ABOUT ZandF is an ECU tuning company specialising in post 1999 MG Rover products.
The business is run by a professional automotive EMS consultant with over 20 years experience
- including time spent as an engineer with MG Rover from 1997- 2004.
The vehicles pictured below are just a few examples of those closely involved with in original development - the MGF Trophy,TF, ZR, ZS and ZT Turbo models, plus their Rover badged cousins.
We still own several Longbridge prototypes including a very rare ZR K series1.8 turbo.
We formed a closed relationship with MG Sport and Racing by producing the engine calibration for the ZR/TF190 factory race cars as well as providing optimised road car tunes for certain models. We also entered our own TF Cup race car in the MG Car Club Trophy series, and act as ECU scrutineers in the championship at the request of the MGCC.
A FEW WORDS about US
We have continued to enhance the MG range, targetting improved throttle response and boosting power, with the flexibility to increase the rev limiter or provide ignition maps to suit higher octane fuel if required.
Improvements are now being offered throughout most of the K Series product range - Click on the 'Road Upgrades' button for details on your particular model.
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TF-R 135 Demo car -
Our TF 190 Cup Car in action -
MGF VVC TF-R phase one -
MGF VVC TF-R phase one -
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Fiona Leggate in the Britcar -
ZR 190 Cup Racer -
ZT Turbo 170 TF-R tune
FAQ HOW It Works
The core of our service is to offer noticeable improvements without significant hardware modification - generating a useful power increase
coupled with a more satisfying throttle response.. Have a look at slide1 below - which is a chart sent by a TF customer showing 176 bhp in a
dyno check! In graphs 2 and 3 (click to enlarge) we have an example of how other benefits are achieved - note how the std TF 135 ignition is
retarded heavily for a brief period causing a momentary loss of torque (in this example from a 0 - 50% throttle application)
We remove this characteristic and optimise ignition values to provide a much cleaner torque response..
Additionally in development, power levels were constrained by marketing requirements - in the1.8 Turbo models engine output had to fit below
the V6 power units for example. We alter boost/ignition and fuelling to release the engines potential as you can see in the Turbo power curves
in slide 4...
There are three ways to arrange your installation...
1 We come to you - the most convenient way to get your upgrade... Note mileage charges at 50p/mile apply if you are further than
50 miles from our Banbury location.
2 You post your ecu to us - another convenient option if you can be without your car for an anticpated three - four day turnaround.
3 You arrange to meet us at our base near Banbury for the installation...
Note we are associated with a highly respected classic car specialist -The Village Garage, Boddington.This means assistance with
intake/exhaust upgrades on your car (or even a whole engine overhaul) is available in unison with an ecu upgrade.
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HOW do I OBTAIN my ZandF Upgrade?
CONTACT We are associated with a classic car specialist workshop located in a small village called Upper Boddington, 10 miles north of Banbury.
Postcode for satnav entries is NN11 6DH.
Driving Directions
Take the M40 Banbury exit then join the A361 signposted Chipping Warden/Daventry.
Follow this scenic route until you reach Byfield.
Turn left from there towards Upper Boddington..
After around 3 miles the road will reach our location - The Village Garage, adjacent to 'The Plough' pub on the left...
We work by appointment only,and can be available in the evenings and at weekends by arrangement if required.
Please contact us with plenty of notice to ensure that we will be available.
OUR location
GALLERY Contact Us!
For more information or to arrange your upgrade simply fill out the box to the left with your enquiry. Remember to enter the model,engine type,year of your car as well as which upgrade you require.
Alternatively call us on
07928 196856
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Page 6 You will notice a much crisper engine response, stronger acceleration rates and a livelier engine note - the upgrade will even give you an option to include a satisfying overun burble /gearchange crackle which works particularly well with an aftermarket exhaust system. We can also provide tune modifications for specific customer builds such as 1.6VVC, TF/ZR Turbo, and of course a personalised race set up as required.
What ARE The KEY Benefits OF an Upgrade?
Which CARS are ABLE to GET an Upgrade?
This is an IMPORTANT point - We are currently only able to reconfigure MG Rover cars fitted with 4 cylinder
K Series Mems 3 power units.
We are unable to support V6 or diesel units at present.
How DO I Know WHETHER I have a MEMS 3 Car?
All MG TF,ZR,ZS,ZT and Rover 25,45 and 75 4 cylinder cars will be running Mems 3. Some late model MGFs may also be running the system - To confirm this Mems 3 runs plug top coils and has a slim wedge shape ECU. Earlier Mems systems
had a more blocky ribbed ECU .
No. Remember, our retunes are developed by the original factory engineers - who have the knowledge to optimise engine running within known durability limits to provide a more exciting driving experience.
Similarly, emission performance is unaffected and fuel economy may even be enhanced with the more efficient ignition timing used in our calibrations. We must point out that you should ensure your car is in good order to get the full benefit of the installation - as we have said our retune will work within normal design limits. We cannot accept responsibilty for the natural mechanical issues that may affect the K series engine over time such as the dreaded head gasket!
Wiill ENGINE Reliabilty be
Affected?
SHOULD I Inform my Insurer?
We'll leave that up to you!The retune will be installed in the original factory ECU and will not change the appearance of the engine installation. Power levels are still well within the handling and braking capabilities of the car.
Page 7 UPGRADES AND PRICES...
PRE TUNED ECUS AVAILABLE!
We can supply a ready to run remapped ecu with immediate alarm compatibility!
Non VVC + £60
VVC + £80
diag Diagnostic Checks £40
Immobiliser Matching £29
Page 28 CATERHAM...
We are well established in the Caterham community (check the Blatchat forum for feedback..) and are recommended by DVA power who utilise our service to optimise their cam upgrade packages..
Retunes are available to considerably enhance your cars performance and idle quality..
Contact us for more info...
Turbo MG ZT TURBO and ROVER 75 TURBO
ROVER
UPGRADE
150 to 160 bhp £219
ZT/ROVER
full remap to 182 bhp
£239
Both versions contain
a useful 20% midrange
torque boost!
TF 135 MG TF 135
TF 135 Upgrade +12bhp
£229
Includes much improved
throttle response
and driveability!
For added fun why not consider our
optional overun exh burble feaure!
TF 160 MG TF 160
THE VVC CHOICE...!
TF VVC Phase1 Upgrade
+8 bhp £229
Crisper response and more power!
OR
Phase 2 upgrade
Reset limiter to 7450rpm +10% across the rev range!
£239
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We have full retune capability to sharpen your LE expereince too!
+10bhp /enhanced torque and response ..
£229
MGF MGTF 1.6 and 1.8i
MGTF 1.6 +6 bhp £219
MGF 1.8 +7bhp £219
Crisper throttle response
included!
Trophy MGF Trophy
The Trophy CHOICE...!
Trophy Phase 1 Upgrade
+8 bhp £219
Sharper response and
more power!
OR
Phase 2 upgrade
R eset limiter to 7450rpm
+12hp £239
ZR 160 MG ZR 160
The VVC CHOICE...!
ZR Phase 1Upgrade
+8bhp £219
Crisper throttle response
and more power!
OR
ZR Phase 2 Upgrade
Reset limiter to 7450rpm
+10% across the rev range!
£229
ZR 1.4 MG ZR 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8
ZR Upgrade +8bhp £229
Crisper throttle response
and more power!
1.4 Cam upgrades to 125bhp
Retunes for Piper 270s etc
Contact us for more details
Rover 25 Rover 25 1.4
Throttle upgrade fitted by us
84 to 105bhp £129
ZR ECU Upgrade
111bhp £219
Cam upgrades to 125bhp
Contact us for more details
Page 11 MG ZR 1.8 Turbo - See next slide...
Page 12 MG ZRTurbo
Our car happens to be the unique Longbridge factory prototype ZR built to test the K1.8 turbo installation, complete with Mems 3 management.
We have provided ECU support for ZR and TF turbo customer projects, and even have our own MG Midget fitted with a Caterham race K1.6 unit!
See the next slide...!
Please contact us for ecu details
Page 31 Our 73 Midget fitted with 130bhp Caterham K1.6!
FANCY EVEN LOWER PRICES??
WHY NOT TEAM UP WITH FRIENDS
FOR A DISCOUNT GROUP UPGRADE VISIT
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We support ZS touring car driver Fiona Leggate, who campaigns a 200bhp Britcar ZR endurance racer..
OUR Background in MOTOR Sport...
WE were responsible for the development of the engine calibration in the VHPD 190PS ZR and TF race cars..
.. retuning many cars seen in the MG Car Club's premier Race Series as well as K series Metros/Midgets etc..
ECU reprogramming for cam upgrades..
Rev limit adjustments..
95, and 98 oct + ignition and fuelling remaps..
Tune support for Dyno mapping..
Note that we can remove immobiliser settings too - giving you an easy 'plug and play' transferable motor sport unit..
Contact us for more details
VHPD and Supersport tunes installed from £239
Rolling road tune support £50 per hour
K series Lotus and Caterham race support also available!
Page 10 OUR location
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CONTACT US
TELEPHONE: + 1 800 6886889
FAX: + 1 800 6886999
FREEPHONE: + 1 800 6886777
E-MAIL: mail_viewbusiness
Page 11 OUR work TEAM
STAFF profile
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Page 13 We were recently reviewed in the MG Owners club magazine 'Enjoying MG' and feature proudly in the Feb edition of 'LowFying' - the Lotus 7 club magazine...
Heres more from our customers:
Its such a different car now very very smooth all the way through the rev range and a lot more torque - and 176bhp in a dyno check!
Neil, Brighton. MG ZR 160 Phase 2 Upgrade
Brilliant! Much sharper throttle now, in fact more responsive everywhere!
It feels like a proper sports car at last...
Steve Childs MG-Rover.Org founder, via the MG .org forum. TF 135 Upgrade
Pulls like a train has to be a "must fit" to all TF'S. This upgrade has to be the most cost effective there is and the benefits are very real indeed, gone is the "oh do you really want me to go faster" and has been replaced with "I'm getting out of here". Acceleration is now vigorous and through the gears dramatic
Andy, Essex MG TF 160 Upgrade
WELCOME TO ZandF-tuning!
