RIP kit advice please

[V70 Graham]

Been half looking to get a RIP kit for the V70 and I was just wondering if this would fit my ME7 car.....

http://www.ipdusa.com/products/4673/113685-reverse-intercooler-piping-rip-kit-for-1995-1998-p80-850-c70-s70-v70-turbo-models

I know iancho has bought a kit from eBay, but his is pre ME7.....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111007689037?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:VRI&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2661

My questions are, could I fit either of these to my ME7 car and are there any other makers I should be looking at, there is no chance whatsoever of me making one :o

Thanks as always for your input :B_thumb:

[stribo]

No, it won't fit, the throttle body is under the inlet manifold on the ME7.

[V70 Graham]

No, it won't fit, the throttle body is under the inlet manifold on the ME7.

So.....are there any I can fit, I can't believe you can't fit them to ME7 cars at all !

[stribo]

Why would you need a RIP kit, your turbo's never on boost? :P

[sartain87]

Email them pal, they have them in stock and can ship the pre me7 straight away

I mean the eBay link one

[V70 Graham]

Why would you need a RIP kit, your turbo's never on boost? :P

It was once.....when Anne was driving :nutkick:

[V70 Graham]

Email them pal, they have them in stock and can ship the pre me7 straight away

I mean the eBay link one

It's not the pre ME7 one I'm after, I need to know if there's one for my ME7 car.

[stribo]

Apparently Wobbly Dave, and Black Beast have made them up for their ME7 engines, might be worth a PM.

[Kingsford G]

Let me look at yr set up at the RR and go from there.Nearly £300 is not cheap for that.Hopefully next week I`m gonna start doing mine so let u know the progress.Don`t waste yr money just yet mate.

[sartain87]

They do both pal, I emailed them a few days ago

[leeboy]

your gonna have to get it all custom made and it's not worth the cost. i got me7 and looked into it and didnt bother as i thought the money would be best put on a remap.

[V70 Graham]

your gonna have to get it all custom made and it's not worth the cost. i got me7 and looked into it and didnt bother as i thought the money would be best put on a remap.

It's looking that way, bit of a pita with ME7 cars.

[iancho]

It's looking that way, bit of a pita with ME7 cars.

Ok can somebody help me out please as i am feeling really sorry for Graham at the moment!

My car is a 1998 S Reg and Graham's car is also S Reg so why can he not by the same kit as i did?

You all know what a numpty i am when it comes to cars... so sorry if it's a stupid question :rolleyes:

[V70 Graham]

Ian, yours is pre ME7 with a distributor etc.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/1112_zps1af9f6fb.jpg

Mine is an ME7 car with an electronic throttle.....(before induction kit was fitted)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010026-1_zps609374de.jpg

[iancho]

Ahhh i see thank you Graham for that and i'm really sorry about the RIP kit mate... I was looking forward to you getting one too :cry:

[Wobbly Dave]

I made my own. Issue is the saddle for the 2 sensors on the pipe just before the ETM. I cut & shut that pipe with araldite & rivets.

There is a 300 quid kit available for ME7.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-S70-V70-C70-R-T5-Tuning-turbo-RIP-Intercooler-pipes-silicone-hoses-/111007688598?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item19d892e796

[V70 Graham]

I made my own. Issue is the saddle for the 2 sensors on the pipe just before the ETM. There is a 300 quid kit available for ME7.

Ou est la link please :)

[Wobbly Dave]

late edit.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-S70-V70-C70-R-T5-Tuning-turbo-RIP-Intercooler-pipes-silicone-hoses-/111007688598?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item19d892e796

but here it is again.

I did mine using a universal kit - 70 quid from ebay, glue, rivets and some ingenuity.

[oblark]

If it was me I would make one out of some 2.5" steel tubing and weld it together :)

[V70 Graham]

late edit.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-S70-V70-C70-R-T5-Tuning-turbo-RIP-Intercooler-pipes-silicone-hoses-/111007688598?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item19d892e796

but here it is again.

I did mine using a universal kit - 70 quid from ebay, glue, rivets and some ingenuity.

Thanks Dave, was looking at the same sellers pre ME7 kit :doh:

[Wobbly Dave]

If it was me I would make one out of some 2.5" steel tubing and weld it together :)

Its not the tubing that is the problem. Those sensor holes need to seal & be at the right depth. My dad made up a saddle but it's been difficult to fit - making the last turn. Its very tight and cannot be done with of the shelf piping.

[V70 Graham]

Its not the tubing that is the problem. Those sensor holes need to seal & be at the right depth. My dad made up a saddle but it's been difficult making the last turn. Its very tight.

Looks like the holes etc on the eBay kit are properly measured, can't see a problem with it tbh

[Wobbly Dave]

There was no kit when I started on my quest - I am sure the kit will be fine.

[dannyboy101]

The only problem is the cost! If a rich member buys a kit, im sure we can work out what we needto make them at a fraction of the cost

[Wobbly Dave]

2 main issue is the silicone turn into the ETM - SFS performance could fab those and securing the 2 sensors & ensuring they don't pop out and make a proper seal. Cheapest method is doing what I did - cut & shut the plastic pipe.

[p fandango]

2 main issue is the silicone turn into the ETM - SFS performance could fab those and securing the 2 sensors & ensuring they don't pop out and make a proper seal. Cheapest method is doing what I did - cut & shut the plastic pipe.
looking at the ebay pics you'd soon be able to copy the ETM bend (135deg into a opposite 45degree), & again following there solution it looks like a thick plate with 2 drilled & tapped holes then welded onto the pipe

[Wobbly Dave]

I thought that. I even bought the pipe - 1 length of 45 degree & a 180 u-bend. When my new engine was off - I looked at using this. Turn is too tight for off the shelf bends. A silicon equivalent is really the only viable alternative unless you had mandrel bending equipment. The main obstacle is the starter motor

There is an alternative route going straight down from the ETM - but it is really tight for space, particularly with a larger FMIC pushing the fan cowling backwards on mine.
Graham might be able to route that way. Heck - I'd even donate the pipework saddle my dad made if he can make it work?

[Wobbly Dave]

This is my cut & shut...

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11280&d=1311902864

This is the saddle I had made up...

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=13072&d=1333584231

remains as yet unused.

[p fandango]

I thought that. I even bought the pipe - 1 length of 45 degree & a 180 u-bend. When my new engine was off - I looked at using this. Turn is too tight for off the shelf bends. A silicon equivalent is really the only viable alternative unless you had mandrel bending equipment. The main obstacle is the starter motor
sorry i meant using silicone for the tight bendy bit. Whats stopping you swopping to an 850 intercooler with the ports top & bottom & doing it the same as mine

http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/3760/engine2r.jpg

[Wobbly Dave]

radiator fan motor mostly - its pushed further back by the fatter FMIC - and lack of time to develop it properly. I actually think your route is more sensible. Going to have another look at it this weekend. It certainly simplifies the route.

[Shadow]

radiator fan motor mostly - its pushed further back by the fatter FMIC.

if you need more space you can move the fan and gain about and inch or 2. . its really easy to do.

[p fandango]

if you need more space you can move the fan and gain about and inch or 2. . its really easy to do.
The factory fan & shroud is a big ugly thing, I'd look into a Kenlowe fan if space is that tight

[Wobbly Dave]

Gap is too tight - what with the main loom sitting on the front of the subframe. I am happy to manage for now as I am.

[graemewelch]

i could get a kit made up and get the fittings profiled or machined. would need one to copy though. be a fraction of the cost though

[Wobbly Dave]

You'd be welcome to copy my Dad's efforts. I think it can be simplfied.