thoughts on rip is it worth having as an upgrade?

[john123456789]

just a simple question really any one recommend getting an rip for my 850 t5 does it really offer any improvement over stock set up thanks.

[JUDGENINJA]

Yes.... No further comment needed.

[jamesy12345]

Yes.... No further comment needed.

^^^what he said, although can't resist commenting.....

With the RIP, the route to and from the intercooler has less bends, and maybe is a little shorter so flow is less restricted by frictional effects. If you go for non-standard bits you can increase the diameter of the piping a little, although past a certain size there is not much to be gained. Exactly what that size is, is up for debate

‘Reverse piping’ was the original route for the early T5s but Volvo changed it due to the throttle bodies jamming due to icing up in colder markets like Sweden.

http://www.wothrline.com/Cars_engine...oler_pipes.htm

Standard parts are hard to find....Graeme Welch on here has been making kits.

[V70 Graham]

Quicker turbo spool up.....and it looks better are another 2 good reasons to do this mod.

[artfulflounder]

If you think your cars getting on for 20yrs old silicone hose does soften with age......so at some point you'll need to replace them anyway.

I'm sure you'll spend more on a standard hose from volvo than Greames rip kit. Also its a tried and tested mod specifically for your car rather than a bitsa from some unnamed auction site.

[john123456789]

does any one know how much he charges for these kits and how would i get in contact with graeme?

[V70 Graham]

does any one know how much he charges for these kits and how would i get in contact with graeme?

I'm sure he'll be along shortly to answer your questions.

[timbo]

He's selling one on eBay now :

http://bit.ly/1aEg1SB

[graemewelch]

i can certainly sort you with a rip kit but im not taking any more orders on anything till feb. ive got to catch up on my back log first.

[partsforvolvos.com]

we sell this do88 kit which several members have installed on their car. available with black, blue or red hoses.
link

it is £274.50 inc vat.

[Biff]

If you already have a silicone hose set up it cost me £15 to modify my original pipes.
Definitely worth it!

[mike 850]

I have made one up using various bits and yes seems to make it a little more responsive

[960kg]

....Graeme Welch on here has been making kits.

...................But it looks as though they can`t be used with the standard intake of air from the front of the slam panel....which i prefer!

Back to my own drawing board!

[FIREBOLT]

TWR liked the design too!

[merc85]

I Made my own too,



Awesome mod

[Biff]