Just got my first turbo - upgrade from my sport
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Just got my first turbo - upgrade from my sport
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Picked up my new baby today after a 7 1/2 hour round journey - here she is on the advert - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2339989.htm
Really happy with it, such an improvement over my old car
I experienced a few things on the way home which have lead me to asking some questions
Clutch biting point is very high but no signs of slipping, is the pedal height adjustable at all?
Noticed on the motorway, 60mph or so, boot it in 5th and slight hesitation followed by a 'kick' in acceleration, is this overboost or normal behaviour? I come to this suspicion after a bit of research tonight as I found out whilst viewing the car has had a de-cat, not sure on which one, will check receipts in the morning but I would 100% say it was probably never mapped afterwards
Also suffering bad wind noise from the factory fitted sunroof and window seals, but only noticeable of speeds pushing just over 100, on my private runway
Think that's it for now...
It's also all standard engine wise and I'm wondering if I need to really pay for a remap, due to the decat, what am I best upgrading before I spend the money on it? Not looking for big power but nice gains without breaking the bank. Fuel pump? Intercooler? Injectors? No idea...
Ok thanks in advance and when I recover from today I'm sure there will be plenty more to ponder about
Picked up my new baby today after a 7 1/2 hour round journey - here she is on the advert - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2339989.htm
Really happy with it, such an improvement over my old car
I experienced a few things on the way home which have lead me to asking some questions
Clutch biting point is very high but no signs of slipping, is the pedal height adjustable at all?
Noticed on the motorway, 60mph or so, boot it in 5th and slight hesitation followed by a 'kick' in acceleration, is this overboost or normal behaviour? I come to this suspicion after a bit of research tonight as I found out whilst viewing the car has had a de-cat, not sure on which one, will check receipts in the morning but I would 100% say it was probably never mapped afterwards
Also suffering bad wind noise from the factory fitted sunroof and window seals, but only noticeable of speeds pushing just over 100, on my private runway
Think that's it for now...
It's also all standard engine wise and I'm wondering if I need to really pay for a remap, due to the decat, what am I best upgrading before I spend the money on it? Not looking for big power but nice gains without breaking the bank. Fuel pump? Intercooler? Injectors? No idea...
Ok thanks in advance and when I recover from today I'm sure there will be plenty more to ponder about
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will need remap if it has decat - looks a really nice car - same as mine. Good luck with it.
Get an uprated fuel pump, full system (if not already), silicone hose on intercooler like prodrive PPP one., bin the heat shield and wrap the turbo. If clutch is very high then may be on way out - maybe. Intercooler is fine and also injectors. If you get all that then you could see 260 - 280bhp depending on health of engion and map. Any more and you will need Andy Forrest Hybrid TD04 for around 300bhp and then it will be Td05 16 G or VF 34./35 for around 330bhp. Would not go over that on a UK car. Would be safe to change injectors at that point for safety. Good luck mate. To be honest a well sorted TD04 with agressive map and sorted suspension can be a great road car. That is what I did in the end. Power is not every thing - but tempting and you begin to go down the road of no return and ruin the car in my opinion. All the best once again looks a clean car.
Get an uprated fuel pump, full system (if not already), silicone hose on intercooler like prodrive PPP one., bin the heat shield and wrap the turbo. If clutch is very high then may be on way out - maybe. Intercooler is fine and also injectors. If you get all that then you could see 260 - 280bhp depending on health of engion and map. Any more and you will need Andy Forrest Hybrid TD04 for around 300bhp and then it will be Td05 16 G or VF 34./35 for around 330bhp. Would not go over that on a UK car. Would be safe to change injectors at that point for safety. Good luck mate. To be honest a well sorted TD04 with agressive map and sorted suspension can be a great road car. That is what I did in the end. Power is not every thing - but tempting and you begin to go down the road of no return and ruin the car in my opinion. All the best once again looks a clean car.
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Thanks fella
Which fuel pump should I be looking for if I'm going to start on the original turbo?
I take it you can get aftermarket hoses for the intercooler then?
Anyone got any other advice on my other questions or advice in general?
Thanks
Which fuel pump should I be looking for if I'm going to start on the original turbo?
I take it you can get aftermarket hoses for the intercooler then?
Anyone got any other advice on my other questions or advice in general?
Thanks
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samco or similar.
pedal is not adjustable.
if its not been mapped for the decat you will see boost spikes, particularly on WOT in fifth.
MY99 has 440 injectors so you will be OK up to 330ish although an adjustable FPR isn't a bad idea.
add a fuel pump, fmic, ported headers and matched up-pipe before you get the car mapped; will reduce spool and charge temps making a nice drive even on the standard TD04.
Is the sunroof steel or glass; steel is a factory fit, glass is dealer retro fit.
hth.
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Yeah did think it may just be a rubber replacement issue, anyone have an idea on cost?
I guess I'll just have to get used to the clutch pedal, shame it's not slightly adjustable
Also got slightly rough idle, being picky here but it does dip a little low at times, is this a simple clean up of the ICV?
I guess I'll just have to get used to the clutch pedal, shame it's not slightly adjustable
Also got slightly rough idle, being picky here but it does dip a little low at times, is this a simple clean up of the ICV?
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Yeah did think it may just be a rubber replacement issue, anyone have an idea on cost?
I guess I'll just have to get used to the clutch pedal, shame it's not slightly adjustable
Also got slightly rough idle, being picky here but it does dip a little low at times, is this a simple clean up of the ICV?
I guess I'll just have to get used to the clutch pedal, shame it's not slightly adjustable
Also got slightly rough idle, being picky here but it does dip a little low at times, is this a simple clean up of the ICV?
I had this on mine too, turned out the MAF needed replacing.
Under the steering column are some leads which you can plug together to find out if you have any errors codes. Do a search as off the top of my head I can't remember how to do it.
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Here you go:
http://www.scoobypedia.co.uk/index.p...eadingECUCodes
Under the heading Manually reading ECU codes.
Good website with lots of info so worth bookmarking.
http://www.scoobypedia.co.uk/index.p...eadingECUCodes
Under the heading Manually reading ECU codes.
Good website with lots of info so worth bookmarking.
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has it been de-catted, i.e. different downpipe or is it just the centre & rear exhaust sections been replaced as per advert?? only one cat on the car and its in the downpipe.
the hesitation you get - is it around the 2.5k/3k rpm mark? the MY99/00 cars all seem to do it, aswell as plugs, leads n MAF, clean out the boost control solenoid piping it ill help ease its little hesitation.
the hesitation you get - is it around the 2.5k/3k rpm mark? the MY99/00 cars all seem to do it, aswell as plugs, leads n MAF, clean out the boost control solenoid piping it ill help ease its little hesitation.
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Any advice on where to clean what?
The exhaust is the centre and rear sections, so I'm guessing that has removed the 2nd cat and there is only one left on the downpipe?
Exhaust sections fitted are : http://www.tsl-motorsport.co.uk/news...0008&detail=37 & http://www.tsl-motorsport.co.uk/news...0008&detail=35
The exhaust is the centre and rear sections, so I'm guessing that has removed the 2nd cat and there is only one left on the downpipe?
Exhaust sections fitted are : http://www.tsl-motorsport.co.uk/news...0008&detail=37 & http://www.tsl-motorsport.co.uk/news...0008&detail=35
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if your MAF has a green stripe on it it'll be one of the later MAF's, they where redesigned after about 3yrs - its only the early ones that originally came in the 99/00 cars from the factory that where bad
but for piece of mind sake, and the fact they are only £70-90 worth changing.
but for piece of mind sake, and the fact they are only £70-90 worth changing.
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All of my classics have had adjustable clutch pedals, yours should be no different. You just need to be flexible enough to have a look under the pedal, you can adjust to get the bite lower.
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