850 T5 Kompressor Project

[claymore]

i was hoping you would say that...

top job!
Why?

[Dan850r]

roll cage next i think, and strip the interior, wide arch kit? hmmm lol

[claymore]

roll cage next i think, and strip the interior, wide arch kit? hmmm lol
Rear is already striped, and cage is in the pipeline.

[M-R-P]

Stripped or striped? - or both?

Chop chop mate, got 2 days to finish (or at least make it work lol!

Top work mate, gonna be some serious VPC tyre kicking on sunday :D

[claymore]

Not going to get a chance to re-paint it before the weekend, so it will have to come with rain marks all over it...lol

[M-R-P]

Aaah, bit of 2500 gr wet n dry and she'll be reet! ;)

[claymore]

Aaah, bit of 2500 gr wet n dry and she'll be reet! ;)
More like 240grit I would think..lol

[M-R-P]

I got some 26gr 110mm sanding pads...;)

[claymore]

I'll weld the 'S' bend next week after the Sparkford meet.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120510_143442.jpg

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120510_143452.jpg

[the young mechanic]

do you have a cold air feed for the air filter because it looks a bit like it will not get clean air

[claymore]

do you have a cold air feed for the air filter because it looks a bit like it will not get clean air
If you go back to about half way down page 20, you will see how I made a duct for cold air from the front scoop to the air filter

[the young mechanic]

If you go back to about half way down page 20, you will see how I made a duct for cold air from the front scoop to the air filter

very good workmanship on the cold air feed never noticed that page

[charlesboya]

Terrific project and great looking car, well done !

[claymore]

'S' bend all welded up:

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120517_175619.jpg

[JT]

just gets better and better! :)

[the young mechanic]

need to repaint your intercooler the black is rubbing off

[claymore]

need to repaint your intercooler the black is rubbing off
Yep, it's on the list of things to do young man :)

[claymore]

Breaking news, I've just picked up sponsorship :)

http://www.plant-i.net/

[JT]

sponsorship for what exactly??
what r u up to???? lol

[claymore]

sponsorship for what exactly??
what r u up to???? lol
To be agreed yet, but tyres are the best bet at the moment :)

[JT]

cool!

after all, thats what is gonna wear out first!! :)

[t5steve]

woo hoo good luck fella.................some nice sticky ones i hope

[claymore]

Todays antics

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/IMG_8585.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/IMG_8522.jpg
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http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/IMG_8422.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/IMG_8383.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/IMG_8366.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/IMG_8337.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/IMG_8336.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/IMG_8307.jpg

[Dan850r]

Nice!!!

[cherry1809]

I'll be honest, I was 50/50 with the added graphics I saw at Haynes. But on the track that looks the mutts! :cool:

[claymore]

I'll be honest, I was 50/50 with the added graphics I saw at Haynes. But on the track that looks the mutts! :cool:
I always did say the graphics would be marmite, but this car will be used for fun and nothing else :)

[t5steve]

looks like you had a good day

[cherry1809]

Liking the 240Z as well. I'd have one of them in a heart beat :)

[claymore]

Liking the 240Z as well. I'd have one of them in a heart beat :)
Yep, there were 4 of them there running skyline engines.

[cherry1809]

Yep, there were 4 of them there running skyline engines.

Lol, I did that on Forza :D

[T4Rick]

Lovely looking car Colin

[claymore]

A bit boaring, as I lost the brakes after 3 laps, but hey ho, it might interest someone.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIq7tQzkPk0

[Wobbly Dave]

So what's a Malory park like? Was it expensive?

[claymore]

So what's a Malory park like? Was it expensive?
Not a great track, basically an oval with a leg stuck on the end, costs were £15 entry to the PPC show and £20 for 15 minutes track time.

[smithy]

Not a great track, basically an oval with a leg stuck on the end, costs were £15 entry to the PPC show and £20 for 15 minutes track time.

looks great fun mate looks like a good day by all.you coming to trax .

[claymore]

looks great fun mate looks like a good day by all.you coming to trax .
Yep, I'll be there :)

[Volvostorm]

Nice pictures :)

I've got your session recorded too, I will upload it soon

[JT]

As you say, not a great track
But, fantastic to see the car up and running, can't wait for Trax! :)

[T5frankie]

why was you going so slow colin?

[claymore]

why was you going so slow colin?
As I said on the PPC thread, I boiled my brakes after 3 laps, you can see the car shaking whenever I tried to brake....:)

[claymore]

After comparing my setup to another compound charged car I'm going to make a few changes to my plumbing again...lol
Got this today, (it's an air bypass valve) It needs to go just before the S/C and bypass into the inlet manifold, but I need to make a plate to atatch a silicone hose onto it.
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120525_075903.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120525_075912.jpg
So take one of these:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120525_075921.jpg
Take the fan off:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120525_075932.jpg
Cut all the fins off, grind flat and make a hole
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120525_075942.jpg
All I need to do now is weld this pipe on, and that's it done.
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120525_080115.jpg

[claymore]

Latest mod
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120525_120435.jpg

[claymore]

So, the Supercharger is off and a big hole drilled in it so that the bypass valve can be welded on:

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120527_131547.jpg

Also took the opportunity to take the front mount off so that I can weld an extension pipe on:

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120527_131556.jpg

Also need to modify the Supercharger inlet so that I can fit the throttle body onto it:

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120527_131646.jpg

And this lot will replace the original throttle body:

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120527_131624.jpg

[LiamT4]

Ok, you've lost me now?? lol

[claymore]

Ok, you've lost me now?? lol
I'll explain it all to you at York :)

[LiamT4]

I'll explain it all to you at York :)

I look forward to seeing it.....and knowing whats going on under the bonnet. lol

[claymore]

Looks like I'm going to have to pull my new engine back out :)

[Brett855tdi]

Looks like I'm going to have to pull my new engine back out :)

How come?

[claymore]

How come?

I've just aquired Alan M's old engine :)

[Brett855tdi]

ah... i dont think i know anything of the engine, i guess its pepped up by the smiley lol

[claymore]

Forged 2000 v70r bottom end with 2005 2.4 top end.with vvt delete, not yet run in, on fresh rings and bearings.
:)

[smithy]

Forged 2000 v70r bottom end with 2005 2.4 top end.with vvt delete, not yet run in, on fresh rings and bearings.
:)

Nice one mate .all I have to say is bring it on lol.the are a lot of forged engines and big turbos around this year.its going to be fun at the strip lol

[LiamT4]

Just make sure you get it to york :D

[claymore]

I won't fit it until next winter,

[t5steve]

whenever i see this post come up again i get all excited about what you have done to your car this time......................keep it up mate............you are an inspiration to us all
can't wait for next installment

[claymore]

All welded up :)

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120529_163340.jpg

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120529_163333.jpg

S/C Bolted back up, now to sort out the plumbing again. ohh joy :)

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120529_185623.jpg

[JT]

whenever i see this post come up again i get all excited about what you have done to your car this time......................keep it up mate............you are an inspiration to us all
can't wait for next installment

have to agree, great work:B_thumb:

[the young mechanic]

uterly brilliant

[t5steve]

when i finally meet up with you..............and i will sometime/somewhere...............i'm gonna shake your hand and plead for a ride in this car.....................can't wait till the day arrives..................

[M-R-P]

when i finally meet up with you..............and i will sometime/somewhere...............i'm gonna shake your hand and plead for a ride in this car.....................can't wait till the day arrives..................

Here's a teaser...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UuLPpv-WCM

Wish I'd managed to have a prolonged chat with you about this thing Colin, spanking motor :)

[claymore]

Not much to see, but it's nearly all back together, hopefully start and test drive tomorrow :)

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120530_183606.jpg

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120530_183615.jpg

[claymore]

That's it all done (again) with the boost pipes like this and the supercharger bypass the car sounds just like a standard T5 :( , but fuel economy will be about normal and the car should now be easy to map.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120601_184802.jpg

[Jamest5r]

What size are your pipes? Think I've got some.spare bands if you want to match.

[claymore]

What size are your pipes? Think I've got some.spare bands if you want to match.
Cheers mate, I've got loads of spares myself :)

[Rhys]

Great seeing the car in the flesh so to speak - was looking forward to it :)
I forgot to ask how do you rate those turbo-tuners? Tbh I thought about a hlm map but didn't want anything aggressive either (ended up getting a WothRline ecu off fleabay which is just nice).
Love the bonnet btw, interesting to see how the car progresses - shame about the weather at the York raceway, would have loved to see it running.

[claymore]

Great seeing the car in the flesh so to speak - was looking forward to it :)
I forgot to ask how do you rate those turbo-tuners? Tbh I thought about a hlm map but didn't want anything aggressive either (ended up getting a WothRline ecu off fleabay which is just nice).
Love the bonnet btw, interesting to see how the car progresses - shame about the weather at the York raceway, would have loved to see it running.
Cheers Rhys, TT USB, it's to early to tell, it has it's limitations but so far I've at least been able to make the car nice and drivable. there won't be much more now untill the new engine goes in at the end of the year.

[claymore]

One issue identified on the weekend was the boost pipe going onto the inlet manifold was collapsing under vacume, so replaced with a hard pipe and painted the pipes satin black

Before:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120601_184802.jpg

After:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120604_130223.jpg

[the young mechanic]

nice

[claymore]

Today I have been mostly playing with this:

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120610_141657.jpg


http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120610_141636.jpg


http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120610_144405.jpg

[JT]

goodstuff!

I take it thats not a cage suitable for an 850, but your gonna make it fit anyway???

:)

[claymore]

goodstuff!

I take it thats not a cage suitable for an 850, but your gonna make it fit anyway???

:)
Yep, it will fit where it touches...lol, originally off a Mk3/4 Escort, I've just bought a 12 tone pipe bender so I should be able to make the front legs and a couple of pipes from the top of the hoop to the rear of the car, I have to make sure that I still have room to sleep in the car...lol

[claymore]

Can you guess what it is yet?

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120615_173051.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120615_173140.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120615_173247.jpg

[M-R-P]

haha - bender! pmsl

c'mon then how much have you managed?

[claymore]

haha - bender! pmsl

c'mon then how much have you managed?
Just bent the front and rear legs, I won't get a chance to weld them in until after the weekend.

[cherry1809]

I'd love to strip mine, but I want it to hold some value :(
Wrong really, as what's the point in having a car if your not going to enjoy it? Maybe when I get the runaround then... Lol. :D

[claymore]

I'd love to strip mine, but I want it to hold some value :(
Wrong really, as what's the point in having a car if your not going to enjoy it? Maybe when I get the runaround then... Lol. :D
Difference is, mine had no value to start with :)

[cherry1809]

Neither does mine relatively speakng. Might do in the future though.

[Volvostorm]

Can you make me one aswell? :D

[Jamest5r]

Can you guess what it is yet?

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120615_173051.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120615_173140.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120615_173247.jpg

Your building a new space-frame canopy to keep us all dry on future damp 1/4 mile meet's :)

[claymore]

Can you make me one aswell? :D
Your welcome to use the bender mate :)

[claymore]

Did a bit more to the cage today
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120617_161044.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120617_161053.jpg
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http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120617_165005.jpg

[JT]

wow, that looks fantastic!! :)

great work!:B_thumb:

[claymore]

wow, that looks fantastic!! :)

great work!:B_thumb:

Lol, says the man with a proper roll cage, mine is just to help stiffen up the shell, but i need to leave room in the back to sleep :)

[JT]

sleep???
I suppose thats if you want silent night or better cornering??

lol

[claymore]

Today I have been mostly hacking chunks out of my bonnet :)

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120623_134538.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120623_134611.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120623_135543.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120623_135559.jpg

[JT]

i'm sure you have already thought of this,but......

try and keep those cut offs greased up and test them now and again

or like me and you dont bother, the inevitable will happen! :doh:

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/IMG_0421.jpg

[claymore]

i'm sure you have already thought of this,but......

try and keep those cut offs greased up and test them now and again

or like me and you dont bother, the inevitable will happen! :doh:

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/IMG_0421.jpg
Dohh,
I'm an old hand at this game mate ;), I used to put some oil down them once a month :)

[T5frankie]

Dohh,
I'm an old hand at this game mate ;), I used to put some oil down them once a month :)

old face too lol

[JT]

Dohh,
I'm an old hand at this game mate ;), I used to put some oil down them once a month :)

I knew you would be on the ball!! :)

thats what I was trying to do this morning, when it snapped.
Nevermind,at least it didnt do it on race day:rolleyes2

[claymore]

I know I've poster this up in the bhp leader board, but i thought i should put it here to keep the thread tidy.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/Untitled-4.jpg

[Jamest5r]

As i said when i saw it before that is one beautiful curve, cant wait till you turn it up :)

[claymore]

As i said when i before that is one beautiful curve, cant wait till you turn it up :)
That will be down to the expert mapper....lol

[claymore]

Just been playing around with moviemaker:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIlpZF1qh5I

[JUDGENINJA]

It's like a transformer!!

I must have poke around under that bonnet sometime.

[t5steve]

bet that brought back some memories

[Wobbly Dave]

my changes are not really that substantial in comparison.

[The Flying Moose]

Nice Video Colin, its that long ago that I actually forgot it used to be a "Normal" car!!!

[M-R-P]

cool!
one of my gay blue ameltheas made it into that vid :)

[claymore]

Not so secret weapon for Avon park:

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120708_153207.jpg

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120708_153054.jpg



http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120708_153108.jpg

[the young mechanic]

what is it

[p fandango]

i cut a piece of metal tube that you slide over the shock to lock the rear ride height, don't think i'll need to use it now tho with the suspension as solid as it is lol

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/mine/BT/Misc/DSCF0495.jpg

[claymore]

what is it
If I tell you, it won't be a seceret...lol

[claymore]

i cut a piece of metal tube that you slide over the shock to lock the rear ride height, don't think i'll need to use it now tho with the suspension as solid as it is lol

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/mine/BT/Misc/DSCF0495.jpg


Ahh, but I can fit mine in about 30 seconds :)

[p fandango]

Ahh, but I can fit mine in about 30 seconds :)
mine are lighter :D

[claymore]

mine are lighter :D

that's ok, I haven't got gallons of water running from the front to the baco of my car :)

[Shadow]

i know what there for. but i wont tell.

[Volvostorm]

that's ok, I haven't got gallons of water running from the front to the baco of my car :)

I have gallons of water running out from under my car!

[The Flying Moose]

An excellent Idea Colin... I dont suppose you fancy making me a set?

Ill be interested to see how they affect the time, if they do what they should (without telling ;)) you could make a small fortune selling them!

[claymore]

An excellent Idea Colin... I dont suppose you fancy making me a set?

Ill be interested to see how they affect the time, if they do what they should (without telling ;)) you could make a small fortune selling them!
If they work (which they should) then I'll make some for people if they want.

[claymore]

Ohh dear, look what fell out of my exhaust:

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120712_195106.jpg

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120712_195114.jpg

[mitchyboy01]

Now that is very unfortunate. What are you going to do without a cat lol

[claymore]

Now that is very unfortunate. What are you going to do without a cat lol
Perhaps I could put some newspaper in there instead :)

[M-R-P]

you could weld a hinge and a latch into it and use it to warm your pasty.

[p fandango]

you could weld a hinge and a latch into it and use it to warm your pasty.
i thought thats what the heated passenger seat's for

[LiamT4]

i thought thats what the heated passenger seat's for

Yep, good for keeping my subway warm. lol

[Shadow]

don t bin the insides take them to a scrap metal place and get some money for them might only get 20 quid but its money in you pocket.

[claymore]

don t bin the insides take them to a scrap metal place and get some money for them might only get 20 quid but its money in you pocket.
Yep, already sold for £15

[claymore]

The new look :)

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120717_140359.jpg

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120717_140338.jpg

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120717_140908.jpg

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120717_140933.jpg

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120717_140923.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120717_140946.jpg

[V70 Graham]

Very nice Colin, new graphics look good.

[M-R-P]

Looks good,
Why do I get the suspicion that you painted over the old stickers... :)

[claymore]

Very nice Colin, new graphics look good.

Yep, I'm quite pleased although the yellow isn't a very good match.

[claymore]

Looks good,
Why do I get the suspicion that you painted over the old stickers... :)

Nop, all the old stickers peeled off and replaced with new vinyl, the whole bottom is one piece with the artwork printed onto it, it actually looks better in the flesh.

[T5RPete]

Oh man that looks good!!

[T5RPete]

Also, what wheels are they? I quite like them

[claymore]

Also, what wheels are they? I quite like them

They'r 18" A Rays

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/71552_1584626453310_1165211495_31518024_7705947_n. jpg

[M-R-P]

Nop, all the old stickers peeled off and replaced with new vinyl, the whole bottom is one piece with the artwork printed onto it, it actually looks better in the flesh.

Aah cool.
they look great, just with the paint mismatch, it sorta' looked like ya did it the "quick" way lol.
(the paint isn't bad tbh, I just notice that sort of thing ;))

[claymore]

So, when I press this switch:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120720_174619.jpg

This light comes on, and electrical things happen :)

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120720_174634.jpg

And when I flick this switch, another light comes on and more electrical wichcraft happens :)
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120720_174645.jpg

[LiamT4]

excellent mate, but it looks like you've been to the homer simpson school of motoring in that it looks like you've got a bit of black tape covering a dash light? lol

"Lisa: Hey dad, that light says check engine..."
"Homer: Uh oh... the tape must have fallen off (puts tape back on) there, problem solved (engine stops)" lol

[claymore]

Well spotted, I haven't got round to pulling the bulb out for the seatbelt pre-tensioners yet :)

[partsforvolvos.com]

just got our advance copy of the PPC mag today, 4 page feature looking very good !! page 69 .........

[claymore]

just got our advance copy of the PPC mag today, 4 page feature looking very good !! page 69 .........

:(, I've got to wait till Thursday :(

[Jamest5r]

Don't we all then find somewhere that bloody stocks it.

[T5RPete]

I'm intrigued about all that electrical wizzardry...

[partsforvolvos.com]

did you get your copy? good article.


i am wordering about the technicals of fitting a supercharger with a turbocharger at the same time.
presuming they are in line, i understand that the supercharger being belt driven will assist in turbo lag since it is belt driven, but does it not get to the point where the supercharger might hold the turbo back if it reaches its max output and the turbo might have some power left as i thought that in general turbos run at higher boost levels than superchargers?
or is this taken care of by selection of the right supercharger and turbo combination together so it does not happen.

just curious

[claymore]

did you get your copy? good article.


i am wordering about the technicals of fitting a supercharger with a turbocharger at the same time.
presuming they are in line, i understand that the supercharger being belt driven will assist in turbo lag since it is belt driven, but does it not get to the point where the supercharger might hold the turbo back if it reaches its max output and the turbo might have some power left as i thought that in general turbos run at higher boost levels than superchargers?
or is this taken care of by selection of the right supercharger and turbo combination together so it does not happen.

just curious
Hi, Yes I got the mag :)

to answer your question, the supercharger is an air compressor (as opposed to the Turbo which is an air mover) so the SC will compress (compound) anything it has going into it, so if the turbo is big enough the SC will boost up what it gets out of the turbo, so 8psi out of the turbo will be further boosted by the SC upto 15psi. 20psi out of the turbo will be boosted to over 30psi out of the SC (as long as the turbo can produce the volume of air needed.

[claymore]

To keep the continuity in the thread, I had better put these here.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120726_120744.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120726_120756.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120726_120808.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120726_120816.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120726_120831.jpg

[claymore]

Well, the new engine is home at last :)
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120803_162241.jpg

And a little extra bonus :)

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120803_162231.jpg

[smithy]

Nice mate now get it in the car

[claymore]

Nice mate now get it in the car
I need to save up for a 6 paddle clutch first, on another note though, my holset should be here tomorrow :)

[MoleT-5R]

I need to save up for a 6 paddle clutch first, on another note though, my holset should be here tomorrow :)

with summer we're having the more paddles the better..lol

seriously though, someone looks to have a fair bit of work to do, is that before or after Trax?

[claymore]

with summer we're having the more paddles the better..lol

seriously though, someone looks to have a fair bit of work to do, is that before or after Trax?

No, it won't be done untill after trax, I'll do it all over the winter again :)

[smithy]

I'm going to need a paddle clutch too I don't think the 850r clutch is gOing to take the boost lol.have a look at my project page in half an hour and you will see why .

[claymore]

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120804_100612.jpg

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120804_100617.jpg

[smithy]

That turbo has a big exhaust housing should work well with the supercharger mate nice.

[M-R-P]

Bloody hell Colin, couldn't you find anything bigger?

:)

[smithy]

What I want to see is how it's going to fit between the engine and the bulkhead lol.I don't have that problem with mine being an old tech 940 as pedro would say .

[M-R-P]

Thinking about it Carl, there's room on the other side of yours for a twin-screw charger :D

[smithy]

That's an idea lol

[claymore]

What I want to see is how it's going to fit between the engine and the bulkhead lol.I don't have that problem with mine being an old tech 940 as pedro would say .


I have 8 and a half inches from manifold to bulkhead, Turbo is 8 inches, so should just fit, or at worst it the bulkhead might need "massaging"

[smithy]

Use a big hammer you could make 10 ins then lol

[claymore]

Which one shall I use :)
Left to right
Garrett T28, Holset H2B, XS Power Super 70, Mother §§§§er Garrett

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120814_131537.jpg

[smithy]

Xs super 70 looks new so that one and 3 of them are twin scroll too

[Jamest5r]

[QUOTE=claymore;530521]Which one shall I use :)
Left to right
Garrett T28, Holset H2B, XS Power Super 70, Mother §§§§er Garrett

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120814_131537.jpg[/

Knowing you all will go on :)

[claymore]

I think I'll stick to the Holset to start with, then work my way up :)

[Rhys]

How about another tubby then you have one for each cylinder :B_thumb:

[claymore]

How about another tubby then you have one for each cylinder :B_thumb:

I did think about using 5 small turbos at one time

[claymore]

Today at Prescott :)



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLC3mwL59RU&feature=youtu.be

[p fandango]

thats excellent, when i saw the pics on facebook i was hoping you'd took a video. Looks like you had some traction problems lol

[Jamest5r]

Clean the camera lens next time mate :)

[LiamT4]

Sounds mental there.

[claymore]

Clean the camera lens next time mate :)
Lol, I think it's the screen that's dirty.

[claymore]

thats excellent, when i saw the pics on facebook i was hoping you'd took a video. Looks like you had some traction problems lol

Yep same old problem :)

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/7817316322_31aa894eab_k.jpg

[claymore]

A few nice flames there :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TIl6WDWcQU

[M-R-P]

Colin, your car wouldn't look right on that track without plooms of smoke coming off the nearside wheel lol.
Less charger scream than last year though?

[T5RPete]

Holy S**t that sounds good!

What are you using to record?

LOL @ the turbo picture too

[claymore]

Some more flames :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s86T7hIg_cY

[t5steve]

awesome colin..................respect

[LiamT4]

Looks like a proper laugh that does, would love to take the old tank up there lol

[claymore]

Holy S**t that sounds good!

What are you using to record?

LOL @ the turbo picture too

Just using my samsung S2

[claymore]

Looks like a proper laugh that does, would love to take the old tank up there lol

It is Liam, I enjoy this more than a track day, 1 minute of absolutely flat out.

[claymore]

Have a pic dump :)

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/524364_4232541687096_1226748128_n-1.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/376594_10151022140603339_207428618_n.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/71d82035.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/968d555b.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/12ffa7b8.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/82f8e841.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/Rrgathering2012_031.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/39.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/frontsparks.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/Flames1.jpg

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/flames2.jpg

[T5RPete]

Have a pic dump :)
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/Flames1.jpg



That is epic beyond belief!!
Such an awesome shot!

[claymore]

That is epic beyond belief!!
Such an awesome shot!
Yep, my favorite picture of my car at the moment.

[M-R-P]

WOW Colin, absa-0fkkin-lutely superb pictures,
Top marks to the photographer mate :beer:

[smithy]

Nice pics mate

[MoleT-5R]

nice pic's....love the flaming ones....cool or what?:funkybana

[JT]

Brilliant stuff!! :)
Car looks the mutts! Lol

[claymore]

And another batch :)

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/7840632264_191f2e3a92_k.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/7840637304_772e67e47b_k.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/7840641422_aaf840875a_k.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/7840645992_2c3d270215_k.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/7840650624_241f5f47cb_k.jpg

[lance]

I think thats the coolest 850 ever better than a btc

[claymore]

An edited Vid of the Volvo at Prescott:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkHkdIWRWVo

[T5frankie]

you kept this secret again colin? where was the thread?

[claymore]

you kept this secret again colin? where was the thread?

RetroRides Gathering would need a stand booked and tickets paid for in about Februrary, perhaps we should do it next year.

[Jamest5r]

you kept this secret again colin? where was the thread?

I asked in april and was too late lol

[claymore]

Again, Just for continuity, here are a couple of pics from Trax:

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120903_145345.jpg

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120903_145108.jpg

[hybriduno]

Some awesome shots :) well done looks great :)

[k9plums]

this car has 1 word EPIC! unfortunately I've only been allowed to drive it in a straight line. and my launch is even worse than the old mans

[claymore]

Nothing much happening at the moment, I took the old turbo off today, looks like the exhaust housing has a few nasty cracks around the wastegate. Tomorrow I'll modify my wastegate actuator bracket on the new turbo and hopefully re-fit on tuesday.
Also had a delivery of my coolant and pre treatment for the new engine. (about £250 worth)

[claymore]

wastegate bracket made. oil feed and return sorted :)

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120917_175440.jpg

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120917_175415.jpg

[claymore]

New turbo all bolted up, I just need to make up a new oil feed pipe and a couple of silicone joiners:

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120919_183827_zps0b6a29dc.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120919_183811_zps64f100e1.jpg

[MoleT-5R]

RetroRides Gathering would need a stand booked and tickets paid for in about Februrary, perhaps we should do it next year.

I'm up for that, defo. Keep us posted. Up hill drag race with bends in ( but one at a time ) handling will come in to this, an all round test again the clock..!!!!

[MoleT-5R]

New turbo all bolted up, I just need to make up a new oil feed pipe and a couple of silicone joiners:

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120919_183827_zps0b6a29dc.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120919_183811_zps64f100e1.jpg

looking great colin, which turbo did you go for in the end?

[M-R-P]

looking great colin, which turbo did you go for in the end?

Ummm... big and shiney.. yep, deffo big and shiny lol.

[claymore]

looking great colin, which turbo did you go for in the end?

That's just a GT28 hybrid

[claymore]

I'm up for that, defo. Keep us posted. Up hill drag race with bends in ( but one at a time ) handling will come in to this, an all round test again the clock..!!!!
No timing I'm afraid (although, if you have a video camera in the car it's not hard to get a rough idea)

[Nealevo]

Colin,

I have a few alu intercooler pipes left over from my FMI upgrade and some samco type joiner hoses if they are any use to you before i throw them!!!, I also have a new full leather electric leather seat out of an Evoque (black with red stitching i think) if you still want it!!

Neal

[claymore]

Colin,

I have a few alu intercooler pipes left over from my FMI upgrade and some samco type joiner hoses if they are any use to you before i throw them!!!, I also have a new full leather electric leather seat out of an Evoque (black with red stitching i think) if you still want it!!

Neal

I'm fine for all the joiners thanks Neil, as for the seat, will you be going to Avon park for the October meet?

[Nealevo]

will you be going to Avon park for the October meet?

Sorry mate im off to Morocco on Sunday for 10 weeks with work!! :-) but if you want it i wont dump it.

[T5frankie]

RetroRides Gathering would need a stand booked and tickets paid for in about Februrary, perhaps we should do it next year.

make sure you do a thread nearer the time mate

[claymore]

Sorry mate im off to Morocco on Sunday for 10 weeks with work!! :-) but if you want it i wont dump it.
Yep, I deffo want it, we'll meet up soon again I'm sure :)

[claymore]

Update time:
New GT28 hybrid fitted, so no more smoke :), the down side is that in my eagerness to go for a test drive, I forglot to close the bonnet pins (yes I know), so all I saw
was a fiberglass bonnet flying majestically over my head :(
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120922_142544_zps681d195c.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120922_142552_zps97d33459.jpg
So Sunday was spent reinforcing it and getting it into some sort of presentable state again
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120922_164240_zps5d56cd9f.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120923_134130_zps6d462e1f.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120923_134056_zps79a2e2fb.jpg
But this morning I poped over to Coalville to pick up the last piece of the Engine transplant :)
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120925_142255.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20120925_142329.jpg

[Wobbly Dave]

I worked out your secret. Baked beans - flames coming out the back-end - it all makes sense now.

[p fandango]

an M59, so less smoke on your hill-climb for next year lol

[claymore]

an M59, so less smoke on your hill-climb for next year lol

Yep, that will upset the fans.

[p fandango]

Yep, that will upset the fans.
just means you've got to try & get both the wheels spinning up lol

[claymore]

I'm getting really annoyed with the car now, ever since I changed the engine in January I haven't been able to get more than 15psi boost, since then I've fitted a new turbo and still the same. Today I bypassed the charge cooler and still the same, the only other change is the TurboTuner usb ecu, I can't see how it could be that but running out of ideas now, any thoughts (and dont suggest the obvious like boost leaks)

[smithy]

Boost limit on the Ecu mate I was getting that with my 940 I could not get above 17 psi and the car would not power over 4200 rpm .just an idea

[p fandango]

have you tried a MBC bypassing the BCS to see if that will get above your 15psi

[claymore]

I'm getting really annoyed with the car now, ever since I changed the engine in January I haven't been able to get more than 15psi boost, since then I've fitted a new turbo and still the same. Today I bypassed the charge cooler and still the same, the only other change is the TurboTuner usb ecu, I can't see how it could be that but running out of ideas now, any thoughts (and dont suggest the obvious like boost leaks)


Boost limit on the Ecu mate I was getting that with my 940 I could not get above 17 psi and the car would not power over 4200 rpm .just an idea

All boost limits set to 100%

[claymore]

have you tried a MBC bypassing the BCS to see if that will get above your 15psi

wastegate signal blocked off.

[smithy]

wastegate signal blocked off.

Have you run on actuator pressure only and what type of actuator you using mate

[claymore]

Have you run on actuator pressure only and what type of actuator you using mate

On the old turbo I actually had the waste gate locked off, I haven't done that to this one, but I'm still getting the same result.

[smithy]

On the old turbo I actually had the waste gate locked off, I haven't done that to this one, but I'm still getting the same result.

Try running on actuator pressure and see what happens as long as it is a good actuator

[claymore]

Try running on actuator pressure and see what happens as long as it is a good actuator
it's all brand new mate, I've already tried all that.

[smithy]

it's all brand new mate, I've already tried all that.

Ok have you tried a new maf

[claymore]

I have'nt tried a new maf, but would that affect the amount of boost? I did think about putting the standard maf back on. as it happens, when I put the new turbo on, I also re-fitted my dump valve and have found a huge boost leake there, I'm in the middle of making a leak tester at the moment.

[claymore]

Todays lesson is: dont assume that your previous lack of boost is caused by the same thing, old lack of boost was due to a knackered turbo, current lack of boost was caused by poor fitting dump valve.
My boost is now at a steady 23psi, Happy days, now lets see if i can bend some rods.

[T5RPete]

Glad to hear you've got it sorted!!

[Nealevo]

Todays lesson is: dont assume that your previous lack of boost is caused by the same thing, old lack of boost was due to a knackered turbo, current lack of boost was caused by poor fitting dump valve.
My boost is now at a steady 23psi, Happy days, now lets see if i can bend some rods.

I was going to suggest poor fitting but thought you might throw something at me next time I saw you!!! Lol, glad you got it sorted in the end, just intime for the next problem!!!

[WOODY T5]

23psi that should feel a lot better now col well done

[claymore]

23psi that should feel a lot better now col well done

Yep, it feels like it used to again now, can't wait to try it down the strip, see if I can break the 14.7 wall....lol

[WOODY T5]

Good good rwyb on @ York 14th of October mate I will be going with some slicks

[smithy]

I'm going to Avon on that day but it would of been nice to see dean crack the 12s mark .and we will see at one of the drag meets to see if Colin can crack the 13s and Frankie and James too .the cars on this forum are getting faster and faster , how am I going to keep up in my 140 bhp 940 I don't know.

[MoleT-5R]

I'm going to Avon on that day but it would of been nice to see dean crack the 12s mark .and we will see at one of the drag meets to see if Colin can crack the 13s and Frankie and James too .the cars on this forum are getting faster and faster , how am I going to keep up in my 140 bhp 940 I don't know.

I'm sure you'll think of something....lol

I would like to make it to avon, but I don't think I'll be in the T5-R as it has exhaust manifold/turbo leak and I doubt that I'll fix it that quick, but we'll see. Might bring Jaynes V70R but I don't think that will be racing as there's a funny noise and clunking going on, mighy bring it along so you all can give your expert opinons on whats up with it.

[MoleT-5R]

Yep, it feels like it used to again now, can't wait to try it down the strip, see if I can break the 14.7 wall....lol

good to hear you've got it sorted, it will be nice to see what times you can get now...

[claymore]

I find it hard to imagine what these big power 850/x70 Volvo's are like to drive, Mine either torque steers everywhere or spins it's wheels when it comes on boost hard. the car now spins it's wheels at 4000RPM in top gear on anything but a bone dry track. Tyres lighting up at over 100MPH in the damp is a bit disconcerting.

[smithy]

I find it hard to imagine what these big power 850/x70 Volvo's are like to drive, Mine either torque steers everywhere or spins it's wheels when it comes on boost hard. the car now spins it's wheels at 4000RPM in top gear on anything but a bone dry track. Tyres lighting up at over 100MPH in the damp is a bit disconcerting.

The 940 did that in the dry with only 136bhp lol.i cannot wait to see what times you get on the strip

[T5frankie]

I find it hard to imagine what these big power 850/x70 Volvo's are like to drive, Mine either torque steers everywhere or spins it's wheels when it comes on boost hard. the car now spins it's wheels at 4000RPM in top gear on anything but a bone dry track. Tyres lighting up at over 100MPH in the damp is a bit disconcerting.

lol and you still wont beat a 14.7 lol

[claymore]

lol and you still wont beat a 14.7 lol
Lol...you're probably right.

[LiamT4]

I find it hard to imagine what these big power 850/x70 Volvo's are like to drive, Mine either torque steers everywhere or spins it's wheels when it comes on boost hard. the car now spins it's wheels at 4000RPM in top gear on anything but a bone dry track. Tyres lighting up at over 100MPH in the damp is a bit disconcerting.

RWD conversion it is then :firedevil

[claymore]

RWD conversion it is then :firedevil

I do have everything I need to fit an engine in the back ;)

[LiamT4]

I do have everything I need to fit an engine in the back ;)

Theres someone else on here who's thought about that lol

[claymore]

Yes, but he's got more angle grinders than me :)

[LiamT4]

Yes, but he's got more angle grinders than me :)

lol
Easy to know who the other person would be ;-)

[k9plums]

I find it hard to imagine what these big power 850/x70 Volvo's are like to drive, Mine either torque steers everywhere or spins it's wheels when it comes on boost hard. the car now spins it's wheels at 4000RPM in top gear on anything but a bone dry track. Tyres lighting up at over 100MPH in the damp is a bit disconcerting.

disconcerting for you perhaps but as a passenger I thought it was brilliant, I couldn't stop smiling

[claymore]

I would appear to have another hole in my bonnet:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20121008_180523.jpg

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20121008_180513.jpg
I intend to fiberglass the underside of the vent and then pull the plastic vent out, leaving a fiberglass vent as a part of the bonnet.

[M-R-P]

Colin, every time there's a new post on this thread, I just have to have a look.
It's nuts yet practical. I keep thinking "thats crazy... Does it's job though"
Mad Max meets Mary Whitehouse lol.
Keep it up mate ;)

[claymore]

As an asside, even after giving the car a damb good thrashing yesterday, I still can't bend the rods :(, what am I doing wrong?

[Jamest5r]

As an asside, even after giving the car a damb good thrashing yesterday, I still can't bend the rods :(, what am I doing wrong?

Your doing it all wrong mate, whack an mbc on, turn up fully then floor it in 3rd from 1500rpm....should do the job :)

[claymore]

Your doing it all wrong mate, whack an mbc on, turn up fully then floor it in 3rd from 1500rpm....should do the job :)

I'll try and get some pointers off Frankie on the weekend ;)

[T5frankie]

I'll try and get some pointers off Frankie on the weekend ;)

thats something i have never done thank you, only floor it from 4k

[LiamT4]

I'll try and get some pointers off Frankie on the weekend ;)

lol

Aint dean still somehow running on standard rods?

Sometimes you just get "good" engines.

[T5RPete]

Looking good!!

[LiamT4]

looking forward to (hopefully) seeing this at the weekend, sounds like its starting to go pretty well now.

[MoleT-5R]

I find it hard to imagine what these big power 850/x70 Volvo's are like to drive, Mine either torque steers everywhere or spins it's wheels when it comes on boost hard. the car now spins it's wheels at 4000RPM in top gear on anything but a bone dry track. Tyres lighting up at over 100MPH in the damp is a bit disconcerting.

I have no where near the grunt of your car, but to try and drive it hard on the welsh lanes around here is almost impossible, as the slightest drop of damp has it spinning, think I'll have to get some better tyres and the council should put some chippings in the tar patches, either way spinning up at speed is disconcerting......better get an awd then you could get all the power down....!!!! save alot of cutting, find a scrapper and bolt the bits in over the winter....sorted ....and it will be easier to work on with the engine still in the front. T-5K AWD ?????

[claymore]

I have no where near the grunt of your car, but to try and drive it hard on the welsh lanes around here is almost impossible, as the slightest drop of damp has it spinning, think I'll have to get some better tyres and the council should put some chippings in the tar patches, either way spinning up at speed is disconcerting......better get an awd then you could get all the power down....!!!! save alot of cutting, find a scrapper and bolt the bits in over the winter....sorted ....and it will be easier to work on with the engine still in the front. T-5K AWD ?????

If I go down that road, it won't be for at least a year (I want to enjoy it with the big turbo and the forged engine), but if I do go for it, it will have a new badge T-10K

[claymore]

looking forward to (hopefully) seeing this at the weekend, sounds like its starting to go pretty well now.

It feels a bit more like the way it's supposed to go now, and if I squirt a bit of gas as well, that will put me at about 425bhp :)

[LiamT4]

It feels a bit more like the way it's supposed to go now, and if I squirt a bit of gas as well, that will put me at about 425bhp :)

So you'll be able to beat deans 13.3 then.........no pressure lol

Should be pretty good day then, you, james and dave should have some good races and you never know with frankie. Maybe he'll bottle it and bring his scooby instead. lol

[claymore]

So you'll be able to beat deans 13.3 then.........no pressure lol

Should be pretty good day then, you, james and dave should have some good races and you never know with frankie. Maybe he'll bottle it and bring his scooby instead. lol

But we all know I just can't do quarter mile.

[LiamT4]

But we all know I just can't do quarter mile.

Neither could wobbly, but he's got the hang of it now.

[claymore]

Neither could wobbly, but he's got the hang of it now.
Wobbly has an lsd. I have 1 wheel drive :(, note I'm starting my excuses early....lol