NEW Project 2 2004 Connect T200 LX (Pic Heavy)

[paul2012]

How about chrome powdercoat? Shiney with no maintenance

I agree it maintenance free.

I've have tried chrome powder coat in the past. To be honest it didn't give that highly polished mirror effect.
Plus it's a real pain to get clear coat (powder) to stick, but then I'm using a cheapo Eastwood gun.
Once on a baked, it tends to turn greyish...

[jasonescortcozzie]

If the center's are plastic I wouldn't polish the alloy as it'd look odd in my opinion. Metallic grey powder coat

[paul2012]

If the center's are plastic I wouldn't polish the alloy as it'd look odd in my opinion. Metallic grey powder coat

Centre caps are aluminium & originally polished

[jasonescortcozzie]

get the autosol out then!! I pity your fingers

[paul2012]

get the autosol out then!! I pity your fingers

Don't need to. I've got proper polishing wheels

I think I will start a thread on" How to polish alloy wheels"......

[paul2012]

Well after trying to put together a few silicone hoses with a few aluminium bends. To replicate this hose...



I've given it up as bad day job There's just not enough room.

So bought this new one from Ford - Only available as a complete section from turbo to intercooler



Route it takes when fitted...





Buy the time you have air intake hose from filter box to turbo & PCV hose to cam cover in place. It's a tight squeeze hence why is has so many bends in it.

now I have a spare metal top boost pipe...
Good job I didn't order the rest of the silicone hoses - Pointless changing them leaving 1 as standard

[paul2012]

Checked live data via IDS & here are results

At 60.2 mph - 2013 rpm



At 70.2 mph - 2351 rpm



I really need to set the perimeters for the IDS live data

MAP, VNT turbo & vehicle speed goes of the chart As shown below

At 72 mph - 2414 rpm in 5th gear...

MAP 35.3 psi (2.4 bar)
VGTDC (Turbo) 98.3% - When at 0% vanes are fully open.
Engine Torque 264 Nm

[paul2012]

As had a small problem when using Mondeo 125ps calibration.
Too much engine torque at low rpm (1800) causing clutch slip when connect is fully loaded

Spent a couple days swapping ECU calibrations...

If I have done my calculations properly. Engine BHP/PS works out like this....
Using the following equation Torque X RPM divided by 5252 = BHP.

Using info from the capture below. first convert torque Nm to lb-ft - 212Nm = 156.34 lb-ft

156.34 X 3629 Divide by 5252 = Engine power of 108.02 BHP (109.52 PS) in 4th gear at 82 mph



Then doing the same for the capture below - 176.99 X 3011 Divide by 5252 = Engine power of 101.46 BHP (102.87 PS) in 5 th gear at 90mph



Its has a much better torque curve through the rpm range over the Mondeo's

It also accelerates a lot quicker with loads of power left over, No need to change gear from 5th to 4th to overtake lorries, Just put your foot down & the power is there straight away
Testing off road (old airfield) came in handy

So I've decided to stick with 110ps with transient torque overboost calibration (9T11-12A650-GD)

[paul2012]

oops just spotted a typo error

110ps with transient torque overboost calibration is 9T11-12A650-DG

[paul2012]

This Connect will be available for sale in 2 weeks time...

Van Features

ABS - Elc St Br Cnt With Four Wheel Disc Brakes with Hill Start Assist
Elec Windows
Heated Elec Mirrors
Heated Front Screen with rain/light sensor
Heated Washer Jets (Mist type)
Automatic Wipers & Headlights
Approach lights
Rear Parking Sensors
Ford LS RNS satnav stereo head unit
Remote CentralL with Dead locking
17" alloys with new tyres.
2009-2013 Front bumper with grille & rear bumper
2009-2013 Complete Dash
Overhead storage shelf.
Full steel Bulkhead
Towbar with elec









Fully serviced, new front brakes, filters, cambelt , CAT +more

[teldec]

i think that grill and those seats and sat nav would look better in my van paul

[Dicey t]

Well what can I say WELL DONE PAUL this is a very cool connect and I would like to have it pm sent
CheeRS

[paul2012]

Well what can I say WELL DONE PAUL this is a very cool connect and I would like to have it pm sent
CheeRS

Thanks

PM sent..

[paul2012]

i think that grill and those seats and sat nav would look better in my van paul

Then yours would like identical to mine

Platinum & Ford LS RNS satnav are easy to get hold off.
it's the Connect Sportvan seats that don't turn up very often...

[paul2012]

***UPDATE***

Thankyou to members interested in this connect.

On a first come first served basis.
1 member on here who contacted me a few weeks ago regarding sale.
Has paid a deposit today to secure sale.