V50 T5 improvements

[Andylad]

Hi, just thought I'd share some bits and bobs. I had an issue with hesitation on the engine which I now think has been sorted by replacing the fuel pressure sensor, land rover part was £150 cheaper than Volvo one, funny thing is the land rover part has Volvo stamped on it! For anyone having running issues with their 2004 T5 engine, I would highly recommend replacing the FPS, for £50 and it's DIY job, no brainer really. I have my car booked in for a Terraclean next Wednesday and will be interesting to see if I notice any improvements, my car has only done 70000 miles, but a lot of that has been short journeys over the last 3 years of owning it, so my theory is, she will likely be coked up a bit. I'm also thinking of getting a Jetex SS exhaust system, though this sets me back £500 so might wait for the standard exhaust to fail first. Any thoughts or comments welcome

[M-R-P]

Hope the engine doesn't fall out, hanging upside down like that

[Andylad]

Forgot to mention, a rolling road run is booked in for today, then again next week after Terraclean, be interesting to see the figures :-)

[M-R-P]

I would expect to see a smoother graph than a significant increase in power. Possibly more torque high-up.

[lance]

That's not a standard airfilter and induction kit its modified already, I have a 04 model but mine has 170k on her now she has a similar induction kit but an ITG foam one plus up rated Ic jet ex 3 inch down pipe and sports exhaust plus custom map and is running 300 bhp and 350 lbft :-)

[Dream3r]

I'm in for the RR results!

[Andylad]

I had the K&N typhoon fitted about 2 years ago, I'm sure the turbo has been more vocal since which is nice :-) I never did say it was standard to be fair :-p

[Bones]

Id be interested in hearing how you get on with a terraclean done, tempted myself but never heard anyones first hand experience of it!

[massivewangers]

I do really like these. You get the nice bits of a Focus ST, but without the rudeboy bits.

I wonder, do people have clutch trouble when you start tweaking? It seems quite common that once you remap a Focus ST, and do intercooler/exhaust etc, you soon seem to run into clutch slip!

[Andylad]

Here are today's results, I didn't think it was bad.

[Dream3r]

whats up with the upside down pics? Forum bug?

[Biff]

Here are today's results, I didn't think it was bad.

I'd be happy with that given the mods.
I have an ex work mate with a franchise of terraclean, he spoke very highly of it.
Given I'm buying another volvo I think he may have to do it on my new car.

[Andylad]

They appear the right way up for me.......not sure what's going on

[lance]

I do really like these. You get the nice bits of a Focus ST, but without the rudeboy bits.

I wonder, do people have clutch trouble when you start tweaking? It seems quite common that once you remap a Focus ST, and do intercooler/exhaust etc, you soon seem to run into clutch slip!

Mines still on the original but if you load it it does slip but I haven't loaded very much last time was against an insignia Vxr I'm sure a days drag racing would kill the clutch

[don kalmar union]

You might be interested in the Swedish made Ferrita exhausts for your car that I stock here in the UK.

Ferrita are the supplier of specialist exhausts both to Volvo and their motorsport partner Polestar.

You can check..... and order here on my website: http://kalmar-union.com/parts/volvo-...0c70-exhausts/

The prices include VAT and UK mainland delivery.

I also offer MTE's Swedish written software for your car in both stage 1 and 2 forms for £395 including VAT.

Regards, Don.

[lance]

Looking good but a good remap would pay dividends my guess would be 265 bhp and 320 lbft pre exhaust, I posted mine up as I had it tuned under project stealth :-)

[Andylad]

Terraclean done, just waiting for Friday to come round for the next rolling road run. On a separate note, has anyone ever replaced their standard steering wheel with an r design equivelant? I have seen one on eBay that's come off a C30, I assume it will fit onto my V50? The air bag section is also not included, will I be able to put my current one in its place?
Cheers for any advice

[Andylad]

[Dream3r]

Well it's no worse, nothing gained though. Thank you for the side by side.

[AshDVS]

Looks like the Terraclean produced a net change of zero.

Curve is no different, but peak power is obviously higher with with lower ambient temp.

Definitely an interesting comparison though.