1998 S40 T4 Performance

stompingbinkie · May 20th, 2009, 17:18

Hi all,

Had my s40 for a week now and im mightly impressed, well, apart from the drab interier, and handling!

How would i find out if its had a re-map, as im sure its to fast for standard?! Not that im complaining, it certainly puts a smile on my face.

Ive read up on re-maps on this site, but cant find an answer to my question.

If i find my ECU is from the factory, i will most certainly be re-maping it, but what i want to know is, if i re-map a standard car, ie, standard filter, exhaust, turbo, boost pressure etc and then decide i want to upgrade these, will i need another re-map for each change i make?

Thanks in advance,
Tony :-)

davew · May 21st, 2009, 12:10

Suppose you could it get dyno'ed.

if its giving out a lot more power than standard, and you have no upgrades on it such as exhaust etc then safe bet its been mapped.

If you do get it mapped, then decide to start upgrading, small things will be fine such as performance filter etc, but if you start doing exhuasts / turbos etc then you will need a new map. Some companys will provide these updated maps for free such a RICA.

stompingbinkie · May 21st, 2009, 20:47

Brilliant, thanks for that info. Ill have to work out what i can affoer and go from there.

Clan · May 21st, 2009, 21:39

Its probably standard they are quick cars! 200 bhp and thats a conservative figure

4wheeldriver · May 21st, 2009, 22:19

When I first got my 1998 t4 I thought it was quick then took it in for a tune at local dyno place and found out was only getting 3/4s throttle. They ordered a part for it and DAMN did it go after that!! Wet was a night mare though and wasnt keen on the overly light power steeering. Made you feel like the front was going to start washhing wide all the time though your eyes said was doing what it was told.

Enigma666 · May 22nd, 2009, 10:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by davew

Some companys will provide these updated maps for free such a RICA.

Are you sure about this?

On a 98 T4 you can only re-map the ECU via a board flash (RICA) or MTE can do it via the 'ODBII' port.

My suggestion would be that any upgrades would require a custom map from the tuner who re-mapped it in the first place (or another RICA dealer of course).

It's certainly not a DIY thing.

May 20th, 2009, 17:18	#1
stompingbinkie Junior Member Last Online: Jan 22nd, 2010 20:31 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rugby	1998 S40 T4 Performance Hi all, Had my s40 for a week now and im mightly impressed, well, apart from the drab interier, and handling! How would i find out if its had a re-map, as im sure its to fast for standard?! Not that im complaining, it certainly puts a smile on my face. Ive read up on re-maps on this site, but cant find an answer to my question. If i find my ECU is from the factory, i will most certainly be re-maping it, but what i want to know is, if i re-map a standard car, ie, standard filter, exhaust, turbo, boost pressure etc and then decide i want to upgrade these, will i need another re-map for each change i make? Thanks in advance, Tony :-) Last edited by stompingbinkie; May 20th, 2009 at 17:27.

May 21st, 2009, 12:10	#2
davew Senior Member Last Online: Jun 16th, 2011 15:27 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Nelson	Suppose you could it get dyno'ed. if its giving out a lot more power than standard, and you have no upgrades on it such as exhaust etc then safe bet its been mapped. If you do get it mapped, then decide to start upgrading, small things will be fine such as performance filter etc, but if you start doing exhuasts / turbos etc then you will need a new map. Some companys will provide these updated maps for free such a RICA. __________________ S80 - 301 Bhp - 450Nm

May 21st, 2009, 20:47	#3
stompingbinkie Junior Member Last Online: Jan 22nd, 2010 20:31 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rugby	Brilliant, thanks for that info. Ill have to work out what i can affoer and go from there. __________________

May 21st, 2009, 21:39	#4
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:23 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	Its probably standard they are quick cars! 200 bhp and thats a conservative figure __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

May 21st, 2009, 22:19	#5
4wheeldriver Master Member Last Online: Jan 20th, 2013 20:28 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Aberdeen	When I first got my 1998 t4 I thought it was quick then took it in for a tune at local dyno place and found out was only getting 3/4s throttle. They ordered a part for it and DAMN did it go after that!! Wet was a night mare though and wasnt keen on the overly light power steeering. Made you feel like the front was going to start washhing wide all the time though your eyes said was doing what it was told. __________________ BMW X5 3.0sd SE with more extras than the cast of Ben Hur!!!! Mini Cooper Worx

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