Project BTCC

[Volvostorm]

The poor girl is suffering from a 400 per day habit :( I'm doing the PCV this weekend, but its a bit late, as I think the RMS is blown, and I have a big oil leak coming from above the turbo.

So, it could be time for a engine rebuild, so, who do people recommend? As I've already said, I want to fit uprated rods and cams (N/A ones possibly?) fit a pedro type breather system, and a bigger turbo (18 or 19) and better manifolds, plus, the correct mapping.

Anything I've forgotten, and who is best to talk to about these mods? I don't want a flame war, just some honest opinions.

[p fandango]

So, it could be time for a engine rebuild, so, who do people recommend? As I've already said, I want to fit uprated rods and cams (N/A ones possibly?) fit a pedro type breather system, and a bigger turbo (18 or 19) and better manifolds, plus, the correct mapping.

Anything I've forgotten, and who is best to talk to about these mods? I don't want a flame war, just some honest opinions.
i've not finished the breather yet so not sure it works yet mate lol

i'm getting a Turbo Tuner ECU to control the mapping so can get anyone or even do it myself with a AFR gauge, i've seen people pay well over the top prices for custom mapping

as for the other bits i purchased them from whoever was the cheapest & got local people i trust to fit them. The main stealer fitted my S60R exhaust manifold with the 19t & 3" Ferrita for under £250, it was quite funny driving away from the dealer forecourt with no backbox connected lol (my local Powerflow extended the system & finished the exhaust off the next day)

[Volvostorm]

Unfortunately, I don't have the ability to carry out the work myself :( so, its going to be a full job for somebody

[t5 pete]

Hi paul do you have a local machnic who works on your car if so why not ask him to fit the parts for you and then take the car somewhere for the mapping theres a few places around who do the mapping

[Volvostorm]

Yes, I do, but he's scared of it! Doesn't mind servicing her, just not tuning

[t5 pete]

just let him do the nuts and bolts and then leave the tuning to some one else

[Volvostorm]

Done a bit of digging about, I think I'm going for an 18T, and a few other choice bits, any idea where I can get one from?

[t5 pete]

you can buy them new from volvo and other places but depending on how much you want to spend they do occassionally come up for sale but if i was ever going to buy second hand ide most likley get the turbo refurbed as you never really know what its like and what life it had so if you can afford it get a new one.
I think FFM bought the 19t he had off ebay its a hybrid that uses the 16t housing but he was more than happy with it.
Also send rufe a pm or ring him as he will do you a price on one.
Last question what makes you go for the 18t

[cameron]

Paul exactly where is the leak coming from ?

If its from the rear of the cam cover then your into good money, you may as well replace the cambelt as well while its all off.

[Volvostorm]

you can buy them new from volvo and other places but depending on how much you want to spend they do occassionally come up for sale but if i was ever going to buy second hand ide most likley get the turbo refurbed as you never really know what its like and what life it had so if you can afford it get a new one.
I think FFM bought the 19t he had off ebay its a hybrid that uses the 16t housing but he was more than happy with it.
Also send rufe a pm or ring him as he will do you a price on one.
Last question what makes you go for the 18t
I was reading this: http://forums.turbobricks.com/archive/index.php/t-10961.html


Paul exactly where is the leak coming from ?

If its from the rear of the cam cover then your into good money, you may as well replace the cambelt as well while its all off.

Yup, it looks like somewhere around there, I'll have a better nosey this weekend

[JelT5]

The 18T is favoured by IPD for their stage 3 set up. Seems to work pretty well.
You can get them from European Tuning in the Netherlands Paul. Not cheap though!
There's also a company in Japan that does the 16/19T hybrid- they advertise on ebay. I was thinking of getting one myself but decided on a ported/ polished 16T. They're still good for 300+ bhp/ 330lb/ft.

[Volvostorm]

Well, changed the PCV, not that it was blocked :( and she's still smoking, but, only off boost.............. any ideas?

[Volvostorm]

Time for a rebuild, in a big way! :D

Hopefully, it will be done within the next month, just need to start collecting the bits now

[p fandango]

Time for a rebuild, in a big way! :D

Hopefully, it will be done within the next month, just need to start collecting the bits now
nice one keep us updated, who you got doing it in the end?

[Volvostorm]

A place local to me, he normally builds Mitsubishi Evo's, and has worked on touring car teams.

http://www.wbmotors.co.uk/

[Volvostorm]

Just realized, I'm going to need bigger injectors!!

What do people think? Blues or whites? Anybody got any!?

[p fandango]

Just realized, I'm going to need bigger injectors!!

What do people think? Blues or whites? Anybody got any!?
i'd go blues or greens

Orange 315cc
White 350cc
Blue 395cc
Green 465cc

[Volvostorm]

These any good?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLVO-SAAB-V70-S70-T5-TURBO-0280155830-RECON-INJECTORS-/120562048454?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c120eddc6

[t5 pete]

yeah there the ones you want

[p fandango]

These any good?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLVO-SAAB-V70-S70-T5-TURBO-0280155830-RECON-INJECTORS-/120562048454?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c120eddc6


yeah there the ones you want
yeh but well over priced, i got my blues for £30. Then £50 for Jimathon to refurb them

[Volvostorm]

Cool, a bit more to add to my shopping list

[t5 pete]

yeah best to wait and get a used set

[t5 pete]

have you managed to find a turbo

[Volvostorm]

yeh but well over priced, i got my blues for £30. Then £50 for Jimathon to refurb them

Any body got any at that price? :P

[p fandango]

Any body got any at that price? :P
i have seen others on here for around the same price mate, its just a case of being in the right place when they turn up (Hammy has some for £55)

[Volvostorm]

Cheers Pedro, I've just replied to his thread

[Volvostorm]

have you managed to find a turbo

Not yet Pete, you know to any?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TD04HL-19T-6-Upgrade-Turbocharger-VOLVO-850-S70-300-HP-/120519733073?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c0f892f51

I take it this is a hybrid?

[t5 pete]

Yeah paul there the hybrid ones i dont know of any at the mo but i will keep a look out for you

[Volvostorm]

Cheers Pete, that will be great

[Volvostorm]

Opinions on these please :)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150392774342&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

[t5 pete]

dont know much about the rods but be carefull about the import tax im sure the traders on here will let you know if they have some rods or at least the best place to get them from

[Volvostorm]

I've spoken to Don, his rods are Chinese, and they come without the ARPs

[t5 pete]

i think most rods are chinky many people use the rods from rsi international but im sure there the chimky ones aswell but are holding up fine have a look on there web site

[p fandango]

these are already in the UK & come with bolts LINK (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/THS-H-Beam-Conrods-Volvo-850-C70-V70-T5-engines-/220520401402?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item33580a49fa)

[danny-R]

Well, changed the PCV, not that it was blocked :( and she's still smoking, but, only off boost.............. any ideas?

SNAP! I did the pcv on mine over a year ago and it was clean, the car still smoked so I changed to this 18t and it still smokes lol

[Volvostorm]

SNAP! I did the pcv on mine over a year ago and it was clean, the car still smoked so I changed to this 18t and it still smokes lol

Which now makes me think its either valve stems seals, or piston rings, time to change both!

I'm away for the weekend now ;) Anybody got anything planned for this weekend?

[t5 pete]

yeah york race way

[Volvostorm]

Does any body know the part numbers for a 19T?

And, how big are the main bearing caps bolts? i.e length and thread size, I'm thinking about using ARP's

People's thoughts on using Total Seal piston rings too?

[p fandango]

Does any body know the part numbers for a 19T?
the numbers i've got are 9471657, or 8601693 for exchange

[Volvostorm]

Just bought my first bit, a ported head, with piper cams :D

[p fandango]

Just bought my first bit, a ported head, with piper cams :D
nice one, i've got the Pipers on my wish list

[Volvostorm]

nice one, i've got the Pipers on my wish list

Has anybody else got them, or running them?

[p fandango]

Has anybody else got them, or running them?
yes, but i can't think who lol

[Volvostorm]

:wallbash:

[t5 pete]

Just bought my first bit, a ported head, with piper cams :D

Where you get the head from paul and have you any piccys

[Volvostorm]

Where you get the head from paul and have you any piccys

Found it on ebay, fingers crossed its ok, gonna get it checked out anyway

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250650595764&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

[Volvostorm]

And, I've bought this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270593439424&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Anybody got one, was something to do with T5D5

[Volvostorm]

Woohoo! The intercooler turned up today, looks a well made bit of kit :)

[Volvostorm]

Hmm, I used 2.5litres of oil in 100miles, I think I may have a leak!

[p fandango]

Hmm, I used 2.5litres of oil in 100miles, I think I may have a leak!
erm yeh, something ain't right mate

[Volvostorm]

I'm hoping its either a leak on the turbo feed pipe, I change the turbo a few months ago, and as it marks its territory the oil is coming out under pressure, or, its that bung under the sparkplug cover, as its very wet under there too.

Gotta get it fixed, I'm driving 200miles to Modified Madness next weekend.

[p fandango]

I'm hoping its either a leak on the turbo feed pipe, I change the turbo a few months ago, and as it marks its territory the oil is coming out under pressure, or, its that bung under the sparkplug cover, as its very wet under there too.

Gotta get it fixed, I'm driving 200miles to Modified Madness next weekend.
200mile, thats only 5gallon lol. Atleast you know where to look, i bet its the turbo pipe

[Volvostorm]

Yeah, that's my bet too

[Volvostorm]

Well, we was both wrong, I had a split oil filter! :eek:

At lest the chassis has had a good oiling lol

[Volvostorm]

Thinking ahead, what clutch should use? will an 'R' cope, or will I need something stronger......... I need it drivable though

[p fandango]

Well, we was both wrong, I had a split oil filter! :eek:

At lest the chassis has had a good oiling lol
saves rust proofing underneath, & a nice easy fix as well

[Volvostorm]

Yup, cost all of £4.95 lol

[p fandango]

Thinking ahead, what clutch should use? will an 'R' cope, or will I need something stronger......... I need it drivable though
can't remember the figures but the R clutch can take quite a bit of power

[Volvostorm]

I think I'll go that way, was thinking about a paddle clutch, not sure if I can put up with the grabby-ness

[RT MECHANICS]

I think I'll go that way, was thinking about a paddle clutch, not sure if I can put up with the grabby-ness

Hi Paul

If only i could run the Peril up :cussing:i would show you how nice to use a decent paddle clutch is not sure your need one though an 850R clutch set up is good for 400 hp approx but remember its not the hp its the torque that kills them see you Sat :)

Russ

[p fandango]

If only i could run the Peril up :cussing:i would show you how nice to use a decent paddle clutch is not sure your need one though an 850R clutch set up is good for 400 hp approx but remember its not the hp its the torque that kills them see you Sat :)
i'm thinking of a paddle clutch as well Russ, once the Perils back on the road perhaps i can take her a little spin round the block to see what the clutch is like :biggrin: (pretty please lol)

[RT MECHANICS]

i'm thinking of a paddle clutch as well Russ, once the Perils back on the road perhaps i can take her a little spin round the block to see what the clutch is like :biggrin: (pretty please lol)

I am sure we can sort out a ride for you :B_thumb: the best paddle set up is the Helix set up , they only rated it to 450 ftlbs (i dont use NM figures) they are very happy to here its made 524 ftlbs and still no slip so far....

Russ

[Volvostorm]

Hi Paul

If only i could run the Peril up :cussing:i would show you how nice to use a decent paddle clutch is not sure your need one though an 850R clutch set up is good for 400 hp approx but remember its not the hp its the torque that kills them see you Sat :)

Russ


Yes mate, see you soon

[Volvostorm]

Quick update, I have a turbo! :D I've got a K24 ;)

Next problem, I need a 1999> C70 downpipe, anybody know to one? or, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Volvo-T5-Turbo-Downpipe-3-bolt-Flange-S40R-S60R-V70R-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1e5c6d0936QQitemZ13039 9668534QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries should I get one of these?

[Jamest5r]

Ask Rnash2002 what he did, i know he's got a kkk24 and i saw it pull 14.03 at avon so it's working well:D

[Rnash2002]

Quick update, I have a turbo! :D I've got a K24 ;)

Next problem, I need a 1999> C70 downpipe, anybody know to one? or, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Volvo-T5-Turbo-Downpipe-3-bolt-Flange-S40R-S60R-V70R-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1e5c6d0936QQitemZ13039 9668534QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries should I get one of these?
I went the flange way and a custom downpipe mate.
You got your injectors sorted and stuff?

[Volvostorm]

Yes mate, got a set of blues for her, and a Walbro pump

[Volvostorm]

Does anybody know where or the part number for some ARP head stud/bolts?

[Volvostorm]

I've been reading on VS, everybody seems to use N/A throttle body, am I being thick here, do they mean the 2.5 5 pot one, or the one off the 960 3.0

I can see the N/A one is bigger, and if it is the 2.5 5 pot one, easier to get hold of, and the TPS sensor looks like its in the same place.

[p fandango]

I've been reading on VS, everybody seems to use N/A throttle body, am I being thick here, do they mean the 2.5 5 pot one, or the one off the 960 3.0

I can see the N/A one is bigger, and if it is the 2.5 5 pot one, easier to get hold of, and the TPS sensor looks like its in the same place.
the 3.0litre from the 960 is bigger, the port on the manifold needs enlarging but thats not a hard job with a flap sander

the TPS is the same but you'll need to extend the wires as its turned 90degrees compared to the 850

[Volvostorm]

Anybody know how big the ports are on a standard T5 head? I have a ported one, I wanted to know how much has been removed

[Volvostorm]

Well, that is good new, took my ported head to the machine shop for a check, its warped by 14 thou! or more technically known as F****d! I'm none too impressed.

I'm hoping now my Piper cams really 'are' piper cams

[Volvostorm]

What resistance are the injectors on the T5's? I've got a set of blue's for mine, now I'm being informed I should use bigger.I missed a set of green's the other day, now looking at other makes (Siemens) or Bosch off other cars.

Any help will be grateful

[p fandango]

Anybody know how big the ports are on a standard T5 head? I have a ported one, I wanted to know how much has been removed
here's a pic of both pre-ME7 & ME7 gaskets if that helps, i've got them here but not got a measure handy to give you sizes

http://www.imagechicken.com/uploads/1278621763005748500.jpg

[p fandango]

What resistance are the injectors on the T5's? I've got a set of blue's for mine, now I'm being informed I should use bigger.I missed a set of green's the other day, now looking at other makes (Siemens) or Bosch off other cars.

Any help will be grateful

according to this LINK (http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/tech/service/850/SystemComponentTests.pdf), the injector resistance should be 15.6-16.2 ohms. Read something about using Vauxhall/Holden injectors (VXR blue 470cc 280156280 Bosch) but not looked that far into it myself

[Volvostorm]

I've been looking on the turbo-tuner website, no mention of anything there, unless i missed it! I wonder if it bothers the TT ecu, as it seems to be able to run most injectors?

[p fandango]

I've been looking on the turbo-tuner website, no mention of anything there, unless i missed it! I wonder if it bothers the TT ecu, as it seems to be able to run most injectors?
send Adam an email asking, he's been very helpful & i still haven't even bought one yet

think some have had problems because they've gone too big with the injectors & can't get the injector duty low enough to idle correctly, but thats nothing to do with the inector resistance

[Volvostorm]

The car has gone to the garage yesterday, hopefully will be making a start it her next week! :D

[Volvostorm]

Been up the garage today, the front end is stripped off, most of the wiring, hopefully will have the engine and 'box out tomorrow :)

[Volvostorm]

Is there any difference between T5 driveshafts and N/A ones? I'm sure told Lee told me that the T5 ones were thicker, and mine had normal ones fitted.

[Jamest5r]

Is there any difference between T5 driveshafts and N/A ones? I'm sure told Lee told me that the T5 ones were thicker, and mine had normal ones fitted.


M59 one's are thicker, m56h(t5) & m56L the same.

[Volvostorm]

M59 one's are thicker, m56h(t5) & m56L the same.

Cool, I need to get one anyway, this one of mine is starting to click, and I don't think it will be too impressed with 300+bhp going through it

[Jamest5r]

Got a M56H from a t5 if your interested.

[Volvostorm]

Which side? I need the drivers side, the longer one

[Jamest5r]

Got a whole car mate any side you want, £20 + p&p

[Volvostorm]

Sent you a PM :)

[Volvostorm]

I've read a few threads now, what are people's views/thoughts on getting a LSD diff? I rang Quaife today, they want £700 delivered :shockedbi

The car will have about 300whp, I'm thinking I might need something to help tame it.

[Jamest5r]

The cheaper option is a M59 box if you can find one, i payed £200 with drive shafts it dyno'ed 269whp/456nm with a 16t, now have an 18t so hopefully a bit more power and the box seems fine but as always this is just my own experice's, but im not gentle with it either on the 1/4mile

[Volvostorm]

I thought the M59 was a weaker 'box? But, then, how weak is it?

[Jamest5r]

I thought the M59 was a weaker 'box? But, then, how weak is it?


Let you know when it goes, but at the moment it hit's 1.4 bar in 3rd/4th and i have abused it on the strip but others may have had different experiances, but im more than happy with it.

[Volvostorm]

1.4bar that's 20psi, about what I'm going to be running..................... ok, who has a M59 'box and shafts? :)

[Jamest5r]

Salvo is always worth a go.

[Volvostorm]

Been up the garage again today, the engine is out, and the head is off :D

All 5 pistons are coated in oily carbon, its been burning something it shouldn't, next job is to strip the bottom end.

Also, what's the problem with the new from Volvo oil pumps?

[Volvostorm]

Todays update, the engine is completely stripped, bores are all ok, hopefully it will get away with a glaze bust :)

Crank is good, with just a slight scuffing on the shells, going to put a new set it, from Volvo £170 :eek:

[Volvostorm]

One other question, are the main bearing bolts, the ones that go through the ladder frame, stretch bolts?

[Volvostorm]

I need some advice:

How much boost can a K24 produce? (maximum)

What actuator does it use? and can it be uprated?

How much boost pressure can a stock head gasket take?

I'm building my engine with H rods, forged pistons, ported head and piper cams, 3" intercooler, siemens injectors and TT ECU.

Is this a good setup? I can't afford to go for a Garrett just yet (Unless anybody has a spare good one ;) )

[t5 pete]

Hey paul the standard head garskets are pretty good im sure russ and tim williams are using the standard ones.
As for the k24 it might be best to ask rnash or who ever else runs one im sure some one asked this a while ago and if i remember correctly it was s70 chris that gave the answer.
It deffinatly sounds a very good set up and should provide lots of power who are you having to tune your tt

[Volvostorm]

Or, is this the way to go? They are cheaper than I thought

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Garrett-Turbo-GT2871R-Turbocharger-New-and-Genuine-/130364526860?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1e5a54d10c

[t5 pete]

Personally if your spending that sort of money go for the gt30 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Garrett-Turbo-GT3582R-aka-GT35R-aka-GT35-40R-/130433938032?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1e5e77f270

Also who is tuning your turbo tuner???

[Volvostorm]

Personally if your spending that sort of money go for the gt30 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Garrett-Turbo-GT3582R-aka-GT35R-aka-GT35-40R-/130433938032?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1e5e77f270

Also who is tuning your turbo tuner???

I didn't see that one, thanks Pete

Its being tuned by the engine builder, he normally works on Mitsubishi Evo's, he is ex prodrive WRC mechanic too.

The website is cr*p http://wbmotors.co.uk/

[leet5r]

jcviggen uses a gt28 and has made 420 bhp iirc so they not bad , tim and elliot both use a gt3071. both good turbos

[Volvostorm]

Personally if your spending that sort of money go for the gt30 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Garrett-Turbo-GT3582R-aka-GT35R-aka-GT35-40R-/130433938032?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1e5e77f270


Has anybody used this turbo before?

[Volvostorm]

If I buy a Garrett: http://cgi.ebay.co.u...=item1e5a54d10c (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Garrett-Turbo-GT2871R-Turbocharger-New-and-Genuine-/130364526860?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1e5a54d10c)

Should I order it with the K24 housing? I take it will then let me bolt it to my ported manifold without using an adaptor?

[Volvostorm]

Slight change of plan, turns out my bores are worn to the tune of 11 thou :( that explains the oil burning, and my forged pistons are 0.5 oversized, so it would have needed a rebore anyway :)

Has anybody changed their main bearings? What a weird setup, it depends on what letter is stamped on the block and crank, then you refer to a table, it tells you what bearing to put in, you can end up with one thick and one medium bearing on the same jornal.

Odd setup

[Volvostorm]

Got the block back today :) Rebored 0.5 plus 4thou for clearance and all my gaskets turned up to, you really don't want to know the cost!

The block is being cleaned again, then painted.

[Volvostorm]

Should have the bottom end rebuilt tomorrow, and collecting the head from the machine shop.

I really must get the pictures off the builder phone!

[Volvostorm]

On the under piston oil squirters, there's a valve, looks like a small hydraulic tappit, which way around does it go? I can't remember!

[Volvostorm]

Pistons are back in :D Hopefully we will finish the bottom end off tomorrow

[t5 pete]

sounding good paul any pics

[Volvostorm]

There are Pete, the engine builder has been taking them, but he hasn't sent them over to me!

[Volvostorm]

The head is back on, bottom end is finished, just waiting for a few more gaskets, then on to the next piece of fun, the manifolds

[Volvostorm]

Just been reading this: http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/index.php/topic/131123-na-intake-manifold-on-a-turbo/page__hl__*na*

Apart from re-drilling a vacuum conection, it should work, and the N/A throttle bodies are 3" looking at it too, the tps sensor is in the same place, and for the connecting hose: http://snabb.3dcartstores.com/NA-Throttle-Body-Hose-for-Turbos-98-SV70_p_37.html

[p fandango]

Just been reading this: http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/index.php/topic/131123-na-intake-manifold-on-a-turbo/page__hl__*na*
thats brilliant, the bloke didn't realise that fitting a bigger throttle body means it would need a bigger pipe to fit onto it DOH

[Alan M]

It may be easier to make a new lower IC to TB pipe with IACV takeoff if your going RIP Paul. That way you can use just a 45 degree bend off the TB and they are much cheaper everywhere than one of those TB hoses with the IACV takeoff already in them.

[Volvostorm]

It may be easier to make a new lower IC to TB pipe with IACV takeoff if your going RIP Paul. That way you can use just a 45 degree bend off the TB and they are much cheaper everywhere than one of those TB hoses with the IACV takeoff already in them.

Probably the way I will go, I'm not quite at that stage, just thought it was handy to find a compete swop

[Volvostorm]

Nothing too exciting today, ordered my diff and IPD anti-roll bars

[Volvostorm]

Are the 2.0 and 2.5 throttle bodies the same size? I'm gonna get a complete manifold anyway, but can only find 2.0 ones.

[Alan M]

Its coming along nicely by the sound of it Paul, keep up the good work.

[Volvostorm]

Thanks Alan :) It's getting there slowly

[Brett855tdi]

Do you think you be at HLM with it, or is that a silly question?
anywho sounds like shes going to go well!

[Volvostorm]

Do you think you be at HLM with it, or is that a silly question?
anywho sounds like shes going to go well!

No mate, she won't be, the engine is still on the stand, I'm hoping for some good figures :saint:

[RT MECHANICS]

No mate, she won't be, the engine is still on the stand, I'm hoping for some good figures :saint:

These things take time,thanks for the updates look forward to more :smileypul

[Volvostorm]

Does anybody know if the 2.0 & 2.5 use the same sized throttle body?

[Volvostorm]

Quick update, the engine is all built up, after a small problem with cam timing (We had the cam the wrong way round! :bricks::rolleyes: ) Just waiting for the inlet manifold to come back from being ported, got the diff now, I've gone for a Gripper, and the turbo should be ordered very soon.

[Jamest5r]

That is sounding very nice now mate, how are you going about getting it tuned?

[Volvostorm]

Probably going to use MTE, but, that can still all change yet

[Jamest5r]

Probably going to use MTE


Custom with marco doing it? just curious mate as im going to be looking at the same problem in the new year, Al115 went to rica in holland and had his t4 custom mapped at there hq for about 350 euro's i think could be wrong but there is a thread about it somewhere.

[Volvostorm]

Cool, I was talking to Don about the mapping, he seems to think they may already have a suitable map

[Jamest5r]

For the garret 30? is that what you gone for? problem is mine is a t35 hybrid so no standard maps i would think, do you mine me asking what don charges for that? pm me if you dont want to make it public.

[Volvostorm]

I will be using a Garrett GT3071R, we didn't really talk prices, as my engine hasn't been finished, I keep changing things, as you do!

Give Don a ring, he's a very helpful bloke

[RT MECHANICS]

Quick update, the engine is all built up, after a small problem with cam timing (We had the cam the wrong way round! :bricks::rolleyes: )

A quick phone call was all it took :biggrin:

[The Flying Moose]

Custom with marco doing it? just curious mate as im going to be looking at the same problem in the new year, Al115 went to rica in holland and had his t4 custom mapped at there hq for about 350 euro's i think could be wrong but there is a thread about it somewhere.

If thats the case its a bloody good price. Maybe organise a group to go over and spend the weekend in holland. Would be alot of fun and a chance for basically £250 max to get a custom re-map. Sounds spot on to me!

[Volvostorm]

A quick phone call was all it took :biggrin:

Felt a bit silly after that!

Thanks for the call mate

[Jamest5r]

If thats the case its a bloody good price. Maybe organise a group to go over and spend the weekend in holland. Would be alot of fun and a chance for basically £250 max to get a custom re-map. Sounds spot on to me!


Post 31........http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=26197&highlight=t4&page=2

[Al115]

Post 31........http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=26197&highlight=t4&page=2

Yes... I was quite impressed with their setup and also with the effort they put in.

The €350 price was, I think, a one-off, so maybe worth chatting to them before making the appointment. Put it this way, I got about six hours of dyno time plus the mapping work for that, and it seems cheap.

Tried to get RICA Junior to sell me his track CRX - he wouldn't :(

[Volvostorm]

Finally got them :funkybana
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[Volvostorm]

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I need the part number for an R clutch, anybody?

[Jamest5r]

Better than porn that mate, looks lovely, forged as well.:biggrin:

[Volvostorm]

Better than porn that mate, looks lovely, forged as well.:biggrin:

Yup mate, forged and piper'd :mischievo

Should be getting the gearbox back this week with the Gripper fitted

[claymore]

It's almost a shame to cover up that lovely kevlar belt

[Volvostorm]

It's almost a shame to cover up that lovely kevlar belt
I know, shame you can't get clear covers

[MWT5]

Engine looking very nice especially like the blue against the silver.
Was the block just cleaned or cleaned & painted.

[Volvostorm]

It was washed down, cleaned with a wire brush on a drill, then painted

[Volvostorm]

I know I've asked before, what's the part number for a 850R clutch?????

[Volvostorm]

Got the gearbox back today, anybody care to guess what colour thats going to be? :P

[T4_Al]

850r clutch P/N for kit, Volvo P/N 272218

063082254404 - Sachs P/N for pressure plate Volvo P/N - 9176268

201862534001 - Sachs P/N for flywheel Volvo P/N - 9176262

[Volvostorm]

I know people fit the S60R rear brakes, can I fit the vented AWD setup instead? I know they are rare

[Volvostorm]

Small update:

Ordered the turbo, using a GT3071 with metal caged bearings and cut-blades on the compresser wheel, should be here next week! Can't wait, and, my AP's should be arriving too! :D

[Volvostorm]

Bit of help needed, anybody got any pictures of the water connections for the turbo? I've done the top one, can't remember where the bottom one connects to the engine :confused::redface:

[Volvostorm]

I've started to pipe up the turbo now, but this is it ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/Volvo%20build%20and%20evos/1f58f4b5.jpg

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[The Flying Moose]

Bit of help needed, anybody got any pictures of the water connections for the turbo? I've done the top one, can't remember where the bottom one connects to the engine :confused::redface:

Paul, ill take a picture of the back of the block tomorrow with the turbo connected for you.

Basically if you were looking from the top of the engine in the car on the right right hand side of the engine to the right slightly below where the actuator would be there is a coolant pipe rail that connected to the rear of the block. There are two outlets and a straight through connection. If I remember correctly the left hand connection goes to the heater matrix and the right hand connector to the lower turbo water connection.

[Volvostorm]

Cheers Emlyn, I did manage to find/get the info :D

Don't suppose anybody knows what thread the oil feed banjo on the block, I know its 14mm, I'm hoping its 1.5

[The Flying Moose]

Cheers Emlyn, I did manage to find/get the info :D

Don't suppose anybody knows what thread the oil feed banjo on the block, I know its 14mm, I'm hoping its 1.5

No problem glad you managed to sort it. :)

As for the banjo no idea sorry, they are too easy to loose so the current one isnt going anywhere!

[Alan M]

M14x1.5mm thread on the block. Buy a M14x1.5 to 6an or 4an adaptor that way you can just fit up a braided water line straight to it.

[Volvostorm]

M14x1.5mm thread on the block. Buy a M14x1.5 to 6an or 4an adaptor that way you can just fit up a braided water line straight to it.


Thanks Alan, just what I needed :)

[Alan M]

That meant to say oil line aswell Paul. I'll try to come take a looksie when I get the new head and turbo up and running on mine too. Looks like some work has gone into it.

[smithy]

That meant to say oil line aswell Paul. I'll try to come take a looksie when I get the new head and turbo up and running on mine too. Looks like some work has gone into it.

i hope we are all going to see all these high powered cars on the strip in the new season

[Volvostorm]

That meant to say oil line aswell Paul. I'll try to come take a looksie when I get the new head and turbo up and running on mine too. Looks like some work has gone into it.

Cool, your more than welcome to come and take a look, also be good to try another high powered T5, it's been a while since I drove mine :(

[smithy]

Cool, your more than welcome to come and take a look, also be good to try another high powered T5, it's been a while since I drove mine :(

with all these big turbo t5s going on ide better get my car sorted fast lol

[Volvostorm]

Yup, chop chop! :P

[Alan M]

Mine is now it pieces again after straining a K24 to hard with the wrong injectors and mismatched head. Its all going together shortly though with new parts, hopefully on their way from Rufe this week coming. Make sure your fueling is sorted Paul and the wiring too. I need to rewire my fuel pump also as the original wiring isn't up to scratch.

I don't know about 1/4 miles this year but I do hope to get to some track days and finally meet a few people I said I would, work permitting of course and maybe a meet or two.

[Volvostorm]

Yes mate, I'm planning to use a Walbro 255, plus uprated wiring, and a set of 600+ cc injectors

[smithy]

Mine is now it pieces again after straining a K24 to hard with the wrong injectors and mismatched head. Its all going together shortly though with new parts, hopefully on their way from Rufe this week coming. Make sure your fueling is sorted Paul and the wiring too. I need to rewire my fuel pump also as the original wiring isn't up to scratch.

I don't know about 1/4 miles this year but I do hope to get to some track days and finally meet a few people I said I would, work permitting of course and maybe a meet or two.

we will have to do a mini meet in the midlands mate so we can meet up im in bham anyway and so is jamest5r

[Volvostorm]

Sounds interesting, except I'm not 5 pot powered, at the moment ;)

[Alan M]

Sounds interesting, except I'm not 5 pot powered, at the moment ;)

So am I at the moment. The remaining pistons finally out this morning and on the side in the kitchen. Time is the limiting factor for me at the moment as work is very busy so getting to work on the car is hard as I like to spend time with my family when I have it spare. A meet sounds good but I've had to pull out of coming to a few in the past so when the car is up and going I'll definately try to get to one even if it is a brief pass through lol.

[Volvostorm]

Just to prove I'm still working to the car, a pic or two of the turbo fitted :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/Volvo%20build%20and%20evos/bd384ac1.jpg

Had to brighten this one to show the 3" outlet
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Also got my AP's now, and some TD pro-race 1.2s

[t5_monkey]

Just to prove I'm still working to the car, a pic or two of the turbo fitted :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/Volvo%20build%20and%20evos/bd384ac1.jpg

Had to brighten this one to show the 3" outlet
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Also got my AP's now, and some TD pro-race 1.2s

Looking very clean!! That's going to be an exciting build.... I take it you're doing a fair bit to it in the vroom vroom department ? :)

[Volvostorm]

Yup, it has a complete forged bottom end now, will have a 3" d/pipe made soon

[t5_monkey]

Yup, it has a complete forged bottom end now, will have a 3" d/pipe made soon

nice... so I'm guessing it'll be a 400bhp+ effort with a new bottom end in?

[Volvostorm]

A good solid 400bhp is the target, I don't want to run silly boost, so around 2bar again is the aim.

It it gets more than 400, I'm not going to complain ;)

[Volvostorm]

Stand by for a shock! :eek: The engine is off the stand!

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Gearbox and short shift fitted

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Got the subframe off and de-greasing it ready for painting and its IPD roll bar

[Jamest5r]

Nice one mate, makes mine look crap :)

[p fandango]

looking good. Something looks different about that gearbox, its not a M66 is it? (or is just because i've not seen one clean before lol)

[Volvostorm]

No mate, its a m56, well, I hope it is, I've just had a Gripper LSD fitted!

[Volvostorm]

Time to fit the IPD's, bit thicker than stock!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/Volvo%20build%20and%20evos/52ef3b57.jpg

[Volvostorm]

Bit more progress, painted the subframe

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New 3" downpipe

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[p fandango]

looking good & your certainly paying attention to detail, can i suggest some solid subframe bushes LINK (http://yother.com/cj-per-brakes-02.html/)

[Volvostorm]

I did think about them, but she's a road going car, with the odd track day use.

I need her to have some road manners!

[The Flying Moose]

Wow, what can I say Paul. Its really coming on now. There cant be alot left to finish before putting it all together again as it were. When do you wreckon it will be finished?

[Volvostorm]

No major work now, just putting everything back together, then on to things like the intercooler piping.

You might recognise the IPD's ;)

No idea when she will be finally ready, soon I hope!

[The Flying Moose]

No major work now, just putting everything back together, then on to things like the intercooler piping.

You might recognise the IPD's ;)

No idea when she will be finally ready, soon I hope!

The IPD's certainly look familiar... ;)

The only reason I sold them is that unless I overhaul the engine the front is such a pain to change it wasnt worth the pain. I'll no doubt be buying another set as soon as mine decide to go.

The intercooler piping should be a dodle compared to the work already completed.

Have you decided on whether to leave the complete interior in or are you going to strip it to just front seats etc?

[Volvostorm]

Its staying complete, except I'm changing the fronts from more recaro-type

Intercooling piping should be easy, but I have a bigger intercooler to fit ;)

[Volvostorm]

After more problems with the gearbox! :( Hopefully I can get back on her.

(Just a post so my project thread doesn't feel left out! Because it doesn't have the word project in it! :P )

[claymore]

Ohh, I got all excited then, I thought you were posting some progress, when do you think it will be running?

[Porcine_Aviator]

Ohh, I got all excited then, I thought you were posting some progress, when do you think it will be running?

Calm down it's only a bump :)

[Volvostorm]

Fingers crossed, the engine and 'box will be re-united on Monday, it might even be back in the car too! :worried:

[claymore]

Calm down it's only a bump :)

Indeed, but a bit of an anticlimax :(

[Volvostorm]

Engine and gearbox are reunited, hopefully for a good long while now!

Just waiting for some ARP bolts for the turbo now :D

[Volvostorm]

Its back in! Hopefully to stay this time!

Just all the fun of remembering where all the wiring goes

[claymore]

Thats brilliant news

[AndysR]

Nice one! Be good to see it out and about again, I bet you've missed it!

[The Flying Moose]

Any pictures Paul?

I bet you cant wait to turn the key for the first time and hear it bark into life once more!

[Volvostorm]

Nice one! Be good to see it out and about again, I bet you've missed it!

Still a long way to go, but its a start!


Any pictures Paul?

I bet you cant wait to turn the key for the first time and hear it bark into life once more!

I'll get some pictures, once I'm back up there, and we have fitted a bit more :)

[Jamest5r]

Cool, would be great if you could get it ready for Trax, make our little group stand out :)

[Volvostorm]

I'm at a rod and custom show the same weekend in Wales

Plus, I'm not a fan of Trax, I went last year, after hearing how great it is, I thought it was cr**! Wanted to go at 10, got there at 9:15!

[Volvostorm]

Got the injectors in, and some of the wiring, its taking a while because I keep painting stuff!

[Volvostorm]

Thanks to Alan M, I now have two important bits, a TT ecu, and a Walbro 255 pump :D

Pictures will be soon, want to get the wiring tided up some more.

[Volvostorm]

More wiring work, and fitted the short shift kit, got a very nice gearchange now :) Offered up the THS intercooler, the mounting brackets need adjusting now, they are holding the intercooler to far away, meaning the rad bolts don't line up, back to my friendly alloy welding places.

Isn't wiring fun after a year? trying to remember where they all go! I have 5 plugs, and no idea where they fit, the gas conversion wiring doesn't help matters!

[Jamest5r]

More wiring work, and fitted the short shift kit, got a very nice gearchange now :) Offered up the THS intercooler, the mounting brackets need adjusting now, they are holding the intercooler to far away, meaning the rad bolts don't line up, back to my friendly alloy welding places.

Isn't wiring fun after a year? trying to remember where they all go! I have 5 plugs, and no idea where they fit, the gas conversion wiring doesn't help matters!

Have you got air-con? if not then if you tap the brackets flat it will fit had to over come the same problem :)

[Volvostorm]

It HAD air-con :P

Theres to much gap between the rad and the intercooler

[Volvostorm]

No updates yet, still waiting for the intercooler to have mk2 brackets welded on.

http://www.ultraracing.my/Bars.asp?ID=2971

Has anybody tried fitting these on an estate, I'm not worried about them sticking up above the boot line.

[Volvostorm]

Wow, doesn't time fly!

Intercooler fitted, and many parts have been bought! Still no pictures lol

Once I get the d/pipe back, a big push is going to be made, aim is to have her running before the end of the year!

Stay tuned! :D

[p fandango]

did you get the UR bar? i found automac not to be much help so emailed them direct for a price

[Volvostorm]

No mate, I haven't yet

I can't see why they wouldn't fit the estate

[Volvostorm]

Some bits turned up today, including this:

http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/products/db.php

[AndysR]

Can't be long now until it's all back up and running again :)

[Volvostorm]

I'm still waiting for the custom downpipe, but, no, its not far away from running :)

[LiamT4]

Some bits turned up today, including this:

http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/products/db.php

Excellent, very usefull bit of kit.

[Volvostorm]

Its getting there, nearly all the wiring is back in, plumbed up the engine, and the gas conversion ;)

Just working out the RIP kit and the re-circ valve layout. :)

[Volvostorm]

Finally got my down pipe mk8 back, fingers crossed it fits!

Then, its got to be wrapped, that could be fun!

[foammanmark]

The poor girl is suffering from a 400 per day habit :( I'm doing the PCV this weekend, but its a bit late, as I think the RMS is blown, and I have a big oil leak coming from above the turbo.

So, it could be time for a engine rebuild, so, who do people recommend? As I've already said, I want to fit uprated rods and cams (N/A ones possibly?) fit a pedro type breather system, and a bigger turbo (18 or 19) and better manifolds, plus, the correct mapping.

Anything I've forgotten, and who is best to talk to about these mods? I don't want a flame war, just some honest opinions.

You've got me a bit worried now. I've been advised to do the PCV on the 97' T5 that I'm buying next weekend, along with the cambelt and a service. I have to drive it back from Swindon to Great Harwood, so around 170 miles. If it's not already leaking oil, then I presume I should be able to get Home without causing any damage, if the PCV is blocked? What do you think please?

[claymore]

You've got me a bit worried now. I've been advised to do the PCV on the 97' T5 that I'm buying next weekend, along with the cambelt and a service. I have to drive it back from Swindon to Great Harwood, so around 170 miles. If it's not already leaking oil, then I presume I should be able to get Home without causing any damage, if the PCV is blocked? What do you think please?
I'v had my 850 for nearly 3 years with over 200k miles on it, I'v fitted a supercharger and nitrous, but haven't done the PCV or cambelt yet.

[Volvostorm]

You've got me a bit worried now. I've been advised to do the PCV on the 97' T5 that I'm buying next weekend, along with the cambelt and a service. I have to drive it back from Swindon to Great Harwood, so around 170 miles. If it's not already leaking oil, then I presume I should be able to get Home without causing any damage, if the PCV is blocked? What do you think please?

I had the car a year before it started smoking, and, it wasn't that bad, would only do it after being left to idle for a few minutes.

I found my PCV wasn't blocked anyway, but I fitted a new one, which didn't clear the problem, on mine it was bore wear, and this started the whole rebuild!

You do know how to check to see if the PCV is blocked?

[foammanmark]

I'v had my 850 for nearly 3 years with over 200k miles on it, I'v fitted a supercharger and nitrous, but haven't done the PCV or cambelt yet.

That's some reassurance thanks. You have no oil leak or anything? I think Volvo(Qady) whom has sold me the car is just advising me to have it done sooner rather than later, together with the other bits.

You've got a SC and nitrous- I presume that it's basically a rocket then!

[Volvostorm]

It is better to change them sooner rather than later :)

Yes, Claymore's does move! :D

[claymore]

That's some reassurance thanks. You have no oil leak or anything? I think Volvo(Qady) whom has sold me the car is just advising me to have it done sooner rather than later, together with the other bits.

You've got a SC and nitrous- I presume that it's basically a rocket then!
And dont forget the Turbo :)

[Volvostorm]

The downpipe fits!

After massaging the floor a bit, even the lambda sensor is in the right place :D

[Jamest5r]

The downpipe fits!

After massaging the floor a bit, even the lambda sensor is in the right place :D


Nice when thing's fit :)

[Volvostorm]

Yeah, only taken months! lol

Should have the exhaust this weekend too :)

[Volvostorm]

A bit of a shock today, I've collected the T5, its now in my own unit, hopefully I'll be able to update the thread with some progress soon :)

[Volvostorm]

Couple of pics from today

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/Volvo%20build%20and%20evos/88804c4a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/Volvo%20build%20and%20evos/65b9ad71.jpg

[Volvostorm]

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[Volvostorm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/Volvo%20build%20and%20evos/7f5fd97f.jpg

[Volvostorm]

Last ones: :)

I'm the short one!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/Volvo%20build%20and%20evos/0f75e658.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/Volvo%20build%20and%20evos/5d22c468.jpg

[claymore]

Nice to see it moving again Paul, now hurry up and get it mooving under it's own power

[JT]

Looking good!

As said, be good to see it up and running!

Another one off the 'black list', as James called it! Lol

[Volvostorm]

Looking good!

As said, be good to see it up and running!

Another one off the 'black list', as James called it! Lol

Wouldn't say that just yet, its moved more to the grey list!

[Volvostorm]

While everybody else was doing their Christmas shopping, I spend the day working on the car! :D

Managed to work out where most of the wires going, made a list of things that need doing, and started to make up the intake pipe, made the lower pipe to the throttle body, and half made up the turbo intake.

Remove the battery tray too, that freed up lots of space :)

Pictures, as always to follow

[Volvostorm]

Another day on the Mistress, as she now gets referred too!

Both pipes for the RIP kit are now mocked up, and ready to have the swage put in them, new air box have been designed, found new places for the cruise control and LPG ecu to live.

Removed the dash top to run the wires through to the new gauges, I could do with a new blue dash top, as this one has an air bag on the passenger side, which I'm not refitted.

A busy day, not helped by I can't buy anything, or get stuff made!

[Niles]

if you dont plug in the passenger side air bag you will get an airbag warning light = fail MOT

[mitchyboy01]

if you dont plug in the passenger side air bag you will get an airbag warning light = fail MOT

My Fiat passed with the airbag light on. Tester said it's not part of the MOT.

[claymore]

My Fiat passed with the airbag light on. Tester said it's not part of the MOT.
Not from Monday it won't

[mitchyboy01]

Not from Monday it won't

Glad I sold it now then lol

[Volvostorm]

What light? It has no bulb.

To get my airbag system working it needs some major parts replacing

[Volvostorm]

3" intake mocked up :)

Need a 3" hole saw now, so I can fit the alloy airbox! :partysmil

I promise pictures soon too!

[Volvostorm]

Pictures as promised! :D

Moved the clutch feed pipe, needed more space foe air intake
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/de05f396.jpg

RIP kit
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/c4cc061d.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/1122de4a.jpg

Throttle to lower intercooler stub
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/b164f10e.jpg

Mock up of the 3" intake
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/b2121874.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/6056a309.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/4e7dab1f.jpg

Re-circ connector
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/b7e1fdd1.jpg

Starting the air box
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/4f77dd36.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/836f3801.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/04c2d934.jpg

One for JonnyTempest ;)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/e7af68e2.jpg

Gauge holder
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/2764ad5a.jpg

[Volvostorm]

Just some random ones

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/91475ed1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/d026ff6c.jpg

List of jobs to do! Not much! ;)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/c490f627.jpg

Some of our other cars!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/3a0a3101.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/d8127472.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/c773c558.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/e36d3a4f.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/2fd48b7a.jpg

[Dan850r]

Looking good mate! One thing, where you have the bend before the maf but after the filter, i had mine like this but it used to hesitate under load, i put it so it was straight and its fine now, no idea why tho

[Volvostorm]

Looking good mate! One thing, where you have the bend before the maf but after the filter, i had mine like this but it used to hesitate under load, i put it so it was straight and its fine now, no idea why tho

Not enough room to fit the filter, its all 3" piping, so hopefully I shouldn't get any trouble (Fingers crossed)

[Dan850r]

Hopefully and itll be sucking more air than mine too lol

[Volvostorm]

Todays progress, might not look very much, but it took ages to get the final mock up right, and, an excuse to try out my new camera phone :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/20120129_163219.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/20120129_163240.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/20120129_163247.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/20120129_163307.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/20120129_163314.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/20120129_163510.jpg

Plus, do you think this will catch on?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/20120129_133750.jpg

[The Flying Moose]

Looks like your making good progress Paul.

When do you think the time will come to turn the key for the first time? Bet you cant wait!

[Volvostorm]

Going to order the battery cables and assorted bits this week, hopefully should have the RIP kit finished soon.

Staring her, ermmmmmmmmmmmm dunno yet!

[Volvostorm]

Another small update, I only really have 1 day a week that I can work on her, at the moment :(

Got her jacked up on stands, with carpet underneath :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/20120212_123859.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/20120212_123910.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/20120212_123934.jpg

Got sick of the boot lid hitting me on the head, so, tied it to the rafters! :P
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/20120212_131913.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/20120212_131958.jpg

Removed the cd changer, and tried the battery in its new home. It will be boxed in once its finished.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/20120212_132437.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/20120212_134329.jpg

Bit annoyed, I found a rip in the vinyl on the drivers door, something has fell against her! :cry:

[Volvostorm]

Does anybody want to see the pictures of todays wiring?

[claymore]

Does anybody want to see the pictures of todays wiring?
Only if it's accompanied with a vid of the engine running ;)

[Volvostorm]

Not yet, that is tomorrows plan, and it won't be running, but it will be turning over on the key :D

[Volvostorm]

Here's another chance for me to bore you all with some photos! :D
New main battery wiring
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/20120225_170036.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/20120226_131353.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/20120226_131411.jpg

New starter motor connection point
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/20120225_145708.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/20120225_145632.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/20120225_145539.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/20120225_145549.jpg

The moment everybody has been waiting for! :shhh:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/?action=view&current=20120226_165428.mp4
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/?action=view&current=20120226_170115.mp4
Oil pressure after 30seconds after cranking, the figure is in bar
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/paulxr4x4/20120226_170256.jpg
I can't get the videos to show :(

[Volvostorm]

One thing, which ECU should I use to start it?

I have both the stock one and a TT, but, I'm not sure what map it has on it.

Any suggestions?

[AndysR]

I'd be running the engine in with a standard ECU then switch to the TT and have it mapped once it's all bedded in :)