Cool TheFlyingFridgeMover Carn't wait to see how you get on with it and what it goes like in the end. Might be interested in doing it to mine if you think its worth the time and money.
Cool TheFlyingFridgeMover Carn't wait to see how you get on with it and what it goes like in the end. Might be interested in doing it to mine if you think its worth the time and money.
PaulZX (Sunday 12th April 2009)
Ok, figured out the pipework needed for the reverse flow intercooler setup, strangely enough right after I looked at the two pics below, it all became clear.... I'm gonna be using 3 inch stainless steel pipes, and silicone bends....
There's only a few days to go now until I can get the manifold, pipework, and decat welded on, then I'm good to go on the rebuild.
I've got her booked in on the 2nd May to get the cambelt changed, it's only been 33,000 since the last one, but I figured it would be the sensible thing to do, as I'm adding a fair bit of power to the engine.... (he says, touching wood, with fingers crossed)
Sooooo much fun to be had this summer... lets hope it all pans out as it seems it could....
Last edited by PaulZX; Wednesday 15th April 2009 at 01:20.
when I changed my turbo & manifold from standard to my 16T & ME7 manifold I had the same issue with the gaskets, all where virtually destroyed when I took them out (or rather they fell out in bits), I used the gasket in the picture, from Volvo it cost only £3.50ish inc VAT!!!! MUCH MUCH better fit/strength!! Part number is beyond my memory sorry, ask Tim Williams!! It was him who told me!!!
hers a piccy of said kit/gasket for you to see the difference.
.....sooper moose. '97 850R manual. Yum yum.
PaulZX (Wednesday 15th April 2009)
cheers niles... that gasket looks waaaay better.....
No problem mate. Its made from 3 or 4 thin sheets of stainless spot welded in a couple of places to hold it together. PM Tim, I'm sure he'll be happy to share the part number. Much cheaper than buying 5 of those 'fiddly to fit' gaskets.
.....sooper moose. '97 850R manual. Yum yum.
PaulZX (Wednesday 15th April 2009)
Good luck with it - I put my 19T on the car with it up on axle stands, so I know how much fun you'll be having.
I'd wager that you'll need a remap though to see much in the way of benefit.
Alastair
Current: 2009 Cayenne GTS and a 2016 Prius IV... yes.
Previous Volvos: 2009 V50 D5 R-Design, 2005 V70R, 2001 V70 T5, 2001 S40 T4, 2x 1999 S40 T4, 2003 V40 T4, 1999 V70 T5, 1996 854 T5 & 855 T5, 1995 855 T5, and a 480...
Previous other stuff: Saxo Turbo, 2004 996 C4S, 2008 Z4M, 2001 Yaris T-Sport, 2002 S2000 Mugen, and a 1999 Evo VI
PaulZX (Wednesday 15th April 2009)
Keep us posted, i will see if time allows me to tag along to High-Tech as its 5 minutes from me
Besides, not seen young Chad for a while, but have sampled some of his cooking
PaulZX (Wednesday 15th April 2009)
With regards to the Reverse flow.
Whats happening with the idle control valve which current goes into the throttle body elbow down to the bottom of the intercooler?
lol timing pedro... hahahah
How much could you guys "build" me one of these for as I dont know any welders
Nice to hear that Mick and Toni at High-Tech are still going. Used them several years ago when tuning my 405Mi16, always found them to be supremely helpful and knowledgable. You have certainly picked a good tuner.
Are you booked in for a weekend or weekday? if it was the weekend perhaps we could have a Midlands VPC meet up?
Stu.
PaulZX (Thursday 16th April 2009)
well I'm having the cambelt done the first weekend in May, and I was planning a mid week jaunt, but there's no reason I can't do a weekend. What I'll do, I'll ring mick, see if I can get in on sat 11th morning early bells, and how free he is for thereast of the day. If he's not too busy, I'll post up a thread for a last min arranged meet up, and maybe one or two could get a power run done, obviously dependant on how busy mick is....
Hi,
Just wondered if there was any news on the potential trip to high-tech ??!!??
Regards
Stu
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