161212_Rocketeer Update

Rocketeer
MXV6
Update: December 2016
Design Progress
Parts List
Terms and Conditions

FABRICATED PARTS
SUBFRAME
The original MX5 subframe is very
stiff and strong but it is heavy and
does not have the space around it
to accommodate the V6. The
tubular design of XP1 solved the
space issue but lacked stiffness.
Our new design uses laser cut
profiles and tubular members to
give us better stiffness and lighter
weight. Suspension geometry is
MX5 Mk2 so those fitting to the kit
to a Mk1 will also enjoy this popular
upgrade
ENGINE MOUNTS
These are also laser cut profiles,
welded assemblies for stiffness and
light weight.
We reuse the standard MX5 rubber
engine mounts which are also
available in stiffer grades if desired

CNC PARTS
ADAPTER PLATE
The interface between the MX5
gearbox and the AJ30 ,
accuracy and precision are vital
for correct alignment of the
flywheel and gearbox input shaft.
CNC machined from T6
Aluminium and hard anodised for
corrosion resistance.
Precision Dowel Pins are provided
for accurate alignment and easy
assembly
FLYWHEEL
CNC machined in the UK from
forged chromoly steel.
It is dynamically balanced and
has an integral ring gear for high
rpm safety
FRONT PULLEY
CNC machined from steel, the
pulley piggy-backs onto the mass
damper pulley and provides drive
for the PAS Pump

CASTING
SUMP
The original cast sump is a
structural component and
contributes to the engine block
stiffness. Our sump is also an
aluminium casting to fulfil that role
and has been designed to work
within the tight package
constraints.
A casting also allows us design
flexibility which we have used to
our advantage. On XP1 the
position of the Jaguar starter
motor clashed with the MX5
clutch slave cylinder. It also made
routing the exhaust very
challenging.
As can be seen in this image, on
the production version, the starter
motor now nestles alongside the
sump, freeing up much needed
space for exhaust but also
allowing us to retain the reliable
and robust standard clutch slave
cylinder

INDUCTION
PLENUMS
Manufactured from lightweight,
strong and beautiful Carbon Fibre,
these plenums are a significant
improvement over the ITBs of XP1.
In the MXV6 installation the ITBs are
heavily compromised by the
packaging constraints.
The new approach overcomes all
these compromises. Much longer,
tapered runners will significantly
improve power and torque.
Furthermore, a cold air induction kit
is also under development to
further improve efficiency
Computer flow analysis has been
used to optimise the design and
ensure good, even cylinder filling

EXHAUST
MANIFOLDS
Manufactured in the UK, our
manifolds are T304 stainless
steel. 1.5 inch diameter,
mandrel bend tubes, TIG
welded. They bring a significant
improvement in flow and
quality over the original XP1
headers. They follow the profile
of the engine block to
maximise packaging space
particularly around the steering
column
SYSTEM
From the manifolds back the full
system is in 2 inch stainless tube
and includes a high flow sports
catalytic converter and twin exit
tail pipes

COOLING
EWP
Cooling for the V6 is managed by
a Davies Craig electric water
pump
The main benefit of the EWP is
that it eliminates the cumbersome
belt driven pump that is fitted to
the Jaguar engine and with it the
need for numerous drive and idler
pulleys. A happy by-product are
these additional advantages:
• Increased Power and Torque
• Increased cooling capability
• Eliminating Heat Soak
• Better control of engine
temperature
• Flexible options for pump
control
• Run-on after engine switch off
to eliminate hot-spots
Control and modulation of the
pump and switching of the fan is
all handled by the Rocketeer ECU
so ne need for a separate
controller
The standard radiator has
sufficient capacity to cool the V6
in normal and spirited driving. If
you intend to use your MXV6
extensively on track you may
want to consider a higher
capacity radiator which are
widely available.
Custom made silicon hoses
complete the circuit with as few
joins and clips as possible for a
neat ‘OE’ installation

ENGINE MANAGMENT
ECU
If the AJ30 engine is the heart of the
transformation then this is the brains.
Based on the increasingly popular and
highly acclaimed ME221by Motorsport
Electronics our ECU is bespoke for this
engine and installation and is
compatible with all the standard MX5
instruments.
Our ECU :
• Uses the ME221 ECU Core (Freescale
Automotive Processing Power)
• Supports all factory sensors.
• Truly Plug-n-Play
• 16x16 Fuel and Ignition Tables (with
dual table switching)
• VE based fuelling algorithm.
• Run any type of high impedance
injectors.
• DSP Knock Control
• in-built 21psi MAP sensor (or use your
factory AFM)
• Launch Control
• In the field regular FW updates and
improvements
• Uses the powerful MEITE tuning studio.
• An open approach to
firmware/software features.
• Supplied with rolling road certified
and developed basemap.
• Blutooth compatible

MXV6 CONVERSION KIT
Parts List

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE