S60 t5

[S60 Dean]

Hi again everyone, joined the Forum in September, had just got a 2001 Silver S60 2.0T, with upgraded 17" wheels and leather door cards from an SE model, I posted up how to mod it and got advice to get rid and get a T5.
Anyway I've now got a T5, 2002 Black with Full leather and plenty of toys to play with, all I can say is Wow!!! it was sound advice thanks to all.
Now the Modding will start, Remap, Exhaust, Filter etc.
Silver one is now Forsale, if anyones interested, lol. ;)

[stribo]

Good choice mate, have fun. :D

BTW don't forget to post some pics.

[Wobbly Dave]

Glad you listened - best way is always to start from a position of strength. 1200 quid will make 300 bhp - 19T - dp - cat back & a remap. Bish bash bosh.
Cheaper if you can find some 2nd hand parts along the way.

[Kingsford G]

Well doen,t5 is the one to go for.They do nice skirts and bumper trims for them,worth considering.

[M-R-P]

Haha! welcome to the T5 elite ;)

Was it you with the crispy-fried fuse board?

First and most cheap/fun mod... Get a big cone filter and remove the soundproofing from the bonnet...

BWAAAARRR - PSHHHUUUUUSST

Big grins all the way lol.

Pics please ;)

[S60 Dean]

Good choice mate, have fun. :D

BTW don't forget to post some pics.

Will do Pal, once I can get a decent enough day to give it a good clean. ;)

[S60 Dean]

Glad you listened - best way is always to start from a position of strength. 1200 quid will make 300 bhp - 19T - dp - cat back & a remap. Bish bash bosh.
Cheaper if you can find some 2nd hand parts along the way.

Nice one Dave but whats, 19T - dp please? :0

[S60 Dean]

Well doen,t5 is the one to go for.They do nice skirts and bumper trims for them,worth considering.

Cheers Budd, got any links to them please? ;)

[S60 Dean]

Haha! welcome to the T5 elite ;)

Was it you with the crispy-fried fuse board?

First and most cheap/fun mod... Get a big cone filter and remove the soundproofing from the bonnet...

BWAAAARRR - PSHHHUUUUUSST

Big grins all the way lol.

Pics please ;)


No that wasn't me, well hope it's not anyway, lol.
Got the Cone already, will put it on soon, cheers. ;)

[ExternalError]

19 t is a turbo think ours is a 16 t as standard if I remember correctly the 19 t will give more boost and hold it for longer, dp stands for downpipe aim for at least 2.5 inch diameter although a lot of people go for the full 3 inch, I have a s60 t5 se before you do anything performance wise I'd recommend polybushing the wishbone and maybe upgrading the shocks as this will improve handling a lot and when you start making it faster this will help a lot. I've just done my wishbones and looking at shocks after crimbo and doing the induction kit and removing soundproofing next week if I get time. at some point I've got to get round to doing the engine mounts and stiffen up the strut bar but think I'll wait till the weather's warmer.

[S60 Dean]

19 t is a turbo think ours is a 16 t as standard if I remember correctly the 19 t will give more boost and hold it for longer, dp stands for downpipe aim for at least 2.5 inch diameter although a lot of people go for the full 3 inch

Nice one, cheers for that. ;)

[S60 Dean]

Can anyone recommend any where for a Remap? ;)

[ExternalError]

can't help with the remap question sorry I'm still trying to decide for myself thinking maybe an autotech or see what hlm reccomends

[S60 Dean]

19 t is a turbo think ours is a 16 t as standard if I remember correctly the 19 t will give more boost and hold it for longer, dp stands for downpipe aim for at least 2.5 inch diameter although a lot of people go for the full 3 inch, I have a s60 t5 se before you do anything performance wise I'd recommend polishing the wishbone and maybe upgrading the shocks as this will improve handling a lot and when you start making it faster this will help a lot. I've just done my wishbones and looking at shocks after crimbo and doing the induction kit and removing soundproofing next week if I get time. at some point I've got to get round to doing the engine mounts and stiffen up the strut bar but think I'll wait till the weather's warmer.

Yer, will be sorting the handling in the near future, not impressed with it at the Mo, Shocks & Springs in the New Year. ;)

[S60 Dean]

can't help with the remap question sorry I'm still trying to decide for myself thinking maybe an autotech or see what hlm reccomends

Cheers Pal, it's all money,lol. :)

[M-R-P]

Our cars do indeed have the 16t and iirc a 2.5 or 3" (i think it's 3") downpipe. The Garrett K24 turbo from an S60/V70R will also fit.

I believe Externalerror was saying polybush the wishbones (polishing them will only make them shiny lol) which is a very cheap and effective mod. Coupled with polybushing the engine mounts and strut brace bushes, the final stage is shocks and springs. Then you won't believe the difference.

the S60R exhaust will fit too.

Enjoy :D

[ExternalError]

yeah I meant polybushing typing from my tablet must remember to read over the autocorrects before post

[ExternalError]

also welcome to the t5 club where abouts are you from

[silverhorse]

Hi Dean,

I joined the forum in September. Got myself a V70 T5 2005. Lots of people who know infinitely more than me about Volvo's!!!
I reckon you made the right decision to cut and run from your first car. These things can become a money pit if you are not careful.

Have a listen to MRP's youtube clip of his induction noise. Makes me giggle every time I watch it and I will be doing it when I find out the best cone to buy.

Hope all goes well with this car..

Paul

[M-R-P]

Here ya go...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_Ql35OZEfs

As for which cone - BIG and CHEAP! go for at one with at least an 86mm collar and a twin-cone setup. If it gets dirty, chuck it in the dishwasher ;)

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g413/martinrpeachey/DSCF8059.jpg

[MattM]

Welcome to the club :)

[S60 Dean]

Our cars do indeed have the 16t and iirc a 2.5 or 3" (i think it's 3") downpipe. The Garrett K24 turbo from an S60/V70R will also fit.

I believe Externalerror was saying polybush the wishbones (polishing them will only make them shiny lol) which is a very cheap and effective mod. Coupled with polybushing the engine mounts and strut brace bushes, the final stage is shocks and springs. Then you won't believe the difference.

the S60R exhaust will fit too.

Enjoy :D

Thanks for the ideas, glad you cleared that up about the polishing, lol. :))

[S60 Dean]

also welcome to the t5 club where abouts are you from

Cheers, Merseyside ;)

[S60 Dean]

Hi Dean,

I joined the forum in September. Got myself a V70 T5 2005. Lots of people who know infinitely more than me about Volvo's!!!
I reckon you made the right decision to cut and run from your first car. These things can become a money pit if you are not careful.

Have a listen to MRP's youtube clip of his induction noise. Makes me giggle every time I watch it and I will be doing it when I find out the best cone to buy.

Hope all goes well with this car..

Paul

Cheers Paul, Silver ones now sold, to the first caller aswell, can't beleive how quick it went, lol
Will have a listen later, I've got a Cone to go on also.
Cheers Dean. ;)

[S60 Dean]

Here ya go...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_Ql35OZEfs

As for which cone - BIG and CHEAP! go for at one with at least an 86mm collar and a twin-cone setup. If it gets dirty, chuck it in the dishwasher ;)

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g413/martinrpeachey/DSCF8059.jpg


That sounds gorgeous, be putting mine on soon.
Can I ask is that the best or only route for the piping of your Boost Gauge?
Likeing the Painted engine cover also. ;)

[M-R-P]

Try this... click me! (http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?42694-Fitting-a-boost-o-meter-to-a-P2)

If you need any more info - just ask ;)

[S60 Dean]

Try this... click me! (http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?42694-Fitting-a-boost-o-meter-to-a-P2)

If you need any more info - just ask ;)


Excellent, nice one cheers for that, very helpful.
Also where's the best place to get some Poly bushes from? :)

[M-R-P]

here (http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?47754-Powerflex-front-wishbone-front-bushes-pff88-601) mate :D

But be quick as they're a real bargain!

[S60 Dean]

here (http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?47754-Powerflex-front-wishbone-front-bushes-pff88-601) mate :D

But be quick as they're a real bargain!

Thank You once again!
Is it Powerflex for the Engine mounts as well? ;)

[M-R-P]

Thank You once again!
Is it Powerflex for the Engine mounts as well? ;)

Yes mate. If you do the wishbones, do the strut brace tensioners at the same time (23 quid)
Top large engine mount is about £25, lower ones are about £18 each.

[S60 Dean]

Yes mate. If you do the wishbones, do the strut brace tensioners at the same time (23 quid)
Top large engine mount is about £25, lower ones are about £18 each.

Nice one, maybe after Christmas then, lol, cheers. ;)