1998 V70 R - More "OOMPH"

[Palmer]

Yo guys!

Ive got a few things to sort out on the ole gal before I actually start doing anything, but I was just wondering what "can" be done for a few extra ponies.

Obviously I can get a rica ecu, is it advisable to then fit a MBC and crank it up a few lbs?

Long term plans will be a custom zorst and tighten her up with polybushes and braces (is a big ole barge afterall!)

Also what turbo is standard on my car?

Cheers DOODS!

[T5frankie]

if you have long term plans leave the mbc off mate, and it will have an 18t

[LiamT4]

Is it a manual or an auto? If its an auto i'd stay away from an mbc.

auto+mbc=bent rods

[T5frankie]

Is it a manual or an auto? If its an auto i'd stay away from an mbc.

auto+mbc=bent rods

its a manual but i'd still say no mbc lol

[Biff]

I'm wet behind the ears here but what's mbc? Also heard a few of you talk of a rip kit? I feel like an amateur! Lol

[merc85]

I'm wet behind the ears here but what's mbc? Also heard a few of you talk of a rip kit? I feel like an amateur! Lol

Manuail Boost Controller, Reverse intercooler piping

[Biff]

Right.... Cheers for that. Understand both mods, just the avbreviations had me lost. Lol

[p fandango]

Also heard a few of you talk of a rip kit?

fitted to early T-5's the pipework is alot shorter & straighter

[Biff]

From what I've read it slightly improves throttle response?
As for a manual boost controller I've had experience with a bleed valve & I'm leaving that §§§§ well alone!!! Lol

[p fandango]

From what I've read it slightly improves throttle response?

its a noticable difference

As for a manual boost controller I've had experience with a bleed valve & I'm leaving that §§§§ well alone!!! Lol

a proper MBC is alot better than a bleed valve, i'd still be using one if i hadn't upgraded to a EBC (electric boost controller)

[Biff]

I had an electronic one on my primera gti-r. Was good fun but for my needs now I think a remap will suffice. I'll look into the rip kit though, if it makes that much difference for cheap £ I'll be happy.

[Palmer]

Why am I best not to use an MBC?

I used a forge unos MBC on my old 940, nice bit of kit but was around £110

[sartain87]

Why am I best not to use an MBC?

I used a forge unos MBC on my old 940, nice bit of kit but was around £110

auto+manual boost controller = bent conrods

answer above pal

[Kingsford G]

I only used mbc on my 1st 850 for a little bit,good spool up but better safe than sorry for a daily drive so stick to standard 1.

[Palmer]

I only used mbc on my 1st 850 for a little bit,good spool up but better safe than sorry for a daily drive so stick to standard 1.

I see better if you like your car with an engine that runs then lol

auto+manual boost controller = bent conrods

answer above pal

Mines a manual





Whats a blanking plate do? o_O

[Kingsford G]

I see better if you like your car with an engine that runs then lol


Mines a manual

indeed




Whats a blanking plate do? o_O

Gives a nice old mans chutter lol

[Biff]

Blanks off the standard re-circ mate.

[Kingsford G]

The chutter is nice I`ve heared it in merc85`s car also a good DV like frankie has is good,either way u have to blank it off.

[Palmer]

Why do u have to blank it off??

So if i buy a blankin plate it will chatter? :-D

[T5frankie]

Why am I best not to use an MBC?

I used a forge unos MBC on my old 940, nice bit of kit but was around £110

it brings all the boost in in one go therefore bending the ods is alot easier, ive done 3 engines with my forge unos, is it still on my car?....hell yeah! lol