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    Spaceframed volvo T5 AWD - 4-600hp target

    Hi all, just in the process of building a space frame for my current car, iv opted to use the volvo t5 2.5 AWD system.. And picked a donar up really cheap from a crash damaged (rear end) v70 1997 model

    Iv just been reading up and been told this ain't the engine to run..

    I want to keep the AWD but read it's soft..

    I'm hoping to run between 400-600bhp wide power figure I know but iv got £2500 for engine and components inc upgrades to gearbox if any...

    Just wanted to know your opinions as to running the 2.5 or opting for another T5

    Any help will be much appreciated as I'm new the the T5 engine..

    Any details on were to start on modifying these engine would also be good as there Low pressure engines and also knew to them and not sure on the turbo to run etc..

    Thanks in advance hope this all makes sense

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    I don't think you're going to get 400 to 600 bhp for 2 and a half grand to be honest, the turbo alone would be around that price. still looking forward to updates though.
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    Iv got a Gt3071r already but not sure if there any good for these cars as it's of my previous

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    Quote Originally Posted by Harland292 View Post
    Iv got a Gt3071r already but not sure if there any good for these cars as it's of my previous
    Yep, that turbo can certainly get you to 500bhp
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    Quote Originally Posted by claymore View Post
    Yep, that turbo can certainly get you to 500bhp
    It's just everything else I need to get sorted, as to which engine, as I'm guessing the one mentioned above are pretty rare after a quick look online

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    The 2.5 will be fine, just make sure you shim the block or even darton sleeve it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by claymore View Post
    I don't think you're going to get 400 to 600 bhp for 2 and a half grand to be honest, the turbo alone would be around that price. still looking forward to updates though.
    Amen to that. My internals cost a grand.
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    So my 1997 block will be fine if shimmed as that's fine, also arp bolts through out, car will be having a tubular equal length manifold with 3" downpipe reducing the 2.5 through midsection to reduce tumbling gas flows..

    Head will be rebuilt ported and polished, vxr injectors and decent intercooler mig welded stainless intercooler pipes..

    Then I'm guessing it's down to ecu :/ and been told to get an 850r one but not sure on this as I don't know much about it..

    Would this be enough for good power..

    Going to look up about the Darton sleeves

    Just to confirm on this manifolds paid for to be done aswell as exhaust already so that won't be out the £2500 budget

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wobbly Dave View Post
    Amen to that. My internals cost a grand.
    Iv already got the turbo from previous car Gt3071r

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    Starting from scratch I'd be tempted to use the 2.4 block not the 1997.
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    I could be way off here, but hasn't Death Bringer just managed to get something like 400bhp from his 2.5. and it's a stock block, isn't it? Perhaps look him up on here.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Harland292 View Post
    So my 1997 block will be fine if shimmed as that's fine, also arp bolts through out, car will be having a tubular equal length manifold with 3" downpipe reducing the 2.5 through midsection to reduce tumbling gas flows..

    Head will be rebuilt ported and polished, vxr injectors and decent intercooler mig welded stainless intercooler pipes..

    Then I'm guessing it's down to ecu :/ and been told to get an 850r one but not sure on this as I don't know much about it..

    Would this be enough for good power..

    Going to look up about the Darton sleeves

    Just to confirm on this manifolds paid for to be done aswell as exhaust already so that won't be out the £2500 budget
    OK, 1: why restrict the exhaust to 2.5", 2: best go for a twin vvt head to start with and port that 3: VXR injectors won't be any where near good enough enough.

    you will have to get a custom map, 850r ecu means nothing (that will only give you 250bhp)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Harland292 View Post
    Iv already got the turbo from previous car Gt3071r
    I dont wana start a slanging match or go off topic , Have you researched the RT mechanics build, his 850 t5r was built and produced i believe 591bhp.

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    to give you an idea mate my 2.5T has just made 350bhp on stock internals, i fekkin hate all you doubters you lot did exactly the same too me when i first started, thats the reason i carried on too stick 2 fingers up too all the doubters.

    Its all down too the maping mate
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    Quote Originally Posted by claymore View Post
    OK, 1: why restrict the exhaust to 2.5", 2: best go for a twin vvt head to start with and port that 3: VXR injectors won't be any where near good enough enough.

    you will have to get a custom map, 850r ecu means nothing (that will only give you 250bhp)
    3" straight threw it is just thought it would keep the hot air flow clean rather than cooling down and tumbling, if 3" will be better that's what il get, il email them now..

    Vxr injectors not efficient enough - Do you have a link to a set in mind.. This was my next purchase

    Also 850r ecu would get a custom map anyway otherwise it's pointless but was told the 1997 v70 ecu wasn't as good when custom mapped ??

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    Quote Originally Posted by deathrider311271 View Post
    to give you an idea mate my 2.5T has just made 350bhp on stock internals, i fekkin hate all you doubters you lot did exactly the same too me when i first started, thats the reason i carried on too stick 2 fingers up too all the doubters.

    Its all down too the maping mate
    I never doubted, but there is a huge difference between 350bhp and 600bhp
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    Quote Originally Posted by merc85 View Post
    I dont wana start a slanging match or go off topic , Have you researched the RT mechanics build, his 850 t5r was built and produced i believe 591bhp.
    Tbh mate I haven't I only just got approved for the site last night and not had time to browse as yet

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    AET Motorsport iv been told is the place to take the car for mapping so that's were it will go

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    Quote Originally Posted by Harland292 View Post
    Tbh mate I haven't I only just got approved for the site last night and not had time to browse as yet
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