S40 2.0t questions.

[LiamT4]

As some of you know i can only drive autos (lazy) and have been looking for an s40 t4 lately as a short term car, but as theres very few autos around (phase 2 and in decent condition), i thought that if i got a 2.0t auto i could just do a few mods and be running similar power to a t4 (maybe not as much up top, but should have good low down power because of its tiny turbo).
I was thinking that with a panel filter, sports cat and remap that it should be running similar power to a t4.

Questions are -
1) how easy are these to remap (my t4 was mapped by a previous owner, so i'm not sure as i'v read they are difficult).

2) If i did decide to go further (i.e fit a 14t from a t4), what else would need doing e.g injectors, fuel pump, intercooler, that kind of stuff. As i don't know if they use the same injectors, fuel pump etc as the t4.

I know that theres not many people that have modded 2.0ts, but thought i'd ask anyway.

Cheers.

[Al115]

BSR PPC might be an easy option: 200bhp and £400.

http://en.bsr.se/products/tuning-kits/volvo/s40-v40/2.0t/

[LiamT4]

BSR PPC might be an easy option: 200bhp and £400.

http://en.bsr.se/products/tuning-kits/volvo/s40-v40/2.0t/

Didn't even know they did those for the old s40s. £400 is pretty cheap for bsr stuff.

[T5frankie]

just get a t4 monkey boy, why bother with a lpt?

[LiamT4]

just get a t4 monkey boy, why bother with a lpt?

Because (as i said! lol) hardly any decent phase 2 s40t4 autos around.

have a look on autotrader, ebay, pistonheads, etc. If you can find a phase 2 s40 t4 thats not got over 150k miles on it, let me know.:B_thumb:

[t5_monkey]

2.0T engine is quite different to the T4 (and much weaker)... if you wanna go fast, get a T4 then u won't regret it later when you want even more power!

[LiamT4]

2.0T engine is quite different to the T4 (and much weaker)... if you wanna go fast, get a T4 then u won't regret it later when you want even more power!

I know the engine isn't as strong as the t4, but the car i'm looking for seems to be hard to find for the right money in the right condition. So i'm just loooking for something to have for a while after i sell mine, doesn't have to be fast but a standard 2.0t is not quick enough.

They aint expensive to buy so i wouldn't be arsed if i did fit a bigger turbo and it went bang. lol

[Al115]

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201144426441935/sort/priceasc/transmission/automatic/make/volvo/page/1/postcode/al108aa/keywords/t4/radius/1500/advert-type/featured-listing/dealer/26432/usedcars?logcode=flp

2002, 77k miles, auto, black, sport lux (which is a really nice trim level). What more could you want? :)

Sure, it's a V40, but they're just the same, and carry more!!!

[T5frankie]

mate there are loads of t4's anyway you will only regret selling your s70r anyway

[LiamT4]

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201144426441935/sort/priceasc/transmission/automatic/make/volvo/page/1/postcode/al108aa/keywords/t4/radius/1500/advert-type/featured-listing/dealer/26432/usedcars?logcode=flp

2002, 77k miles, auto, black, sport lux (which is a really nice trim level). What more could you want? :)

Sure, it's a V40, but they're just the same, and carry more!!!

The looks of the v40 just don't do it for me and its black, i'll never have a black car. I'm fed up with cleaning the mrs c2 and thats tiny!


mate there are loads of t4's anyway you will only regret selling your s70r anyway

Theres 3 autos i know of for sale at the min, a phase 1, a Y reg one with about 180k on it and that black v40 t4.

Theres plenty of t4s around, just not autos.

[Al115]

Shame 'cos that's quite a nice car, the V40. You didn't add "not black" to your criteria earlier, either!

So you want a not-black, S40, between 2001 and 2004, less than 100,000 miles, auto, good condition and properly maintained...! :)

[T5frankie]

i couldnt sell my phase 2 for £800 no one wanted to know, wish i'd of kept it, i paid £200 for it lol

http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac96/t5frankie/volvot4001.jpg

[Al115]

Don't buy a 2.0T anyway. They have different suspension, often less goodies inside, etc. We used to have one as a family runabout. Wait for the right T4.

[Al115]

i couldnt sell my phase 2 for 800 no one wanted know, wish i'd of kept it, i paid 200 for it lol

http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac96/t5frankie/volvot4001.jpg

It's black... so no good for Liam :D

[LiamT4]

Shame 'cos that's quite a nice car, the V40. You didn't add "not black" to your criteria earlier, either!

So you want a not-black, S40, between 2001 and 2004, less than 100,000 miles, auto, good condition and properly maintained...! :)

It is nice for a v40. Actually what i should have said is i wouldn't mind a black car, for a short time, but not something i'm going to keep.

Less than 150k. lol


Don't buy a 2.0T anyway. They have different suspension, often less goodies inside, etc. We used to have one as a family runabout. Wait for the right T4.

I'v noticed they have less kit on them, but as it would just be a short term thing, as long as its got AC, i'm not too fussed.


http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/2001-volvo-s40r-t4--rica-remap--240bhp--needs-tlc/94154840

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/volvo-s40-t4-sportswop-for-small-van/93743208

Both manuals frankie! lol

[T5frankie]

It is nice for a v40. Actually what i should have said is i wouldn't mind a black car, for a short time, but not something i'm going to keep.

Less than 150k. lol



I'v noticed they have less kit on them, but as it would just be a short term thing, as long as its got AC, i'm not too fussed.



Both manuals frankie! lol

i realised after and deleted, just do a test mate ffs

[LiamT4]

i realised after and deleted, just do a test mate ffs

:lol:

Have thought about it, but the car i'm really looking for only came in auto, so no point really.

Anymore info on mapping 2.0ts?

[T5frankie]

:lol:

Have thought about it, but the car i'm really looking for only came in auto, so no point really.

Anymore info on mapping 2.0ts?

well go and by a stupid 540 then lol

[Santa]

What about the newer S40 T5's like Mr Monkey's got?

Surely can be had for cheap enough now?

[LiamT4]

well go and by a stupid 540 then lol

I'v looked at 6 mate, if i'm going for something like that then it needs to at least be in as almost as good condition as mine and none were close in fact they'v been pretty sh*te to be honest.

Anyway thats not the car i'm talking about, they did do some 540s in manuals and i'm pretty sure that the car i'm looking for were all autos (well, tiptronic, steptronic, whatever its called?)

[T5frankie]

I'v looked at 6 mate, if i'm going for something like that then it needs to at least be in as almost as condition as mine and none were close in fact they'v been pretty sh*te to be honest.

Anyway thats not the car i'm talking about, they did do some 540s in manuals and i'm pretty sure that the car i'm looking for were all autos (well, tiptronic, steptronic, whatever its called?)

do you have to sell yours first? or you got the cash now and what car you on about a nice e55 amg? lol

[LiamT4]

What about the newer S40 T5's like Mr Monkey's got?

Surely can be had for cheap enough now?

Really? Not thought about one of them ;)


do you have to sell yours first? or you got the cash now and what car you on about a nice e55 amg? lol

No not a merc. lol

This is what i'm thinking, sell mine, get something cheapish (1-2k) to drive untill i'v found the "right" car :D

[T5frankie]

Really? Not thought about one of them ;)



No not a merc. lol

This is what i'm thinking, sell mine, get something cheapish (1-2k) to drive untill i'v found the "right" car :D

i've got a right hankering for one look at this one

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-E55-AMG-ESTATE-AVANTGARDE-1999-FSH-5-SPEED-AUTO-3-DAY-AUCTION-/180790067102?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2a17ed7f9e#ht_1469wt_1313

[LiamT4]

i've got a right hankering for one look at this one

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-E55-AMG-ESTATE-AVANTGARDE-1999-FSH-5-SPEED-AUTO-3-DAY-AUCTION-/180790067102?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2a17ed7f9e#ht_1469wt_1313

They are a beast aren't they.

Weird thing is i'm not a fan of those style wheels, but on those mercs, they just look perfect.

[T5frankie]

what is it you want?

[LiamT4]

what is it you want?

Can't say mate, its a secret!

It will be a while before i get one anyway, not many around and slightly out of my budget at the moment (to buy and insure) thats why i thought i'd get something else first.

Cars i'm looking at the minute are s40t4s, 2.0ts, s60t5s, c70t5s and maybe even an 850 if its the right price (theres a red 850 t5, one owner, 93k for £750 quid that looks in good nick). Could definatly be tempted by a nice 850T5R or R.

Oh and 3series and 5series.

[T5frankie]

what about this beast?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OPEL-MANTA-I200-400-C20LET-TURBO-COUPE-/280791114488?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item41607462f8#ht_2082wt_1313

[LiamT4]

what about this beast?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OPEL-MANTA-I200-400-C20LET-TURBO-COUPE-/280791114488?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item41607462f8#ht_2082wt_1313

Thats nice, expensive though, but does come with stuff like ferrari 360 brakes!

Bit out of my price range though.

[mitchyboy01]

i couldnt sell my phase 2 for £800 no one wanted to know, wish i'd of kept it, i paid £200 for it lol

http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac96/t5frankie/volvot4001.jpg

Wish that was for sale when I wanted one!!

[LiamT4]

Anymore help on the 2.0t question?

Thread went slightly off topic. lol

[mitchyboy01]

Only one I can find thats not black. I love them in black.

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/volvo-s40-automatic/93685709

[T5frankie]

Only one I can find thats not black. I love them in black.

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/volvo-s40-automatic/93685709

thats too cheap it'll be gone i reckon

[LiamT4]

Only one I can find thats not black. I love them in black.

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/volvo-s40-automatic/93685709

Bloody hell, thats cheap for a Y plate, suspsicously cheap really.

Is it red, or that sh*te brown colour?

the only thing is that i'm sure someone on here bought a similar one on here last year that had a lot of problems and ended up having to to get rid.

Y reg, auto, browny red and lowish miles, seems familiar. Wish i could remember who it was.

Either way, i'll need to have more of a look into it.

[T5frankie]

Bloody hell, thats cheap for a Y plate, suspsicously cheap really.

Is it red, or that sh*te brown colour?

the only thing is that i'm sure someone on here bought a similar one on here last year that had a lot of problems and ended up having to to get rid.

Y reg, auto, browny red and lowish miles, seems familiar. Wish i could remember who it was.

Either way, i'll need to have more of a look into it.

it couldn't be more perfect for you mate and its only up the road from you too, i may have it myself lol

[mitchyboy01]

More pics in this ad mate, It was posted on gumtree every day for 4 days until a week ago so probably sold. Looks very tidy for the cash though. It's definitely red.

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/volvo-s40-automatic/93685604

[T5frankie]

i bet its gone at that price

[LiamT4]

I knew i'd seen it before, i look at them so often. lol

It belonged to T4 neil and it had loads of problems

Heres the link to page 3 of his thread, where he states his number plate.
http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=36623&highlight=t4+auto&page=3

Big thanks to al115 for suggesting he put his number plate up.
Really do think we should have some sort of list of known dogs on here, it could be really usefull as i would definatly had a look at that one.

Cheap, low miles and close to me, to good to be true.

[T5frankie]

the engine needed changing and probably has been?

[LiamT4]

the engine needed changing and probably has been?

But still for sale at £625?

Would you sell a Y plate t4 thats had another engine fitted for that price, neil did say it was in good condition other than the engine.

[T5frankie]

But still for sale at £625?

Would you sell a Y plate t4 thats had another engine fitted for that price, neil did say it was in good condition other than the engine.

you would know if the engine is shagged mate

[T5frankie]

But still for sale at £625?

Would you sell a Y plate t4 thats had another engine fitted for that price, neil did say it was in good condition other than the engine.

mine sold for £720

[mitchyboy01]

I like your comment on that thread, small world! This engine is now in my car!

''If only i had someone local that could fit me al115s old t4 engine.
(and the money i'd need to get in properly mapped! lol)''

Shame about the car, are you sure the engine hasn't been replaced??

[LiamT4]

I like your comment on that thread, small world! This engine is now in my car!

''If only i had someone local that could fit me al115s old t4 engine.
(and the money i'd need to get in properly mapped! lol)''

Shame about the car, are you sure the engine hasn't been replaced??

yeah i thought that too! lol

Suppose it could have been done, but you do say its been for sale for a few weeks and at that price it does seem strange that its not been sold already.

[mitchyboy01]

yeah i thought that too! lol

Suppose it could have been done, but you do say its been for sale for a few weeks and at that price it does seem strange that its not been sold already.

Worth a phone call though mate if it's not far away!

[LiamT4]

Could do, i'll see in the morning, got another car to look at tomorrow.