Petes T5R

**T5RPete** · Friday 6th January 2012, 14:42

So, the time has come to start doing some work on my car.

I originally said to Dean and Emlyn (Woody T5 and The Flying Moose) that I wouldn't be doing anything performance related to the car at first.

Well I think 'at first' has come and gone. Looking at all the other cars on here slowly getting done, I just can't resist!

Theres a couple of things i'll be doing just to get the car up to the standard I want, and then the modifications will commence.

The main catalyst for this, is the Dyno day coming up in March. I decided I didn't want to run a car where all the modifications had been done by someone else (but still, thanks Leet5r for them).

Now my technical ability extends to opening the bonnet and checking if the engine is still present. Thats about it. Oh, and operating those three pedals in the drivers footwell...

Based on that then, my knowledge of engine modifications are also quite limited too. I'll apologise as this means i'll probably be asking alot of questions along the way.

Thanks for reading, and thanks in advance for any help you may be able to offer me! It is really very much appriciated!

**T5RPete** · Friday 6th January 2012, 14:44

So first on my list then is a new exhaust system. Fairly simple way to start things off I thought.

Previous owner (Leet5r) stated that there is an S60R manifold on the car, I checked with Emlyn, he says that this is worth keeping, so that's what i'll do.

Currently the car is de-catted (and sounds great for it). I want to keep it de-catted, but I also want a way of getting it through the annual MOT. I assume it's possible to get a cat to put in for the day of the test??

I've found a local Powerflow supplier near to me (in Norfolk) that does custom stainless steel systems, and at only 30miles away makes it quite convenient. However, if there is a supplier of custom exhausts anybody on here would reccommend I use instead, that would be great.

I'll probably get this done in February so it's ready for the dyno.

My first question regards the specs of an exhaust. Whats the standard bore on these cars? I'd like a larger bore on the stainless system to help airflow. Is a 3" system going to be a suitable upgrade?

I don't want it to be stupidly loud so i'll keep a back box in there, but I don't want it to restrict too much.

I understand I sound like a complete novice here (and thats because I am).

Thanks again.

**T5frankie** · Friday 6th January 2012, 14:53

mine has a powerflow cat back (well did) with one small box at the rear this gave a nice burble not too loud, standard bore is 2.5 and isnt that restictive unless you want massive power, if you want a 3" you would need an angled outlet on your turbo with a 3" downpipe mated to 3" cat back

**T5RPete** · Friday 6th January 2012, 14:56

Originally Posted by t5frankie

mine has a powerflow cat back (well did) with one small box at the rear this gave a nice burble not too loud, standard bore is 2.5 and isnt that restictive unless you want massive power, if you want a 3" you would need an angled outlet on your turbo with a 3" downpipe mated to 3" cat back

Would you reccommend the Powerflow system then?

The turbo outlet currently then, is there not enough space for a 3", thats why it'd need altering?

**T5frankie** · Friday 6th January 2012, 15:21

Originally Posted by T5RPete

Would you reccommend the Powerflow system then?

The turbo outlet currently then, is there not enough space for a 3", thats why it'd need altering?

it dont need altering just changing for one with an angled outlet, powerflow it seems vary in quality of their work depends where you go, i run a 2.5 inch all the way from turbo to back and its fine and over 300bhp now

**LiamT4** · Friday 6th January 2012, 16:42

On the exhaust question, one point to remember is that if you fit a 3" system you can lose a bit of torque low down, obviously it'll be better higher up the revs, but its just something to keep in mind and depends on what you'd prefer.

**smithson007** · Friday 6th January 2012, 16:48

Frankies right in what he says about powerflow quality varying. The quality of myne i had fitted the other day is poor. So far its been on the car for 3 days and its already dropped off it hangers twice resulting in the tail pipe smacking the road. Theyre in for a good grilling tomorrow.

**The Flying Moose** · Friday 6th January 2012, 17:00

Unfortunately as powerflow is a Franchise the quality really will vary.

I can recommend where I would go (Rebel Powerpipes) but thats all the way up near Hull.

Another option is to buy a pre built stainless system from BSR, OBX, Miltek, Ferrita, Jetex etc.

**LiamT4** · Friday 6th January 2012, 17:03

Custom chrome in nuneaton near leicester is very good, the work they did on my mates old liner was excellent.

**smithson007** · Friday 6th January 2012, 17:12

Originally Posted by The Flying Moose

Unfortunately as powerflow is a Franchise the quality really will vary.

I can recommend where I would go (Rebel Powerpipes) but thats all the way up near Hull.

Another option is to buy a pre built stainless system from BSR, OBX, Miltek, Ferrita, Jetex etc.

Wish id just gone down the route of buying a pre built one.
I had miltek on my S70R and it sounded good.

**T5frankie** · Friday 6th January 2012, 17:57

i have never had an powerflow exhaust issue in 18months ive had my car and i even got them to do the decat too

**smithson007** · Friday 6th January 2012, 18:12

Originally Posted by t5frankie

i have never had an powerflow exhaust issue in 18months ive had my car and i even got them to do the decat too

Its just the dodgy lot that fitted myne. Its as if they wernt even interested when i was talking to them about what i wanted. They made no suggestions or no input to the conversation.
He's welded the hangers to far down the exhaust so they keep slipping out of the rubbers.
Pleased it's going back in tomorrow to get sorted.

**Jamest5r** · Friday 6th January 2012, 18:16

Originally Posted by LiamT4

Custom chrome in nuneaton near leicester is very good, the work they did on my mates old liner was excellent.

I was just going to suggest them as they are top quailty seen the work they have done on Smithy's system when he had the v70 then again when they changed it for the 940, plus they are on your way home Pete just a few miles off junc 3/M6.

Also powerflow in birmingham are good as well had a little work done on my dp and the plasma wealding was spot on.

**LiamT4** · Friday 6th January 2012, 18:21

Originally Posted by jamest5r

I was just going to suggest them as they are top quailty seen the work they have done on Smithy's system when he had the v70 then again when they changed it for the 940, plus they are on your way home Pete just a few miles off junc 3/M6.

Also powerflow in birmingham are good as well had a little work done on my dp and the plasma wealding was spot on.

If i have any exhaust stuff done, thats where i'll be going, plus they ask you exactly what you want and if it can be done, they'll do it.

and the little old guy can use a welder without a face mask. How he can still see is beyond me!! lol

**T5RPete** · Sunday 15th January 2012, 23:04

So, firstly a big thank you to Emlyn and to Joe (rockheadrumble) for their work this evening.

A new (to me) cat back exhaust has been fitted.

The observant amongst you will recognise it as the exhaust from Emlyns car.

He now has a BSR cat back.

Video of mine can be seen here on youtube.

**Volvostorm** · Sunday 15th January 2012, 23:27

Where about in Shropshire are you?

**T5RPete** · Sunday 15th January 2012, 23:35

Originally Posted by Pault5estate

Where about in Shropshire are you?

I spend most of my time in Norfolk, but when i'm back home, it's a small village not far from Oswestry, and a little further from Shrewsbury.

I take it you know the area?

EDIT: I've just seen you location (Doh!) Yeah, little village called St.Martins, don't know if you know it?