NEW Project 2 2004 Connect T200 LX (Pic Heavy)

[paul2012]

After taking connect for a good run, No more leaks. Front suspension is indeed stiffer & now sticks to the road

Just a quick note, with gearbox being a ratio of 3.41. Engine speed when cruising at 60mph is approx 1700 rpm in 5th gear.
Improves fuel economy & engine is no longer racing away, plus it runs quieter

- For the select few who may think "yeh right pull the other one." Watch this vid here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylsypW6ovxw

[mrtn]

Just a quick note, with gearbox being a ratio of 3.41. Engine speed when cruising at 60mph is approx 1700 rpm in 5th gear.
Improves fuel economy & engine is no longer racing away, plus it runs quieter

TDDi wouldn't survive it, I guess.

[paul2012]

Just a quick note, with gearbox being a ratio of 3.41. Engine speed when cruising at 60mph is approx 1700 rpm in 5th gear.
Improves fuel economy & engine is no longer racing away, plus it runs quieter

TDDi wouldn't survive it, I guess.

You can fit a gearbox with a ratio of 3.56 from a 2000-2001 Focus TDDI (part no 1S4R-7002-LC)

[mrtn]

You never run out of ideas, do you?

[75psT330lwb]

You never run out of ideas, do you?

[paul2012]

You never run out of ideas, do you?

Load of ideas

When putting them to practical use, is where the fun begins

[paul2012]

Still waiting for new V5 to arrive

Silicone boost hoses, thinking of changing all turbo & intercooler hoses.
Anyone here know where I get a silicone one to replace main boost hose from Turbo (VNT)

Must be for a 110ps as 75/90ps are different

[jasonescortcozzie]

I'm ordering green ones for mine from a Samco distributor same as the focus hoses as they don't list a kit for the connect.

[paul2012]

I'm ordering green ones for mine from a Samco distributor same as the focus hoses as they don't list a kit for the connect.

I can get the hose from inlet manifold to top pipe & 2 short hoses from top pipes to intercooler.
Still can't get the hose from VNT turbo to top pipe

I rather replace all or not at all. Won't look right with 1 standard as the rest in silicone.

[jasonescortcozzie]

[url]http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/281055296538 url]. Which ones are you missing from this Paul?

[paul2012]

[url]http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/281055296538 url]. Which ones are you missing from this Paul?

It's this hose from turbo to intercooler top pipe - arrow points to it in pic below.

[paul2012]

Update from DVLA.

They have amended engine number & weight & should receive new V5 shortly.

Unfortunately they can't change Taxation class See below.....

[jasonescortcozzie]

well that sucks Paul typical government clap trap though!

as for your hoses you can try this site if you measure your pipe up they should have something to match up http://www.viperperformance.co.uk/subcats.php?xctId=36 or email dan@samcosport.com and see if he can help you out.

[jasonescortcozzie]

you would think a DVLA employee would be able to spell registration though

[paul2012]

well that sucks Paul typical government clap trap though!

as for your hoses you can try this site if you measure your pipe up they should have something to match up http://www.viperperformance.co.uk/subcats.php?xctId=36 or email dan@samcosport.com and see if he can help you out.

Thanks I will give them a try.
I noticed when removing O/S driveshaft, mine has started to split right at the bottom on the bend. So it needs to be replaced.

you would think a DVLA employee would be able to spell registration though

I did notice that

They jump on people for removing CAT's & DPF's& is illegal to use a vehicle on the road that has had them removed - also an automatic MOT refusal if removed where one was fitted as standard.
But there no incentive for vehicles that have been adapted/modified to meet lower emission standards. (unless you live in London - LEZ compliant)