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S70RESSEX
Sunday 13th January 2013, 12:52
Hi to all those reading my post,

Im newbie as far as volvo`s go, so here it goes , iv bought this saffy, i washed, claybared and wax her straight away.

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The pcv system was already done by the previous owner :-)

Have also got paperwork to say the car has a rica ecu re-map

Its only done 109k for a 97 car and still feels tight.

Iv removed and replaced the plugs, leads, cap and rotor

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Removed the front pipe and cat, removed the internals of the cat and re-fitted so free-flowing and de-cat`d, sounds awesome, cheap temp mod until i have the money to purchase a proper de-cat pipe.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPLxvO1igr8&feature=share&list=UUOJsbvc24k2e2C2ObB2YHTQ

Replaced the fuel pump with a high-flow 255 pump and there is a noticable difference in the higher RPM.

Fitted a new internal boost gauge.

Had all the engine sensors and injectors scoped to make sure all is well and working within the parameters, thanks to a pico scope, what an awesome peice of kit.

Has a diy r.i.p kit fitted until i can afford the real thing lol.

Replaced the actuator as wouldnt hold more than 12psi without bleeding off, now that one wont hold more than 15psi lol but at least shes moving a tad better :-)

New actuator on order.

Replaced the vac lines.

Removed and cleaned the turbo and housing, no play in turbo and the housing is crack free.

The exhaust manifold has been machined internally to allow free`er flowing gases.

Have fitted an mbc.

Also made my own intake kit so save some money, just a test atm and only had a short time to spend on it, cost me around £40 and have tested it and has seemed to make the throttle response quite abit more responsive over the standard air box and piping.
Im using the standard top intake hose from the front of the grill, including the part that goes into the bottom of the air box, im also running a 75mm diameter air duct tube from the o/s/f bottom grill upto the front of the gearbox to enable plenty of cold air to lower the chances of heat soak.

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Took it for a drive and sounds pretty cool for the money, pleanty of chatter from the turbo, not too noisey and better throttle response.

Just gotta make abit better when i get time.

A few pics of her upto date

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Will keep you upto date, thanks for looking

UPDATE
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Just washed her for the 1st time this yr 2013, and think she has come up well

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Just waiting for a few more mod`s to arrive :-D

Kingsford G
Sunday 13th January 2013, 13:01
Looking good.I like that twin exit now.Any polishing and waxing?

merc85
Sunday 13th January 2013, 14:18
Looking awesome bro Deep shine and those mint Comets yum yum, Cant wait for your New mods to turn up, Mate she is gonna fly!!!

:bounce:

Kingsford G
Sunday 13th January 2013, 14:48
Looking awesome bro Deep shine and those mint Comets yum yum, Cant wait for your New mods to turn up, Mate she is gonna fly!!!

:bounce:

You 2 building a flying machines?watch out for the flying auto estate near by lol

merc85
Sunday 13th January 2013, 16:17
You 2 building a flying machines?watch out for the flying auto estate near by lol

Get a extra autobox cooler bud,

smithson007
Sunday 13th January 2013, 16:38
Car looks very nice mate.

Kingsford G
Sunday 13th January 2013, 16:44
Get a extra autobox cooler bud,

I found a universal one on ebay around £60-70 might be an option as soon as I have an extra cash.Do I take it Marks alloys r darker than yrs Gav?

T5frankie
Sunday 13th January 2013, 18:54
looks cracking mate

V70 Graham
Sunday 13th January 2013, 19:10
This car does look very nice.....we just gotta get S70RESSEX to learn how to upload big piccys lol :biggrin:

Would be good to see it at the RR day if you can make it.

Yosser
Sunday 13th January 2013, 19:16
Snap!

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w363/randomhashtag/volvo%20stuff/Knockhill26053.jpg

merc85
Sunday 13th January 2013, 19:19
I found a universal one on ebay around £60-70 might be an option as soon as I have an extra cash.Do I take it Marks alloys r darker than yrs Gav?

Yes bud, They are alot darker.

iancho
Monday 14th January 2013, 08:31
Looks well nice!

yanki
Tuesday 5th March 2013, 18:10
Custom tailpipe or from a particular car?