400+bhp V40 T4 featured in this months PPC Magazine

[mitchyboy01]

Just read a great article on Ashoks 400+ bhp T4 in Practical Performance Car magazine. It's a great read and a good advert for Volvo tuning in general. Sell your T5's boys, T4's are the dogs danglies Mwahahaha

[t5_monkey]

That must make T5's the present :)

but you're right in the future... an extra cylinder will mean you own a T4 bu ha ha

[p fandango]

Sell your T5's boys, T4's are the future Mwahahaha
not enough cylinders & based on a Mitsubishi, no thanks lol

[mitchyboy01]

I know, having the chassis used on the EVO lll is awful.

[Jamest5r]

Off to the shops in the morning then :)

[p fandango]

I know, having the chassis used on the EVO lll is awful.
evo 3, wasn't that developed with the help of Fred Flintstone lol

[mitchyboy01]

That must make T5's the present :)

but you're right in the future... an extra cylinder will mean you own a T4 bu ha ha

See edit lol

[t5_monkey]

See edit lol

spoilsport :) I hope people poke you with spoons

[LiamT4]

evo 3, wasn't that developed with the help of Fred Flintstone lol

So, developed at the same time as the 850s then. lol

[mitchyboy01]

[QUOTE=p fandango;492221]evo 3, wasn't that developed with the help of Fred Flintstone lol[/QUOTE

Fred is pretty rapid once he gets going, quicker than a T5 up the 1/4 probably

[Wobbly Dave]

D'you think they will be interested in my C70 when it is done?

[lance]

I will stick with my gay t5 that's not so gay any more and handles better than any volvo I have owned previously thanks to ford

[p fandango]

I will stick with my gay t5 that's not so gay any more and handles better than any volvo I have owned previously thanks to ford
i've heard Mr John Cleland had a hand is setting up the suspension as well

[The Flying Moose]

Off to the shops in the morning then :)

I know James... all these selfish Volvo owners and articles in maga re costing me a §§§§ing fortune!!!

[t5_monkey]

I will stick with my gay t5 that's not so gay any more and handles better than any volvo I have owned previously thanks to ford

I've never driven a 'non ford' T5 so I wouldn't know how they handle.

What I do know is when you modify the P.2 ford platform with all the suspension mods it properly handles (I mean.. insanity level cornering).... enough to make your face look like this after a good bit of the windy schizzles.

http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2011/031/0/7/awesome_face_wallpapers_2_by_icyaero-d1ik2yi.jpg

It also makes the faces of those you follow in cars that supposedly handle great look like this:

http://assetscomau1.wordansassets.com/wordansfiles/images/2011/1/11/62203/62203_340.jpg?1294762280

Have to say (no offence intended lance) that the stock settings on mine (with sports suspension) were distinctly on the flobberly dobberly side till I got it modded and although stable fairly inert and didn't inspire confidence (I was running P6000's at that time mind.)

PS I'm completely drink and drugs free in case you were wondering.

[lance]

I've owned an driven 850s standard and modified phase 1 and 2 7o series plus driven loads of s60s and driven old s40s and even as standard mine feels far better yes it could be better but its a road car that occasionally get used as a builders van and does a fair few speed humps. Not got 400 bhp but nearly 2/3 will do

[Wobbly Dave]

I hear good news from the Lance build - concerning the new FMIC??

[Santa]

Off to the shops in the morning then :)

You could of had my copy mate.

[t5_monkey]

I've owned an driven 850s standard and modified phase 1 and 2 7o series plus driven loads of s60s and driven old s40s and even as standard mine feels far better yes it could be better but its a road car that occasionally get used as a builders van and does a fair few speed humps. Not got 400 bhp but nearly 2/3 will do

what mods you running to get 300bhp?

[LiamT4]

what mods you running to get 300bhp?

Think you've worked that out wrong. ;)

[t5_monkey]

Think you've worked that out wrong. ;)

266.67 then if you insist :)

[LiamT4]

266.67 then if you insist :)

Similar bhp to yours?

[lance]

what mods you running to get 300bhp?

3 inch down pipe and full exhaust system plus inter cooler and itg induction system and custom mapping to suit 299.7 bhp and 470 nm haven't got her back yet unfortunately but will do Monday

[Wobbly Dave]

PIcked up the magazine today - have just flick read it - looks interesting.

[LiamT4]

I'll have to get this, ppc often has good stuff in it.

But two car mags in a week....... i'll be bankrupt at this rate.

[lance]

Yeah I bought it today it's an interesting mag, there previous buyers guides convinced me to buy an xjr and then an s4 but I still end up back in a Volvo. Ashoks is an impressive car and story of long term ownership and quest for power achieved can't imagine what it's like to drive to 9500 rpm not sure I would want a motorbike experience lol

[t5_monkey]

3 inch down pipe and full exhaust system plus inter cooler and itg induction system and custom mapping to suit 299.7 bhp and 470 nm haven't got her back yet unfortunately but will do Monday

Awesome where did you get it mapped ?


Similar bhp to yours?

My power levels are unknown... but it does sound good.

[lance]

Hlm it's been a gradual scheme of work first a remap 248 bhp the the zaust and map 261 bhp then inter cooler induction kit and filter 299.6
Bhp can't wait to pick her up Monday

[t5_monkey]

Hlm it's been a gradual scheme of work first a remap 248 bhp the the zaust and map 261 bhp then inter cooler induction kit and filter 299.6
Bhp can't wait to pick her up Monday

Is it a turbo back exhaust?

I found that the FMIC upgrade felt pretty significant from a stock car on a remap.

Got the turbo back downpipe later, found that although the midrange wasn't much fatter that the top end 'zing' between 5 to 6.5k was much improved.

an essential is changing the BOV to a forge item with the yellow spring - you'll hold 2psi more in the mid range (stock one leaks above 15psi) so you'll really notice the difference.

Same goes for the vibratechnics gearbox mount (or alternatively try the Focus RS one if you don't like engine vibration.) small thing but really cuts the wheel spin and improves the handling.

[lance]

Yes it's from the turbo back I think it's a Jetex system

[T5frankie]

I've owned an driven 850s standard and modified phase 1 and 2 7o series plus driven loads of s60s and driven old s40s and even as standard mine feels far better yes it could be better but its a road car that occasionally get used as a builders van and does a fair few speed humps. Not got 400 bhp but nearly 2/3 will do

looked a bit wobbly round cadwell mate lol

[hamish]

Hlm it's been a gradual scheme of work first a remap 248 bhp the the zaust and map 261 bhp then inter cooler induction kit and filter 299.6
Bhp can't wait to pick her up Monday

Jeeez it's quick. :B_censore HLM300 ??

[hamish]

looked a bit wobbly round cadwell mate lol

It's a Grey Estate not a Silver C70 !:bounce:

[Jamest5r]

Hlm it's been a gradual scheme of work first a remap 248 bhp the the zaust and map 261 bhp then inter cooler induction kit and filter 299.6
Bhp can't wait to pick her up Monday


Yeah hurry up and pick it up there is a queue forming behind it lol :)

[lance]

looked a bit wobbly round cadwell mate lol

Slightly in places and a lot of that down to me. Im certain only 2 Volvos overtook me judge ninja who is a true vetron of Volvo track days and wobbly who's car is well set up for the job. I was suffering brake fade and heat soak which my ic will sort. I had an 850r which had updated suspension and while it was good in terms of handling try playing a cd without it jumping plus Im sure it wouldn't have been anywhere near as quick on the track.

[T5frankie]

Slightly in places and a lot of that down to me. Im certain only 2 Volvos overtook me judge ninja who is a true vetron of Volvo track days and wobbly who's car is well set up for the job. I was suffering brake fade and heat soak which my ic will sort. I had an 850r which had updated suspension and while it was good in terms of handling try playing a cd without it jumping plus Im sure it wouldn't have been anywhere near as quick on the track.

No it was the way it was wobbling round the bit after the jump the same bit were you went off the track

[Nathlm]

Yeah hurry up and pick it up there is a queue forming behind it lol :)

Ha ha yours will be next xx

[LiamT4]

Hlm it's been a gradual scheme of work first a remap 248 bhp the the zaust and map 261 bhp then inter cooler induction kit and filter 299.6
Bhp can't wait to pick her up Monday

Is that about how far you can go with the standard turbo?

What turbo do the s40 t5s use btw?

[lance]

Is that about how far you can go with the standard turbo?

What turbo do the s40 t5s use btw?

Yes I think that's about the limit it's a KKk unit I believe and the same as focus st the rs upgrade is the next one but I am going to enjoy this one for now I'm sure it's more than enough for the fwd and stock suspension brakes etc

[LiamT4]

Yes I think that's about the limit it's a KKk unit I believe and the same as focus st the rs upgrade is the next one but I am going to enjoy this one for now I'm sure it's more than enough for the fwd and stock suspension brakes etc

Will you be doing any 1/4miles? Monkeys is the only s40/v50 t5 i'v seen at a meet.

[lance]

Frankie yeah I struggled a bit with the jump and shickayne bit I think I got it better towards the end day