Pre ME7 or not?

Post 750253 by TommyMardon on 2014-12-01 17:09:13

Sorry if this has been covered, just want to get to basics with this car. My S70 T5 is from 98 (Registered in December 98 if this helps) How can I tell if it is Pre-ME7 or not? Haven't looked at her too much lately so just trying to get an answer from here!

Post 750254 by Yosser on 2014-12-01 17:11:17

Does it have a distributor and HT leads or individual coils on the plugs? Former= M4.4, latter= ME7.

Post 750255 by AcidicDavey on 2014-12-01 17:12:11

Late 98 is when they started to change over. Does it have a distributor? Yes - Pre ME7. No - then yours is ME7.

Post 750256 by TommyMardon on 2014-12-01 17:13:33

This is my bay

Post 750257 by AcidicDavey on 2014-12-01 17:15:28

Yes that is an ME7. ...probably best not to fit your BOV, they don't like it.

Post 750259 by TommyMardon on 2014-12-01 17:22:32

Just double checked that, reason for posting this. Ahh that's not good :( Am I limited tuning wise at all? Heard they don't like decats, BOVs, etc.

Post 750267 by M-R-P on 2014-12-01 18:39:22

Bov - no, decat is a go but you have to have the 2nd lambda mapped out, the engine is stronger with a better flowing inlet manifold on the ME7 but costs a bit more to tune. Don't be upset by the no dump valve rule - there's lots of other fun noises you can get it to make ;)

Post 750312 by TommyMardon on 2014-12-01 21:44:45

[QUOTE=M-R-P;750267]Bov - no, decat is a go but you have to have the 2nd lambda mapped out, the engine is stronger with a better flowing inlet manifold on the ME7 but costs a bit more to tune. Don't be upset by the no dump valve rule - there's lots of other fun noises you can get it to make ;)[/QUOTE] Cheers mate! What makes it cost more?!

Post 750314 by M-R-P on 2014-12-01 21:56:35

The mapping mainly, add 100 quid or so to the price of a remap for a good one, avoid brands that aren't well known.

Post 750330 by TommyMardon on 2014-12-02 07:52:22

[QUOTE=M-R-P;750314]The mapping mainly, add 100 quid or so to the price of a remap for a good one, avoid brands that aren't well known.[/QUOTE] Got you! What sort mods would you need to get mapped in then? Have I made a bad choice with an ME7?

Post 750334 by M-R-P on 2014-12-02 08:07:15

ME7 isn't a bad choice, just a little harder to tune. Tingy's C70 made 315bhp iirc. Mine's knocking 290bhp with a remap, 3" inlet, 3" downpipe with 200 cell race cat and V70R catback. A good stage zero service is very important, prior to tuning.

Post 750341 by TommyMardon on 2014-12-02 09:15:16

I'm just the very anxious type and making sure I have bought the right car! I'm in the process of stage 0 as we speak!