2002 s40 t4

[andymull83]

Hi everyone, i have just got myself a T4, I used to have a 99 S40 T4 and have missed it ever since I sold it.

My current T4 is a 2002 and a bit of a project. Needs a bit of work but when its up and running i was thinking of a remap to maybe make it a little livelier!

Has anyone got any recommendations as to where to go?
Also thinking of an exhaust upgrade but not overly noisy, any thoughts?

Thanks

[clarkey1984]

Mines got a powerflow stainless system that was already on it when I bought it, decatted at present but I will be fitting a high flow item soon in the interests of being legal, it came with a k and n cone filter and cold air feed as well, mine has also had the wastegate actuator adjusted to give 2 psi of extra boost (14 is standard I'm at 16) and it goes like an absolute missile

[andymull83]

Sounds good, I'll have to look at the powerflow exhausts.

Thanks

[skyship007]

Originally Posted by andymull83

Hi everyone, i have just got myself a T4, I used to have a 99 S40 T4 and have missed it ever since I sold it.

My current T4 is a 2002 and a bit of a project. Needs a bit of work but when its up and running i was thinking of a remap to maybe make it a little livelier!

Has anyone got any recommendations as to where to go?
Also thinking of an exhaust upgrade but not overly noisy, any thoughts?

Thanks

I would go to your insurance company first, as any mods that increase engine power or effect the cars handling or safety related systems will need to be approved by them.

A lot of older T4's have already been modded in some way, so to avoid any confusion it's often a good move to get it inspected by a good Indy MOT inspector so there is no possibility of a dispute over what was or was not modded by a new owner.

If you are unlucky enough to get involved in a serious insurance claiim, most insurance companies will conduct some type of investigation both of the car itself and social media in an attempt to find a way of dodging the claim on the grounds that the car was not correctly described in the application, or involved gross negligence. The cheaper net based companies are real bad in that respect and will even get the ECU error codes read, as they also log MAP changes and when they were done.

For some reason, fitting non approved suspension lowering kits is a real hot topic with insurance investigators, as some of the ones listed in Fleabay are out of limits in ground or wheel arch limits.

[Antz]

I've got a JT 3" turbo back system with 200 cell sports cat for sale.

Twin silencer so it has a nice sporty sound but its loud at all.

Brand new they cost over £650 plus shipping from Sweden but Ill take £450 delivered for it.....downpipe and full system

[Haizum74]

Originally Posted by andymull83

Hi everyone, i have just got myself a T4, I used to have a 99 S40 T4 and have missed it ever since I sold it.

My current T4 is a 2002 and a bit of a project. Needs a bit of work but when its up and running i was thinking of a remap to maybe make it a little livelier!

Has anyone got any recommendations as to where to go?
Also thinking of an exhaust upgrade but not overly noisy, any thoughts?

Thanks

Excellent choice of S40. As for upgrades, especially remapping, apparently its a bit of a beeatch to map the T4's. From what I am aware of MTE do good maps (mine was mapped before I bought it).

As for cone filters etc, to be fair just stick with the box filter, there really isn't any point in spending £50 plus on something that will give very little gains unless you want noise.

Mine has the standard filter in it, stage 2 remap and turbo back exhaust with a race cat.

If you are going to go down the remap route, get the other mods sorted first so it can be remapped to take into account said mods.

I also wouldn't go about screwing with the wastegate unless you know what you are doing as too high a boost and the potential for bent rods etc is higher.

And as skyship mentioned, check with your insurer as to premiums if you do mod it and buy ANTZ exhaust system.

[andymull83]

Originally Posted by skyship007

I would go to your insurance company first, as any mods that increase engine power or effect the cars handling or safety related systems will need to be approved by them.

A lot of older T4's have already been modded in some way, so to avoid any confusion it's often a good move to get it inspected by a good Indy MOT inspector so there is no possibility of a dispute over what was or was not modded by a new owner.

If you are unlucky enough to get involved in a serious insurance claiim, most insurance companies will conduct some type of investigation both of the car itself and social media in an attempt to find a way of dodging the claim on the grounds that the car was not correctly described in the application, or involved gross negligence. The cheaper net based companies are real bad in that respect and will even get the ECU error codes read, as they also log MAP changes and when they were done.

For some reason, fitting non approved suspension lowering kits is a real hot topic with insurance investigators, as some of the ones listed in Fleabay are out of limits in ground or wheel arch limits.

Hi thanks for the heads up. I will check with the insurance before carryimg any mods out.

[andymull83]

Originally Posted by Haizum74

Excellent choice of S40. As for upgrades, especially remapping, apparently its a bit of a beeatch to map the T4's. From what I am aware of MTE do good maps (mine was mapped before I bought it).

As for cone filters etc, to be fair just stick with the box filter, there really isn't any point in spending £50 plus on something that will give very little gains unless you want noise.

Mine has the standard filter in it, stage 2 remap and turbo back exhaust with a race cat.

If you are going to go down the remap route, get the other mods sorted first so it can be remapped to take into account said mods.

I also wouldn't go about screwing with the wastegate unless you know what you are doing as too high a boost and the potential for bent rods etc is higher.

And as skyship mentioned, check with your insurer as to premiums if you do mod it and buy ANTZ exhaust system.

Cheers for the help, plenty of food for thought. I'll start this weekend replacing the door and wing..........

[Antz]

Originally Posted by andymull83

Cheers for the help, plenty of food for thought. I'll start this weekend replacing the door and wing..........

Skyship talks a load of bollocks ignore him. He is thinking about oil and TUV approval for Germany which doesn't apply here.

I've own(ed) many modified cars and as long as the mods are safe, fitted correctly and everything is delcared to your insurance you will have no problems.

Some insurers just go "nope" when you mention mods and those arent the ones for you. You need a proper specialist insurer like Adrian Flux or A Plan Thatcham branch who will know what you're on about, know the mods you are on about and properly look after you.

If you don't declare your mods then that's your fault. If you declare them then there's no reason to have your insurance void or any difficulties with them.

My experience. Plenty of modified cars and I have absolutely no trouble insuring my Volvo 240 with a T5 engine conversion that has tripled the cars original power.

Just use a decent insurer specialising in modified cars, be honest and open and you'll be fine.

Also.....buy my exhaust.

[Haizum74]

Originally Posted by Antz

Skyship talks a load of bollocks ignore him. He is thinking about oil and TUV approval for Germany which doesn't apply here.

I've own(ed) many modified cars and as long as the mods are safe, fitted correctly and everything is delcared to your insurance you will have no problems.

Some insurers just go "nope" when you mention mods and those arent the ones for you. You need a proper specialist insurer like Adrian Flux or A Plan Thatcham branch who will know what you're on about, know the mods you are on about and properly look after you.

If you don't declare your mods then that's your fault. If you declare them then there's no reason to have your insurance void or any difficulties with them.

My experience. Plenty of modified cars and I have absolutely no trouble insuring my Volvo 240 with a T5 engine conversion that has tripled the cars original power.

Just use a decent insurer specialising in modified cars, be honest and open and you'll be fine.

Also.....buy my exhaust.

To be fair, skyship was right and pretty much said what you have with regards to making sure their insurer will a) accept the mods and b) actually declaring them.

I agree with trying other companies. I did with Adrian Flux and all mods sorted.