TFM's 850 R Replica Project

**The Flying Moose** · Saturday 13th August 2011, 19:38

No Liam, not even sure its happening... to be honest I have quite alot on my plate so probably wont be attending anyhow.

JT · Saturday 13th August 2011, 19:56

Originally Posted by The Flying Moose

No Liam, not even sure its happening... to be honest I have quite alot on my plate so probably wont be attending anyhow.

well i'm 100% coming up tomorrow
got to go via Alans (at 10 am), then James's and back to pedros
then the pub!

if that helps??? lol

**LiamT4** · Saturday 13th August 2011, 20:13

Originally Posted by johnnytempest

well i'm 100% coming up tomorrow
got to go via Alans (at 10 am), then James's and back to pedros
then the pub!

if that helps??? lol

Well, i'm still up for it. Just need an idea of times.

JT · Saturday 13th August 2011, 20:15

12???? lol

**LiamT4** · Saturday 13th August 2011, 20:26

Is that when your getting to pf?

JT · Saturday 13th August 2011, 20:33

to be honest.........i dont know how long it will take me to get from alans via james to pf's

i'm guessing it will be 12ish at pf/pub

lol

**The Flying Moose** · Monday 15th August 2011, 18:31

Been busy doing a few other little jobs today.

Firstly I did what I should have done a long time ago and replaced the rear light clusters. What a difference it makes to the appearance.

Before:

After:

I also took some advice and nicked an idea from Cherry regarding the Blitz. So that has now moved.

Lastly however I had a set of V70 clocks kicking about... got me thinking why not fit them see what they look like. Got them all rigged up and working now. Personally I quite like them.

Before:

After:

Thoughts and comments welcomed

**WOODY T5** · Monday 15th August 2011, 18:36

yea back looks a lot better now liking the blitz to mate sweet p.s clocks to:-)

**T5frankie** · Monday 15th August 2011, 18:38

no boost gauge now then?

**The Flying Moose** · Monday 15th August 2011, 20:56

Originally Posted by t5frankie

no boost gauge now then?

No need for it mate, the blitz has a digital boost guage. Far more accurate and reads the peak boost levels in each gear for you.

**t5 pete** · Monday 15th August 2011, 21:01

looking much better emlyn the v70 rear light do wounders

**cherry1809** · Monday 15th August 2011, 21:32

Looking good mate!

**T5frankie** · Monday 15th August 2011, 21:33

Originally Posted by The Flying Moose

No need for it mate, the blitz has a digital boost guage. Far more accurate and reads the peak boost levels in each gear for you.

cool mate looking good

**AndysR** · Tuesday 16th August 2011, 20:36

Looking like work well done there, rear of the car is looking much more up to date which is strange when you think all that's changed is the colour of the indicators.. Boost controller looks nice and subtle, obviously will be easy to use and monitor whilst on the move. Not sure I'm sold on the clocks I've always liked the older looking 850 instruments and useless boost gauge..

I'd probably loose the towbar next..

**Jim S70R** · Tuesday 16th August 2011, 20:43

Looking good Emlyn, the v70 lights give the rear of the car a cleaner look

**martybelfastt5** · Tuesday 16th August 2011, 22:13

nice job got to agree with andy on the useless boost gauge its nice because it moves lol,,,,,,,,,,,clock look good tho

**The Flying Moose** · Wednesday 17th August 2011, 10:01

Originally Posted by AndysR

Looking like work well done there, rear of the car is looking much more up to date which is strange when you think all that's changed is the colour of the indicators.. Boost controller looks nice and subtle, obviously will be easy to use and monitor whilst on the move. Not sure I'm sold on the clocks I've always liked the older looking 850 instruments and useless boost gauge..

I'd probably loose the towbar next..

Yeah I agree they almost freshen the car up at the rear. I really would like to colour code the bumpers like yours but as the rear bumper is already a little tatty I would want to source a new one first.

I have since to replaced the rear boot badges with brand new ones from Volvo too. They look much better.

As for the clocks, I wasnt sure in the first place just thought I would give it a go. Think I might resort back to 850 ones.

Originally Posted by Jim S70R

Looking good Emlyn, the v70 lights give the rear of the car a cleaner look

Cheers Jim

Originally Posted by martybelfastt5

nice job got to agree with andy on the useless boost gauge its nice because it moves lol,,,,,,,,,,,clock look good tho

Thats it, decision made clocks going back!!!

**M-R-P** · Wednesday 17th August 2011, 10:48

TFM, I only just started reading this thread, otherwise I would have mentioned it when you first asked. The M56LK gearbox is from the V70 T-5, It's in mine. (2003 plod spec)
Sorry I didn't see it earlier.

**M-R-P** · Wednesday 17th August 2011, 11:25

Is it any good? I changed the oil in it a while ago but didn't flush it and now it's back to being lumpy.

I think Pedro was after one of these - not having mine cos I'm still using it! lol but now you know where to look for one!

**The Flying Moose** · Thursday 18th August 2011, 03:15

Well got a few more jobs done today. Very happy indeed with the outcome.

Firstly I fitted the new Volvo oil cooler o-rings and retaining bracket to resolve a bad oil leak from the cooler.

Next I decided it was time to get finger out and replace the PCV system with the new one and fit the ported manifold to take the 3ltr throttle body.

Finally once everything was back together the new PCV in place, ported mani fitted and 3 litre throttle body comfotably housed the last job was to fit the reversed intercooler pipework I had made.

Just got back from a trip up to Hull and my god what a difference the throttle body coupled with the reverse pipework makes! Running the car at 1.3 bar and she just pulls and pulls and best of all the throttle responce is instant. Its like the turbo is permanently spooled up and ready to go, infact its like driving a N/A car.

Im pretty happy now with where the car is performance wise and I have done a fair bit to it now. Time now to get the car looking mint again before probably spending more money on bigger turbo's come christmas time!!!

For those interested here is the engine spec as it stands:

Custom Rica Map, Blitz Dual SBC Controller set at 1.3 bar, White 350cc injectors, TD04HL-16T, Custom Reverse Intercooler pipework, BSR Induction Kit, De-cat, custom 2.5" Exhaust, HKS Dump Valve, Ported Inlet with 3.0 throttle body and ported exhaust manifold.

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