Volvo 850 T10 Kompressor (Twin engined Project)

[claymore]

It will only use 1 engine for the mot. As far as Iva test goes, as Im using all volvo parts the only points I've used is cutting the monocoque.

[claymore]

Well,

[jdavis]

I think you can safely take the spacers off the wheels mate.

[claymore]

I think you can safely take the spacers off the wheels mate.

Hell, no. It has to have spacers on the front to clear the brake calipers, and I need spacers on the back to clear the handbrake mechanism.

[jdavis]

It looks awesome Colin.
Will it pass MOT with wheels stuck out that far?

[claymore]

It looks awesome Colin.
Will it pass MOT with wheels stuck out that far?

If you look closely, you will see that the arches aren't on at the moment.

[jdavis]

Ahhhh my bad.

[stribo]

Great progress Colin, when's it going to be ready for a shakedown?

[claymore]

Great progress Colin, when's it going to be ready for a shakedown?

Next job is to get the engine running, and I'll see how it goes from there, but I expect it to take the rest of the year.

[Tomcat]

Certainly coming along now Colin, look forward to seeing this monster in action at some point.

[martybelfastt5]

looking good colin shows up the one thing i dislike on the 850 the wheel track width difference on the front and rear of one

[Wobbly Dave]

how do you plan to run the coolant & IC for the 2nd engine - are you utilising the rear windows like the volvaxo?

[M-R-P]

Roof scoop

[claymore]

how do you plan to run the coolant & IC for the 2nd engine - are you utilising the rear windows like the volvaxo?

Hopefully the rad and intercooler will sit at an angle in front of the engine and behind the front seats, air will then be ducted out through the rear passenger window.

Roof scoop

roof scoop will be used to duct air into the turbo to supercharger intercooler which will be mounted onto the inside of the roof, if that makes sense.

[jamesy12345]

Hopefully the rad and intercooler will sit at an angle in front of the engine and behind the front seats, air will then be ducted out through the rear passenger window.



roof scoop will be used to duct air into the turbo to supercharger intercooler which will be mounted onto the inside of the roof, if that makes sense.

It'll look like a Lancia ECV....!

[FIREBOLT]

It will only use 1 engine for the mot. As far as Iva test goes, as Im using all volvo parts the only points I've used is cutting the monocoque.

Points
Chassis, monocoque bodyshell (body and chassis as one unit) or frame - original or new and unmodified (direct from manufacturer) 5
Suspension (front and back) - original 2
Axles (both) - original 2
Transmission - original 2
Steering assembly - original 2
Engine - original 1

As you need 8 points or higher, do you not lose points for your rear suspension by going Macpherson at the rear as well. (it may be Volvo 850 front suspension but it's not originally in the rear) TBH I can't see how the rear axle is the same either? other than you still have two I guess?

I wouldn't be surprised if it has to have a Q plate, I know you've only used the front engine part of the other vehicle but it doesn't specify 50% of each to be classed as a cut n shut.

Get a ‘Q’ registration number as there is definite evidence of two cars being welded together,
You won’t be able to keep your vehicle’s original registration number if 1 of the following applies:
it has fewer than 8 points
it has a second-hand or altered chassis, monocoque bodyshell or frame
there’s evidence that 2 vehicles have been welded together to form 1 (ie ‘cut and shut’)

Your vehicle must pass the relevant type approval test to get a ‘Q’ prefix registration number.

Hope this doesn't come across a criticism, if what you've done is acceptable then I have no worries about my V40.

[claymore]

TBH, I have absolutely no worries about it going for an IVA test and getting a Q plate, that has always been on the cards

[Tomcat]

It shouldnt get a Q plate as it already has a registration, I thought Q plates where only used when the majority of the parts on the car have come from several different vehicles and there is no original registration to base it on?.. ie. kit cars.. As yours is already registered you should be able to keep your current reg... Shouldn't you?

[stribo]

Is the Volvaxo a Q plate? if it isn't, then I can't see that yours would be, as you haven't altered yours as much.

[claymore]

It shouldnt get a Q plate as it already has a registration, I thought Q plates where only used when the majority of the parts on the car have come from several different vehicles and there is no original registration to base it on?.. ie. kit cars.. As yours is already registered you should be able to keep your current reg... Shouldn't you?

Time will tell