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Post 13332 by markt4 on 2005-04-07 14:30:22
just joined, i was on the other site but think its closed down now ,so here i am and this site looks very active!!and i hope theres a lot more helpful people on here , with regards to some stupid questions i will be asking!!!. i live in the north east , ive a volvo s40 t4, which i was going to sell but our lass has decided she wants it(lol ill sting her....so if any 1 wants to buy a cheap y reg primera ) and i fancy a t5 after reading a few posts on other sites as to what they can do to different cars!!!
Post 13334 by Mrsmopp on 2005-04-07 14:34:09
Hi Mark! Welcome aboard! Glad you could make it! :partysmil What was your username on VT5?
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Post 13335 by Wobbly Dave on 2005-04-07 14:34:55
:welcome: Mark.
This site in the space of a month has outstripped VT5 by some distance. I had enough of the poor performance (of the site). Most if not all the regulars have transferred over now.
I hope you enjoy the site and find time to get some shots into your vBGarage etc.
Had you any particular T5 in mind? There are a few.
Post 13337 by Unknown on 2005-04-07 14:39:31
Welcome to the site - we're all a very helpful lot so any questions find the appropriate forum and post.
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Post 13338 by markt4 on 2005-04-07 14:46:58
my name was howey in other site . i fancy a estate t5 so it will probs be x plod (s70 i think). had 2 offers for my t4, a lad in kent but was 2 far for me 2 go and was offerd a cosworth today for it(tempted but there old hat now i suppose) so ill stick with this and give :uglyhamme it to our lass when she gets some cash lol. just sent a email to volvo tunning to see if they do a boost valve and gauges for the t4 ,no reply yet .ill stick some pics in when i get this camera to work
Post 13340 by Unknown on 2005-04-07 14:52:25
A BSR boost valve and some hose can be got from lots of different parts. They are fairly easy to fit and Dave850R has recently wrote some instructions. I should be updating that with some pictures shortly.
Andrew.
Post 13355 by Wobbly Dave on 2005-04-07 15:28:24
I think you mean boost Gauge ;) but I will let you off - LOL :shhh:
Post 13358 by markt4 on 2005-04-07 15:42:46
lol to be honest i have no idea , but the t4 seems really underpowerd been told to fit a boost valve and a gauge (which means nothing to me) but ill have a bash at fitting it if i can get them
Post 13359 by Mrsmopp on 2005-04-07 15:48:47
Who said to fit a boost valve and gauge?
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Post 13361 by Wobbly Dave on 2005-04-07 15:50:09
Have you considered remapping the T4. Have a word with Madness (aka Jamie). His T4 is a bit mental now. I still think however you get a better result starting with its bigger sister.
Post 13362 by markt4 on 2005-04-07 15:58:46
a lad across the road with a rs turbo he has one fitted and turned up the boost???if i was keeping it for me i would get it remapped ,but as u say im after its big sister with it allready done hopefully!!! also i cant hear my turbo whistle , should it?? my t4 is fitted with a sports pack??? which means what??? it has a very big exhaust on the rear so its hard to hear anything, it also has a dump valve fitted which i dont think is working to well , ill have to come 2 some meet and let u guys n gals take a look at it
Post 13365 by Mrsmopp on 2005-04-07 16:04:22
Your mates RS turbo is nothing like a T4 so I would try and steer away from going down the same route tbh! You could fit a manual boost crontroller, as v6en has I believe, or got the remapping route as Madness has - either way you'll get a big difference
Turbo's dont always whistle - some do some dont, no one knows why LOL!
Are you manual or auto byw?
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Post 13368 by Bracer on 2005-04-07 16:12:02
Always a pleasure mate ;)
Glad you found your way here :welcome:
Sounds like your T4 is running a little off song TBH cos even as stock it should still have a great :biggrin: factor to it.
Jot down a spec for me and I'll be able to get a better picture of where your at tunning wise as it has already been played with.
Post 13372 by markt4 on 2005-04-07 16:23:06
dont think it has any mods , well i bought a replecment filter off ebay yesterday jemex, it has a dump valve , and i think the exhaust is standard its oval 6" x 4.5" and thats it i think
Post 13374 by Bracer on 2005-04-07 16:27:53
[QUOTE=markt4]dont think it has any mods , well i bought a replecment filter off ebay yesterday jemex, it has a dump valve , and i think the exhaust is standard its oval 6" x 4.5" and thats it i think[/QUOTE]
Well the DV isan't stock and nore is the 6x4 zorst.
One thing you need to have a look for is a blanking plate which will have replaced the stock CBV, which is the stock recirculating valve which is mounted on the side of the turbo. When fitting a DV you really need to do this other wise neither valves will work properly and might explain things if its very quiet.
If you can get any pics that would be a great help too.
Steve
Post 13394 by markt4 on 2005-04-07 18:39:41
ill get pics tomorrow for ya , dump valve makes a loud "wooosh"when u give it plenty of throttle but in normal driving it makes more of a rattle , which i dont know if thats right? as for the zorst the rear bumper doesnt look like its been cut for it to fit , if u know what i mean?? ill send photos
Post 13448 by v6en on 2005-04-08 00:02:43
hello,
It might be something simple that's wrong with the car like a leaky hose somewhere stopping you getting the full benefit from the turbo. as standard the T4 has a lot of power and torque (200bhp and 221lb.ft) so i'm sure with a few tweaks it will put a smile back on your face. they're faster than standard T5's from 0-100mph as well, so with a bit of extra tampering they can be extremely quick. don't do any mods till you've learned a bit more about it though or you might just make problems for yourself.
There aren't many of them for sale at the moment either so it's nice to have something a bit rarer. i love mine, can you tell? :lovestory
jacq.
ps i have the oval tailpipe as well. Your dump valve shouldn't rattle at all, it may be either loose or just fitted in a bad place.
oh and try some shell optimax in your petrol tank, the T4 runs alot better on that fuel.
Post 13484 by markt4 on 2005-04-08 08:56:48
well thanks everyone , nice to come to a site where people answer your questions ,and every 1's very helpful, top site. i shall put some optimax in it(god knows where the nearest shell garage is though) the highest ive found is 97 ron and its a 14 mile round trip to that garage.as for leaky hoses thats me knackerd then :lol: theres hoses all over that engine . just take it as im brain dead when it comes to engines
Post 13490 by Mrsmopp on 2005-04-08 09:07:10
Where abouts are you based Mark - someone may know a good volvo specialist near you?
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Post 13494 by markt4 on 2005-04-08 09:13:59
near to newcastle , theres one in sunderland but he cant fit me in for another 2 weeks (must be good) and im rather impatient :ashamed:
Post 13635 by TangoDeltaSierra3 on 2005-04-08 14:14:53
Hi and welcome Mark , theres a few guys local to you so maybes you can try and make it to a meet soon, i'm trying to arrange one at Croft Circuit in Darlington soon too.
Post 13647 by markt4 on 2005-04-08 14:37:20
yeah that would be good , so some 1 who knows about volvos and turbo's can have a drive
Post 13868 by markt4 on 2005-04-09 11:51:40
well just filled car with optimax , still feels flat ,is there any1 on here drove a t4 whos in the northeast area ..sunderland/newcastle...maybe im expecting to much
Post 14457 by v6en on 2005-04-11 22:01:55
Don't lose heart mate, i'm sure someone near you will be able to take a look at the car for you and get it sorted out. what year/ mileage is it. has it got a full service history etc?
jacq
Post 14563 by markt4 on 2005-04-12 08:07:35
well i think it could be a dodgy d/v so off to get one today!!its a 2000 x reg full volvo history till july 2004
Post 14753 by v6en on 2005-04-12 19:28:54
How did you get on mark?
Post 15280 by markt4 on 2005-04-14 16:00:44
halford didnt have any instock should be in by this friday , ill let ya know how i get on
Post 15282 by markt4 on 2005-04-14 16:27:44
just phoned em up , and now they dont do them for a volvo t4??? i know im abit dim but are all d/v not the same
Post 15346 by v6en on 2005-04-14 21:23:12
I bought mine from don at kalmar union and it's always worked fine, why not give him a call :07973 428 954.
jacq.