting into it peter?

would be happy around 320bhp, thing is how fast do you want to go in a 25 year car, maestro's don't handle well, poor brakes and poor safety (airbags & abs)
Already fitted MGTF 160 brakes and uprated shocks & springs and it was scary to drive when it 260 bhp last year !!

[g200mss #146]

would be happy around 320bhp, thing is how fast do you want to go in a 25 year car, maestro's don't handle well, poor brakes and poor safety (airbags & abs)
Already fitted MGTF 160 brakes and uprated shocks & springs and it was scary to drive when it 260 bhp last year !!

Have to disagree there. Get some proper pads and suspension on it.

I agree about the safety though If you dont have a cage

[charliecosworth]

Have to disagree there. Get some proper pads and suspension on it.

I agree about the safety though If you dont have a cage

was thing changing pads to these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-TF-1-8-...item20c87ea890

anyone else using these any good?

[Mike Brock]

would be happy around 320bhp, thing is how fast do you want to go in a 25 year car, maestro's don't handle well, poor brakes and poor safety (airbags & abs)
Already fitted MGTF 160 brakes and uprated shocks & springs and it was scary to drive when it 260 bhp last year !!

Andy Nicholls T16 maestro would torque steer and inadvertently change lanes on motor way

[E_T_V]

was thing changing pads to these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-TF-1-8-...item20c87ea890

anyone else using these any good?

I had the old redstuffs on my maestro. They were rubbish when cold and fantastic when hot. The new redstuffs are ok when cold and good when hot. I used to have the new redstuffs on my 220 turbo.

Yellowstuffs are the hotter compound again. (And there are now others!).

I'm using some ferrodo race pads in my turbo at the moment which seem fine.

It is probably worth asking around on the F forums to see what they recommend for that caliper though (I'm on 285mm discs).

[countrydude]

Have to disagree there. Get some proper pads and suspension on it.

I agree about the safety though If you dont have a cage

Seconded, with the right mods the maestro handles really well. With around 300bhp you really need custom springs and 4 pot callipers at the least imo. The engine is double the spec needed, you could have spent some of that money on the chassis!

The 5k spent on a forged crank you won't need at 320 would have bought some amazing brakes and suspension, bit like the ported big valve head...

[charliecosworth]

Slight change of plan, head is been sent back has am changing the camshaft and going to solid lifters having it all set up correctly hence just sent complete head back, been told will take up to 10 days will update pictures when it returns

[E_T_V]

The head needs to be on the engine to dial in the cams. I did wonder why you were only going with the 270. I presume something more racey is now planned.