a t5 but no volvo,,its a////
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Post 139779 by powernut on 2006-09-05 13:21:58
(BEETLE)hi all thought id blow a few minds and make something a bit differant from ur average volvo cars ive fitted a complete volvo t5 and manual 5 speed gearbox into a 1970 rwd beetle
this this nothing like a smooth volvo to drive and u need life insurance to drive it lol,
specs are
t5 turbo lump
m56 gearbox(upratted)
rica 304 ecu
std turbo(quicker spool up)15g
baily dump valve
upratted intercooler(full size of bug boot)
induction air filter
oil cooler
upratted clutch
mbc fitted
decatted
no powersteering or aircon
this in a bug it totaly stupid and dangrous compaired to the chipped t5 volvos
4inch of the floor
tuck me 4months up to what state its in at mo
parts include
volvo/bug/vauxhall parts and its going road legal
and easy burns tyres in 1-4 of the gears
i think im the only bug with this setup in the u.k and other foriums ive checked out
ive raced police cars .porshces and 1 ferri (on the track only )
this monster will do 165mph (but i got a twicty arse at 130mph and was like the engine was doing about 4000rpm ive a few pics/videos if anyone maybe instrested the noise is unreal thought id let u all know
Post 139781 by volvotuning on 2006-09-05 13:24:31
How much does it weigh?
If you need any assistance with the ECU or performance of the car, give us a call.
Adam.
Post 139782 by t5owner on 2006-09-05 13:25:09
Come on then stick some pics up
Sounds like a well awesome machine
Cheers
stuart
Post 139783 by BlackBeast on 2006-09-05 13:26:42
Hi mate, seen a few of your posts on voc, post some pics up as it sounds awesome!!!
Couple of questions, what made you choose the T5 lump for the conversion? And what have you done to uprate the M56 box?
Post 139785 by Murphy on 2006-09-05 13:28:18
Are you the guy from Vauxhall owners network?
http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?t=95750 :)
Post 139786 by powernut on 2006-09-05 13:39:32
[QUOTE=volvotuning]How much does it weigh?
If you need any assistance with the ECU or performance of the car, give us a call.
Adam.[/QUOTE]the engine weighes more then the bug lol 600/700kgs matey
thanks i think im going to have to fit the std 225 ecu as this frienghters the **** out off me lol
Post 139787 by powernut on 2006-09-05 13:41:41
[QUOTE=t5owner]Come on then stick some pics up
Sounds like a well awesome machine
Cheers
stuart[/QUOTE]matey i love ur pic got me laughing lol fooking ace ill post a full link as it woyuld take me months to get all the pics back up from scratch ,its arsome ok i thought v12 ferri was quick ,but this thing is evil herbie has a mind of its own
Post 139788 by powernut on 2006-09-05 13:45:28
[QUOTE=BlackBeast]Hi mate, seen a few of your posts on voc, post some pics up as it sounds awesome!!!
Couple of questions, what made you choose the T5 lump for the conversion? And what have you done to uprate the M56 box?[/QUOTE]basicly i had a old bug rotting away and thought of many lumps but this t5 was cheep so i went for a quick spin and was amazed how well it went std and pulled well 4 a big car and nice moterway crusers too ,so thought rwd t5 in a bug has to be fun. only thing it knocks the hell out of my body when trying to keep the front down ,its like a g force off a theme park ride
Post 139789 by powernut on 2006-09-05 13:47:25
[QUOTE=BlackBeast]Hi mate, seen a few of your posts on voc, post some pics up as it sounds awesome!!!
Couple of questions, what made you choose the T5 lump for the conversion? And what have you done to uprate the M56 box?[/QUOTE]the gearbox the too types but i decied to have a free flyer diff ratio and 1,2.3 gears changed for quick shifter not cheep thow dint get mutch change from 1500quid
Post 139790 by powernut on 2006-09-05 13:50:03
[QUOTE=Murphy]Are you the guy from Vauxhall owners network?
http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?t=95750 :)[/QUOTE]
im sure i know this guy??? lol yep its me a chap off here asked me to post some info as he said some off ur may like the idea?
Post 139792 by Murphy on 2006-09-05 13:51:22
That was me :D
Have you any finished pictures by the way?
Post 139799 by powernut on 2006-09-05 14:06:24
[QUOTE=Murphy]That was me :D
Have you any finished pictures by the way?[/QUOTE]
cheers shes not road ready yet ill be starting on the body work next week then its going for its mot (evern the mot chap carnt wait to test and write the engineers report out (just cause he wantes to drive it lol
Post 139801 by Murphy on 2006-09-05 14:08:57
Good stuff! Will be a monster at the traffic lights ;)
Post 139811 by powernut on 2006-09-05 14:21:06
[QUOTE=Murphy]Good stuff! Will be a monster at the traffic lights ;)[/QUOTE]
yearh ur right ill load a few pics up now
the inside of the rica is here
Post 139815 by powernut on 2006-09-05 14:35:33
and more
after panels and floors /welding and modifying then have,n to cut the new wings as its got a 68inch rwbase
more to followin a mo
Post 139832 by Murphy on 2006-09-05 15:44:34
That' quality :). Thanks for sharing.
Post 139857 by powernut on 2006-09-05 16:46:09
hers the full therd from start to finish therea few video vids and one of the t5 bug too
http://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?t=259412
Post 139911 by mazza on 2006-09-05 18:43:53
well done that man!!!!!!love bugs,either this year or next im building a hot rod style one!!!cant wait!!!!!
Post 139947 by powernut on 2006-09-05 20:32:59
[QUOTE=mazza]well done that man!!!!!!love bugs,either this year or next im building a hot rod style one!!!cant wait!!!!![/QUOTE]cool keep us posted im a vw nut head as u can tell ive got this as my daily but has a bee sting to it lol its a 1961 splitscreen pickup with a 3.0 v6 quadcam lump in it (ratty power lol)
Post 139966 by The Flying Banana on 2006-09-05 20:58:29
Fook me ..your handy with a spanner and welder LOL . I cant wait to see this finished, been following it on other sites ..... admire your confidence mate !!!!
Post 140037 by powernut on 2006-09-05 23:32:46
thankyou very mutch just homemade but fun i reckon lol
Post 140039 by volvotuning on 2006-09-05 23:36:24
You've gotta take it down the 1/4 mile. Even on a stock ECU that's almost 400 bhp / tonne!
Adam.
Post 140058 by powernut on 2006-09-06 00:57:32
[QUOTE=volvotuning]You've gotta take it down the 1/4 mile. Even on a stock ECU that's almost 400 bhp / tonne!
Adam.[/QUOTE]yove just blown my fuse matey?unsure what u mean lol
Post 140059 by powernut on 2006-09-06 01:19:31
[QUOTE=powernut]yove just blown my fuse matey?unsure what u mean lol[/QUOTE]
how can it be 400?i thought the 304 rica was around 270/280bhp?which i know the 15g std turbo will power the output and spools faster then the t19turbo ive got
Post 140060 by volvotuning on 2006-09-06 01:27:43
[QUOTE=powernut]how can it be 400?i thought the 304 rica was around 270/280bhp?which i know the 15g std turbo will power the output and spools faster then the t19turbo ive got[/QUOTE]
400 bhp per tonne.
Say you have 225 bhp in 500 kg car. That's the equivalent to 450 bhp in a 1000 kg car, ie 450 bhp per tonne.
If you have 300 bhp in a 500 kg car, that's equivalent to 600 bhp in a 1000 kg car, ie 600 bhp per tonne.
On a good turbo and engine, the RICA 304 will produce approx 300 bhp. No joke.
Adam.
Post 140062 by powernut on 2006-09-06 01:33:46
[QUOTE=volvotuning]400 bhp per tonne.
Say you have 225 bhp in 500 kg car. That's the equivalent to 450 bhp in a 1000 kg car, ie 450 bhp per tonne.
If you have 300 bhp in a 500 kg car, that's equivalent to 600 bhp in a 1000 kg car, ie 600 bhp per tonne.
On a good turbo and engine, the RICA 304 will produce approx 300 bhp. No joke.
Adam.[/QUOTE]
fook me ???no wounder people say im mad lol ive a rough idea what u mean ,may get 12.8 up quarter mile?my old pickup laves a std t5(auto)14.5 up santa pod lol
Post 140063 by volvotuning on 2006-09-06 01:35:41
[QUOTE=powernut]fook me ???no wounder people say im mad lol ive a rough idea what u mean ,may get 12.8 up quarter mile?my old pickup laves a std t5(auto)14.5 up santa pod lol[/QUOTE]
probably - if you can get the power down!!! lol
Post 140064 by powernut on 2006-09-06 01:41:34
[QUOTE=volvotuning]probably - if you can get the power down!!! lol[/QUOTE]
what times would u say ?im ****ting bricks here lol(but a bit happy too)
Post 140065 by volvotuning on 2006-09-06 01:54:03
well, fastest so far in a road legal T5 is 13.5 secs in a 1500 kg car running about 340 bhp with 19T. With half the weight or even less, I reckon you'll easily get into the low 12s and possibly into the 11s.
Give you an idea, the Jedi single seater with 160 bhp and approx 300 kg did it in 12.0 and still had traction problems even at the end of the 1/4 mile. 11s are achievable with that. So with good traction and similar power to weight ratio, you should be able to get decent times.
Adam.
Post 140066 by powernut on 2006-09-06 01:55:22
[QUOTE=powernut]im sure i know this guy??? lol yep its me a chap off here asked me to post some info as he said some off ur may like the idea?[/QUOTE]
just going to find a first video of lump ill put link up matey
Post 140068 by powernut on 2006-09-06 01:58:08
[QUOTE=powernut]just going to find a first video of lump ill put link up matey[/QUOTE]
only a mobile joby but u shud hear it this was with the std ecu
http://video.tinypic.com/player.php?v=141nnk4
Post 140070 by powernut on 2006-09-06 02:07:51
[QUOTE=volvotuning]well, fastest so far in a road legal T5 is 13.5 secs in a 1500 kg car running about 340 bhp with 19T. With half the weight or even less, I reckon you'll easily get into the low 12s and possibly into the 11s.
Give you an idea, the Jedi single seater with 160 bhp and approx 300 kg did it in 12.0 and still had traction problems even at the end of the 1/4 mile. 11s are achievable with that. So with good traction and similar power to weight ratio, you should be able to get decent times.
Adam.[/QUOTE]
my daily pickup is quick then just quick run down it weight 1200kg
has a omega 3.0v6 quad cam(auto engine
lighternd flywheel
4 speed (3.88 ratio gearbox)
2.5 redtop injection
k/n and eats t5 auto to 80mph then they cruise by lol
its 207bhp std i reckon around 220ish ,but to see it ud think what a rottern nail lol take a look a couple of short vids here gives u a quick idea
http://video.tinypic.com/player.php?v=rc5z4l
http://video.tinypic.com/player.php?v=riadsz
110 quarter mile lol
Post 140269 by mazza on 2006-09-06 18:46:52
[quote=powernut]cool keep us posted im a vw nut head as u can tell ive got this as my daily but has a bee sting to it lol its a 1961 splitscreen pickup with a 3.0 v6 quadcam lump in it (ratty power lol)[/quote]
oooohhhh im in love again!!!!!!!!!
Post 140270 by powernut on 2006-09-06 18:55:35
[QUOTE=mazza]oooohhhh im in love again!!!!!!!!![/QUOTE]
cheers matey id some more but there disapard lol
Post 141781 by powernut on 2006-09-12 22:09:13
started doing a bit of filling and rubbing down 2day with some primer
Post 141783 by bubba_1986 on 2006-09-12 22:10:26
Looking good, what colour are you going to get it done in to finish it off
Post 141788 by volvotuning on 2006-09-12 22:21:10
Gay Gold of course! :)
Adam.
Post 141790 by bubba_1986 on 2006-09-12 22:22:44
[QUOTE=volvotuning]Gay Gold of course! :)
Adam.[/QUOTE]
lol, why does it get called that?.
I actually quite like it, think looks good in pics
Post 141862 by powernut on 2006-09-13 09:27:24
[QUOTE=bubba_1986]Looking good, what colour are you going to get it done in to finish it off[/QUOTE]either mat black lolor moon blue bue and silver to the bottom quarter?
Post 141863 by powernut on 2006-09-13 09:28:56
[QUOTE=volvotuning]Gay Gold of course! :)
Adam.[/QUOTE]lol gay gold ,nope this is just primer matey it would be bad if i said bright pink or **** brown i reckon lol
Post 141865 by powernut on 2006-09-13 09:30:17
[QUOTE=bubba_1986]lol, why does it get called that?.
I actually quite like it, think looks good in pics[/QUOTE]cheers now its bin highlighternd i can see all the timetakeing bad bits ,shud look ok in the end
Post 141879 by siamblue on 2006-09-13 10:13:22
[QUOTE=powernut]lol gay gold ,nope this is just primer matey it would be bad if i said bright pink or **** brown i reckon lol[/QUOTE]
There are many R's in that colour too.:kiss:
Post 142095 by powernut on 2006-09-13 20:31:17
lol look ok on volvos but i need it to look fooked lol so need a rough mat black colour lol
Post 142125 by bubba_1986 on 2006-09-13 21:23:38
[QUOTE=powernut]cheers now its bin highlighternd i can see all the timetakeing bad bits ,shud look ok in the end[/QUOTE]
Yeah definetly, are you wanting to go for the stealth look, as if not for anyone to even imagine there being a T5 in a beattle lol
Post 142531 by powernut on 2006-09-14 21:53:26
lol only give away is the wider rear archers and the volvo alloys rest is hiddern away nicely in the rear
Post 145588 by powernut on 2006-09-24 22:01:50
and old video of lump first runing (a bit crap qualitey but you get the idea
http://video.tinypic.com/player.php?v=141nnk4
Post 149423 by RPM on 2006-10-07 09:08:57
Whats the latest Andy?
Post 149465 by powernut on 2006-10-07 13:06:08
[QUOTE=RPM]Whats the latest Andy?[/QUOTE]
local guy ,,cool ive just come back from teneriffe nice break so ill get more pics up mid week for you and a quick holiday pics here too wish id stopped another week lol
Post 149546 by RPM on 2006-10-07 18:48:26
You should know I'm local, you bought my garage!!
And who was it suggested the T5 lump in the first place?:pimp2:
Post 149676 by powernut on 2006-10-08 14:18:51
[QUOTE=RPM]You should know I'm local, you bought my garage!!
And who was it suggested the T5 lump in the first place?:pimp2:[/QUOTE]
lol but whos the nutter who will have a go at makeing it fit lol,no real new news not mo shud be more info ,soon as i get a few more bits out of the way ,ill keep things updated soon as i can
Post 150962 by RPM on 2006-10-11 11:38:09
was it the earth?
Post 151576 by powernut on 2006-10-12 20:35:20
[QUOTE=RPM]was it the earth?[/QUOTE]
as we new theecu was fine it was a earth the 2 earths from the rocker cover had blown thow replaced them fired straight up ,revs better then before so may have been a bad earth for starters? cheers for helping out :B_thumb: well chuffed the ecu was fine im woundering if ive room to fit lpg too lol lol
Post 151607 by roller girl on 2006-10-12 21:43:18
great news! ;)
at least my new toy was of some use to you!
can't wait to see this on the road you will have to pop round so I can have a ride in it!
Post 152329 by RPM on 2006-10-15 08:59:00
looking good.......
Post 152332 by Unknown on 2006-10-15 09:24:01
You are crazy :)
Can't wait to see the finished article.
Ac.
Post 152512 by nobananas on 2006-10-15 20:39:29
This is excellent ! I've got three Renault 4 vans that I didn't know what to do with......I do now !!
Post 152849 by Tomcat on 2006-10-16 20:08:50
Looking good matey, can't wait until this is finished, it's gonna be mad!!!.
Post 152916 by powernut on 2006-10-16 21:17:50
cheers it was mad 2day as i had a bad earth now its evern better revs brill ,only thing when i lockl the front brakes the thing dosent stop lol it sheds tyre rubber instead lol
Post 153183 by powernut on 2006-10-17 19:12:38
well the bug has gone into thje worshop at last so shud have some colour next time we see it,
Post 153428 by RPM on 2006-10-18 00:18:51
what colour did you opt for in the end?
sepia brown? Candy apple red? Tango orange?
Post 153535 by powernut on 2006-10-18 16:13:08
[QUOTE=RPM]what colour did you opt for in the end?
sepia brown? Candy apple red? Tango orange?[/QUOTE] gloss black (it was free )be ok 4 a year till i get chance to do a proper joby (and to blow a few vws off lol and maybe odd volvo lol
Post 153605 by RPM on 2006-10-18 19:43:45
I have to say, the sprayer in the photo looks a little short!!
Post 153611 by roller girl on 2006-10-18 19:47:59
[QUOTE=RPM]I have to say, the sprayer in the photo looks a little short!![/QUOTE]
shouldn't you be worlking!..... come into chat :)
Post 154176 by roller girl on 2006-10-20 21:30:09
Andy..... Thats the dog bollocks! great work!
:thewave:
Post 154188 by Unknown on 2006-10-20 21:57:25
Looking good bud.
Don't fancy doing my S70 do ya ? :)
Post 154196 by powernut on 2006-10-20 22:04:20
cheers bud ,its ok but hard some probs with the paint and harder plus we had no water/oil trap and bits of silcone ended up on the paint ,first attemp thow ,so ill learn the next time lol
Post 154331 by T5ER on 2006-10-21 01:49:04
get it on the road bud thats all everyone wants and see how quick it is
Post 154398 by powernut on 2006-10-21 12:04:55
[QUOTE=T5ER]get it on the road bud thats all everyone wants and see how quick it is[/QUOTE]
ill try matey ,its getting time at mo ,due to other stuff to sort
Post 154808 by roller girl on 2006-10-22 15:56:10
nice
Post 154895 by powernut on 2006-10-22 19:17:11
Post 154927 by Tomcat on 2006-10-22 20:06:10
Thats just simply awesome mate, I love modified/custom cars, cant wait to see it in the flesh. Keep up the good work and high standards.
Post 154938 by powernut on 2006-10-22 20:26:52
[QUOTE=tomcat]Thats just simply awesome mate, I love modified/custom cars, cant wait to see it in the flesh. Keep up the good work and high standards.[/QUOTE]i think its a big fuss over nothing really basicly its just a deseemed bug with a t5 lump sat in the rear lol ,has to be very fun as a daily cruiser i reckon
Post 154940 by Unknown on 2006-10-22 20:29:01
Looking good.
I think the "fuss" is your ability to do it. Most of us wish we had such skills and the courage to rip something like that apart and put it back together.... I know I do :)
Post 154947 by RPM on 2006-10-22 20:40:26
I personally think that you and this creation will single handedly cause the most puzzled faces in the world EVER!!
Mum, Dad and kids off out for a drive in their Zafira 'GTi'.
Dad looks in his rear view mirror and say something like "Hey kids Look at this beetle coming from behind, I used to have one of those when I was a kid"
Then as you disappear in the distance as a tiny spec on the horizon,
Dad will think = I need my eyes testing cos I thought that was a beetle!
Mum will think = Dad was a bit irresponsible as a youth!
Kids will think = WTF did Dad buy a Zafira!!!
And that will be the response from everything you overtake...............!
:rally_dri
Post 154954 by powernut on 2006-10-22 21:04:13
lol well said rpm ,i know its scary in a bug ,nothing like ur average t5 to drive lol,those boy racers will get a suprize ,i was asking a few friends to jump in for a test run they said we aint getting in that specaily with you behind the wheel?i said why ,they said coz ur a fooking nut case lol lol lol i might as well just have one seat fitted as the other ill never get used,(wounder if its cheeper to insure with one seat lol,i shud get the rear lights and maybe deck lid fitted to 2moz with my 1300 vw badge too lol(still pref the spokey wheels on urs to these std type rpm .offchange how did u get ur side pic to work?
Post 154959 by RPM on 2006-10-22 21:16:26
You don't need to worry about passenger seat belt or corrosion near the anchor point if you dont fit the seat!!!!
And I won't be geting in it, no reflection on your driving by the way!!!
Post 154960 by thunderace on 2006-10-22 21:19:43
[quote=powernut].offchange how did u get ur side pic to work?[/quote]
go to user CP
then edit avatar
and follow instructions
or at least thats what i think you mean :)
cant wait to see it in the flesh - brill
Post 154966 by powernut on 2006-10-22 21:27:34
[QUOTE=thunderace]go to user CP
then edit avatar
and follow instructions
or at least thats what i think you mean :)
cant wait to see it in the flesh - brill[/QUOTE] cheers matey now sorted
Post 154968 by powernut on 2006-10-22 21:30:08
[QUOTE=RPM]You don't need to worry about passenger seat belt or corrosion near the anchor point if you dont fit the seat!!!!
And I won't be geting in it, no reflection on your driving by the way!!![/QUOTE]
lol ill have to watch out for you on duty,so u pull me soon as u take a seat in bug ill drive off lol (with u in)ill show you how to keep it on 2 wheeles and do cool burn outs into a donut .youll feel better then lol lol
Post 155273 by Titch's Dad on 2006-10-23 21:56:09
That really is the muts nuts! Mental, but I want one!
Post 155320 by powernut on 2006-10-23 23:27:50
[QUOTE=Titch's Dad]That really is the muts nuts! Mental, but I want one![/QUOTE]
cheers this is just a trail version ,lol but with its little 300bhp power unit and power to weight ratio kicking up 2 550/600bhp and going road legal has to be fun for a bit i reckon:B_steerin
Post 155330 by JUDGENINJA on 2006-10-23 23:41:44
Well when you get bored I'll have it off you..!!!! Missus always wanted a bettle......this will scare her into submission..
Post 155354 by powernut on 2006-10-24 00:46:38
lol ok then ,,, it was crap in the t5 (std but ok on moterway ,all ive done is thown it in a bug and it frighterns me (in a gud way )
Post 155356 by JUDGENINJA on 2006-10-24 00:50:32
That don't matter, when you blow that engine I'll just have to put an uprated one in...!!! you've done all the cutting, welding and spraying, that i can't do (yet)...
Post 155358 by powernut on 2006-10-24 01:41:40
lol ive chance of a 5,0 litre chevy mated to a 4x4 runing that may end up in somert too lol
Post 155451 by powernut on 2006-10-24 15:15:00
right we we have a video finaly off her runing ,and looking ok,just so u can her the beast ticking over,carnt wait to go for a thashing down road lol
hope you like it
View My Video
unsure if iy has a t5 sound thow
Post 155454 by thunderace on 2006-10-24 15:19:58
oh mate! looks and sounds so sweet. :)
well done.
Post 155456 by powernut on 2006-10-24 15:44:02
another here but as the engines back ground noise is in the way you carnt hear mutch lol
View My Video
Post 155647 by JUDGENINJA on 2006-10-24 23:29:07
It's much better than a Volvo on Idle, but you get the normal sound of the 5cyl when you rev it......very nice....
Post 155706 by MartinK on 2006-10-25 14:52:19
You'll have to change the badge on the back. Can you get a "VW_2300" badge? ;)
Edit: Or would you actually need a "Volvo_2300" badge?
Post 155708 by Tosh on 2006-10-25 15:01:44
Looks and sounds fantastic! Well done that man!
Post 155746 by powernut on 2006-10-25 17:45:50
[QUOTE=MartinK]You'll have to change the badge on the back. Can you get a "VW_2300" badge? ;)
Edit: Or would you actually need a "Volvo_2300" badge?[/QUOTE]that just a piss takers when idiots come up my rear lol
Post 155753 by The Flying Banana on 2006-10-25 18:17:34
How quick do you work ...all apinted and looking good now too!!!!!!
Post 155952 by powernut on 2006-10-26 10:21:10
just wanted it looking something like as the winters here now lol,wait till the summer comes lol then its t5 power time (4months from start to this ok i geuss
Post 155961 by Baj on 2006-10-26 11:59:10
Do you have a day job?
I only ask as it takes me weeks to get the time to do minor jobs around the house and you seem to be speeding through this
Post 155993 by powernut on 2006-10-26 16:12:12
[QUOTE=Baj]Do you have a day job?
I only ask as it takes me weeks to get the time to do minor jobs around the house and you seem to be speeding through this[/QUOTE]yes i just haqve a few hours here and there ,not 2 hard really,,evern better now ive sorted my engine prob it flys lol
Post 156179 by powernut on 2006-10-27 10:53:26
[QUOTE=powernut]yes i just haqve a few hours here and there ,not 2 hard really,,evern better now ive sorted my engine prob it flys lol[/QUOTE]
found a little video of me and my mate makeing our own 3rd gear quarter mile in my 1961 vw splitscreen pickup (3.0 quad cam lump) hope u like it(i did)
http://video.tinypic.com/player.php?v=rc3ott
leaves ur ur std auto t5 up to 108mph)then the t5 comes by me lol
Post 156184 by Babybadger on 2006-10-27 11:29:22
I wonder what it would look like with titan or comet wheels?? Looks and sounds awesome, and even makes the standard T5 alloys look special!
Post 156343 by powernut on 2006-10-27 22:26:09
cheeers these may do till i sort the mot and the handleing probs as its fast and it wants to take off when the turbo comes in lol
Post 156353 by powernut on 2006-10-27 23:00:04
made some seat bases 2day and bolted seats in
Post 156786 by powernut on 2006-10-29 19:07:49
hi all as most know i fitted a t5 volvo in my bug ,but went for a flat out test run ,its ok not as quick as i thought , but it was dark coming home the a light came me thinking it was the alti light(it wasnt it was the oil light oh dear)
me not knowing carryed on driveing the vechical with the light for 8mins then i noticed the engine started tapping loud , i knew it then was the oil light i madged to get back , and removed the covers to find it had blow the oil pipe in 2 (which goes to radiator cooler) i thought id lost the engine ,
so had to find out i repaired the pipe and put a full gallon of oil in the engine ,and cranked the engine (hopeing the oil light would go out)lucky it did ,then started the engine and everything seems ok , no smoke or cranky/tapping noises?
left it then for a hour or so then started it up the oil light went straight out so im assumeing its ok seems to drive and boost ok (thank god ):Banane45
Post 156787 by pzorb on 2006-10-29 19:12:59
That's bloody lucky!
Post 156829 by powernut on 2006-10-29 20:11:09
very,,, just bin back outside to double check the oil light still went straight out (after a further 3hours and lucky yes it dose ,few.
Post 158760 by powernut on 2006-11-05 10:16:04
think i maybe able to use these toyota rear calipars for my bug ,as at the mo the hub carrier holes are at the wrong side,so going to change the rear hubs around to see it may work better.instead of looming cables
Post 159309 by spencem875 on 2006-11-07 13:40:29
A T5 lump in a Beetle? you are ****ing mad, but i like it.
Post 159333 by roller girl on 2006-11-07 16:33:23
Have you managed to sort the MOT yet?
Cos its looking ready to do battle with some local chavmotors..............!
Post 159426 by powernut on 2006-11-07 21:21:25
[QUOTE=spencem875]A T5 lump in a Beetle? you are ****ing mad, but i like it.[/QUOTE]
lol only did it to prove a few people that it can be done,its goes well ,but like ur t5 volvos ,this rwd t5 bug gets tracksion on set off ,and manual 2 lol so mutch more fun when the turbo kicks in lol(mad na just nuts id say lol)
Post 159431 by powernut on 2006-11-07 21:27:37
[QUOTE=roller girl]Have you managed to sort the MOT yet?
Cos its looking ready to do battle with some local chavmotors..............![/QUOTE]
nearly ,,ive bin raceing a thow (now ive 4 disc brakes instead of 2 lol )
raced a 2.0 scooby4x4 and a v6 nova ,i let them set off ,thinking they were getting the better,,then floord the bug /and let hell let rip,theres some right engine torque and pull lol, it over tuck them like they were doing 40mph and now ive managed to get full trackion on the rwd instead of the tyres smoking lol had it up 2 132mph and u know your doing it in a bug trust me lol lol :riceboy:
Post 159522 by spencem875 on 2006-11-08 09:47:09
Could you put 1 in a VW Camper??? :B_steerin
Post 159527 by powernut on 2006-11-08 10:37:08
[QUOTE=spencem875]Could you put 1 in a VW Camper??? :B_steerin[/QUOTE]
silly queastion to ask lol this is how the t5 bug set off poeple saying a simalier idea,yes i cud, ive a vw splitty ,1961 and hated the poxy 40bhp engine and crap reduction gearboxs so ripped the lot out and fitted a 3.0 quad cam v6 lump and this my daily eats t5s from 0/90 mph lol pics if needed you only got to ask, if at the time i stiil had my split aircooled id have fitted this t5 in it?its still on my mind ,so maybe when ive had some fun in this bug ,it well may end up in my split lol
Post 159528 by spencem875 on 2006-11-08 10:41:22
I have loved split campers since i was a kid, so yes give pics :) . My dad had 1 but sold it when i was born as the family wouldnt all be able to fit in it for holidays :( . He also had a oval rear window bug which is very old model i think. One day cash permitting ill have one 2 play with :)
Post 159611 by powernut on 2006-11-08 20:30:58
and just gone for a quick test of brakes and real happy with them .somerts payed off i reckon
Post 159919 by powernut on 2006-11-09 19:51:01
ive tasted the rica304 power lol ,fooking hell ive nearly scared my self half to death lol ,its defo fuel i ripped the inline filters out and tryed it still same so then ive swopped the feul lines around as i thought one was blocked and just bin for a test run friggin hell lol its like a jet with a rocket up the rear end lol boost boost gauge now shoots up nr 1.0barr of boost on my boost gauge ,the arse end was twitching as i powerd the right foot to the floor lol jesus christ,ive just had great boost changeing thew the gears 1,2,3,4 lol the front end stayed down thow ,so new fuel lines and steel inline filter ,i think it will sort it , christ im shaking here lol ,i honerstly carnt belive what has just happernd ,i thought it pulled well from 0-80 mph then the thing seems to go again lol ive evern got problems now holding the steering wheel ,u volvo t5 owners this is arsome , if this dosent do 10second down that pod ill show my arse lol .unbeliveable .
Post 159973 by Mrsmopp on 2006-11-09 21:04:05
LOL!!! Glad to hear you got it sussed!! And you were starting to wonder what all the fuss was about ;)
Post 160000 by roller girl on 2006-11-09 21:45:27
Your pm box is full :)
are you coming to this?
http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=14135
technically you have a T5!
We are going taking the kids and having some lunch.
You coming to give the bug a run out!? Can chase us down the A1 if you can keep up! You will have to look at my big wide green bum!;)
Post 160418 by powernut on 2006-11-10 23:39:42
[QUOTE=roller girl]Your pm box is full :)
are you coming to this?
http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=14135
technically you have a T5!
We are going taking the kids and having some lunch.
You coming to give the bug a run out!? Can chase us down the A1 if you can keep up! You will have to look at my big wide green bum!;)[/QUOTE]
cheers roller mmm if i get bug tested on time im very instrested but id be on my tod?so ill problery have to follow u guys down?,lol lol you carnt go wrong with a nice big green bum lol (sssshhh i dint say it really)
Post 160463 by roller girl on 2006-11-11 10:35:02
[QUOTE=powernut] id be on my tod?[/QUOTE]
Still not found anyone brave enough to seat in the passenger seat?
Post 160559 by powernut on 2006-11-11 16:28:00
not as yet roller ,still i feel safers on my tod lol
Post 160561 by volvotuning on 2006-11-11 16:30:11
[QUOTE=powernut]if this dosent do 10second down that pod ill show my arse lol .unbeliveable .[/QUOTE]
I (and probably most others) don't want to see your arse, so make sure you do a 10 second 1/4!!! lol. :biggrin:
Adam.
Post 160575 by powernut on 2006-11-11 17:13:11
lol ,hi adam i still reckon it may boost more as its now boosting underload at under 1.0bar of boost? pitty i culd make the turbo spool up eariler 9a bit like the new ford mondeo deisals they have instant turbos from set off no waiting for boost to build up.
Post 160576 by volvotuning on 2006-11-11 17:19:39
[QUOTE=powernut]lol ,hi adam i still reckon it may boost more as its now boosting underload at under 1.0bar of boost? pitty i culd make the turbo spool up eariler 9a bit like the new ford mondeo deisals they have instant turbos from set off no waiting for boost to build up.[/QUOTE]
The 15G will never spool up like a diesel turbo!!! The diesel turbos are designed to spool up from under 1500 rpm.
Full boost is still a bit low at full load, so there is still a fair bit of performance to be gained from sorting it.
Adam.
Post 160959 by powernut on 2006-11-12 16:40:53
[QUOTE=volvotuning]The 15G will never spool up like a diesel turbo!!! The diesel turbos are designed to spool up from under 1500 rpm.
Full boost is still a bit low at full load, so there is still a fair bit of performance to be gained from sorting it.
Adam.[/QUOTE]
regards turbo thats instresting 2 know?can a deisalturbo be fitted? to make it spool up better?wonder if anyone has tryed it?
nice 2 now theres still more perforance from this std engine adam
Post 160966 by volvotuning on 2006-11-12 17:10:21
[QUOTE=powernut]regards turbo thats instresting 2 know?can a deisalturbo be fitted? to make it spool up better?wonder if anyone has tryed it?
nice 2 now theres still more perforance from this std engine adam[/QUOTE]
You will struggle to get a modern diesel turbo to work on your car. They use VNT which dynamically changes the physical geometry of the turbo to aid spooling at low revs without losing power at high revs. Without the VNT controller it won't work properly.
Adam.
Post 160983 by powernut on 2006-11-12 17:43:09
[QUOTE=volvotuning]You will struggle to get a modern diesel turbo to work on your car. They use VNT which dynamically changes the physical geometry of the turbo to aid spooling at low revs without losing power at high revs. Without the VNT controller it won't work properly.
Adam.[/QUOTE]
i understand what u mean as i fitted a vnt,varible turbo on a golf turbo deisal and that went well ,i know were theres a 3.0vnt turbo which i know i could fit ,but getting the vacum to work properly is another issue ,im un sure what i could use off the ecu or engine wireing to make ur idea work but id have a go ?easy enoegh to set the wastegate by my boost gauge so it dosent over boost ,(just the vacum system to work properly with the engine,
Post 160986 by volvotuning on 2006-11-12 17:46:57
[QUOTE=powernut]i understand what u mean as i fitted a vnt,varible turbo on a golf turbo deisal and that went well ,i know were theres a 3.0vnt turbo which i know i could fit ,but getting the vacum to work properly is another issue ,im un sure what i could use off the ecu or engine wireing to make ur idea work but id have a go ?easy enoegh to set the wastegate by my boost gauge so it dosent over boost ,(just the vacum system to work properly with the engine,[/QUOTE]
Food for thought! Nothing is impossible. In fact, the Dynojet Wideband Commander with a few other bits and bobs would be able to do this for you based on RPM and boost pressure, except that it's about £400 so it ain't cheap.
Adam.
Post 160990 by powernut on 2006-11-12 17:52:13
[QUOTE=volvotuning]Food for thought! Nothing is impossible. In fact, the Dynojet Wideband Commander with a few other bits and bobs would be able to do this for you based on RPM and boost pressure, except that it's about £400 so it ain't cheap.
Adam.[/QUOTE]
as i dont know any t5 owners which have fitted a type of turbo system ,and i do think the engine would performe a better then the std types of turbos adam, who sells such a kit adam, (oh and the is a vnt-20 turbo from the 2.5 engine),wots your thoughts on the idea?
Post 160991 by volvotuning on 2006-11-12 17:55:00
[QUOTE=powernut]as i dont know any t5 owners which have fitted a type of turbo system ,and i do think the engine would performe a better then the std types of turbos adam, who sells such a kit adam, (oh and the is a vnt-20 turbo from the 2.5 engine),wots your thoughts on the idea?[/QUOTE]
We supply the Wideband Commanders. I will PM you a price tomorrow and some suggestions on how to use it. You will need to use a VNT turbo big enough to flow the same power at 5000+ rpm. I must do some digging...
Adam.
Post 160994 by powernut on 2006-11-12 18:01:36
cheers adam ill do some digging 2 lol
then transplanting into the bug
had to cut my new wings and widern them
ok for a first attempt
nice and loud
then cut the front out to make and pipe a rad up
then a quick rad fan instail
ripped rear spare wheel out and made this to suport beem and brace both inner wings
fitted a pair of porshce 911 seats something to hold me
dumpvalve
condition at mo
and this is a lump i thow in matey
not mutch gets by me going to the vw meets lol
i deseemed dash but ive going to cut and fit some gauges inside
fitted some 5ply board(sound proofing arriveing soon)
porshce seats
more to follow soon
few more to follow
ill do some better ones 2moz when its light,ok for a first attempt
then bobed some new flexis on and reved the engine to bed the new pads in
uploaded wrong pic soz lol
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