Ford Transit Forum

by **Pete508** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:15 pm

Hello, I have just joined! Never thought there would be a Forum for Trannies but there yer go. Anyway, after getting shut of an Escort TD van, I bought a Connect, 03 plate 90 TDCi, however, the Escort had the Pump and the Wastegate turned up by the Derv Doctor in Derby. The Van was very lively indeed and not too bad on fuel either!! I used it for A-Framing cars to and from the Auctions! The Connect has now got the Escorts Job but I need a bit more power too as the Essy would actually pull a car uphill in 5th.. yes, you read that right!! I have heard lots about these tuning boxes or remaps but I'm not sure which one to have done! I have always been lead to beleive that they need Rolling Roading after to set it all up.. So, fellow Transit dudes, what should I do and would the Connect respond as good as the Escort did??? The Escort by the way started life as a normal TD from an Escort car then had the Derv Doctor treatment.. I have never heard of or know anyone who has had a drive of, or owns a Remapped Connect so please fill me in on what to expect?
Also, would I be right in thinking I could just use a 110's ECU? could I just plug and play as it were, or is totally different as it would be nice to get the 110 ECU and remapp that instead..
Any info chaps, much appreciated.

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by **motorwise** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:52 pm

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by **sportvanman** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 8:28 pm

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by **Icurus** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:06 pm

Im not sure if you can just swap over to the higher powered models ecu and you'd have the same power, as I noticed that my exhaust manifold was labelled 75ps, which leads me to think that the higher output versions have different exhaust manifolds at least, and most prob some other parts too.

by **martynx** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:38 am

You cant swap the ECU's unfortunately but they are straightforward to remap as in you can expect good power gains without ruining your mpg or stressing your engine..

A common rail tuning box can only raise fuel pressure & there are many many more maps & settings that need tweaking for the best & safest gains..

by **daycm1** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 10:51 am

I had Martynx remap my 03 90ps tdci and is pretty good on the torque and speed factor!! I would highly recommend it as mine was pretty slow and was crap on fuel.

Vantuner.co.uk

Go for it and Martyn will do a great job.

Cheers,

by **martynx** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 11:14 am

daycm1 wrote:I had Martynx remap my 03 90ps tdci and is pretty good on the torque and speed factor!! I would highly recommend it as mine was pretty slow and was crap on fuel.

Vantuner.co.uk

Go for it and Martyn will do a great job.

Cheers,

"pretty good " :!: