Van Hunt (formerly Transit Tuning)

[Magenta Sunset]

my flat-mate is contemplating getting an 04 plate trannie, and at some point would like to boost the bhp.
what's the most effective way of going about this please?

[Danny Wideboy]

A remap is available via a postal service or on site at their premises by Vantuner.
They are based in Ruislip. Costs about £200-250.
Highly regarded on the Transit forum.
My current mk6 van, same model as yours, has been mapped by somebody but i may still take it to Vantuner because I'm sure theres more in it still.

[Magenta Sunset]

cheers for your info. I've passed it on.

[Danny Wideboy]

No problem.
Is it RWD or front?
There are little gains to be had on the RWD vans as the final drive restricts them a lot.
They accelerate faster but still rev at 3.5-4K in fifth at 65-70MPH. Some had a 6 speed box but were not common.
FWD vans respond very well to remaps and can be quite a laugh for a box on wheels. Final drive is long and they build up speed almost forever.

[Magenta Sunset]

No problem.
Is it RWD or front?
There are little gains to be had on the RWD vans as the final drive restricts them a lot.
They accelerate faster but still rev at 3.5-4K in fifth at 65-70MPH. Some had a 6 speed box but were not common.
FWD vans respond very well to remaps and can be quite a laugh for a box on wheels. Final drive is long and they build up speed almost forever.

it was a fwd. but was not as good in the metal as in the ad.

[Danny Wideboy]

They rarely are. They will almost all need welding now.
Check the spring hangers and outriggers as these are obviously important and MOT fails if too bad.
Also have a look at the chassis rails behind the rear wheels as they often go there as well.
And stut tops, inner sills, cab floor, load area where it meets the wheel arch....etc.

[Magenta Sunset]

They rarely are. They will almost all need welding now.
Check the spring hangers and outriggers as these are obviously important and MOT fails if too bad.
Also have a look at the chassis rails behind the rear wheels as they often go there as well.
And stut tops, inner sills, cab floor, load area where it meets the wheel arch....etc.

thanks buddy

[Magenta Sunset]

following on;
where to find a SWB/MWB, Hi/Mid roof van in decent, ie no welding, for under 2k?

[Martin306]

If you want a fast van, get a Renault Trafic

[Magenta Sunset]

do they come with standing room in the back?

[Danny Wideboy]

As above. If you want a van that needs no welding, buy a vivaro/trafic/primastar.
They come in various states of tune, they're not all fast. Likewise a transit.
They do make high and medium roof versions and LWB. They aren't that big though TBH and not that common second hand. I personally dont find the seat very comfortable either, but that may well be me.
They hold their money reasonably well so there aren't many around, that are decent, for under 2 grand but they can be had.
Try and fi d one with at least SOME history because the engines need regular oil and filter changes and are prone to injector failure.
Injector failure can be a PITA as they are generally so well attached to the head you can hang the whole van by the injector and it wont come out.


TL;DR
Good vans for corrosion resistance, engines can be fragile.

[Magenta Sunset]

thank you very muchly

[Magenta Sunset]

can an LDV run on SVO (veg)?

[Danny Wideboy]

The older ones run a transit 2.5 DI engine and will run happily on it.

[Magenta Sunset]

cheers!

[cully]

only one way to go V6
the real question is Cosworth or Essex

having been passenger in a RWD transit with a cosworth lump towing a rallycar at over 100MPH and its still pulling fully loaded
its some animal!

[Danny Wideboy]

There is a reason i bought a v6 ford cougar.
It wasnt to look cool in a cougar. My minibus is already a 2.0 DOHC sierra engine so a V6 conversion should be a lot easier as i have the correct diff, gearbox, tank, fuel lines filler neck and so on.

[Magenta Sunset]

my mate has a Cougar.
but he says he'd prefer a panel rather than a minibus.
(it's his money)