So, this is the start, most parts now aquired.
what's going on here then?
Top mount intercooler lol
[quote=Martin-t5r;345321]Top mount intercooler lol[/quote] yes indeed, but why? the clue is in the title
Super charged S5 Volvo 850 S5.
Twin charged
[quote=claymore;345326]Twin charged[/quote] Time scale till its setup?
initial setup with the t5 intercooler, a couple of weeke, then with the noble intercooler latter on.
Quality mate, i trust your keeping the nos aswell?.
[quote=jamest5r;345331]Quality mate, i trust your keeping the nos aswell?.[/quote] I'll sell the nos kit and fit water injection
Looking good mate, I'm liking the twin inlet intercooler
well just won this on ebay, so the Volvo will go off the road on the first of December. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180590267031&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:GB:1123
[quote=claymore;346044]well just won this on ebay, so the Volvo will go off the road on the first of December. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180590267031&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:GB:1123[/quote] got a bargain there mate
humm, that doesn't look like an aircon pump.
so this is where the Top mount will go
and this is the modified front mount
Awesome!!!!
you removed one of the ports on the Noble IC or is the FMIC another one? Are you going to be able to close the bonnet with the top mount or you going to bulge it? very interested to see how it goes
[quote=p fandango;353658]you removed one of the ports on the Noble IC or is the FMIC another one? Are you going to be able to close the bonnet with the top mount or you going to bulge it? very interested to see how it goes[/quote] I'v blanked off all the original pipes and welded new ones on where I need them. I suspect there will be a hole in the bonnet ;), not sure what I'm going to do there yet.
Very much looking forward to seeing the finished product now and by the looks of things besides mounting the intercooler, slipping a belt on and connecting some pipes you aren't that far off. Nice work claymore :)
BTW I didn't think nobles were intercooled, unless it's my error and there is an intercooler manufacturer called noble - oops
Noble M400 is twin turbo.
This looks very intresting, keep it up
It doesnt look like a lot has been achived today, but it's amazing how much time making brackets takes. so both intercoolers are now fitted
I can even close the bonnet, but i need to have a bit of a think about the strut brace.
That looks mental Colin nice work, love the look of the noble i/c, how long to plumb the rest in do you reckon?.
[quote=jamest5r;353806]That looks mental Colin nice work, love the look of the noble i/c, how long to plumb the rest in do you reckon?.[/quote] I think it's going to take a while yet, now that I'v nearly got everything where I want it, I need to sort out some new samco. and I still need to sort out an oil cooler.
James Lister motorsport in w. bromwich have loads of samco on the shelf in all sorts of shape and sizes, might be worth a visit.
Col, theres a place in Roden that does silicon hoses, different colours too ;)
[quote=Pault5estate;353832]Col, theres a place in Roden that does silicon hoses, different colours too ;)[/quote] where in Roden? all I see there is a nursery and the dog rescue.
Answer your phone, and I'll tell you! :P
thanks for the heads up Paul, I now have my silicone joiners.
Looking fantastic mate hope it all goes well good luck
just read through the thread looks like an awesome project
[quote=claymore;354049]thanks for the heads up Paul, I now have my silicone joiners.[/quote] No worries mate, glad to have helped
So u gonna keep the turbo as well as the supercharger?
[quote=woking rob;354854]So u gonna keep the turbo as well as the supercharger?[/quote] Indeed, hence the two intercoolers.
looking forward to seeing this claymore
Thought so I was looking at doing this to my old one, ppl kept saying about the super charger stalling the turbo so I won't come on boost, have u thought about this?
[quote=woking rob;354863]Thought so I was looking at doing this to my old one, ppl kept saying about the super charger stalling the turbo so I won't come on boost, have u thought about this?[/quote] This is usually spouted by people who don't understand how a supercharger works. It should start boosting from tickover.
Cool I'd this works I'm next lol
Not much to see, I need a couple more silicone bits and My radiator from Paul (Hassell), then she should be running
Heres a couple of picks of the Mounts, I'll take them off and tidy them up and give them a coat of paint once I'm sure they work ok
And a quick tot up of the costs so far
Supercharger: £100
Noble intercooler: £42
Pulsar intercooler: £37
Saab 9-5 Oil cooler: £19
Silicone joiners: £81
Total so far: £279
I gotta see this project when it's done! Very interesting indeed.
Humm, I need to have a re-think, any sugestions? I might cut about an inch off the bottom and see what that looks like, I don't want it to look to obviously a pulsar scoop.
[quote=claymore;355557]Humm, I need to have a re-think, any sugestions? I might cut about an inch off the bottom and see what that looks like, I don't want it to look to obviously a pulsar scoop.
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Yes mate defo need a re-think lol.
I'v now got all the pipe fittings I need, so did a bit of plumbing today, just a few bits to sort out, my radiator arived today (Thanks Paul) so that's it, I have the last piece of the jigsaw.
So, I'v decided what look I'm going for with the bonnet
I'v cut about an inch off the hight and got rid of the front bit, I may go lower yet.
Very much looking forward to seeing this up and running, you've got till saturday! ;) Just make sure you get that first fire up on video.
the bonnet it looking much better not you have cut it down
Lift the bonnet at the rear Colin to let the heat out if using the scoop. I'm looking forward to seeing it run.
[quote=Alan M;355750]Lift the bonnet at the rear Colin to let the heat out if using the scoop. I'm looking forward to seeing it run.[/quote] I have a cunning plan to get the heat out:crazy:
thats ALOT better, i'm interested in a full engine bay pic with all the pipes in to see whats plumbed where & how if thats possible (just curious)
[quote=p fandango;355759]thats ALOT better, i'm interested in a full engine bay pic with all the pipes in to see whats plumbed where & how if thats possible (just curious)[/quote] Not a lot more to see Duane, pipe out of the turbo straight into the top mount, then you can see the long pipe out of the top mount down to a "U" silicone into the Supercharger, out of the Supercharger into the bottom of the Front mount, then from the top of the Front mount into the Throttle Body, Theres a take off for the Idle controle valve and I need one more take off for the Superchargers Recirc valve. I hope that makes sense.
ah i see nice one, i didn't know if they worked in series with each other or parallel
The idea is that the supercharger compresses the boost out of the turbo, so I have the potential for about 35psi, but wont be going much over 20psi, if it all works I might put my superturbo T70 on :)
shame i haven't got any pictures of the hybrid supercharger/turbo my bro bought for his 100e. A very weird thing which was just like a turbo (4 ports) but with a pulley on a clutch system mounted at the end. Worked as a supercharger for the low revs then disengaged & ran off the exhaust once the speed built up
Bonnet vent looks better cut down, much less chav like
Well as prommised, a vid of the first start, unfortunately I'v run out of hose clips so I can't rev the engine (it just blowes the boost pipe off as soon as i close the throttle) still to do, fit the oil cooler (I'v just bypassed it for now) modify bottom hose and then tidy up. then comes the slow process of mapping it using a dastek unichip. [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-RHqe3l19Y[/ame]
Cool! Sounds like a chainsaw! :P I'll have to pop over and have a nose ;)
Excellent Colin. Can't wait to see the final completed setup.
Deja-vue [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8reJFK2K7w[/ame]
I now have a hole in the bonnet, (still a lot of fetteling to do yet)
And now we have boost, (don't these mobile phones have crap sound quality)
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I now have a hole in the bonnet, (still a lot of fetteling to do yet)
And now we have boost, (don't these mobile phones have crap sound quality)
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDJcHWX42Go[/ame]
Wow I'm getting excited this is a super awesome project :-) Your gonna be supercharged AND turbocharged with this?
[quote=t5_monkey;357201]Your gonna be supercharged AND turbocharged with this?[/quote] Yes, I have the capacity to go to about 35psi, but I'll stick to about 20psi :)
[quote=claymore;357202]Yes, I have the capacity to go to about 35psi, but I'll stick to about 20psi :)[/quote] 20 psi through the turbo?
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;357213]20 psi through the turbo?[/quote] 16psi from the turbo, 10psi from the supercharger when compounded will give me about 35psi, I'll run the turbo at about 8psi.
well it moves, kept the boost right down for now while I see how she feels [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKCa_29pLF8[/ame]
how did it feel mate?
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;358418]how did it feel mate?[/quote] Feels just like a t5 with an mbc wound open.
[quote=claymore;358419]Feels just like a t5 with an mbc wound open.[/quote] like mine then lol, how quick you reckon it will be?
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;358427]like mine then lol, how quick you reckon it will be?[/quote] That my man is a question we will all have to wait for the answer. The end goal is to get over 300whp (without the nitrous)for as little money as possible.
[quote=claymore;358428]That my man is a question we will all have to wait for the answer. The end goal is to get over 300whp (without the nitrous)for as little money as possible.[/quote] get to santa pod for some testing lol
I upped the boost today (bloodey hell it feels strong) and spent the day putting pipes back on...lol, I must have jacked the car up about 10 times today..lol so I'v took off all my alloy joiners and will weld beads on them all tomorrow, I knew I'd have to do that anyway but I wanted to wait until I had all the pipe runs sorted.
Im impressed mate, :wow:
[quote=jamest5r;358845]Im impressed mate, :wow:[/quote] some competition for you james?
and me then lol
You have beaten me to getting their car back out mate :) looks and sounds nice
All the pipes are staying on now, so it's ready to go for it's mot on tuesday (it's going to fail on a wishbone and a split drive shaft gaiter, but I can't get the hub nut undone, so they'r going to crack it open for me at the mot, then I'll change the wishbone and do the gaiter and take it back)
have some picks:
the back slot in the bonnet will be to let hot air out.
The scoop is partitiond the front draws cold air onto the tmic, the back half lets out hot air (I may have to make a bigger hole in the back)
The more i see of this the more i like it, how's it running on the road?.
I'm keeping the boost down to about 10psi at the moment, but it feels so torquie
Good on you Claymore, keep us updated ;)
very interesting project. I imagine the fuelling will be interesting as you start adding boost. Will you spend any time on a rolling road with it?
[quote=Murphy;360549]very interesting project. I imagine the fuelling will be interesting as you start adding boost. Will you spend any time on a rolling road with it?[/quote] Yes I'm waiting for a wiring diagram for the dastek, then it will be on the rollers for a mapping.
Awesome stuff :)
Well, as expected, the car faild it's MOT today, but only on what I was expecting, cv gaiter, bottom ball joint and a slight issue with emissions.
Now back on the road, let the fun begin
go and do some testing at santa pod
It still needs to be mapped yet, I'm waiting for a wiring diagram for the ecu.
[quote=claymore;362534]It still needs to be mapped yet, I'm waiting for a wiring diagram for the ecu.[/quote] awesome... what power are you hoping for ? :D can't wait to see what this can do on the strip.
The hope is to start off at 300bhp, then when I make my 3" exhaust, we'll re-map it again, then over a period of time keep upping the boost, eventually hoping for 400bhp with the new bottom end. but that will be a long time off, I'm very pleased with the top mount, the intake air temps are beter than they ever were with the standard interboiler.
[quote=claymore;362539]The hope is to start off at 300bhp, then when I make my 3" exhaust, we'll re-map it again, then over a period of time keep upping the boost, eventually hoping for 400bhp with the new bottom end. but that will be a long time off, I'm very pleased with the top mount, the intake air temps are beter than they ever were with the standard interboiler.[/quote] Sounds good - what turbo are you running on it... you got a 19T or something bigger ? :) I would imagine the boost build will be more linear so less danger of bent rods at lower rpm!
[quote=t5_monkey;362549]Sounds good - what turbo are you running on it... you got a 19T or something bigger ? :) I would imagine the boost build will be more linear so less danger of bent rods at lower rpm![/quote] The whole point of fitting the supercharger is the ability to have upto 35psi with the standard 15g turbo, it will be mapped to keep the torque below 500nm
I now have a strut brace again (don't laugh)
and have another vid
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN16n_jEW_c[/ame]
Looks rather fun and sounds amazing!! Congratulations! =)
thats sounds wild and its dam quick mate
looks and sounds brill are you going to bring it to york
[quote=t5 pete;363854]looks and sounds brill are you going to bring it to york[/quote] when it's been mapped, yes I'll bring it up for a laugh, I'm sure I'm going to need a stronger bottom end sooner rather than later ;)
[quote=claymore;363856]when it's been mapped, yes I'll bring it up for a laugh, I'm sure I'm going to need a stronger bottom end sooner rather than later ;)[/quote] Thats good it cetainly looks impressive on the video
Im still impressed mate, would be really nice to hear it on full chat once it's been mapped, can understand why your holding back :)
We're all going to be looking for superchargers now... :mischievo
Sounds brilliant :D And bloody quick, the Vauxhall Agila or whatever it was looked like it was stood still as you overtaken it. Do you still have the vac pump connected to the dash turbo guage and whats the dial doing ?
that looks erm.... rapid!! I think you may have just edged over the national limit by a mile per hour or two in parts of that video :D Looking forward to seeing it run at York :)
[quote=cameron;363979]Do you still have the vac pump connected to the dash turbo guage and whats the dial doing ?[/quote] Just as before, going to just the edge of the white, but it stays there, it doesn't creep back down.
[quote=t5_monkey;363983]that looks erm.... rapid!! I think you may have just edged over the national limit by a mile per hour or two in parts of that video :D Looking forward to seeing it run at York :)[/quote] Not at all, I don't think I even got up to 50mph ;), the camera makes it look quicker.
Shame, as I saw you go up one of my favourite bits of road, the Leaton to Fitz road, those bends are great, if you can string them together
From this.
to this:
to this
to this:
Lots of people who will see the car will probably take the piss out of it. BUT we all know the reason its there. Thumbs up!!
Ever since I've had the car I've been annoyed that both near side doors had dents in them below the bump strip, and the near side wing had rust bubbling through, so today I swapped them all for a set the same colour, Every job I do on this car amazes me at how well thought out the design of the car is, the only hiccup I had was swapping the front door handle (I know the trick now).
In a sick sort of way i really like that Colin nice one, how's it driving now? got the wiring done for the ecu and mapping?. Cheers
[quote=jamest5r;367477] got the wiring done for the ecu and mapping?. Cheers[/quote] Afraid not, I'm waiting for a wiring diagram off Tim Williams, unfortunately his PC has crashed, so I'v got to wait untill he get's it sorted, so at the moment she's just a boaring old T5.
Bonnet design mk2
i prefer the first bonnet bulge tbh
[quote=p fandango;368775]i prefer the first bonnet bulge tbh[/quote] I'm with you at the moment, but when it's all done it should look a bit more oem.
have you thought about the mitsibushi L200 bonnet bulge,its a flat bolt on one, i got one for mine but havnt used it yet, lol, this is it just layin on the bonnet but you get the idea :)
[quote=t5 stealth;368780]have you thought about the mitsibushi L200 bonnet bulge,its a flat bolt on one, i got one for mine but havnt used it yet, lol, this is it just layin on the bonnet but you get the idea :)[/quote] Nowhere near big enough I'm afraid
I wish i could do bodywork like Tomcat, but I just muddle on,
I'v started to make the front extensions for the scoop/bulge
And cut out the front intake.
also fitted a rubber seal around the IC
and fiberglassed a duct for the air to go straight onto the IC, and hot air to escape the engine bay.
A bit more work and it will be ready for some high build primer and top coat.
A bit of filler primer
Then a lot of flatting, before some gloss
And that's it, (well actually it needs flatting down again in a couple of weeks)
Quality, still loving this car.
[quote=jamest5r;370170]Quality, still loving this car.[/quote] You'll be able to take the piss out of it tomorrow...lol
It's on the rollers next sunday (17th) but it still hasn't been mapped yet, so it's still running rich, I'v been using it with the charger dissconected for the past few weeks, but now that I'v got another runabout, reconnected the SC again, also fitted my catch tank today.
Any body got some thoughts on using TurboTuner to map the car. This is what she ran like unmapped,.....lol [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrSvTUavzmk[/ame]
what did it make out of interest?
[quote=t5frankie;376447]what did it make out of interest?[/quote] That's a hard one to answer, it did 275 bhp, but the time before on the same rollere it did 282bhp and then a few weeks later it did 254 bhp on HLM rollers. so on HLM's rollers itg would have probably done 248 bhp.
[quote=claymore;376445]Any body got some thoughts on using TurboTuner to map the car. This is what she ran like unmapped,.....lol[/quote] Adam came & demo'd the Turbo Tuner on BT, & it is an amazing piece of kit. I won't be using it to its full advantage because i've got the Apexi boost controller. He thought it was very funny to set the speed limiter to 30mph without telling me on the test drive lol & as Frankie said, what did you run?
I too have seen a small demo of Turbo-Tuner and I too think its a fantastic bit of kit. I think you need to talk to Adam Colin as he of course is a subject matter expert.
[quote=The Flying Moose;376455]I too have seen a small demo of Turbo-Tuner and I too think its a fantastic bit of kit. I think you need to talk to Adam Colin as he of course is a subject matter expert.[/quote] I have PM'd Adam, I shall await a response.
Anyone want a good laugh?
[quote=p fandango;376452]as Frankie said, what did you run?[/quote] Look at the last post on the previous page :)
it will fly when its properly custom mapped
[quote=t5frankie;376469]it will fly when its properly custom mapped[/quote] Won't be done before york, so might be a jerky run....lol
[quote=claymore;376482]Won't be done before york, so might be a jerky run....lol[/quote] just run it as a normal t5
[quote=t5frankie;376484]just run it as a normal t5[/quote] I'm planing to run both ways :)
Now sitting a bit closer to the ground
looking meaner mate
And some tyres for the quarter mile :)
[quote=claymore;379837]And some tyres for the quarter mile :)
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Nice :) where those the one's i had my eye on lol.
Off topic would it be possible for you to collect some parts for me from T4Al? if not i can get them collected. Cheers
the tires are from my local breakers, i get them for free, but they'r probably only good for one day. if you do want some, he does a pair of part wornes for £50, as for the bits from Al, that's no problem at all, what are you having off him, do you want me to pay for the stuff to save on paypal fees?
Arms and drop's all paid for mate if you could bring them to York that would be great, you want this block bringing or collect on the way back?
[quote=claymore;379837]And some tyres for the quarter mile :)
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they look the same as mine, what size you running? (mine are 240/610/17)
[quote=jamest5r;379874]Arms and drop's all paid for mate if you could bring them to York that would be great, you want this block bringing or collect on the way back?[/quote] No problem mate, I'll go and see Al tomorrow, It would be easyer to pick up the block on the way home wouldn't it?
[quote=p fandango;379875]they look the same as mine, what size you running? (mine are 240/610/17)
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Yea, same size as yours
[quote=claymore;379877]No problem mate, I'll go and see Al tomorrow, It would be easyer to pick up the block on the way home wouldn't it?[/quote] Cheers, check with Al if he has the arms yet as was waiting for axle stands :), yeah it would be better for the block on the way back just got to remind Smithy for the keys to his lock-up as i put it in there lol:)
If I'd known, I would have pulled them off yesterday
New Grill
[quote=claymore;381075]New Grill
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what make grill have you got, doesn't look as recessed as the Nordic one i've got & looks alot better
[quote=p fandango;381110]what make grill have you got, doesn't look as recessed as the Nordic one i've got & looks alot better[/quote] IPD one, do you like my little play on the "R" badge?
[quote=claymore;381126]IPD one, do you like my little play on the "R" badge?[/quote] ah thanks, can't really see the badge with this naff screen tbh
Can someone tell me which exhaust manifold gasket I need for an ME7 and 16T, the one piece, rather than the individual ones?
I'm sure I'll read you can use the one from the Focus RS, which is a one piece. I know mine are separates.
[quote=claymore;387626]Can someone tell me which exhaust manifold gasket I need for an ME7 and 16T, the one piece, rather than the individual ones?[/quote] the number i've got is 8699467
[quote=p fandango;387661]the number i've got is 8699467[/quote] Is that the one off the V50?
[quote=claymore;387671]Is that the one off the V50?[/quote] don't think so, got it described as ME7 one-piece exhaust manifold gasket
[quote=p fandango;387674][/quote]
the picture doesn't look like it will fit
[quote=claymore;387676]the picture doesn't look like it will fit[/quote]
its not actual size?
Small update, after 3 months I've eventually fitted my Saab oil cooler.
Is that a seperate engine oil cooler which bypasses the original Volvo cooler in the rad? Any pictures at all? Sorry if you've mentioned this before....
[quote=AndysR;388030]Is that a seperate engine oil cooler which bypasses the original Volvo cooler in the rad? Any pictures at all?
Sorry if you've mentioned this before....[/quote]
Yes, because i had to put my radiator on upside-down, it ment the oil cooler pipes were the wrong side, so I just looped the pipes "temporeraly" the only pic I took was crap but here it is:
Well, that's the nitrous back on.
The pipe to your catch tank coming from the pcv looks squashed mate?
[quote=jamest5r;389520]The pipe to your catch tank coming from the pcv looks squashed mate?[/quote] You mean my yellow garden hose, yes I will be addressing that little problem :)
There you go James :)
[quote=claymore;389778][/quote]
your downpipes in the wrong place (again sorry, couldn't resist). What bhp jets you using?
[quote=p fandango;389803] What bhp jets you using?[/quote] nitrous .034 fuel .018 which will give me around 50hp and nitrous .042 fuel .022 which will give me around 75 hp
I spent the morning bolting the car all back together, just when I was about finished (just fitting the downpipe) what do I spy on the floor? a bloody exhaust manifold gasket :( , so off with the turbo again and the manifold and start all over again. 4:30 and it's all back together and running, fcuk me it's loud lots of banging on the over-run, :) just got to let the ecu learn again now. I'll put a vid of the exhaust up tomorrow.
Are you serious! Nitrous as well.. this things going to be animalistic!! lol :)
[quote=AndysR;391423]Are you serious! Nitrous as well.. this things going to be animalistic!! lol :)[/quote] Got to bend them rods somehow :)
[quote=claymore;391424]Got to bend them rods somehow :)[/quote] That's almost worthy of a sig quote! lol
Not a very good vid, but heyho: [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvxpR79l4UY[/ame]
Your not kidding when you said it would be loud!
I took the scoop off today to rub it down ready for some more paint, and while it was off I decided to do a 'Pedro', so out with the angle grinder and now I have a cold air feed to the air filter. (I'll tidy it all up and seal around the opening before the scoop goes back on)
What I'v been up to this weekend :)
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTrBCP_W21Q[/ame]
That's pure quality mate :), i would love to do something like that, track days dont appeal to me but that does :). Was it localish to me?. Who was the passenger?. Your car sounds lovely on boost/charger :)
[quote=jamest5r;405092]That's pure quality mate :), i would love to do something like that, track days dont appeal to me but that does :). Was it localish to me?. Who was the passenger?. Your car sounds lovely on boost/charger :)[/quote] Prescott hill climb, so about 50 miles from you, the passanger on that run was a chap called John ( a member off the Retro Rides Forum), like you I like a few corners, I got 8 runs in for £20
impressive!!
Your car sounds damn good now. Is it now going like it sounds?
[quote=claymore;405093]Prescott hill climb, so about 50 miles from you, the passanger on that run was a chap called John ( a member off the Retro Rides Forum), like you I like a few corners, I got 8 runs in for £20[/quote] £50 for a day out then might look into that more, is it a regular thing? really fancy that sort of driving.
[quote=LiamT4;405097]Your car sounds damn good now. Is it now going like it sounds?[/quote] Well, lets just say, it's hitting 26psi now, but because the way the supercharger deliveres it, its all smooth with no big punch, if you understand what i mean, but it spent about 75% of the time spinning the wheels. the interest it generated was phenomenal
[quote=claymore;405101]Well, lets just say, it's hitting 26psi now, but because the way the supercharger deliveres it, its all smooth with no big punch, if you understand what i mean, but it spent about 75% of the time spinning the wheels. the interest it generated was phenomenal[/quote] Excellent, will have to come along to one of these some time. 26psi, can we start betting on how long the rods will last? lol
[quote=jamest5r;405100]£50 for a day out then might look into that more, is it a regular thing? really fancy that sort of driving.[/quote] It's held every august, actually I get there on friday afternoon, chill out on saturday then fun on sunday, all for £45 which includes the camping, weekend ticket and either a morning or afternoon sesion on the hill.
i want to watch the video :sorry:
sounds cool mate, would love a crack at this myself
Have a few more picks [IMG] http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/320109_10150263016385796_506010795_7925487_6111 325_n.jpg[/IMG]
where's the video gone?
[quote=p fandango;405199]where's the video gone?[/quote] I don't know? [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTrBCP_W21Q[/ame]
love it. What an animal!
Another four to add to the sequence
Just found this: [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3LWCmNz_j4&feature=player_embedded[/ame]
Latest Video, Shows off the sound quite well :) [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rofR--y14T4[/ame]
Decided to take the duct that I had fiberglassed onto the scoop off, and instead mount one on the tmic itself, this should make it easyer for me to create a hot air extraction system to try and get rid of some of the heat build up in the engine bay when the car has just finished a quarter mile run.
I'll paint it black once I'v got it how I want it.
sounds like an Audi Quattro rally car with a jet engine attached! [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTrBCP_W21Q&feature=player_embedded[/ame] Good vid too
Do people think I could use this to monitor 5 heat sources and to controle a heat extractor fan?
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/120775153457?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Looks and sound like an animal, what sort of power are you getting?
[quote=dalhousie2008;412424]Looks and sound like an animal, what sort of power are you getting?[/quote] 175bhp...........:hidesbehi
sounds feroshas (excuse spelling)
[quote=the young mechanic;412428]sounds feroshas (excuse spelling)[/quote] ferocious
[quote=t5frankie;412425]175bhp...........:hidesbehi[/quote] That's 175bhp more than yours at the moment.....lol
[quote=claymore;412431]That's 175bhp more than yours at the moment.....lol[/quote] my 2 rovers and my bike produce 500bhp lol
[quote=t5frankie;412432]my 2 rovers and my bike produce 500bhp lol[/quote] Well that beats my 523i and mondeo derv.
[quote=claymore;412433]Well that beats my 523i and mondeo derv.[/quote] Surely with your volvo, you'd have over 500bhp?
[quote=LiamT4;412447]Surely with your volvo, you'd have over 500bhp?[/quote] well, acording to Frankie, my Volvo only has 175bhp :(
[quote=claymore;412448]well, acording to Frankie, my Volvo only has 175bhp :([/quote] See what you mean. That must mean that your 523i (170bhp[ish]) is as quick as your t5:wink:
[quote=LiamT4;412452]See what you mean. That must mean that your 523i (170bhp[ish]) is as quick as your t5:wink:[/quote] I must admit, I find the BMW quite slow, but I don't drive it very often, the mondeo on the other hand feels quite quick
[quote=claymore;412455]I must admit, I find the BMW quite slow, but I don't drive it very often, the mondeo on the other hand feels quite quick[/quote] The mondeo must be loads quicker than the t5 then! lol
[quote=LiamT4;412460]The mondeo must be loads quicker than the t5 then! lol[/quote] It is at the moment, thers no tax on the volvo
hi colin!! was the Volvo running this set up when we went to the transport show back in the summer? it was bloody fast then.......... apart from when Rich overtook ya in his chavaliar....LOL my T5 is on the road now...... it passed it MOT lastweek with no faults and only brakepads low as advisory!! was well chuffed with that ... and Rich could'nt believe it!!
just read through your project thread, car sounds fantastic and looks great in your hill-climb vid's. will you be doing avon park this weekend? if not i would like to pop over sometime and meet you and have a look at the T5-S, if that would be ok?
[quote=Mark V70 T5;412515]hi colin!! was the Volvo running this set up when we went to the transport show back in the summer? it was bloody fast then.......... apart from when Rich overtook ya in his chavaliar....LOL my T5 is on the road now...... it passed it MOT lastweek with no faults and only brakepads low as advisory!! was well chuffed with that ... and Rich could'nt believe it!![/quote] Hi mark, I was driving it just as a turbo on the way there, but compound charged on the way back.
[quote=moleadrian;412533]just read through your project thread, car sounds fantastic and looks great in your hill-climb vid's. will you be doing avon park this weekend? if not i would like to pop over sometime and meet you and have a look at the T5-S, if that would be ok?[/quote] Yep, Avon this weekend :)
Just managed to read this project/thread. Awesome! Will you be looking at ways of getting the power down better?
[quote=martinrpeachey;412578] Will you be looking at ways of getting the power down better?[/quote] Somewhere down the line, I'm going to have to do something, but I won't be having a gripper that's for sure
[quote=claymore;412580]Somewhere down the line, I'm going to have to do something, but I won't be having a gripper that's for sure[/quote] Perhaps more rubber...?
Going to try this out this weekend at Avon, see if I can draw some cool air into the engine bay. If it works, then I'll fit it properly with some ducting.
have you put a switch on the original volvo fan as well? If not simply earth either the yellow, or yellow with white stripe wire from the fan relay on the slam panel. One of the wires is slow speed while the other is full, can't remember which
No words needed
I guess it flipped open at speed?? T.
Urgh! that's bad, I watched the vid of that happening, it's a good job you weren't at the end of the run doing 100+mph. It's a shame to see all that hard work getting splattered across the windscreen. Are you gonna salvage the vents for the new bonnet, repair the whole bonnet or go for something new (possibly involving locking pins;))
Emlyn has a bonnet for me, and the scoop is fine, so all will be ok :), and yes bonnet pins will be used in the future. [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8pfj5X1OZ4[/ame]
ouch bet it made ya heart skip a beat
Nightmare mate ^^. you have pm
Thats a quality build mate sumthing different i really like it. Did it cost as much as as what people would think ££££s good job mate!!
whoooo! heard emlyn mentioned in the vid!! lol nice youve a quick replacement tho not just a swap really,,,get the grinder out! lol
[quote=Mongo;414439]Thats a quality build mate sumthing different i really like it. Did it cost as much as as what people would think ££££s good job mate!![/quote] Cost wise, the supercharger swap cost about £350, the car owes me about £1500 all together including the cost of the car, the most expensive bit has been the suspension.
Really thats not as much as i thought its a cool build tho mate somthing different shame about ya bonnet hope it all goes good for you
This is what £65 worth of nitrous looks like ......lol
And if you look closely... that's what the face of someone who's lost £65 worth of nitrous looks like! :(
[quote=martinrpeachey;415079]And if you look closely... that's what the face of someone who's lost £65 worth of nitrous looks like! :([/quote] No thats the face of a man who is oblivious that he is about to loose his bonnet in less than a minute...lol
[quote=claymore;415078]This is what £65 worth of nitrous looks like ......lol
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i still think my purge kit looked better lol
[quote=claymore;415080]No thats the face of a man who is oblivious that he is about to loose his bonnet in less than a minute...lol[/quote] just glad to see that despite one bad run you are able to have a giggle about how cruel motorsport really is... my t5-r used to run and run with no niggles at all, but now it's one thing after another... is this a contagious vpcuk thing or just normal for a volvo of it's age....lol:confused:
It's only a bit of tin, nothing a bit of filler and some of paint can't cure :)
Looks a lot better now, it doesn't need to be perfect as it will have vinyl covering some of it.
Looks good mate
Nice job you've made there, what sort of covering are you going for?
[quote=Jim S70R;415546]Nice job you've made there, what sort of covering are you going for?[/quote] the plan is to have VOLVO on one side and 850K on the other side ( half on the bonnet and folding down onto the wings a bit) in black reflective, so it will only be visible at night when headlamps shine on it
Glad to see its all coming back together Colin. I have to admit as much as it cost the nitrous did make an excellent photo!
[quote=The Flying Moose;415732]Glad to see its all coming back together Colin. I have to admit as much as it cost the nitrous did make an excellent photo![/quote] LOL... the bonnet took a big gouge out of my shiny new paint today, I think I'll leave it until I've changed the hinges
Colin...thanks for that mate! Didnt realise how much it weighed in the end all packed up! Good luck with the job......
[quote=volvo;415738]Colin...thanks for that mate! Didnt realise how much it weighed in the end all packed up! Good luck with the job......[/quote] No way I was going to let you be out of pocket mate :)
cheers mate...i thought a fiver would be more than enough to be honest and when she said something like "£10.34" i was like eh? Then i asked for the price for the second class slower delivery...she said yes, thats it! lol
Well the car has been at the tuners for a fortnight now, and the news isn't good, it looks like the engine is knackered now, due to all the running on tick over, the over-fueling has washed the bores and she's breathing really badly now, but we'll keep persevering with this engine for the time being, One run saw just shy of 330bhp, fitted a bigger maf housing today (Vauxhall Omega 3ltr V6) quite handy as the maf sensor from the Volvo is a straight swap.
Ahhh mate sorry to hear that but 330 is mighty impressive, could'nt you leave it as it was then? or is it only over-fueling on tick over but fine when running/boosting?
[quote=jamest5r;419349]Ahhh mate sorry to hear that but 330 is mighty impressive, could'nt you leave it as it was then? or is it only over-fueling on tick over but fine when running/boosting?[/quote] It's all over the place, hoaping the bigger maf housing will do the trick tomorrow, or the TurboTuner will be for sale and going for Omex stand alone system.
Indeed a good power figure but I guess where the engine has been overfueling with the supercharger fitted it was always going to cause damage to the engine long term :(
yea good figures,shame about the problems. do you think the TT is not suited to a supercharger??
[quote=johnnytempest;419373]yea good figures,shame about the problems. do you think the TT is not suited to a supercharger??[/quote] Not sure yet, just when it seems to be getting somewhere, the car seems to go into limp mode, never did anything like that with the HLM ecu
thats strange????? I'm no expert on the mapping thats why I leave it up to someone else,but he hasnt reported problems like that with my TT. would you like me to ask him of another opinion? I can call him tomorrow.
[quote=claymore;419378]Not sure yet, just when it seems to be getting somewhere, the car seems to go into limp mode, never did anything like that with the HLM ecu[/quote] Adam's says he can do me a version which disables all the fault codes, it might help you by deleting the limp mode as well
I'll wait until after the weekend before I decide what to do, but the consensus of opinion is the air going through the standard maf housing is to fast for the ecu to compensate, so lets see what this 80mm maf housing does
ok,fair enough goodluck with it
[quote=claymore;419378]Not sure yet, just when it seems to be getting somewhere, the car seems to go into limp mode, never did anything like that with the HLM ecu[/quote] That sounds like what mine was doing with the tt. We'd get it set up how i wanted, fueling spot on etc. Then take it on a test drive it would fly one minutethen all of a sudden go into gimp mode. When this happened it was putting so much fuel in it would hardly run and the wideband was maxed out ??????? I did mention this to adam and also asked if he could check it over for me but I never actually followed it up when the car came off the road because I thought it might not have been that. Hope you get it sorted soon though mate
Hmmm, that doesn't sound to promising! Hope mine doesn't do the same.
good figures that mate hope u sort it out.
[quote=danny-R;419425]That sounds like what mine was doing with the tt. We'd get it set up how i wanted, fueling spot on etc. Then take it on a test drive it would fly one minutethen all of a sudden go into gimp mode. When this happened it was putting so much fuel in it would hardly run and the wideband was maxed out ??????? I did mention this to adam and also asked if he could check it over for me but I never actually followed it up when the car came off the road because I thought it might not have been that. Hope you get it sorted soon though mate[/quote] That's a bit worrying, if it is faulty, that means i'v chucked a heap of money at the tuners for no reason and scraped an engine.
You both had the same ECU then?
[quote=Pault5estate;419616]You both had the same ECU then?[/quote] Yes, I bought it off Danny
I feel kinda guilty now :( I hope it's not a faulty ecu and I hope there's not much damage done if any.
[quote=danny-R;419760]I feel kinda guilty now :( I hope it's not a faulty ecu and I hope there's not much damage done if any.[/quote] It's not your fault mate, I don't hold you responsible in the slightest. I'ts more likely I'm asking the ecu to do something it was never designed to do.
The car has been parked at the tuners for the past two months without being looked at, so a couple of days ago I brought it home, it took a while to get it to run on 5 cylinders but eventually sorted itself, but it now looks like the engine is a scrapper (breathing really badly) and on top of that the head gasket is also gone. so I have two choices . 1. sorce a replacement complete engine and chuck that in for this seasons fun or 2. take the car off the road for a year and go the whole hog onthe engine, (I planed to do up my spare engine over the next 12 months anyway) as an asside i did manage to have a few blasts up the bypass (before the engine got to hot) and the TurboTuner ecu seems to be working really well on the basic map it has at the moment.
Man that don't sound good fella did the 255 pump turn up ok not that yr bothered about that at the mo rli. Just checking
[quote=bigrotch;437935]Man that don't sound good fella did the 255 pump turn up ok not that yr bothered about that at the mo rli. Just checking[/quote] Yep, cheers mate.
Oh that doesn't sound good, still atleast she's at home now. I would take the car off the road and go the whole hog and return with a monster engine ;)
Having had a bit of a think, I'm going to try a bottle of K-Seal in it, if I can get over the head gasket problem temporarily, it will give me a chance to play with the TurboTuner
[quote=Jim S70R;437958]Oh that doesn't sound good, still atleast she's at home now. I would take the car off the road and go the whole hog and return with a monster engine ;)[/quote] My worry is, if the car is off the road too long I may loose interest in it. so I'd rather it was running while I build the other engine up
That's fair enough, like you've said it will give you a chance to play with the TT.
I say keep it running if you can, as you say the car cost you penny's and you have a spare engine your building up so just see what happens :)
Bad news about the engine but as you say if you've got a spare engine then what have you got to loose by keeping the existing engine running, and after all experimenting is how we've ended up with such great advancements in technology etc...
nightmare about the engine mate, personally i'd fix the head gasket and run it whist you build your other engine. What turbo do you run btw? I have a garrett gt28 rebuilt with exhaust mainfold and full decat-ed system (looks like jetex or similar) which to be honest was brutally fast when I bought it running the tt,imagine with a SC aswell. You can have the lot for £50 to give your project a bit of a boost :) Oh and i still have them projectors sat here if you still want them
[quote=danny-R;438687]nightmare about the engine mate, personally i'd fix the head gasket and run it whist you build your other engine. What turbo do you run btw? I have a garrett gt28 rebuilt with exhaust mainfold and full decat-ed system (looks like jetex or similar) which to be honest was brutally fast when I bought it running the tt,imagine with a SC aswell. You can have the lot for £50 to give your project a bit of a boost :) Oh and i still have them projectors sat here if you still want them[/quote] I thought you'd sold the lights to someone else, I asume you have a 0 off that price, if it really is £50 I'll bite your hand off...lol
Sure is £50 to you mate,call it a xmas gift :)
[quote=danny-R;438700]Sure is £50 to you mate,call it a xmas gift :)[/quote] I'll have a chat to you after christmas, if that's ok
yip thats fine mate just sat gathering dust anyway. Have a good xmas
Right, which one will I use
Garrett gt 28 or XS Power T70
and for comparison, here's the T70 next to a tdo4 off a scooby
depends whether you're forging your engine, did you buy that engine off t5d5?
[quote=t5frankie;449484]depends whether you're forging your engine, did you buy that engine off t5d5?[/quote] No he's decided to keep it, yes the engine will be forged
Bigger is better mate. Lol
Eventually got round to stripping my spare bottom end today, and basically, it's a boat anchor :(, one of the bores is badly scored, didn't notice it before because that piston was at the top, so looks like I'm going to have to fork out on another engine again.
[quote=claymore;453088]Eventually got round to stripping my spare bottom end today, and basically, it's a boat anchor :(, one of the bores is badly scored, didn't notice it before because that piston was at the top, so looks like I'm going to have to fork out on another engine again.[/quote] or rebore that engine
[quote=smithy;453160]or rebore that engine[/quote] I think it's to bad for that, looks like one of the rings may have broken and gouged the liner.
[quote=claymore;453163]I think it's to bad for that, looks like one of the rings may have broken and gouged the liner.[/quote] i will see if the any other engines around but jamest5r will have 1 soon pm him,regarding turbo i would run the t70 but with a smaller exhaust housing thats way too big mate you wont get no spool up till 4k+ rpm
[quote=smithy;453168]i will see if the any other engines around but jamest5r will have 1 soon pm him[/quote] Why will James have an engine available? I'm thinking of just geting another car and swapping my bits over. I'm a bit pi$$d off with it at the moment.
[quote=claymore;453170]Why will James have an engine available? I'm thinking of just geting another car and swapping my bits over. I'm a bit pi$$d off with it at the moment.[/quote] now that is a better option
Took a trip to Coventry today, I now have yet another engine.
thats good news! :) now, the question is do you have time to fit it before WD40?? lol btw,my engine is still not back yet:)
[quote=johnnytempest;454338] the question is do you have time to fit it before WD40?? lol :)[/quote] I'm hoping to have it running for the charity Dyno day.
[quote=claymore;454341]I'm hoping to have it running for the charity Dyno day.[/quote] that'll be a NO then......:( good luck with it mate.
If you need a hand with it give me a call, im an expert at removing manifolds and turbos now! Oh and bodging down pipes lol
Cheers for the offer mate, but should be ok, I'm taking the car up to my mates yard on the weekend, your bonnet is at the fiberglassers at the moment having a mold taken off it :)
Forgot about the bonnet! Well at least some good will come of it,let me know how much there gonna be, interested in one, there heavy bonnets!
Shall I bin this bonnet I have here for you?
[quote=Jamest5r;454387]Shall I bin this bonnet I have here for you?[/quote] Sorry mate, Dan offered me one, and as he's only 15 miles away, still only drove back at 45mph with it strapped to the roof....lol
[quote=claymore;454327]Took a trip to Coventry today, I now have yet another engine.[/quote] was going to say "you didn't pop in", but i've onyly just woke up lol
[quote=p fandango;454397]was going to say "you didn't pop in", but i've onyly just woke up lol[/quote] Where do you think I got the engine from, I take it you haven't had a look under BT's bonnet tonight....lol
[quote=claymore;454401]Where do you think I got the engine from, I take it you haven't had a look under BT's bonnet tonight....lol[/quote] good luck sorting the black smoke lol
[quote=p fandango;454406]good luck sorting the black smoke lol[/quote] low milage engine though.......lol good steal Claymore!! ;)
Will this work if I weld this on here?
[quote=claymore;455716]Will this work if I weld this on here?
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I wouldnt have thought so Colin.I dont think it would run right mate and with the turbo producing all the pressure you could blow a weld on it.What about some sort of take off from the manifold.
That is some size turbo that Colin rofl is it off a truck or something
Im affraid I have no idea as to whether it would work, or even if it was a serious question! ;) However I can say from past experience welds on exhaust housings dont tend to last too long.
[quote=The Flying Moose;455770]Im affraid I have no idea as to whether it would work, or even if it was a serious question! ;) However I can say from past experience welds on exhaust housings dont tend to last too long.[/quote] It's not a cast hot side, it seems to be mild steel so I dont think there would be a problem welding it.
[quote=claymore;455861]It's not a cast hot side, it seems to be mild steel so I dont think there would be a problem welding it.[/quote] all exstenal wastgates are taken off the manifold or top of the downpipe and then ever put back into the exhaust or down under the flow but you have to watch for fire.i would still put a smaller exhaust housing on it but thats just me.
[quote=claymore;455716]Will this work if I weld this on here?
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there may a solution there... you could machine a spacer to go between the manifold and turbo wide enough to weld the wastgate onto, the downside would be the space between block and bulkhead....
not quite an engineers drawing but you get the idea :)
[quote=craigoodwood;460677]not quite an engineers drawing but you get the idea :)
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As you said mate, thers no chance of getting that in the space I'v got, I'v decided to use the garrett for this year, and make a tubilar manifold for the big turbo.
Ohhh, look an update
The replacement engine
Up she goes
View from below
Pile of bits
And she's out :)
The sc fitted in pretty tidy! Should make things easier bolting them on with the new engine out now tho
yea, just swap everything over tomorrow, then back in on wednesday, then starts the knightmare of plumbing everything back in, no more top mount but a chargecooler instead and I have to re-locate the throttle body. as an aside, your down pipe is here :)
Whats the charge cooler off? Not a toyota? Ill pick the dp up this week if thats ok
[quote=Dan850r;465113]Whats the charge cooler off? Not a toyota? Ill pick the dp up this week if thats ok[/quote] cooler is of a subaru legasy, I'm around Os on wednesday, I'll drop it off.
Didnt know they had chargecoolers! Ok well dont go out your way
Is that your CX500?
[quote=y2blade;465656]Is that your CX500?[/quote] No, it's my mates :)
To keep the continuity in this thread, I suppose I should put these pics in here:
[quote=claymore;466186]To keep the continuity in this thread, I suppose I should put these pics in here:
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That looks the bussines Colin
Engine back in :), now starts the fun of all the new plumbing :(
Plumbing is such fun!
Plumbing - charge air pipes - jubilee clips - BWAAAAARR - POP - chug, chug, chug, ;)
[quote=martinrpeachey;466680]Plumbing - charge air pipes - jubilee clips - BWAAAAARR - POP - chug, chug, chug, ;)[/quote] I hope not :)
[quote=martinrpeachey;466680]Plumbing - charge air pipes - jubilee clips - BWAAAAARR - POP - chug, chug, chug, ;)[/quote] sounds familiar! lol good luck mate!:)
Last part of the jigsaw has arrived
Keep up the good work mate
This is wete the charge cooler will live
lovin the work.
Good lad, like your work Claymore. You improvise instead of chucking boatloads of money at your car. Goes to show what can be done on a budget. Mind you, I wish I had a ramp at my disposal too!
[quote=mitchyboy01;467521]Good lad, like your work Claymore. You improvise instead of chucking boatloads of money at your car. Goes to show what can be done on a budget. Mind you, I wish I had a ramp at my disposal too![/quote] I don't chuck boat loads of money at it, because I haven't got any....lol
[quote=claymore;467516]This is wete the charge cooler will live
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wow makes my manifold and turbo change look like childs play lol,your car really is starting to morph into something else,i look forward to seeing it in the flesh one day :)
[quote=theflyingbrick;467610]wow makes my manifold and turbo change look like childs play lol,your car really is starting to morph into something else,i look forward to seeing it in the flesh one day :)[/quote] It should look a lot more standard after all this is finished, hopefully it will sound like a T5 with a knackered alternator bearing....lol
Well, she runs, no dramas fired up straight away no tappet noise or anything, now I have to make brackets to mount all the charge cooler and decide where I'm going to put the throttle body.
Watching with interest Colin, keep us posted ;)
Modified Throttle body:
And it's new home:
Charge cooler brackets:
Identity crisis, the car doesn't know whether its a Subaru, Renault or a Volvo
Defo a Volvo, it just ate the Subaru & Renault and spat the bit's it didnt want out :)
talented man indeed
[quote=martybelfastt5;470780]talented man indeed[/quote] More a bodger :)
cool stuff indeed!! :)
Its like something from a horror movie (in a good way).
keep up the good work mate...............i watch your updates with interest..............recycling at its best by a true recycler
Update on the bonnet: I wasn't very happy with the quality of the mold (My fault for not stripping the mat paint off the bonnet first) so I decided not to waste the £100 of carbon fibre on it. The bonnet is now done but not very well, still it will do for now. on a plus side I wayed them both, Standard bonnet = 26 kilograms, Fiberglass bonnet = 8 kilograms. I'll post pics up next week. EDIT: if anyone wants some C/F let me know, I have a piece 1.5mtrs by 2mtrs.
[quote=claymore;472396]Update on the bonnet: I wasn't very happy with the quality of the mold (My fault for not stripping the mat paint off the bonnet first) so I decided not to waste the £100 of carbon fibre on it. The bonnet is now done but not very well, still it will do for now. on a plus side I wayed them both, Standard bonnet = 26 kilograms, Fiberglass bonnet = 8 kilograms. I'll post pics up next week. EDIT: if anyone wants some C/F let me know, I have a piece 1.5mtrs by 2mtrs.[/quote] how much?
[quote=t5frankie;472411]how much?[/quote] Cost me £98, make me an offer
[quote=claymore;472412]Cost me £98, make me an offer[/quote] wan paaaaand
Just read this thread mate and its awesome... I now want a massive scoop in my bonnet (but not a chavvy one) it needs a respray anyway so i might aswel :D
Having a nightmare trying to get the recirc/dump valve to work with the new TB position, so I'm going to junk that idea and go back to the way it was before, at least I know it works the old way and makes my plumbing a bit easyer.
This is what I made this morning, it works better than I could have ever hoped :)
Another tick in the box, the battery is now in the boot, I'll take some pics tomorrow.
[quote=claymore;475641]Another tick in the box, the battery is now in the boot, I'll take some pics tomorrow.[/quote] :shockedbi You copying me now? ;)
Getting closer to an MOT now :)
Found this online - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pipe-Beading-Tool-Intercooler-Piping-Bead-Form-Tubing-Aluminium-Tube-Set-Kit-/320861715999?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4ab4d93e1f We could buy it as a forum & lend it out?
some pics for you
How much does it weigh compared with the original bonnet? BTW I have put an offer in on that bead making tool, with the hope to make it available for fellow Volvo members
Original bonnet 26 kilograms, this one 8 kilograms
Does the 26 KG include the spring/hinge scissors? I assume that you'd be using pin mounts?
[quote=Wobbly Dave;476921]Does the 26 KG include the spring/hinge scissors? I assume that you'd be using pin mounts?[/quote] No it doesn't include the springs, so thers probably a couple of extra kilograms there as well.
One of my comets with tyres weighs about 22kg - so effectively this removes another spare tyre - so that's good work. What's the overall plan competition wise - you looking at hill climbs/ 1/4 miles/ classic racing?
[quote=Wobbly Dave;476923]One of my comets with tyres weighs about 22kg - so effectively this removes another spare tyre - so that's good work. What's the overall plan competition wise - you looking at hill climbs/ 1/4 miles/ classic racing?[/quote] No real plans for it, just have fun, and keep trying new mods on it :)
[quote=claymore;476922]No it doesn't include the springs, so thers probably a couple of extra kilograms there as well.[/quote] i've got the springs down as weighing 1.6kg, but got the hinges at 4.4kg. My lightened Volvo bonnet i've got down to 14.3kg, so the fibre glass is half the removed weight again
Well I hope to see you on some kind of track.
[quote=Wobbly Dave;476928]Well I hope to see you on some kind of track.[/quote] It will be, but unlikely to make Avon next weekend :(
[quote=claymore;476931]It will be, but unlikely to make Avon next weekend :([/quote] sounds like a bottle job to me mate
[quote=t5frankie;476941]sounds like a bottle job to me mate[/quote] :) I will do everything I can to be there, but even if I can get the car done for next week, i don't think I'll be ready to thrash it with all these changes before I'm confident the car is ok.
[quote=claymore;476943]:) I will do everything I can to be there, but even if I can get the car done for next week, i don't think I'll be ready to thrash it with all these changes before I'm confident the car is ok.[/quote] I tell you if this machine does blow up in a cloud of oil smoke and crank case (and I hope it doesn't) - I'd be really interested to see how it does on the strip. [quote=T5Frankie]sounds like a bottle job to me mate[/quote] Yes its that big blue thing where the spare wheel used to be.
Still got my number on the back from last year...lol
Well at least it will keep the rain off the engine :)
Decided to use some standard hinges without the springs.
She's coming along nicely now Colin. I cant wait to see how you get on after its all tuned up. Im guessing your hoping for around the 400bhp mark with the forged engine? Of course you benefit however of having the power on tap staight away :)
[quote=The Flying Moose;477892]She's coming along nicely now Colin. I cant wait to see how you get on after its all tuned up. Im guessing your hoping for around the 400bhp mark with the forged engine? Of course you benefit however of having the power on tap staight away :)[/quote] Can't see me getting that sort of power this year, I will be happy enough if I can get some decent drivability with the TurboTuner :)
Great to hear she's back together and running :cool:
[quote=y2blade;478138]Great to hear she's back together and running :cool:[/quote] MOT Booked for tomorrow :)
[quote=claymore;478537]MOT Booked for tomorrow :)[/quote] good luck mate! :)
Hope it goes well :)
it will either pass or fail :)
after all your hard work you deserve a pass..............good luck mate
Cheers peeps, if it fails, I still have a day to sort out before the weekend and shakespeare raceway
Looks like i missed something lol :) Good luck with the MOT mate, always a bum-twitcher after a lot of repairs.
Now with 12 months MOT, but not without a drama, it burst an oilcooler pipe on the ramp and dumped about 2 ltrs of oil on the foor :(
well done mate
[quote=t5frankie;478909]well done mate[/quote] Don't think I'll be at Shakespeare this weekend, car may have an MOT but has no power, only boosting to about 10psi at the moment.
[quote=claymore;478910]Don't think I'll be at Shakespeare this weekend, car may have an MOT but has no power, only boosting to about 10psi at the moment.[/quote] ive heard it all now mate, you just scared 10 psi is enough mate as you have a supercharger
[quote=claymore;478907]Now with 12 months MOT, but not without a drama, it burst an oilcooler pipe on the ramp and dumped about 2 ltrs of oil on the foor :([/quote] Nice one mate. At least it burst the pipe on the ramp and not at full chat!
[quote=mitchyboy01;478923]Nice one mate. At least it burst the pipe on the ramp and not at full chat![/quote] It was my fault, I've been using water pipe on them for the past year as a 'temporary thing' I think this engine must have better oil pressure and one of the pipes just gave up the ghost, I'll get some proper pipe tomorrow :)
well done mate............bummer about oil pipe but at least you know why it burst and its an easy fix.................
New pipe now fitted, all charge cooler pipework done and new strutbrace made after I broke the other one,
cobbled up a bracket for the nitrous solinoids
genius at work! :)
not that much of a genius as he has bottled tomorrow lol
[quote=t5frankie;479706]not that much of a genius as he has bottled tomorrow lol[/quote] Still not getting more than normal boost at the moment, but I'm getting a bit more confident in the car.
[quote=claymore;479708]Still not getting more than normal boost at the moment, but I'm getting a bit more confident in the car.[/quote] i know what you mean its a dodgy time after an engine change, get yer ass there tomorrow mate i owe you a cuppa tea lol
[quote=t5frankie;479709]i know what you mean its a dodgy time after an engine change, get yer ass there tomorrow mate i owe you a cuppa tea lol[/quote] I'm more than happy with the engine change part, it's the new turbo and all the new boost pipework I'm not sure of yet and the oilcooler pipe. I only have a week to get it all sorted before the Midlands Festival of Transport next weekend. and I still have to stop the bloody bonnet from trying to fold back on itself...lol
[quote=claymore;479715]I'm more than happy with the engine change part, it's the new turbo and all the new boost pipework I'm not sure of yet and the oilcooler pipe. I only have a week to get it all sorted before the Midlands Festival of Transport next weekend. and I still have to stop the bloody bonnet from trying to fold back on itself...lol[/quote] stick your old bonnet on mate
[quote=t5frankie;479743]stick your old bonnet on mate[/quote] Don't worry Frankie, there will be plenty of opportunity's for you to get your ass whipped this year.:buttkick:
[quote=claymore;479746]Don't worry Frankie, there will be plenty of opportunity's for you to get your ass whipped this year.:buttkick:[/quote] it'll be a first from you lol, ill bring a rover lol
Hopefully this will stop the bonnet from trying to fold back on itself
Yuk
Interesting... Blue-Peter badge in the post :D
That should stop the bonnet dropping on my head anymore:
The Strut brace is getting a bit crowded now, Nitrous solinoid, fuel solinoid, fuel pressure sender and EBC solinoid:
And hear's the GReddy in and working:
Well it was either that or a clothes prop - LOL. Would that be the greddy previously owned by James Is your nitrous single or multipoint injection?
[quote=Wobbly Dave;482396]Well it was either that or a clothes prop - LOL. Would that be the greddy previously owned by James? Is your nitrous single or multipoint injection?[/quote] Yes, it was James's greddy, I'm using single point nitrous Dave.(if I can get it into the engine and not all over the floor...lol)
Those of you who know the car will know that to drive to any events I would disconnect the Supercharger because the car was hard to drive at part throttle, well thanks to Adam and his excelent TurboTuner usb, I thad a bit of a play yesterday, and waw what a difference, my fuel economu has gone up from about 12mpg to over 20mpg. this is a vid of my drive home from loton park this morning: [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvj_6tSfYrg[/ame]
Back by popular demand :)
One of the joys of the bonnet is the ease and speed which it can be taken off, so today I started on the duct for the cold air feed to the air filter, I hope the pics make sense:
First cut a big hole in my shiny new bonnet :(
Next, fiberglass a backing piece on:
Then fiberglass a top onto it:
Hot air duct now completed:
Love it mate! absalutely bonkers :) keep up the good work :beer:
[quote=martinrpeachey;487806]Love it mate! absalutely bonkers :) keep up the good work :beer:[/quote] Cheers mate, you'll get to see and hear it next month :)
Aah, Sparkford? ;)
[quote=martinrpeachey;487806]Love it mate! absalutely bonkers :) keep up the good work :beer:[/quote] We expect nothing less from Mr Gaget :)
[quote=claymore;483594]Those of you who know the car will know that to drive to any events I would disconnect the Supercharger because the car was hard to drive at part throttle, well thanks to Adam and his excelent TurboTuner usb, I thad a bit of a play yesterday, and waw what a difference, my fuel economu has gone up from about 12mpg to over 20mpg. this is a vid of my drive home from loton park this morning: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvj_6tSfYrg[/quote] car sounds nice mate i cannot wait to see it next meet .what camera do you use mate i want a setup like that on mine so i can tune the car and hear the engine too.
[quote=smithy;488250]car sounds nice mate i cannot wait to see it next meet .what camera do you use mate i want a setup like that on mine so i can tune the car and hear the engine too.[/quote] Just using my samsung galaxy S2 mate.
Bonnet scoop looks good! Can't wait to see it with the scoop on in the flesh
[quote=Pinup_gal;488297]Bonnet scoop looks good! Can't wait to see it with the scoop on in the flesh[/quote] the whole car will look quite different by it's next outing ;)
[quote=claymore;488309]the whole car will look quite different by it's next outing ;)[/quote] ooo that sounds like you got lots of tricks up your sleeve lol
sounding good!! tho you live in a shell garage? time for a diesel lol
Today's task was to add more Subaru bits to the car, So take one of these:
And one of these:
Bish, Bash, Bosh, and Tada!!
Next, the drivers side :)
Volaru or Subalvo? Leave your portmanteau suggestions below ;)
As the car has parts from Subaru, Noble, Mercedes, Renault, Nissan and Vauxhall, I'm not sure what to call it, perhaps Mongrel.
Next week I will be painting the bottom of the car (below the bump strip) in a light colour, either white,yellow or possibly silver, any body got a preference?
one of the most notiable cars on here by far
Subra-vol-vaux-ault-issan-ercedes 850 GSF Hybrid?
WAIT - what about the BIONIC 850! Good eh??!!
lovely seats colin
[quote=claymore;488873]Next week I will be painting the bottom of the car (below the bump strip) in a light colour, either white,yellow or possibly silver, any body got a preference?[/quote] Any particular reason? - I think Yellow or silver.
[quote=Wobbly Dave;488886]Any particular reason? - I think Yellow or silver.[/quote] I'll be BTCC'ing it next week, but as the car is black some of the livery won't show up, I'm leaning towards the yellow I think.
Roll cage?
[quote=Wobbly Dave;488898]Roll cage?[/quote] In time :)
[quote=claymore;488873]Next week I will be painting the bottom of the car (below the bump strip) in a light colour, either white,yellow or possibly silver, any body got a preference?[/quote] Do some photoshop or get MRP to do it and we will vote :)
[quote=Jamest5r;488922]Do some photoshop or get MRP to do it and we will vote :)[/quote]
Try to imagine this on a black 855, on this pic the bit below the bump strip is white, on mine it would be black, I'm not after a true replica, so I can change any part I want.
bonnet just about ready for it's wrap :)
It already sounds like the devil, now it's going to look the part :)
Both Subaru seats now in and harness bar made :)
looking great! :)
[quote=JT;491386]looking great! :)[/quote] It will never be a proper race car like yours mate, but it costs me very little to do all the mods.
[quote=claymore;491392]It will never be a proper race car like yours mate, but it costs me very little to do all the mods.[/quote] What about the rear passengers it's going to be tight for them mate lol
whats with the yellow colin?
[quote=t5frankie;491407]whats with the yellow colin?[/quote] It's what I had in stock :)
[quote=claymore;491392]It will never be a proper race car like yours mate, but it costs me very little to do all the mods.[/quote] still gonna have lots of awesome fun in it!! lol
Well, seing as my harnesses are yellow, I thought I'd better get some more yellow on the car :)
Ok Colin, that's not as bad as I thought it would be lol. Any more sticky things going on it?
That looks great
[quote=martinrpeachey;492380]Ok Colin, that's not as bad as I thought it would be lol. Any more sticky things going on it?[/quote] Below the bump strip will be sprayed yellow and some more stickers wiill go on the sills, also the rear of 3rd of the car will be sprayed yellow diagonally, once the rear of the car is sprayed the yellow 'tares' will be pulled off to leave black 'tares', I hope you can understand what I mean
I understand but, you know where I was saying it's not as bad as I thought it'd be...
[quote=martinrpeachey;492469]I understand but, you know where I was saying it's not as bad as I thought it'd be...[/quote] Beleive me, this car is going to get very Marmite from here on...:)
I think it needs more yellow. lol
Im part of the like club!!!! it really does look cool.
[quote=LiamT4;492487]I think it needs more yellow. lol[/quote] Then, just for you, more yellow it shall have ;)
[quote=volvokid;492488]Im part of the like club!!!! it really does look cool.[/quote] What I dont want is a BTCC replica in black, but something on a similar theme.
I think your going down the rite route, with what your thinking :)
Well seeing as rain stops play on the exteriour, I thought I'd cross another job off the to-do list.
First take one harness bar:
Stick these on:
What on earth is going on here?
And there you go, one helmet mount:
ingenious
[quote=gavt5;492791]ingenious[/quote] I'm an expert at improvisation (bodging) ...lol
necessity is the mother of invention mate
loving your work! the yellow on black really works!!:B_thumb:
It would seem that a side benefit of the harness bar, is the car doesn't rattle as much, don't get me wrong, it still rattles, but not nearly as much. Hopefully start on the cage fabrication in a couple of weeks :)
Half way through getting the base coat on, and itstarts to rain :(
well, I've given up untill the weather gets better (hopefully on the weekend) rain stops play again, I'll have to rub it all down again.
definetely has progressed mate lol
wow!!:jaw: what happened to the "reversed tares" ?? waiting for the paint to harden?:)
[quote=JT;493271]wow!!:jaw: what happened to the "reversed tares" ?? waiting for the paint to harden?:)[/quote] I've got to rub it all down again, as it rained on the wet paint, there's a lot more to do yet, but the finished car should look ok I hope :)
should look fantastic!!!:)
Bonker's but so right in a "Claymore" sort of way :)
I like that :D
I like that too
Theres going to be a new description of the word crazy in the dictionary it'll read cra.zy [krey-zee] a half black, half yellow, volvo estate with a turbocharger, supercharger, nos, fmic and charge cooler.
do we think that I might have been inspired by this?
I think it is just bonkers enough to work - plus it matches the seat belts.
Looks pukka mate! you don't hang around do you. Theres a new update every day lol
A bit more done this evening
That looks really good claymore deffinatly a job well done
looking tidy!
Have to agree wholeheartedly with Pete... that looks the business Colin! :)
i really like this, propper tinkers toy.
nice mate, nice
fricken awesome :cool::cool:
The angry volvo bee! Looks like it has a proper sting in the tail now!
nice job colin:funkybana
I really really like this! Are you putting a rear spoiler on, this is the first time i've ever thought a Volvo looks good with out one!
[quote=volvokid;494205]I really really like this! Are you putting a rear spoiler on, this is the first time i've ever thought a Volvo looks good with out one![/quote] Rear spoiler will be back on at the weekend, once I've painted it :)
[quote=claymore;494212]Rear spoiler will be back on at the weekend, once I've painted it :)[/quote] Nice it will suit it all the same
Very nice indeed.
looking good mate!
Very nice, looking good.
Was a bit worried when you said you were gonna sticker it up but it looks really good!
I don't think I ever say this when I see a moded car, there is nothing I would change here!!! and I mean that.
[quote=claymore;494727][/quote]
Honestly?........... That looks flipping Awesome :cool:
won't have any trouble spotting you around Shrewsbury...lol... nice job
Back to tinkering with the engine today, ever since the new turbo went on, I havent been able to get full boost due to the wastegate actuator, so today I modified a Subaru actuator I had lying around and hey presto back up to 22psi :).
Old Actuator:
New one: and before anyone says anything, yes I know I need a circlip...lol
Whilst investigating the turbo I find it's a Garrett TB2804 off a Nissan Pulsar and not one off a 200sx, so that's a big win :)
-31 coming to you as soon as i pick me motor up mate, sorry for the delay :)
[quote=Jamest5r;495471]-31 coming to you as soon as i pick me motor up mate, sorry for the delay :)[/quote] No worries mate, now that I know its a pulsar turbo, it might not fit anyway
[quote=claymore;495476]No worries mate, now that I know its a pulsar turbo, it might not fit anyway[/quote] No probs if you dont want it just ebay it for me and ill cover any loss's :)
[quote=Jamest5r;495581]No probs if you dont want it just ebay it for me and ill cover any loss's :)[/quote] No, I'll keep it for stock ;)
That's it, no more vinyl to go on :)
Brilliant!! :B_thumb:
Bring back Volvo estates in the touring car championship.................... Yeah right!!! We can all hope....... Good work. T.
Quality :)
[quote=Jamest5r;496146]Quality :)[/quote] You wouldn't say that if you saw it....lol
my friend you are quite simply.............an inspiration.............and i mean that, hand on heart, you have defined what it is to mod a volvo,its not the normal boring sh..tuff we see everday ,its refreshing,its the unknown,and its different. ive been so blind sided to owning a white one so i can do the whole btcc lookalike job,but you have just shown with a little imagination and the balls to follow it through,you can go against the grain and come out on top,imho you have just opened a whole new world of ideas for alot of people (me being one :D ) and for that, i applaud sir.
[quote=theflyingbrick;496204]my friend you are quite simply.............an inspiration.............and i mean that, hand on heart, you have defined what it is to mod a volvo,its not the normal boring sh..tuff we see everday ,its refreshing,its the unknown,and its different. ive been so blind sided to owning a white one so i can do the whole btcc lookalike job,but you have just shown with a little imagination and the balls to follow it through,you can go against the grain and come out on top,imho you have just opened a whole new world of ideas for alot of people (me being one :D ) and for that, i applaud sir.[/quote] Waw, I don't know what to say, but thanks for the comment :)
[quote=claymore;496214]Waw, I don't know what to say, but thanks for the comment :)[/quote] Cheque's in the post :)
[quote=claymore;496214]Waw, I don't know what to say, but thanks for the comment :)[/quote] more than welcome matey,its not often i say nice things so make the most of it lol,but seriously your car is stunning and im gonna follow suit with the vinyl jobby,ive just got myself a mettalic grey 854 and gonna throw some ideas about on photo shop and see what happens ;) but i wouldnt of even considered it if it wasnt for you,so once again thanks :D
Quite simply brilliant deffinaly looks the part
ive seen the further progress on facebook... its really coming together now :)
Can't wait to see this thing on sunday ;)
Time to start sorting out the boost pipes, now that the design has been finalised, so first bit used to look like this:
And now looks like this :)
nice.... how did make/ source it?
[quote=Brett855tdi;496613]nice.... how did make/ source it?[/quote] just got some radom pipes and had Mark from MJ Welding stick them together for me :) then used my beading tool on the ends.
i was hoping you would say that... top job!
[quote=Brett855tdi;496659]i was hoping you would say that... top job![/quote] Why?
roll cage next i think, and strip the interior, wide arch kit? hmmm lol
[quote=Dan850r;496675]roll cage next i think, and strip the interior, wide arch kit? hmmm lol[/quote] Rear is already striped, and cage is in the pipeline.
Stripped or striped? - or both? Chop chop mate, got 2 days to finish (or at least make it work lol! Top work mate, gonna be some serious VPC tyre kicking on sunday :D
Not going to get a chance to re-paint it before the weekend, so it will have to come with rain marks all over it...lol
Aaah, bit of 2500 gr wet n dry and she'll be reet! ;)
[quote=martinrpeachey;496695]Aaah, bit of 2500 gr wet n dry and she'll be reet! ;)[/quote] More like 240grit I would think..lol
I got some 26gr 110mm sanding pads...;)
I'll weld the 'S' bend next week after the Sparkford meet.
do you have a cold air feed for the air filter because it looks a bit like it will not get clean air
[quote=the young mechanic;496915]do you have a cold air feed for the air filter because it looks a bit like it will not get clean air[/quote] If you go back to about half way down page 20, you will see how I made a duct for cold air from the front scoop to the air filter
[quote=claymore;496917]If you go back to about half way down page 20, you will see how I made a duct for cold air from the front scoop to the air filter[/quote] very good workmanship on the cold air feed never noticed that page
Terrific project and great looking car, well done !
'S' bend all welded up:
just gets better and better! :)
need to repaint your intercooler the black is rubbing off
[quote=the young mechanic;500091]need to repaint your intercooler the black is rubbing off[/quote] Yep, it's on the list of things to do young man :)
Breaking news, I've just picked up sponsorship :) http://www.plant-i.net/
sponsorship for what exactly?? what r u up to???? lol
[quote=JT;500351]sponsorship for what exactly?? what r u up to???? lol[/quote] To be agreed yet, but tyres are the best bet at the moment :)
cool! after all, thats what is gonna wear out first!! :)
woo hoo good luck fella.................some nice sticky ones i hope
Todays antics
Nice!!!
I'll be honest, I was 50/50 with the added graphics I saw at Haynes. But on the track that looks the mutts! :cool:
[quote=cherry1809;500575]I'll be honest, I was 50/50 with the added graphics I saw at Haynes. But on the track that looks the mutts! :cool:[/quote] I always did say the graphics would be marmite, but this car will be used for fun and nothing else :)
looks like you had a good day
Liking the 240Z as well. I'd have one of them in a heart beat :)
[quote=cherry1809;500578]Liking the 240Z as well. I'd have one of them in a heart beat :)[/quote] Yep, there were 4 of them there running skyline engines.
[quote=claymore;500579]Yep, there were 4 of them there running skyline engines.[/quote] Lol, I did that on Forza :D
Lovely looking car Colin
A bit boaring, as I lost the brakes after 3 laps, but hey ho, it might interest someone. [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIq7tQzkPk0[/ame]
So what's a Malory park like? Was it expensive?
[quote=Wobbly Dave;500711]So what's a Malory park like? Was it expensive?[/quote] Not a great track, basically an oval with a leg stuck on the end, costs were £15 entry to the PPC show and £20 for 15 minutes track time.
[quote=claymore;500717]Not a great track, basically an oval with a leg stuck on the end, costs were £15 entry to the PPC show and £20 for 15 minutes track time.[/quote] looks great fun mate looks like a good day by all.you coming to trax .
[quote=smithy;500723]looks great fun mate looks like a good day by all.you coming to trax .[/quote] Yep, I'll be there :)
Nice pictures :) I've got your session recorded too, I will upload it soon
As you say, not a great track But, fantastic to see the car up and running, can't wait for Trax! :)
why was you going so slow colin?
[quote=t5frankie;500975]why was you going so slow colin?[/quote] As I said on the PPC thread, I boiled my brakes after 3 laps, you can see the car shaking whenever I tried to brake....:)
After comparing my setup to another compound charged car I'm going to make a few changes to my plumbing again...lol
Got this today, (it's an air bypass valve) It needs to go just before the S/C and bypass into the inlet manifold, but I need to make a plate to atatch a silicone hose onto it.
So take one of these:
Take the fan off:
Cut all the fins off, grind flat and make a hole
All I need to do now is weld this pipe on, and that's it done.
Latest mod
So, the Supercharger is off and a big hole drilled in it so that the bypass valve can be welded on:
Also took the opportunity to take the front mount off so that I can weld an extension pipe on:
Also need to modify the Supercharger inlet so that I can fit the throttle body onto it:
And this lot will replace the original throttle body:
Ok, you've lost me now?? lol
[quote=LiamT4;503893]Ok, you've lost me now?? lol[/quote] I'll explain it all to you at York :)
[quote=claymore;503907]I'll explain it all to you at York :)[/quote] I look forward to seeing it.....and knowing whats going on under the bonnet. lol
Looks like I'm going to have to pull my new engine back out :)
[quote=claymore;504422]Looks like I'm going to have to pull my new engine back out :)[/quote] How come?
[quote=Brett855tdi;504425]How come?[/quote] I've just aquired Alan M's old engine :)
ah... i dont think i know anything of the engine, i guess its pepped up by the smiley lol
Forged 2000 v70r bottom end with 2005 2.4 top end.with vvt delete, not yet run in, on fresh rings and bearings. :)
[quote=claymore;504434]Forged 2000 v70r bottom end with 2005 2.4 top end.with vvt delete, not yet run in, on fresh rings and bearings. :)[/quote] Nice one mate .all I have to say is bring it on lol.the are a lot of forged engines and big turbos around this year.its going to be fun at the strip lol
Just make sure you get it to york :D
I won't fit it until next winter,
whenever i see this post come up again i get all excited about what you have done to your car this time......................keep it up mate............you are an inspiration to us all can't wait for next installment
All welded up :)
S/C Bolted back up, now to sort out the plumbing again. ohh joy :)
[quote=t5steve;504485]whenever i see this post come up again i get all excited about what you have done to your car this time......................keep it up mate............you are an inspiration to us all can't wait for next installment[/quote] have to agree, great work:B_thumb:
uterly brilliant
when i finally meet up with you..............and i will sometime/somewhere...............i'm gonna shake your hand and plead for a ride in this car.....................can't wait till the day arrives..................
[quote=t5steve;505007]when i finally meet up with you..............and i will sometime/somewhere...............i'm gonna shake your hand and plead for a ride in this car.....................can't wait till the day arrives..................[/quote] Here's a teaser... [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UuLPpv-WCM[/ame] Wish I'd managed to have a prolonged chat with you about this thing Colin, spanking motor :)
Not much to see, but it's nearly all back together, hopefully start and test drive tomorrow :)
That's it all done (again) with the boost pipes like this and the supercharger bypass the car sounds just like a standard T5 :( , but fuel economy will be about normal and the car should now be easy to map.
What size are your pipes? Think I've got some.spare bands if you want to match.
[quote=Jamest5r;506080]What size are your pipes? Think I've got some.spare bands if you want to match.[/quote] Cheers mate, I've got loads of spares myself :)
Great seeing the car in the flesh so to speak - was looking forward to it :) I forgot to ask how do you rate those turbo-tuners? Tbh I thought about a hlm map but didn't want anything aggressive either (ended up getting a WothRline ecu off fleabay which is just nice). Love the bonnet btw, interesting to see how the car progresses - shame about the weather at the York raceway, would have loved to see it running.
[quote=Rhys;506764]Great seeing the car in the flesh so to speak - was looking forward to it :) I forgot to ask how do you rate those turbo-tuners? Tbh I thought about a hlm map but didn't want anything aggressive either (ended up getting a WothRline ecu off fleabay which is just nice). Love the bonnet btw, interesting to see how the car progresses - shame about the weather at the York raceway, would have loved to see it running.[/quote] Cheers Rhys, TT USB, it's to early to tell, it has it's limitations but so far I've at least been able to make the car nice and drivable. there won't be much more now untill the new engine goes in at the end of the year.
One issue identified on the weekend was the boost pipe going onto the inlet manifold was collapsing under vacume, so replaced with a hard pipe and painted the pipes satin black
Before:
After:
nice
Today I have been mostly playing with this:
goodstuff! I take it thats not a cage suitable for an 850, but your gonna make it fit anyway??? :)
[quote=JT;510005]goodstuff! I take it thats not a cage suitable for an 850, but your gonna make it fit anyway??? :)[/quote] Yep, it will fit where it touches...lol, originally off a Mk3/4 Escort, I've just bought a 12 tone pipe bender so I should be able to make the front legs and a couple of pipes from the top of the hoop to the rear of the car, I have to make sure that I still have room to sleep in the car...lol
Can you guess what it is yet?
haha - bender! pmsl c'mon then how much have you managed?
[quote=martinrpeachey;512666]haha - bender! pmsl c'mon then how much have you managed?[/quote] Just bent the front and rear legs, I won't get a chance to weld them in until after the weekend.
I'd love to strip mine, but I want it to hold some value :( Wrong really, as what's the point in having a car if your not going to enjoy it? Maybe when I get the runaround then... Lol. :D
[quote=cherry1809;512705]I'd love to strip mine, but I want it to hold some value :( Wrong really, as what's the point in having a car if your not going to enjoy it? Maybe when I get the runaround then... Lol. :D[/quote] Difference is, mine had no value to start with :)
Neither does mine relatively speakng. Might do in the future though.
Can you make me one aswell? :D
[quote=claymore;512662]Can you guess what it is yet?
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Your building a new space-frame canopy to keep us all dry on future damp 1/4 mile meet's :)
[quote=Pault5estate;512836]Can you make me one aswell? :D[/quote] Your welcome to use the bender mate :)
Did a bit more to the cage today
wow, that looks fantastic!! :) great work!:B_thumb:
[quote=JT;513603]wow, that looks fantastic!! :) great work!:B_thumb:[/quote] Lol, says the man with a proper roll cage, mine is just to help stiffen up the shell, but i need to leave room in the back to sleep :)
sleep??? I suppose thats if you want silent night or better cornering?? lol
Today I have been mostly hacking chunks out of my bonnet :)
i'm sure you have already thought of this,but......
try and keep those cut offs greased up and test them now and again
or like me and you dont bother, the inevitable will happen! :doh:
[quote=JT;516327]i'm sure you have already thought of this,but......
try and keep those cut offs greased up and test them now and again
or like me and you dont bother, the inevitable will happen! :doh:
[/quote]
Dohh,
I'm an old hand at this game mate ;), I used to put some oil down them once a month :)
[quote=claymore;516339]Dohh, I'm an old hand at this game mate ;), I used to put some oil down them once a month :)[/quote] old face too lol
[quote=claymore;516339]Dohh, I'm an old hand at this game mate ;), I used to put some oil down them once a month :)[/quote] I knew you would be on the ball!! :) thats what I was trying to do this morning, when it snapped. Nevermind,at least it didnt do it on race day:rolleyes2
I know I've poster this up in the bhp leader board, but i thought i should put it here to keep the thread tidy.
As i said when i saw it before that is one beautiful curve, cant wait till you turn it up :)
[quote=Jamest5r;519769]As i said when i before that is one beautiful curve, cant wait till you turn it up :)[/quote] That will be down to the expert mapper....lol
Just been playing around with moviemaker: [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIlpZF1qh5I[/ame]
It's like a transformer!! I must have poke around under that bonnet sometime.
bet that brought back some memories
my changes are not really that substantial in comparison.
Nice Video Colin, its that long ago that I actually forgot it used to be a "Normal" car!!!
cool! one of my gay blue ameltheas made it into that vid :)
Not so secret weapon for Avon park:
what is it
i cut a piece of metal tube that you slide over the shock to lock the rear ride height, don't think i'll need to use it now tho with the suspension as solid as it is lol
[quote=the young mechanic;521724]what is it[/quote] If I tell you, it won't be a seceret...lol
[quote=p fandango;521725]i cut a piece of metal tube that you slide over the shock to lock the rear ride height, don't think i'll need to use it now tho with the suspension as solid as it is lol
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Ahh, but I can fit mine in about 30 seconds :)
[quote=claymore;521728]Ahh, but I can fit mine in about 30 seconds :)[/quote] mine are lighter :D
[quote=p fandango;521736]mine are lighter :D[/quote] that's ok, I haven't got gallons of water running from the front to the baco of my car :)
i know what there for. but i wont tell.
[quote=claymore;521737]that's ok, I haven't got gallons of water running from the front to the baco of my car :)[/quote] I have gallons of water running out from under my car!
An excellent Idea Colin... I dont suppose you fancy making me a set? Ill be interested to see how they affect the time, if they do what they should (without telling ;)) you could make a small fortune selling them!
[quote=The Flying Moose;521796]An excellent Idea Colin... I dont suppose you fancy making me a set? Ill be interested to see how they affect the time, if they do what they should (without telling ;)) you could make a small fortune selling them![/quote] If they work (which they should) then I'll make some for people if they want.
Ohh dear, look what fell out of my exhaust:
Now that is very unfortunate. What are you going to do without a cat lol
[quote=mitchyboy01;523259]Now that is very unfortunate. What are you going to do without a cat lol[/quote] Perhaps I could put some newspaper in there instead :)
you could weld a hinge and a latch into it and use it to warm your pasty.
[quote=martinrpeachey;523264]you could weld a hinge and a latch into it and use it to warm your pasty.[/quote] i thought thats what the heated passenger seat's for
[quote=p fandango;523266]i thought thats what the heated passenger seat's for[/quote] Yep, good for keeping my subway warm. lol
don t bin the insides take them to a scrap metal place and get some money for them might only get 20 quid but its money in you pocket.
[quote=Shadow;523392]don t bin the insides take them to a scrap metal place and get some money for them might only get 20 quid but its money in you pocket.[/quote] Yep, already sold for £15
The new look :)
Very nice Colin, new graphics look good.
Looks good, Why do I get the suspicion that you painted over the old stickers... :)
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;524938]Very nice Colin, new graphics look good.[/QUOTE] Yep, I'm quite pleased although the yellow isn't a very good match.
[QUOTE=martinrpeachey;524939]Looks good, Why do I get the suspicion that you painted over the old stickers... :)[/QUOTE] Nop, all the old stickers peeled off and replaced with new vinyl, the whole bottom is one piece with the artwork printed onto it, it actually looks better in the flesh.
Oh man that looks good!!
Also, what wheels are they? I quite like them
[QUOTE=T5RPete;524943]Also, what wheels are they? I quite like them[/QUOTE]
They'r 18" A Rays
[QUOTE=claymore;524941]Nop, all the old stickers peeled off and replaced with new vinyl, the whole bottom is one piece with the artwork printed onto it, it actually looks better in the flesh.[/QUOTE] Aah cool. they look great, just with the paint mismatch, it sorta' looked like ya did it the "quick" way lol. (the paint isn't bad tbh, I just notice that sort of thing ;))
So, when I press this switch:
This light comes on, and electrical things happen :)
And when I flick this switch, another light comes on and more electrical wichcraft happens :)
excellent mate, but it looks like you've been to the homer simpson school of motoring in that it looks like you've got a bit of black tape covering a dash light? lol "Lisa: Hey dad, that light says check engine..." "Homer: Uh oh... the tape must have fallen off (puts tape back on) there, problem solved (engine stops)" lol
Well spotted, I haven't got round to pulling the bulb out for the seatbelt pre-tensioners yet :)
just got our advance copy of the PPC mag today, 4 page feature looking very good !! page 69 .........
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;526952]just got our advance copy of the PPC mag today, 4 page feature looking very good !! page 69 .........[/QUOTE] :(, I've got to wait till Thursday :(
Don't we all then find somewhere that bloody stocks it.
I'm intrigued about all that electrical wizzardry...
did you get your copy? good article. i am wordering about the technicals of fitting a supercharger with a turbocharger at the same time. presuming they are in line, i understand that the supercharger being belt driven will assist in turbo lag since it is belt driven, but does it not get to the point where the supercharger might hold the turbo back if it reaches its max output and the turbo might have some power left as i thought that in general turbos run at higher boost levels than superchargers? or is this taken care of by selection of the right supercharger and turbo combination together so it does not happen. just curious
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;527524]did you get your copy? good article. i am wordering about the technicals of fitting a supercharger with a turbocharger at the same time. presuming they are in line, i understand that the supercharger being belt driven will assist in turbo lag since it is belt driven, but does it not get to the point where the supercharger might hold the turbo back if it reaches its max output and the turbo might have some power left as i thought that in general turbos run at higher boost levels than superchargers? or is this taken care of by selection of the right supercharger and turbo combination together so it does not happen. just curious[/QUOTE] Hi, Yes I got the mag :) to answer your question, the supercharger is an air compressor (as opposed to the Turbo which is an air mover) so the SC will compress (compound) anything it has going into it, so if the turbo is big enough the SC will boost up what it gets out of the turbo, so 8psi out of the turbo will be further boosted by the SC upto 15psi. 20psi out of the turbo will be boosted to over 30psi out of the SC (as long as the turbo can produce the volume of air needed.
To keep the continuity in the thread, I had better put these here.
Well, the new engine is home at last :)
And a little extra bonus :)
Nice mate now get it in the car
[QUOTE=smithy;528658]Nice mate now get it in the car[/QUOTE] I need to save up for a 6 paddle clutch first, on another note though, my holset should be here tomorrow :)
[QUOTE=claymore;528660]I need to save up for a 6 paddle clutch first, on another note though, my holset should be here tomorrow :)[/QUOTE] with summer we're having the more paddles the better..lol seriously though, someone looks to have a fair bit of work to do, is that before or after Trax?
[QUOTE=moleadrian;528662]with summer we're having the more paddles the better..lol seriously though, someone looks to have a fair bit of work to do, is that before or after Trax?[/QUOTE] No, it won't be done untill after trax, I'll do it all over the winter again :)
I'm going to need a paddle clutch too I don't think the 850r clutch is gOing to take the boost lol.have a look at my project page in half an hour and you will see why .
That turbo has a big exhaust housing should work well with the supercharger mate nice.
Bloody hell Colin, couldn't you find anything bigger? :)
What I want to see is how it's going to fit between the engine and the bulkhead lol.I don't have that problem with mine being an old tech 940 as pedro would say .
Thinking about it Carl, there's room on the other side of yours for a twin-screw charger :D
That's an idea lol
[QUOTE=smithy;528734]What I want to see is how it's going to fit between the engine and the bulkhead lol.I don't have that problem with mine being an old tech 940 as pedro would say .[/QUOTE] I have 8 and a half inches from manifold to bulkhead, Turbo is 8 inches, so should just fit, or at worst it the bulkhead might need "massaging"
Use a big hammer you could make 10 ins then lol
Which one shall I use :)
Left to right
Garrett T28, Holset H2B, XS Power Super 70, Mother §§§§er Garrett
Xs super 70 looks new so that one and 3 of them are twin scroll too
[QUOTE=claymore;530521]Which one shall I use :)
Left to right
Garrett T28, Holset H2B, XS Power Super 70, Mother §§§§er Garrett
[/
Knowing you all will go on :)
I think I'll stick to the Holset to start with, then work my way up :)
How about another tubby then you have one for each cylinder :B_thumb:
[QUOTE=Rhys;530580]How about another tubby then you have one for each cylinder :B_thumb:[/QUOTE] I did think about using 5 small turbos at one time
Today at Prescott :) [video=youtube;VLC3mwL59RU]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLC3mwL59RU&feature=youtu.be[/video]
thats excellent, when i saw the pics on facebook i was hoping you'd took a video. Looks like you had some traction problems lol
Clean the camera lens next time mate :)
Sounds mental there.
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;531448]Clean the camera lens next time mate :)[/QUOTE] Lol, I think it's the screen that's dirty.
[QUOTE=p fandango;531447]thats excellent, when i saw the pics on facebook i was hoping you'd took a video. Looks like you had some traction problems lol[/QUOTE]
Yep same old problem :)
A few nice flames there :) [video=youtube;0TIl6WDWcQU]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TIl6WDWcQU[/video]
Colin, your car wouldn't look right on that track without plooms of smoke coming off the nearside wheel lol. Less charger scream than last year though?
Holy S**t that sounds good! What are you using to record? LOL @ the turbo picture too
Some more flames :) [video=youtube;s86T7hIg_cY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s86T7hIg_cY[/video]
awesome colin..................respect
Looks like a proper laugh that does, would love to take the old tank up there lol
[QUOTE=T5RPete;531490]Holy S**t that sounds good! What are you using to record? LOL @ the turbo picture too[/QUOTE] Just using my samsung S2
[QUOTE=LiamT4;531596]Looks like a proper laugh that does, would love to take the old tank up there lol[/QUOTE] It is Liam, I enjoy this more than a track day, 1 minute of absolutely flat out.
Have a pic dump :)
[QUOTE=claymore;532053]Have a pic dump :)
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That is epic beyond belief!!
Such an awesome shot!
[QUOTE=T5RPete;532094]That is epic beyond belief!! Such an awesome shot![/QUOTE] Yep, my favorite picture of my car at the moment.
WOW Colin, absa-0fkkin-lutely superb pictures, Top marks to the photographer mate :beer:
Nice pics mate
nice pic's....love the flaming ones....cool or what?:funkybana
Brilliant stuff!! :) Car looks the mutts! Lol
And another batch :)
I think thats the coolest 850 ever better than a btc
An edited Vid of the Volvo at Prescott: [video=youtube;bkHkdIWRWVo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkHkdIWRWVo[/video]
you kept this secret again colin? where was the thread?
[QUOTE=t5frankie;533120]you kept this secret again colin? where was the thread?[/QUOTE] RetroRides Gathering would need a stand booked and tickets paid for in about Februrary, perhaps we should do it next year.
[QUOTE=t5frankie;533120]you kept this secret again colin? where was the thread?[/QUOTE] I asked in april and was too late lol
Again, Just for continuity, here are a couple of pics from Trax:
Some awesome shots :) well done looks great :)
this car has 1 word EPIC! unfortunately I've only been allowed to drive it in a straight line. and my launch is even worse than the old mans
Nothing much happening at the moment, I took the old turbo off today, looks like the exhaust housing has a few nasty cracks around the wastegate. Tomorrow I'll modify my wastegate actuator bracket on the new turbo and hopefully re-fit on tuesday. Also had a delivery of my coolant and pre treatment for the new engine. (about £250 worth)
wastegate bracket made. oil feed and return sorted :)
New turbo all bolted up, I just need to make up a new oil feed pipe and a couple of silicone joiners:
[QUOTE=claymore;533127]RetroRides Gathering would need a stand booked and tickets paid for in about Februrary, perhaps we should do it next year.[/QUOTE] I'm up for that, defo. Keep us posted. Up hill drag race with bends in ( but one at a time ) handling will come in to this, an all round test again the clock..!!!!
[QUOTE=claymore;537440]New turbo all bolted up, I just need to make up a new oil feed pipe and a couple of silicone joiners:
[/QUOTE]
looking great colin, which turbo did you go for in the end?
[QUOTE=moleadrian;537475]looking great colin, which turbo did you go for in the end?[/QUOTE] Ummm... big and shiney.. yep, deffo big and shiny lol.
[QUOTE=moleadrian;537475]looking great colin, which turbo did you go for in the end?[/QUOTE] That's just a GT28 hybrid
[QUOTE=moleadrian;537474]I'm up for that, defo. Keep us posted. Up hill drag race with bends in ( but one at a time ) handling will come in to this, an all round test again the clock..!!!![/QUOTE] No timing I'm afraid (although, if you have a video camera in the car it's not hard to get a rough idea)
Colin, I have a few alu intercooler pipes left over from my FMI upgrade and some samco type joiner hoses if they are any use to you before i throw them!!!, I also have a new full leather electric leather seat out of an Evoque (black with red stitching i think) if you still want it!! Neal
[QUOTE=Nealevo;537487]Colin, I have a few alu intercooler pipes left over from my FMI upgrade and some samco type joiner hoses if they are any use to you before i throw them!!!, I also have a new full leather electric leather seat out of an Evoque (black with red stitching i think) if you still want it!! Neal[/QUOTE] I'm fine for all the joiners thanks Neil, as for the seat, will you be going to Avon park for the October meet?
[QUOTE=claymore;537488]will you be going to Avon park for the October meet?[/QUOTE] Sorry mate im off to Morocco on Sunday for 10 weeks with work!! :-) but if you want it i wont dump it.
[QUOTE=claymore;533127]RetroRides Gathering would need a stand booked and tickets paid for in about Februrary, perhaps we should do it next year.[/QUOTE] make sure you do a thread nearer the time mate
[QUOTE=Nealevo;537494]Sorry mate im off to Morocco on Sunday for 10 weeks with work!! :-) but if you want it i wont dump it.[/QUOTE] Yep, I deffo want it, we'll meet up soon again I'm sure :)
Update time:
New GT28 hybrid fitted, so no more smoke :), the down side is that in my eagerness to go for a test drive, I forglot to close the bonnet pins (yes I know), so all I saw
was a fiberglass bonnet flying majestically over my head :(
So Sunday was spent reinforcing it and getting it into some sort of presentable state again
But this morning I poped over to Coalville to pick up the last piece of the Engine transplant :)
I worked out your secret. Baked beans - flames coming out the back-end - it all makes sense now.
an M59, so less smoke on your hill-climb for next year lol
[QUOTE=p fandango;538309]an M59, so less smoke on your hill-climb for next year lol[/QUOTE] Yep, that will upset the fans.
[QUOTE=claymore;538314]Yep, that will upset the fans.[/QUOTE] just means you've got to try & get both the wheels spinning up lol
I'm getting really annoyed with the car now, ever since I changed the engine in January I haven't been able to get more than 15psi boost, since then I've fitted a new turbo and still the same. Today I bypassed the charge cooler and still the same, the only other change is the TurboTuner usb ecu, I can't see how it could be that but running out of ideas now, any thoughts (and dont suggest the obvious like boost leaks)
Boost limit on the Ecu mate I was getting that with my 940 I could not get above 17 psi and the car would not power over 4200 rpm .just an idea
have you tried a MBC bypassing the BCS to see if that will get above your 15psi
[QUOTE=claymore;538753]I'm getting really annoyed with the car now, ever since I changed the engine in January I haven't been able to get more than 15psi boost, since then I've fitted a new turbo and still the same. Today I bypassed the charge cooler and still the same, the only other change is the TurboTuner usb ecu, I can't see how it could be that but running out of ideas now, any thoughts (and dont suggest the obvious like boost leaks)[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=smithy;538778]Boost limit on the Ecu mate I was getting that with my 940 I could not get above 17 psi and the car would not power over 4200 rpm .just an idea[/QUOTE] All boost limits set to 100%
[QUOTE=p fandango;538779]have you tried a MBC bypassing the BCS to see if that will get above your 15psi[/QUOTE] wastegate signal blocked off.
[QUOTE=claymore;538785]wastegate signal blocked off.[/QUOTE] Have you run on actuator pressure only and what type of actuator you using mate
[QUOTE=smithy;538797]Have you run on actuator pressure only and what type of actuator you using mate[/QUOTE] On the old turbo I actually had the waste gate locked off, I haven't done that to this one, but I'm still getting the same result.
[QUOTE=claymore;538808]On the old turbo I actually had the waste gate locked off, I haven't done that to this one, but I'm still getting the same result.[/QUOTE] Try running on actuator pressure and see what happens as long as it is a good actuator
[QUOTE=smithy;538827]Try running on actuator pressure and see what happens as long as it is a good actuator[/QUOTE] it's all brand new mate, I've already tried all that.
[QUOTE=claymore;538841]it's all brand new mate, I've already tried all that.[/QUOTE] Ok have you tried a new maf
I have'nt tried a new maf, but would that affect the amount of boost? I did think about putting the standard maf back on. as it happens, when I put the new turbo on, I also re-fitted my dump valve and have found a huge boost leake there, I'm in the middle of making a leak tester at the moment.
Todays lesson is: dont assume that your previous lack of boost is caused by the same thing, old lack of boost was due to a knackered turbo, current lack of boost was caused by poor fitting dump valve. My boost is now at a steady 23psi, Happy days, now lets see if i can bend some rods.
Glad to hear you've got it sorted!!
[QUOTE=claymore;538876]Todays lesson is: dont assume that your previous lack of boost is caused by the same thing, old lack of boost was due to a knackered turbo, current lack of boost was caused by poor fitting dump valve. My boost is now at a steady 23psi, Happy days, now lets see if i can bend some rods.[/QUOTE] I was going to suggest poor fitting but thought you might throw something at me next time I saw you!!! Lol, glad you got it sorted in the end, just intime for the next problem!!!
23psi that should feel a lot better now col well done
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;538883]23psi that should feel a lot better now col well done[/QUOTE] Yep, it feels like it used to again now, can't wait to try it down the strip, see if I can break the 14.7 wall....lol
Good good rwyb on @ York 14th of October mate I will be going with some slicks
I'm going to Avon on that day but it would of been nice to see dean crack the 12s mark .and we will see at one of the drag meets to see if Colin can crack the 13s and Frankie and James too .the cars on this forum are getting faster and faster , how am I going to keep up in my 140 bhp 940 I don't know.
[QUOTE=smithy;538998]I'm going to Avon on that day but it would of been nice to see dean crack the 12s mark .and we will see at one of the drag meets to see if Colin can crack the 13s and Frankie and James too .the cars on this forum are getting faster and faster , how am I going to keep up in my 140 bhp 940 I don't know.[/QUOTE] I'm sure you'll think of something....lol I would like to make it to avon, but I don't think I'll be in the T5-R as it has exhaust manifold/turbo leak and I doubt that I'll fix it that quick, but we'll see. Might bring Jaynes V70R but I don't think that will be racing as there's a funny noise and clunking going on, mighy bring it along so you all can give your expert opinons on whats up with it.
[QUOTE=claymore;538885]Yep, it feels like it used to again now, can't wait to try it down the strip, see if I can break the 14.7 wall....lol[/QUOTE] good to hear you've got it sorted, it will be nice to see what times you can get now...
I find it hard to imagine what these big power 850/x70 Volvo's are like to drive, Mine either torque steers everywhere or spins it's wheels when it comes on boost hard. the car now spins it's wheels at 4000RPM in top gear on anything but a bone dry track. Tyres lighting up at over 100MPH in the damp is a bit disconcerting.
[QUOTE=claymore;539032]I find it hard to imagine what these big power 850/x70 Volvo's are like to drive, Mine either torque steers everywhere or spins it's wheels when it comes on boost hard. the car now spins it's wheels at 4000RPM in top gear on anything but a bone dry track. Tyres lighting up at over 100MPH in the damp is a bit disconcerting.[/QUOTE] The 940 did that in the dry with only 136bhp lol.i cannot wait to see what times you get on the strip
[QUOTE=claymore;539032]I find it hard to imagine what these big power 850/x70 Volvo's are like to drive, Mine either torque steers everywhere or spins it's wheels when it comes on boost hard. the car now spins it's wheels at 4000RPM in top gear on anything but a bone dry track. Tyres lighting up at over 100MPH in the damp is a bit disconcerting.[/QUOTE] lol and you still wont beat a 14.7 lol
[HTML][/HTML][QUOTE=t5frankie;539052]lol and you still wont beat a 14.7 lol[/QUOTE] Lol...you're probably right.
[QUOTE=claymore;539032]I find it hard to imagine what these big power 850/x70 Volvo's are like to drive, Mine either torque steers everywhere or spins it's wheels when it comes on boost hard. the car now spins it's wheels at 4000RPM in top gear on anything but a bone dry track. Tyres lighting up at over 100MPH in the damp is a bit disconcerting.[/QUOTE] RWD conversion it is then :firedevil
[QUOTE=LiamT4;539111]RWD conversion it is then :firedevil[/QUOTE] I do have everything I need to fit an engine in the back ;)
[QUOTE=claymore;539112]I do have everything I need to fit an engine in the back ;)[/QUOTE] Theres someone else on here who's thought about that lol
Yes, but he's got more angle grinders than me :)
[QUOTE=claymore;539118]Yes, but he's got more angle grinders than me :)[/QUOTE] lol Easy to know who the other person would be ;-)
[QUOTE=claymore;539032]I find it hard to imagine what these big power 850/x70 Volvo's are like to drive, Mine either torque steers everywhere or spins it's wheels when it comes on boost hard. the car now spins it's wheels at 4000RPM in top gear on anything but a bone dry track. Tyres lighting up at over 100MPH in the damp is a bit disconcerting.[/QUOTE] disconcerting for you perhaps but as a passenger I thought it was brilliant, I couldn't stop smiling
I would appear to have another hole in my bonnet:
I intend to fiberglass the underside of the vent and then pull the plastic vent out, leaving a fiberglass vent as a part of the bonnet.
Colin, every time there's a new post on this thread, I just have to have a look. It's nuts yet practical. I keep thinking "thats crazy... Does it's job though" Mad Max meets Mary Whitehouse lol. Keep it up mate ;)
As an asside, even after giving the car a damb good thrashing yesterday, I still can't bend the rods :(, what am I doing wrong?
[QUOTE=claymore;540815]As an asside, even after giving the car a damb good thrashing yesterday, I still can't bend the rods :(, what am I doing wrong?[/QUOTE] Your doing it all wrong mate, whack an mbc on, turn up fully then floor it in 3rd from 1500rpm....should do the job :)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;540829]Your doing it all wrong mate, whack an mbc on, turn up fully then floor it in 3rd from 1500rpm....should do the job :)[/QUOTE] I'll try and get some pointers off Frankie on the weekend ;)
[QUOTE=claymore;540831]I'll try and get some pointers off Frankie on the weekend ;)[/QUOTE] thats something i have never done thank you, only floor it from 4k
[QUOTE=claymore;540831]I'll try and get some pointers off Frankie on the weekend ;)[/QUOTE] lol Aint dean still somehow running on standard rods? Sometimes you just get "good" engines.
Looking good!!
looking forward to (hopefully) seeing this at the weekend, sounds like its starting to go pretty well now.
[QUOTE=claymore;539032]I find it hard to imagine what these big power 850/x70 Volvo's are like to drive, Mine either torque steers everywhere or spins it's wheels when it comes on boost hard. the car now spins it's wheels at 4000RPM in top gear on anything but a bone dry track. Tyres lighting up at over 100MPH in the damp is a bit disconcerting.[/QUOTE] I have no where near the grunt of your car, but to try and drive it hard on the welsh lanes around here is almost impossible, as the slightest drop of damp has it spinning, think I'll have to get some better tyres and the council should put some chippings in the tar patches, either way spinning up at speed is disconcerting......better get an awd then you could get all the power down....!!!! save alot of cutting, find a scrapper and bolt the bits in over the winter....sorted ....and it will be easier to work on with the engine still in the front. T-5K AWD ?????
[QUOTE=moleadrian;540876]I have no where near the grunt of your car, but to try and drive it hard on the welsh lanes around here is almost impossible, as the slightest drop of damp has it spinning, think I'll have to get some better tyres and the council should put some chippings in the tar patches, either way spinning up at speed is disconcerting......better get an awd then you could get all the power down....!!!! save alot of cutting, find a scrapper and bolt the bits in over the winter....sorted ....and it will be easier to work on with the engine still in the front. T-5K AWD ?????[/QUOTE] If I go down that road, it won't be for at least a year (I want to enjoy it with the big turbo and the forged engine), but if I do go for it, it will have a new badge T-10K
[QUOTE=LiamT4;540873]looking forward to (hopefully) seeing this at the weekend, sounds like its starting to go pretty well now.[/QUOTE] It feels a bit more like the way it's supposed to go now, and if I squirt a bit of gas as well, that will put me at about 425bhp :)
[QUOTE=claymore;540883]It feels a bit more like the way it's supposed to go now, and if I squirt a bit of gas as well, that will put me at about 425bhp :)[/QUOTE] So you'll be able to beat deans 13.3 then.........no pressure lol Should be pretty good day then, you, james and dave should have some good races and you never know with frankie. Maybe he'll bottle it and bring his scooby instead. lol
[QUOTE=LiamT4;540885]So you'll be able to beat deans 13.3 then.........no pressure lol Should be pretty good day then, you, james and dave should have some good races and you never know with frankie. Maybe he'll bottle it and bring his scooby instead. lol[/QUOTE] But we all know I just can't do quarter mile.
[QUOTE=claymore;540886]But we all know I just can't do quarter mile.[/QUOTE] Neither could wobbly, but he's got the hang of it now.
[QUOTE=LiamT4;540889]Neither could wobbly, but he's got the hang of it now.[/QUOTE] Wobbly has an lsd. I have 1 wheel drive :(, note I'm starting my excuses early....lol
Well if you want a pilot... I'm sure there would be a few offers..
[QUOTE=JUDGENINJA;540894]Well if you want a pilot... I'm sure there would be a few offers..[/QUOTE] Is that an offer Wayne?
Your car is on my wishlist, but I don't trust me withy own cars, let along some one else's.. I had a run in Wobblies a while ago, funny how different cars feel so differently.
[QUOTE=LiamT4;540885]So you'll be able to beat deans 13.3 then.........no pressure lol Should be pretty good day then, you, james and dave should have some good races and you never know with frankie. Maybe he'll bottle it and bring his scooby instead. lol[/QUOTE]would be nice for someone to beat my time or may put a better time in with some r888 toyo`s and the boost turn up a bit now;-)
[QUOTE=LiamT4;540889]Neither could wobbly, but he's got the hang of it now.[/QUOTE] All that happened was I managed to sort out my 2nd gear.
todays update:
And with the mold poped out:
[QUOTE=LiamT4;540885]So you'll be able to beat deans 13.3 then.........no pressure lol Should be pretty good day then, you, james and dave should have some good races and you never know with frankie. Maybe he'll bottle it and bring his scooby instead. lol[/QUOTE] if i do ill be up there with dean not down there with dave lol
Only Claymore can build a bonnet with Baked Beans :) http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20121009_165411.jpg
I'm going to try and use these brackets to mount my new Top mount intercooler, any guesses what they're off?
[QUOTE=claymore;542440]I'm going to try and use these brackets to mount my new Top mount intercooler, any guesses what they're off?
[/QUOTE]
An aeroplane.
motorbike brake caliper brackets..?????
[QUOTE=LiamT4;542516]An aeroplane.[/QUOTE] No, but probably just as quick :)
f1 car?
What metal are they?
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;542522]f1 car?[/QUOTE] Jenson Buttons 2006 F1 Honda :)
cool wot do i win;-)
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;542529]cool wot do i win;-)[/QUOTE] I'll let you stroke them :)
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;542529]cool wot do i win;-)[/QUOTE] The satisfaction of winning.........again.
Top mount fitted, or is it a side mount?
u have to love this thread!!!! keep it coming, loving your work! :B_thumb:
Alway's liked this thread lol, one day he will do a mod that's get's it under 14.7 on the 1/4 :)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;542895]Alway's liked this thread lol, one day he will do a mod that's get's it under 14.7 on the 1/4 :)[/QUOTE] 1/4 mile isn't everything mate, It goes around corners as well :)
[QUOTE=claymore;542898]1/4 mile isn't everything mate, It goes around corners as well :)[/QUOTE] Funny that had noticed on some Welsh back roads :) I think the map your running is to rich and bogging you down a bit.
Looks like both cars need setting up properly then
[QUOTE=smithy;542905]Looks like both cars need setting up properly then[/QUOTE] Mine will be mapped properly when the new engine and turbo goes on :)
[QUOTE=claymore;542906]Mine will be mapped properly when the new engine and turbo goes on :)[/QUOTE] And James will mapped properly in a few weeks too mate then we will see a different t5r
[QUOTE=smithy;542907]And James will mapped properly in a few weeks too mate then we will see a different t5r[/QUOTE] Will it manage to do the 1/4mile under 15seconds then??? lol
[QUOTE=LiamT4;542909]Will it manage to do the 1/4mile under 15seconds then??? lol[/QUOTE] With a good wind behind her lol It was the same set-up that run 14.2 last time the only difference is a walbro pump which is pushing more fuel so the map's not right anymore need to spend sometime adjusting it and maybe the 1/4 mile wasnt the place to do it lol.
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;542913]With a good wind behind her lol It was the same set-up that run 14.2 last time the only difference is a walbro pump which is pushing more fuel so the map's not right anymore need to spend sometime adjusting it and maybe the 1/4 mile wasnt the place to do it lol.[/QUOTE] I'm just annoyed that theres no vid of you getting beat by my fat german taxi lol
[QUOTE=claymore;542898]1/4 mile isn't everything mate, It goes around corners as well :)[/QUOTE] so thats just 2 of us trying to get these things rounds bends!! lol
[QUOTE=LiamT4;542917]I'm just annoyed that theres no vid of you getting beat by my fat german taxi lol[/QUOTE] I think that will be your first and last time that will happen
[QUOTE=JT;542921]so thats just 2 of us trying to get these things rounds bends!! lol[/QUOTE] bog off lol
[QUOTE=p fandango;542924]bog off lol[/QUOTE] you cant get BT off the drive!! lmao
[QUOTE=smithy;542923]I think that will be your first and last time that will happen[/QUOTE] pmsl Just think though, after all the time and money that hes put into it and he gets beat by a car thats cost me less than 2k, including the remap lol
[QUOTE=LiamT4;542927]pmsl Just think though, after all the time and money that hes put into it and he gets beat by a car thats cost me less than 2k, including the remap lol[/QUOTE] I know but the car was ill on the day
[quote=smithy;542929]i know but the car was ill on the day[/quote]lol
[QUOTE=smithy;542929]I know but the car was ill on the day[/QUOTE] exactly, one of the reasons i stopped with the volvo. Can't be arsed with all the f*cking around trying to make it go quicker lol
[QUOTE=LiamT4;542933]exactly, one of the reasons i stopped with the volvo. Can't be arsed with all the f*cking around trying to make it go quicker lol[/QUOTE]nor can i mate;-)
all this mucking about and you still cant beat your 14.7 lol
[QUOTE=t5frankie;542936]all this mucking about and you still cant beat your 14.7 lol[/QUOTE] I know, but you will just have to beleive me, the car is a lot quicker than a 14.7.
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;542934]nor can i mate;-)[/QUOTE] Whats the point eh, all that hard work and wheres it got you.............13.3@110mph on the 1/4mile. Nice try though ;-)
[QUOTE=claymore;542874]Top mount fitted, or is it a side mount?
[/QUOTE]
I like it. What car is it off?
I nicked it off Frankies scoob, don't tell him ;)
[QUOTE=LiamT4;542940]Whats the point eh, all that hard work and wheres it got you.............13.3@110mph on the 1/4mile. Nice try though ;-)[/QUOTE] I think that time will be smashed next year by more than 1 person on this forum
[QUOTE=smithy;542923]I think that will be your first and last time that will happen[/QUOTE] Hopefully :) [QUOTE=JT;542926]you cant get BT off the drive!! lmao[/QUOTE] Harsh but soooo true pmsl [QUOTE=LiamT4;542927]pmsl Just think though, after all the time and money that hes put into it and he gets beat by a car thats cost me less than 2k, including the remap lol[/QUOTE] But its so much more fun mate. [QUOTE=smithy;542929]I know but the car was ill on the day[/QUOTE] Very ill lol [QUOTE=WOODY T5;542934]nor can i mate;-)[/QUOTE] You can stop being smug as well fastest 850 two seasons running.
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;542953]But its so much more fun mate..[/QUOTE] Its more fun when it works! Not more more fun when you spend ages working on it and it doesn't get any better lol Seriously though, you lot like all that modding and doing it yourself, me i'd prefer just to give my car to someone and let them do it. Although it is more expensive my way. lol
[QUOTE=LiamT4;542954]Its more fun when it works! Not more more fun when you spend ages working on it and it doesn't get any better lol Seriously though, you lot like all that modding and doing it yourself, me i'd prefer just to give my car to someone and let them do it. Although it is more expensive my way. lol[/QUOTE] Alot more expensive mate and we get all the satisfaction of breaking it when we push it too far and then repairing it again and again and again lol
[QUOTE=LiamT4;542954]Its more fun when it works! Not more more fun when you spend ages working on it and it doesn't get any better lol Seriously though, you lot like all that modding and doing it yourself, me i'd prefer just to give my car to someone and let them do it. Although it is more expensive my way. lol[/QUOTE] Oi it's 0.1 sec faster than last year :) and all ive done is forged block, t35 etc etc pmsl, its a totally different car and is lovely to drive and the fine tuning is the fun part, its an 18yr old car that drives like new and will be around for a long time....no need to rush perfection :)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;542957]no need to rush perfection :)[/QUOTE] these things take time........dont they claymore? in an effort to get this thread back on 'track' excuse the pun! lol
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;542957]no need to rush perfection :)[/QUOTE] Thats what pedro says lol I admire everyone that does it themselves, because i don't have the patience or mechanical knowhow to do the same sort of thing myself.
[QUOTE=JT;542962]these things take time........dont they claymore? in an effort to get this thread back on 'track' excuse the pun! lol[/QUOTE] Especially when you're doing things away from the norm.
[QUOTE=claymore;542966]Especially when you're doing things away from the norm.[/QUOTE] It's always good to think outside the box mate I do that all the time lol
[QUOTE=smithy;542923]I think that will be your first and last time that will happen[/QUOTE] or me beating him twice hahahahaha
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;542957]Oi it's 0.1 sec faster than last year :) and all ive done is forged block, t35 etc etc pmsl, its a totally different car and is lovely to drive and the fine tuning is the fun part, its an 18yr old car that drives like new and will be around for a long time....no need to rush perfection :)[/QUOTE] i think you need to drive a new car mate, they don't feel like an old volvo ha ha
2 years colin and your car is no quicker, your car is no quicker than a mapped t5, so surely the charger isnt working????
[QUOTE=t5frankie;542993]or me beating him twice hahahahaha[/QUOTE] yawn yawn..............
[QUOTE=JT;542996]yawn yawn..............[/QUOTE] oh sorry slowest driver in the race series lol
[QUOTE=t5frankie;542997]oh sorry slowest driver in the race series lol[/QUOTE] Goes round corners faster than any of us though :)
[QUOTE=t5frankie;542994]i think you need to drive a new car mate, they don't feel like an old volvo ha ha[/QUOTE] It works just fine, it just isnt suited to 1/4 mile, plus the map is set to conserve the rods.
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;543002]Goes round corners faster than any of us though :)[/QUOTE] so it bloody should, it is a race car
[QUOTE=claymore;543012]It works just fine, it just isnt suited to 1/4 mile, plus the map is set to conserve the rods.[/QUOTE] you getting it dyno'd next week mate?
[QUOTE=t5frankie;543015]so it bloody should,[COLOR="#FF0000"] it is a race car[/COLOR][/QUOTE] I would almost take that as a compliment, if I didnt know you so well! lol
In my quest to find all my boost leaks, I found my old throttle body design was not up to the job (two throttle bodys bolted together) was leaking at the mating faces and out of some of the filled in holes.
Throttle body design mk3:
I will leave these on for twelve months, or until she's found
[QUOTE=smithy;542967]It's always good to think outside the box mate I do that all the time lol[/QUOTE] yes you've been doing alot of thinking outside the box !!! ......now it's time to get back in the box and get it down the strip...lol
T28 next to my new GT3076 hybrid.
which means I will have a virtually brand new gt28 hybrid for sale very shortly.
@claymore. pm when its available please :) ;) that new turbo is HUUUUUUUUGE :)
Finally got round to putting my modded TB on today, and now the car won't boost and just backfires all the time, ohh joy :(
[QUOTE=claymore;548275]Finally got round to putting my modded TB on today, and now the car won't boost and just backfires all the time, ohh joy :([/QUOTE] Sometimes, modifying isn't much fun. Sure you'll get there though.
Panic over, I had a play with the map and now boosting to 20psi and holding to 7000 rpm :)
[QUOTE=claymore;548312]Panic over, I had a play with the map and now boosting to 20psi and holding to 7000 rpm :)[/QUOTE] did you feel the difference out on the road?
[QUOTE=t5frankie;548327]did you feel the difference out on the road?[/QUOTE] No, not that I could tell, but I only took it for a quick blast, I'll have more of a play with the map tomorrow, quite tempted to put the 3076 on for next week ;)
[QUOTE=claymore;548328]No, not that I could tell, but I only took it for a quick blast, I'll have more of a play with the map tomorrow, quite tempted to put the 3076 on for next week ;)[/QUOTE] is your engine forged yet?
You over fueling a touch mate?
[QUOTE=t5frankie;548330]is your engine forged yet?[/QUOTE] Not until January [QUOTE=Jamest5r;548332]You over fueling a touch mate?[/QUOTE] I think it was running too lean now that the big boost leak is fixed, I actually put your map on as a start point and that sorted it, just need to tweak it tomorrow
The HLM map?
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;548348]The HLM map?[/QUOTE] No, the other one, the one I saved onto my laptop at the evo triangle ;)
[QUOTE=claymore;548354]No, the other one, the one I saved onto my laptop at the evo triangle ;)[/QUOTE] LOL thief :) i found that map over fueling mine therefore killing the performance a touch, back on the hlm and building on that :)
I still haven't got a working afr gauge, so I have to air on the side of caution.
[QUOTE=claymore;548358]I still haven't got a working afr gauge, so I have to air on the side of caution.[/QUOTE] Yeah you'll be needing one of them lol
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;548365]Yeah you'll be needing one of them lol[/QUOTE] then become obsessed with it like you lol
[QUOTE=t5frankie;548371]then become obsessed with it like you lol[/QUOTE] You cant help yourself lol you will find out.
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;548389]You cant help yourself lol you will find out.[/QUOTE] i have one
Cut along the black line:
Cut flange of here:
Stick the two bits together:
Looking good! :)
oh, so thats where it goes! lol nice work mate,keep it up:B_thumb:
[QUOTE=JT;551590]oh, so thats where it goes! lol nice work mate,keep it up:B_thumb:[/QUOTE] Sorry to cut up your nice downpipe mate ;)
This excites me lot's :) +lots +lots +lots +lots :) must get the afr sorted though ;) i have to order one to :) :banana:
[QUOTE=claymore;551593]Sorry to cut up your nice downpipe mate ;)[/QUOTE] glad to see it go to some use after all, it doesnt fit my car any more. one day you'll have to take me for out for a blast!!! :)
I need something similar but with a 3" V-band. I may yet be knocking on your door?
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;551606]I need something similar but with a 3" V-band. I may yet be knocking on your door?[/QUOTE] I'll make sure I'm out....lol
One for Adam :)
Ive been waiting for Adam to make some decals for the car, I'm guessing you made that up yourself??
[QUOTE=JT;551812]Ive been waiting for Adam to make some decals for the car, I'm guessing you made that up yourself??[/QUOTE] Yes, just chucked it together, I think I'll take the 'ericsson' off the bumper and put a blue TTusb there instead.
[h=5]Volvo left me stranded today, first time it has ever done that :( [/h]Finally got it started after an hour of trying and then limped home spluttering and backfiring all the way,put the plugs out of the spare engine in, and goes even better than before now :)
Easy to neglect plugs, one of those things you can overlook - until they fail on you. Glad it wasn't anything terminal :)
[QUOTE=claymore;552939][h=5]Volvo left me stranded today, first time it has ever done that :( [/h]Finally got it started after an hour of trying and then limped home spluttering and backfiring all the way,put the plugs out of the spare engine in, and goes even better than before now :)[/QUOTE] that'll explain the spark blow-out with the MSD as well, glad it was an easy fix
A better one for Adam.
and before anyone says it isn't in the middle, if I move it to the left it will get melted by the exhaust :)
[QUOTE=claymore;553008]A better one for Adam.
and before anyone says it isn't in the middle, if I move it to the left it will get melted by the exhaust :)[/QUOTE]
Put a diesel exhaust on then lol
[QUOTE=smithy;553026]Put a diesel exhaust on then lol[/QUOTE] I remember when this car was all black and had a tdi badge on the back lol
Work on the bonnet begins again:
More mods? or just tarting it up?
[QUOTE=M-R-P;554756]More mods? or just tarting it up?[/QUOTE] just making it look decent again, then I'll re sticker it
A bit more done:
Looking good mate :)
Just a cut and polish to go tomorrow:
like!!!!! :D
what temperature is your bake at looks cold lol nice job:crazy:
[QUOTE=martybelfastt5;555116]what temperature is your bake at looks cold lol nice job:crazy:[/QUOTE] managed to get up to 15degrees....lol
[QUOTE=claymore;555120]managed to get up to 15degrees....lol[/QUOTE] Just put some rocket in the Paint,still dry even with a ground frost in the booth,nice job.
Looking good there Colin, vinyl next..??
[QUOTE=moleadrian;555187]Looking good there Colin, vinyl next..??[/QUOTE] Yep, I'll start on that tomorrow
Don't you just love crap ebay listings...lol http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251204826174?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2648. What he thought was an M45, was in fact an M90. So I'm £100 poorer, but have a stonking big supercharger to go with the GT3076, and I can sell the two M45's I have for an easy £150 each :)
[QUOTE=claymore;557002]Don't you just love crap ebay listings...lol http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251204826174?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2648. What he thought was an M45, was in fact an M90. So I'm £100 poorer, but have a stonking big supercharger to go with the GT3076, and I can sell the two M45's I have for an easy £150 each :)[/QUOTE] Christ almighty! A sheer bargain there Colin... so what sort of difference would you expect to see with the M90? Im assuming as the number is so much higher considerable gains? What was it originally from?
[QUOTE=claymore;557002]Don't you just love crap ebay listings...lol http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251204826174?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2648. What he thought was an M45, was in fact an M90. So I'm £100 poorer, but have a stonking big supercharger to go with the GT3076, and I can sell the two M45's I have for an easy £150 each :)[/QUOTE] Very nice
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;557005]Christ almighty! A sheer bargain there Colin... so what sort of difference would you expect to see with the M90? Im assuming as the number is so much higher considerable gains? What was it originally from?[/QUOTE] It was off a 3.8ltr V6 Yank of some sort, but very similar to the Jaguar XJR, It should give me a huge Volume of air. It's what I've been looking for all along, now that I know I can control all the fueling and the pipe work is finally all sorted. So in the next couple of wheeks I'll be fitting the new engine :)
Meanwhile in Colin's workshop, a tad too much boost......... ooops!!!!! [video=facebook;104078156433175]https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=104078156433175[/video]
[QUOTE=moleadrian;557031]Meanwhile in Colin's workshop, a tad too much boost......... ooops!!!!! [video=facebook;104078156433175]https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=104078156433175[/video][/QUOTE] Lol. I hope not :D
[QUOTE=claymore;557039]Lol. I hope not :D[/QUOTE] but is the turbo big enough for you ?
I think that one might be a bit too big :)
So what's the parasitic drawn on that unit. The McLaren SLK needed 100 Bhp to run the unit I think.
[QUOTE=Harvey;557279]So what's the parasitic drawn on that unit. The McLaren SLK needed 100 Bhp to run the unit I think.[/QUOTE] I would think somewhere around 50 to 60 bhp, the M45 was drawing about 35 bhp
[QUOTE=Harvey;557279]So what's the parasitic drawn on that unit. The McLaren SLK needed 100 Bhp to run the unit I think.[/QUOTE] 120bhp. ;)
Google is a fine thing.
[QUOTE=Harvey;557285]Google is a fine thing.[/QUOTE] Lol, yes it is but I remembered that little fact from the top gear review ;)
Time to restart stickering the bonnet:
:) good to see it coming back together :) To be coming apart soon? :)
Love your sig sticker! :) Damn thats a nice looking bonnet now Col, your a true craftsman!
Just a couple of phone number to go on tomorrow:
looking good sir!!
It just gets better and better! This thread always gives me great pleasure :smile: Claymore Racing... You just gotta love it!
[QUOTE=iancho;559390]It just gets better and better! This thread always gives me great pleasure :smile: Claymore Racing... You just gotta love it![/QUOTE] All I need to do now is see if I can actually beat someone in a race....lol
[QUOTE=claymore;559391]All I need to do now is see if I can actually beat someone in a race....lol[/QUOTE] As long as they dont go over 14.7 you will be fine :)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;559399]As long as they dont go over 14.7 you will be fine :)[/QUOTE] You can race me then Colin!!!
Looking good hopefully it wont rain at york this year
Loving the sword!
That's it finished :)
.....and a very good job you have done Sir.
Looks like it should once more Colin, top work. I look forward to seeing the next fire spitting, tyre smoking video soon!
looks great *****
Looking good
Looking good colin, Let's now see what 2013 will bring for 'Team Claymore' a great year ahead I believe...
you should start selling "team claymore" stickers....................i'd have one.....................looking good colin
;)
Slam panel filling up.
just noticed the Red Bull can on the idle control valve, very good
[QUOTE=p fandango;560173]just noticed the Red Bull can on the idle control valve, very good[/QUOTE] Good spot Pedro.... It was frightening enough before but now with wings.... Terrifying thought! :)
Slugs eye view :)
Nice, it looks like it's about to pull out a flick knife and attack a passing Saxo...
[QUOTE=M-R-P;560449]Nice, it looks like it's about to pull out a flick knife and attack a passing Saxo...[/QUOTE] Remember when we had all those Volvo's in my street for the BBQ we had last summer, imagine this outside the house if claymore pops in for bacon butties pre 'rolling road'.....I'll defo get an ASBO :o
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;560453]Remember when we had all those Volvo's in my street for the BBQ we had last summer, imagine this outside the house if claymore pops in for bacon butties pre 'rolling road'.....I'll defo get an ASBO :o[/QUOTE] Especially if he gives it the beans on his way out...
[QUOTE=M-R-P;560449]Nice, it looks like it's about to pull out a flick knife and attack a passing Saxo...[/QUOTE] Or eat it whole. Looking good Colin.
One for Nealevo
[QUOTE=stribo;560461]Or eat it whole. Looking good Colin.[/QUOTE] excuse me? ;)
[QUOTE=claymore;560448]Slugs eye view :)
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I seriously think this has to be the best pic on VPC.
We should all be proud to have you with us and share this truly great project!
Can't you get some mini Claymore Racing stickers done Col, with the claymore?
I would buy one off you and i am sure a few others would too! :smile:
[QUOTE=iancho;560917]I seriously think this has to be the best pic on VPC. We should all be proud to have you with us and share this truly great project! Can't you get some mini Claymore Racing stickers done Col, with the claymore? I would buy one off you and i am sure a few others would too! :smile:[/QUOTE] I have my own vinyl cutter, if you really want a sticker, I'll make you one :)
M90 compared to an M45, I'm not sure I can make it fit.
I'm sure you'll make it fit somehow, ask Pedro to lend you his grinder...:D
[QUOTE=M-R-P;561029]I'm sure you'll make it fit somehow, ask Pedro to lend you his grinder...:D[/QUOTE] i suggested getting the grinder out via facebook lol
Looking very nice! Keep up the good work!
[QUOTE=claymore;561027]M90 compared to an M45, I'm not sure I can make it fit.
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Thats quite a bit bigger, surely that will finally bend your rods! lol
[QUOTE=LiamT4;561171]Thats quite a bit bigger, surely that will finally bend your rods! lol[/QUOTE] I hope not, they're forged
[QUOTE=claymore;561173]I hope not, they're forged[/QUOTE] The engines ready for some massive power then.
[QUOTE=LiamT4;561177]The engines ready for some massive power then.[/QUOTE] Just keep watching this thread :)
[QUOTE=claymore;561178]Just keep watching this thread :)[/QUOTE] Can you alter the boost levels on the screw type superchargers or it is fixed? Think the supercharger kit that i'd like for mine runs at 7.5psi and the boost level can be adjusted, but thats a different type than yours.
My Turbo wastegate get's it's signal from the inlet manifold and not directly from the turbo, so the turbo dictates the boost level.
Looking good grandad but where the hell is that supercharger going to fit lol maybe if you mount it to the gear box its should be ok to align with the pullys
I may not use it, I'll just list it properly on ebay and double my money
[QUOTE=claymore;560946]I have my own vinyl cutter, if you really want a sticker, I'll make you one :)[/QUOTE] Yes i would love one :) Can you do any size? I would pay you for it. Then when people ask me about it i can now tell them to go and look on facebook and spread the word! :) The Clan is growing!
[QUOTE=iancho;561527]Yes i would love one :)
Can you do any size?
I would pay you for it.
Then when people ask me about it i can now tell them to go and look on facebook and spread the word! :)
The Clan is growing![/QUOTE]
What size and colour do you want?
Just give me the car and i will be happy :rolleyes: What you said sounds perfect, thanks for going to all that trouble just for me :smile:
And another sponsor, I haven't got any more space left ...lol
PAT testing people... Portable appliance testing testing people? So good they test it twice ;)
[QUOTE=claymore;561528]What size and colour do you want?
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yes please..........i'll have 2 colin ( 1 for each side window ) let me know how much i owe you
[QUOTE=t5steve;561801]yes please..........i'll have 2 colin ( 1 for each side window ) let me know how much i owe you[/QUOTE]
I had to make them a bit simpler in the end, but if you want two, just pm me your address, payment is a picture of them on a car in this thread :)
[QUOTE=claymore;561807]I had to make them a bit simpler in the end, but if you want two, just pm me your address, payment is a picture of them on a car in this thread :)
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you have pm
The Volvo has now been moved to it's temporary new home, and tomorrow I'll be taking it a few presents.
I bet that was not easy trying to get it all in the boot! For a minute there i thought you were doing a Hybriduno :rolleyes:
[QUOTE=claymore;560946]I have my own vinyl cutter, if you really want a sticker, I'll make you one :)[/QUOTE] I miss having access to a vinyl cutter..now I have to order everything from the printers :( I bet you've got through a few blades just on your car alone!! Nice one Colin.....loving the project :biggrin:
[QUOTE=iancho;562366]I bet that was not easy trying to get it all in the boot! For a minute there i thought you were doing a Hybriduno :rolleyes:[/QUOTE] This made me lol :) P.s. nice updates claymore :)
[QUOTE=claymore;562353]The Volvo has now been moved to it's temporary new home, and tomorrow I'll be taking it a few presents.
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Looking good is that a oil pressure sensor mounted on the front?
[QUOTE=iancho;562366]I bet that was not easy trying to get it all in the boot! For a minute there i thought you were doing a Hybriduno :rolleyes:[/QUOTE] It was heavy but not half as heavy as I was expecting.
Yeah, it is, but, I think it just blocking a hole at the moment!
You should feel lucky, it would probably be a bit more tricky to get my engine in the back of an estate lol
[QUOTE=LiamT4;562454]You should feel lucky, it would probably be a bit more tricky to get my engine in the back of an estate lol[/QUOTE] what your tiddler? lol
Thank you Colin :smile:
Nice.
Well, this was about 12 months ago:
And this is today :)
Engine now out:
Old and new:
And the old turbo (only 5 months and 1000 miles old) off to be fitted to some french piece of rubish ;)
did somebody forget to do up the subframe bolts? - u lifted the car and the engine stayed on the floor, right? :rotfl:
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;563308]did somebody forget to do up the subframe bolts? - u lifted the car and the engine stayed on the floor, right? :rotfl:[/QUOTE] If only it were that easy !
[QUOTE=claymore;563306]Engine now out:
And the old turbo (only 5 months and 1000 miles old) off to be fitted to some french piece of rubish ;)
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Oii ;)
[QUOTE=hybriduno;563341]Oii ;)[/QUOTE] Only joking mate :D :D
Interesting that you decided to drop the struts rather than taking the shafts etc out. I thought you were changing the engine? Don't you still have to disconnect everything anyway?
Its easier to work on like that dave compaired to when the lot is in the engine bay
[QUOTE=t5 pete;563411]Its easier to work on like that dave compaired to when the lot is in the engine bay[/QUOTE] got there before me :)
I guess. Good luck with the swap.
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;563418]I guess. Good luck with the swap.[/QUOTE] which one of us will be back on the road first Dave?
I'm hoping you have this ready for the uxbridge dyno day as i can't wait to see it in its current evolutionary phase.
[QUOTE=LiamT4;563437]I'm hoping you have this ready for the uxbridge dyno day as i can't wait to see it in its current evolutionary phase.[/QUOTE] I may be crying off the uxbridge dyno day, I have the oppertunity to go to one in shrewsbury the day after, but I might do both.
[QUOTE=claymore;563439]I may be crying off the uxbridge dyno day, I have the oppertunity to go to one in shrewsbury the day after, but I might do both.[/QUOTE] Shame, was looking forward to seeing it. Suppose it is a long way for you to travel.
[QUOTE=claymore;563421]which one of us will be back on the road first Dave?[/QUOTE] touché - you most likely because I did not foresee the D/P issues with the garrett turbine housing I chose. I should have been up and running weeks ago... I thought the clearance issue on the rear mount was the biggest problem. Little did I know. Oh well, one way or another I will get my project back online. I just hope it'll be worth it in the end.
I've got to notch the rear mount as well, same as yours.
[QUOTE=claymore;563489]I've got to notch the rear mount as well, same as yours.[/QUOTE] Here is my notch - give you an idea of how much I cut away. [ATTACH=CONFIG]19971[/ATTACH] Another possible idea I had afterwards - the S60 mount may fit without cutting? [ATTACH=CONFIG]19972[/ATTACH] Its has a cruciform shape & may give you better clearance?
[QUOTE=claymore;563439]I may be crying off the uxbridge dyno day, I have the oppertunity to go to one in shrewsbury the day after, but I might do both.[/QUOTE] When and where is the shrewsbury dyno day Colin ? as I might pop over and see you have yours run up.
[QUOTE=moleadrian;563828]When and where is the shrewsbury dyno day Colin ? as I might pop over and see you have yours run up.[/QUOTE] 17th of Feb at Mike Evans Motorsport (the people who ruined my old engine), but Dovey Vally Motor Club are holding a dyno day in Oswestry in February as well, just haven't had a date confirmed yet
[QUOTE=claymore;563848]17th of Feb at Mike Evans Motorsport (the people who ruined my old engine), but Dovey Vally Motor Club are holding a dyno day in Oswestry in February as well, just haven't had a date confirmed yet[/QUOTE] Hmmm, I might pop along, could be good for a laugh, it was last time :P
Just got back from picking up some pressies off Nielevo, thanks mate, your a star :)
Alcantara covered dash top:
Carbon defuser :)
And my new drivers seat :)
That dash top looks great
[QUOTE=t5 pete;564819]That dash top looks great[/QUOTE] Yep, its lovely
ooooooo nice!!!! We're not jealous!! lol
The new bits look very nice this thread gets more interesting week by week! :B_thumb:
Not a lot to say, but hopefully the engine will be going back in tomorrow :)
Looks good mate
You plumbing the top water pipe to the turbo with ordinary water hose? Bit risky? How much of the rear mount was removed to fit the compressor housing?
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;565703]You plumbing the top water pipe to the turbo with ordinary water hose? Bit risky? How much of the rear mount was removed to fit the compressor housing?[/QUOTE]
I haven't put any of the pipes on yet, but I'll be using the ones off the old turbo, all braided pipes, I cut the rear mount just like yours.
Are you keeping the VVT? or swapping heads?
[QUOTE=stribo;565708]Are you keeping the VVT? or swapping heads?[/QUOTE] VVT has been blanked, and adjustable camshaft pulleys fitted
All the bits swapped over:
And she's back in :)
Good work. How's the d/p fit?
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;566017]Good work. How's the d/p fit?[/QUOTE] Haven't tried it yet, but it's only tacked together, so I don't envisage to much of an issue. the whole exhaust system has to be made yet anyway :)
You making your own?
[QUOTE=claymore;566011]All the bits swapped over:
And she's back in :)
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you fancy doing my engine colin? lol
[QUOTE=t5frankie;566029]you fancy doing my engine colin? lol[/QUOTE] Hell no .
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;566023]You making your own?[/QUOTE] Yep :), about £75 of pipe, but won't be stainless.
Any boxes or is it all straight through?
If it's too loud, then I'll put a box on the back.
Will it be louder than before Colin? :smile:
[QUOTE=iancho;566053]Will it be louder than before Colin? :smile:[/QUOTE] Probably ;)
[QUOTE=claymore;566055]Probably ;)[/QUOTE] :hilarious......:B_thumb:
finally got these fitted today
many thanks colin.............vinny wears them with pride
Thanks Steve :)
So, as I can't work on the car at the weekend, I thought I'd start making a new slam panel.
This is how it looked before I started:
then measure and mix up some black gel coat:
And brush it all over the original panel:
Leave it for three hours to go tacky, lay down the carbon fiber, then mix up the clear resin and brush on:
Leave over night in a warm shed :)
Whilst it was left to harden I cut out some logos in yellow carbon vinyl.
Next morning I sanded all the rough bits off with 120 grit wet or dry, then stuck all the logos on:
you can just see the carbon effect on the vinyl:
Next stage is to mix up more clear resin, and brush on.
And that's how far I've got so far, I need to leave it another 6 hours before brushing on more resin, then let it set for 24 hours before I can wet sand it all and finally polish it all up.
Note that this is not making a carbon part, but much like vinyl wrapping but with real Carbon Fiber
Very nice Colin, bet the carbon fibre costs a bit though.
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;569169]Very nice Colin, bet the carbon fibre costs a bit though.[/QUOTE] It will cost about £40 to do this part, so not to bad, and I've got enough offcuts to do a couple of other things I want to do.
Depending on where you buy from Carbon Fibre cloth is about £30 a metre, obviously if your only wrapping something you dont need that much as youre only putting one layer on, starts to get expensive though if your making something just out of carbon fibre as you need a lot of layers to build up the thickness (typicaly 8 or 9).
Looking good Claymore! :)
A couple more pics with the third application of resin, all the unevenness will be sorted during the colour sanding tomorrow.
I'm a bit dissapointed that you can't really see the carbon effect on the vinyl.
very nice
[QUOTE=claymore;569205]A couple more pics with the third application of resin, all the unevenness will be sorted during the colour sanding tomorrow.
I'm a bit dissapointed that you can't really see the carbon effect on the vinyl.[/QUOTE]
What an improvement over the origional! I wouldn't be too dissapointed Colin it still looks really good and very eyecatching, thumbs up from me! :)
I'm not really happy with it, but it's because the original slam panel I made wasn't very good, but now I know that good results can be achieved, I'm going to make a better one. I need as much practice as possible before I cut up my lovely rear defuser.
[QUOTE=claymore;569432]I'm not really happy with it, but it's because the original slam panel I made wasn't very good, but now I know that good results can be achieved, I'm going to make a better one. I need as much practice as possible before I cut up my lovely rear defuser.[/QUOTE] lol we know you will get it right in the end! :)
I read somewhere that the carbon vinyl doesn't work well under a gloss top coat so don't be too disappointed, it still looks great mate. There's something about proper carbon that brings the look way beyond the fake vinyl wrap.
great updates as always looking forward to seeing the dash in place
[QUOTE=martybelfastt5;569523]great updates as always looking forward to seeing the dash in place[/QUOTE]
And that's it done, I've learnt a lot from this exercise and I'll be starting all over again in a couple of days.
[QUOTE=martybelfastt5;569523]great updates as always looking forward to seeing the dash in place[/QUOTE] My alcantara dash is already in.... Look fab too, in my opinion :-)
SHE LIVES!!!! that is all
Great news Colin, you must be pleased.
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;570819]Great news Colin, you must be pleased.[/QUOTE] Always an apprehensive time [video=youtube;LtYQqHmsEGs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtYQqHmsEGs&feature=youtu.be[/video]
nice mate, so whats the spec now engine wise?
[QUOTE=t5frankie;570829]nice mate, so whats the spec now engine wise?[/QUOTE] The engine has an v70/s60 t5 2005 model head with the vvt cams and the vvt deleted with blanks made. So they are now fixed much like the 850 items with 15 degrees of adjustment. The head has the smaller valve stems and is ported and polished. It also has solid lifters s60r head gasket. The block is a 2000 model 2.4 v70r 83mm piston type with Mahle pistons, new rings and has sten parner h section rods with arp studs. gt3076 hybrid, 3" exhaust with no cat.
[QUOTE=claymore;570830]The engine has an v70/s60 t5 2005 model head with the vvt cams and the vvt deleted with blanks made. So they are now fixed much like the 850 items with 15 degrees of adjustment. The head has the smaller valve stems and is ported and polished. It also has solid lifters s60r head gasket. The block is a 2000 model 2.4 v70r 83mm piston type with Mahle pistons, new rings and has sten parner h section rods with arp studs. gt3076 hybrid, 3" exhaust with no cat.[/QUOTE] nice so a 14.69 is dfefinetely on the cards mate
[QUOTE=t5frankie;570839]nice so a 14.69 is dfefinetely on the cards mate[/QUOTE] 14.68 I hope with the R gearbox
Great news mate :)
love this car :)
Looking good mate
[QUOTE=claymore;570848]14.68 I hope with the R gearbox[/QUOTE] lol you will break that in 5 minutes they are made of cheese
[QUOTE=t5frankie;570882]lol you will break that in 5 minutes they are made of cheese[/QUOTE] I'm not as hard on the mechanics as some ;)
High twelves..... Aim high :-)
[QUOTE=claymore;570830]The engine has an v70/s60 t5 2005 model head with the vvt cams and the vvt deleted with blanks made. So they are now fixed much like the 850 items with 15 degrees of adjustment. The head has the smaller valve stems and is ported and polished. It also has solid lifters s60r head gasket. The block is a 2000 model 2.4 v70r 83mm piston type with Mahle pistons, new rings and has sten parner h section rods with arp studs. gt3076 hybrid, 3" exhaust with no cat.[/QUOTE] No supercharger now?
[QUOTE=LiamT4;570890]No supercharger now?[/QUOTE], yes still with the charger.
that mixed volvo sandwhich under the bonnet sounds great!!!!
Lovely Colin... Just lovely! :smile:
I seem to have a bit of a smoke issue :) [video=youtube;OWrDBDDcuFc]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWrDBDDcuFc&feature=youtu.be[/video]
Seems likes its missing too.
glad you got it all back together any ideas on the smoking issues is it a case of mixture or as it looks to me its when the engine is on over run after pressure
[QUOTE=smithy;571203]Seems likes its missing too.[/QUOTE] it's just running on a completely standard map at the moment, i haven't even calibrated the injectors yet [QUOTE=t5 pete;571204]glad you got it all back together any ideas on the smoking issues is it a case of mixture or as it looks to me its when the engine is on over run after pressure[/QUOTE] It's getting better the more we run the engine, I wonder if the valve guide seals have gone hard as the engine has been standing a couple of years.
Tune the injectors mate and in the engine for abit proberly just needs to bed in again.
[QUOTE=claymore;571209]it's just running on a completely standard map at the moment, i haven't even calibrated the injectors yet It's getting better the more we run the engine, I wonder if the valve guide seals have gone hard as the engine has been standing a couple of years.[/QUOTE] Could very well have done they are a common problem on our cars when i burnt a valve on my original head i swaped it off another engine i had sat around for a couple of years and that smoked but never did when i first got the engine so likley with all the oil drained to the bottom the rubber goes hard or can even perish
[QUOTE=smithy;571214]Tune the injectors mate and in the engine for abit proberly just needs to bed in again.[/QUOTE] I havne't put the greens in yet, my policy is always to leave as much the same as it was, so if there is a problem starting the car after an engine change, your not chasing your own tail. now that I know it runs I'll put the adjustable fuel pressure regulator on and put the greens in. there's loads to do on Monday.
[QUOTE=claymore;571224]I havne't put the greens in yet, my policy is always to leave as much the same as it was, so if there is a problem starting the car after an engine change, your not chasing your own tail. now that I know it runs I'll put the adjustable fuel pressure regulator on and put the greens in. there's loads to do on Monday.[/QUOTE] Look forward to the new vids mate .
Greens are now on, along with the adjustable fuel pressure regulator, the car is no longer smoking (well, not strictly true, it's over-fueling at the moment until I adjust it tomorrow) so I hope to actually drive it tomorrow afternoon.
Yay :) good news :)
what pressure you running on the fuel reg??
[QUOTE=theflyingbrick;572250]what pressure you running on the fuel reg??[/QUOTE] 3.8bar (55psi)
Come on then Colin you driven it today????
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;572440]Come on then Colin you driven it today????[/QUOTE] Afraid not mate, got the fuel pressure sorted, but it's all the little things that seem to zap the time. tomorrow I need to drop the evans pre treatment and put the proper coolant in and re-fit the bonnet, then a test drive, I hope it's better than before, or all this will have been a waste of time.
It will be fine mate what could possibly go wrong :)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;572453]It will be fine mate what could possibly go wrong :)[/QUOTE] Did you really just say that ! Hope all goes well tomorrow Colin.
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;572453]It will be fine mate what could possibly go wrong :)[/QUOTE] I'm going to Uxbridge on Saturday, so a bit apprehensive.
[QUOTE=claymore;572462]I'm going to Uxbridge on Saturday, so a bit apprehensive.[/QUOTE] what map you going to be running?? some kind person sent me a MTE last week which ive been working on and its the best so far :)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;572465]what map you going to be running?? some kind person sent me a MTE last week which ive been working on and its the best so far :)[/QUOTE] I've got to start from scratch, it won't run with any of my other maps, won't even start on the map I was using before, all my fueling figures on TT are really low compared to before.
[QUOTE=claymore;572469]I've got to start from scratch, it won't run with any of my other maps, won't even start on the map I was using before, all my[COLOR="#FF0000"] fueling figures on TT are really low compared to before.[/COLOR][/QUOTE] What you mean by low? just interested cos :)
well, before I was running blues @ 3 bar, so I would have to put a much higher duty cycle* in. now with bigger injectors @ 3.8 bar, they don't need to squirt for as long. *correct term?
injector latency :)
For starting alone you can consentrate on the 1st 4x4 boxes in the top left hand corner, ive done alot of work in this area lol
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;572481]For starting alone you can consentrate on the 1st 4x4 boxes in the top left hand corner, ive done alot of work in this area lol[/QUOTE] Yep, it's all good now :)
Well first drive went without drama, apart from once I go past 6psi the car splutters, but it's just a case of live mapping it on the weekend :) [video=youtube;Lxii3zfuuNU]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lxii3zfuuNU&feature=youtu.be[/video]
did it pull well at 6psi?
[QUOTE=t5frankie;573400]did it pull well at 6psi?[/QUOTE] Very well, I think the 3" exhaust is making a big difference.
[QUOTE=claymore;573403]Very well, I think the 3" exhaust is making a big difference.[/QUOTE] i got to find a downpipe
Glad it's up and running hope he mapping goes well ! Sounded rather rude.
[QUOTE=t5frankie;573408]i got to find a downpipe[/QUOTE] How am I going to get this engine to you?
Glad she's running Colin, hopefully all sorted after the weekend.
[QUOTE=claymore;573412]How am I going to get this engine to you?[/QUOTE] we'll sort it out another time, probably avon mate
Weldone mate cannot wait for Avon now should be good and you never know you might get a 14.5 this time
Nice vid colin, good to see it back on the road and it was only minutes from us on sunday.
[QUOTE=smithy;573445]Weldone mate cannot wait for Avon now should be good and you never know you might get a 14.5 this time[/QUOTE] at least he will be taking part
Nice video Col, I didn't realise our 2 cars were built so close together!
[QUOTE=smithy;573445]Weldone mate cannot wait for Avon now should be good and you never know you might get a 14.5 this time[/QUOTE] I'll be happy with a 14.6 :), but would prefer a 13.6 ;)
Good to see it up and running colin.
Well done mate carnt wait to see it on the 1/4mile;-)
[QUOTE=claymore;573464]I'll be happy with a 14.6 :), but would prefer a 13.6 ;)[/QUOTE] Yeah me too.
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;573487]Yeah me too.[/QUOTE] me too lol
It's got to be better than last years washout.
[QUOTE=claymore;573504]It's got to be better than last years washout.[/QUOTE] its cos you lot concentrate on only a few specific days at avon or york where its 50/50 chance of rain, you should be more spontaneous and come over to santa pod more often, rwyb all the time
[QUOTE=t5frankie;573514]its cos you lot concentrate on only a few specific days at avon or york where its 50/50 chance of rain, you should be more spontaneous and come over to santa pod more often, rwyb all the time[/QUOTE] Agreed, but I have something on every month this year, sometimes 2 events a month.
Well done grandad its always nice when things come together good luck with the tuning i wouldnt have a clue what to do after nuts and bolts im lost lol
The Monster lives on... good to hear that sweet sound again on the roads :smile:
I've had a play with the fueling, and although it needs a little tweaking, I'm quite pleased, I do need to address the camera mount though ;) [video=youtube;7ByTNxr4YVY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ByTNxr4YVY&feature=youtu.be[/video]
Awesome :)
Post your table then mate would be interested to see.
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;573704]Post your table then mate would be interested to see.[/QUOTE]
Might be worth starting a new thread for TT tables, so that all TT users can compare notes.
Nice vid what boost you running mate because it picks up well.i cannot wait to do a vid of mine like your to see the comparison .my turbo comes in abit more aggressive than yours though.
[QUOTE=smithy;573712]Nice vid what boost you running mate because it picks up well.i cannot wait to do a vid of mine like your to see the comparison .my turbo comes in abit more aggressive than yours though.[/QUOTE] I'm just running 18 to 20psi at the moment
question is, is it quicker?
I'm going out in James car later we will try and do a vid too
Looking very good Colin, shame it still needs a little tweaking.....would have been great just to have seen the car tomorrow.....if you change your mind you know where we'll be :smile:
from the passenger seat it felt quicker, and it definitely felt like it was putting the power down better, I couldn't hold the camera steady at all especially when the boost really kicked in.
[QUOTE=t5frankie;573721]question is, is it quicker?[/QUOTE] It's very difficult to tell, because it doesn't spin it's wheels so easy now. But I think it must be.
Well done for getting it this far, always a nervous few days to begin with.
looks a lot better mate well done sounds mint
get it on the rollers tomorrow colin lol
[QUOTE=t5frankie;573851]get it on the rollers tomorrow colin lol[/QUOTE] too far a journey to risk at the moment, I will be going on my local dyno on sunday, just for a comparison run
Looks like it's the end of my association with volvo. New engine is §§§§ed, blown it's head gasket in only about 20 miles of driving it. I'm not throwing any more time at it. I'll go back to tuning fiats, at least they don't throw their dummies out as soon as you give them some boost.
oh crap mate sorry to hear that, just leave it alone for a weak you may feel different, my s70r needs its 4th engine
[QUOTE=claymore;574225]Looks like it's the end of my association with volvo. New engine is §§§§ed, blown it's head gasket in only about 20 miles of driving it. I'm not throwing any more time at it. I'll go back to tuning fiats, at least they don't throw their dummies out as soon as you give them some boost.[/QUOTE] Noooo way, really sorry to hear that, don't give up, my fiat coupe turbo was very problematic to the point it set itself on fire!! To much time has been spent to give up.
[QUOTE=Nealevo;574227]Noooo way, really sorry to hear that, don't give up, my fiat coupe turbo was very problematic to the point it set itself on fire!! To much time has been spent to give up.[/QUOTE] Na, its the end of the road for me.
[QUOTE=claymore;574225]Looks like it's the end of my association with volvo. New engine is §§§§ed, blown it's head gasket in only about 20 miles of driving it. I'm not throwing any more time at it. I'll go back to tuning fiats, at least they don't throw their dummies out as soon as you give them some boost.[/QUOTE] Very sorry to here that mate, give it a couple of days till you do anything drastic.
Looks like the new fuel pump went, I can only get 20psi fuel pressure now, so I think it's melted a piston.
Nightmare mate
Not good news at all. Why don't you try again but without the supercharger?
[QUOTE=LiamT4;574239]Not good news at all. Why don't you try again but without the supercharger?[/QUOTE] It was nothing to do with the supercharger, it was the new fuel pump let go
So sorry to hear your news Colin, I know it's no help but as others have said maybe give it a day or two.
ahh no mate! dont like hearing this at all:sick:
Don't give up mate things happen .if I was you I would take the head off and see if the is any damage and also check you fuel system too.
Really $hit news colin but keep the faith youve come this far it would be a total shame to stop now. Has the head gasket and pump gone or is it just the pump also what pump did you use and what boost were you making
[QUOTE=claymore;574225]Looks like it's the end of my association with volvo. New engine is §§§§ed, blown it's head gasket in only about 20 miles of driving it. I'm not throwing any more time at it. I'll go back to tuning fiats, at least they don't throw their dummies out as soon as you give them some boost.[/QUOTE] Really disappointed for you - after you've been going so well down this road. I have spare standard pistons & rods you can have for nothing. Don't give up now?!?
As Already said............dont give up now!!! you've done soooo much work, most of which is totally unique to a volvo! I'm having a break myself, but I wont give up:) chin up mate JT
To answer the questions, I was using the walbro 255, I tried the standard pump back in and still only 20 psi, so it looks like the adjustable fpr has failed, regardless, the engine is pressurizing the water and I have steam out of the exhaust, although the engine itself sounds ok. It was boosting quite happily to 25psi, and ohh my god was it quick.
Real shame to see, as others have said already, give it some time and give it another thought. If you do decide to get rid though, I might be interested in your crank and turbo ;)
[QUOTE=EddyP;574474]Real shame to see, as others have said already, give it some time and give it another thought. If you do decide to get rid though, I might be interested in your crank and turbo ;)[/QUOTE] Lol, the vultures are circling :D
[QUOTE=EddyP;574474]Real shame to see, as others have said already, give it some time and give it another thought. If you do decide to get rid though, I might be interested in your crank and turbo ;)[/QUOTE] Pmsl i woundered how long it would take
Oh forgot colin i need the tt lol but for god sake dont break it have a cool off period and get it back up and running
[QUOTE=EddyP;574474]Real shame to see, as others have said already, give it some time and give it another thought. [COLOR="#FF0000"]If you do decide to get rid though, I might be interested in your crank and turbo ;)[/[/COLOR]QUOTE] NOT GONNA HAPPEN!!!!!
I think what makes it worse is having had a taste of what it was like, I know for a fact the gearbox hasn't got a hope in hell of keeping up.
:):):):) even more reason to keep at it!! I'm looking forward to a passenger ride at trax!! :)
[QUOTE=claymore;574488]I think what makes it worse is having had a taste of what it was like, I know for a fact the gearbox hasn't got a hope in hell of keeping up.[/QUOTE] quaife time then
Which gearbox are you using? plenty of people are putting 400+bhp through M56s aren't they? Didn't mean to be a vulture, but thought i'd mention it as i'm desperate for some parts at the moment ;)
Well as its proven many times in the past, if you need help with anything then there are loads of willing helpers about just ask, don't do anything too hasty, 2 steps forward, 1 step back it's never straight forward in life..
[QUOTE=EddyP;574494]Which gearbox are you using? plenty of people are putting 400+bhp through M56s aren't they? Didn't mean to be a vulture, but thought i'd mention it as i'm desperate for some parts at the moment ;)[/QUOTE] I'm using the M59. M56 would be great but I can't stretch to a gripper.
Don't do it col wont be the shame without u and your car round here chin up mate start again;-)
Dont do it not now not eva
I can allways put the old engine back in for now (sorry Frankie)
[QUOTE=claymore;574503]I can allways put the old engine back in for now (sorry Frankie)[/QUOTE] There you go for a case of 2 days work colin get it back up and running
Yea but dont run 25psi
[QUOTE=claymore;574503]I can allways put the old engine back in for now (sorry Frankie)[/QUOTE] thats ok mate, rather see you stay on the forum with your old beast
[QUOTE=claymore;574503]I can allways put the old engine back in for now (sorry Frankie)[/QUOTE] Take the head off first and put standard fpr back on .what fpr was you using mate
Standard fpr isn't the right pressure, I was using an fse adjustable one.
[QUOTE=claymore;574536]Standard fpr isn't the right pressure, I was using an fse adjustable one.[/QUOTE] Is it a black top one or a Fse boost valve
[QUOTE=smithy;574538]Is it a black top one or a Fse boost valve[/QUOTE] It's not a black top, so probably a boost valve? It was fine on the old engine.
[QUOTE=claymore;574544]It's not a black top, so probably a boost valve? It was fine on the old engine.[/QUOTE] The black top is a reference fpr and 1to1 ratio the Fse boost valve isn't mate.i had a black top fpr on my 940 and had no probs at all .i would get one of those mate or a 3.8 fpr
[QUOTE=claymore;574544]It's not a black top, so probably a boost valve? It was fine on the old engine.[/QUOTE] I have a nuke fpr that will run 1to1 ratio for over a thousand bhp if you want to try that one
So sorry for you Colin, was really looking forward to see what you could do with the car this year, I hope in a couple of days that you feel differently about this and can pick yourself up and push on with the project, we all know that your that close to success mate
don't give up colin..............you are an inspiration to all of us...............
Don't quit man
This mornings update, Fuel pump replaced and now have fuel pressure again. Looks like I may have dodge the bullet and just a knackered head gasket.
See that's the spirit lol.... Pull your finger out then.
[QUOTE=claymore;574651]This mornings update, Fuel pump replaced and now have fuel pressure again. Looks like I may have dodge the bullet and just a knackered head gasket.[/QUOTE] Good news then colin so it was the walbro pump thne?
Really had my fingers crossed and it looks like it worked for you! This is a good day!
[QUOTE=t5 pete;574656]Good news then colin so it was the walbro pump thne?[/QUOTE] Well, i have fuel pressure now, so i assume so.
Not too good then for a new pump
[QUOTE=t5 pete;574660]Not too good then for a new pump[/QUOTE] Well, although it was 'new', I'd had it lying around for over a year, and can't even remember where I got it from.
So, she dodges the scrappy once again... looking forward to seeing it again at Sparkford in May.
[QUOTE=claymore;574651]This mornings update, Fuel pump replaced and now have fuel pressure again. Looks like I may have dodge the bullet and just a knackered head gasket.[/QUOTE] What pump are you using now mate
yes fingers crossed
Good news mate, I think we ALL had our fingers crossed for you.
Thought I might try and cheer myself up,
[video=youtube;vg1ZIUspNvk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vg1ZIUspNvk&feature=youtu.be[/video]
Sounds great, glad it's not been consigned to the scrappy.
what was the outcome on the rollers?
[QUOTE=t5frankie;574696]what was the outcome on the rollers?[/QUOTE] I knew you would be the first to ask, the run was aborted at 5000rpm because the water temp went straight off the gauge. but i don't want to upset you.
Sounds good on the rollers mate
[QUOTE=claymore;574697]I knew you would be the first to ask, the run was aborted at 5000rpm because the water temp went straight off the gauge. but i don't want to upset you.[/QUOTE] Upset him Colin.....
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;574705]Upset him Colin.....[/QUOTE] Someone wants payback :lol:
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;574705]Upset him Colin.....[/QUOTE]
;)
Nice numbers there.
What are numbers mate on the rollers in whp and crank
[QUOTE=smithy;574724]What are numbers mate on the rollers in whp and crank[/QUOTE] FFS Smithy, you and your whp, lol, it was crank hp
[QUOTE=claymore;574726]FFS Smithy, you and your whp, lol, it was crank hp[/QUOTE] You should have said wheels and scared everyone!!!
What were the afr's on that run mate
Too lean at around 12s, but I need to ditch the adjustable fpr and put an me7 one on, that should sort it.
[QUOTE=claymore;574726]FFS Smithy, you and your whp, lol, it was crank hp[/QUOTE] Ok what was the power at crank and torque please
[QUOTE=smithy;574734]Ok what was the power at crank and torque please[/QUOTE] can't you see the picture, bhp =331.7 @ 5000rpm, torque = 361.3 lbft @4400rpm
[QUOTE=claymore;574736]can't you see the picture, bhp =331.7 @ 5000rpm, torque = 361.3 lbft @4400rpm[/QUOTE] Nice figuires mate what boost was that.
[QUOTE=smithy;574743]Nice figuires mate what boost was that.[/QUOTE] Not sure, about 14psi
Sounds good but will you beat me on the strip though with my 140 bhp
[QUOTE=smithy;574759]Sounds good but will you beat me on the strip though with my 140 bhp[/QUOTE] Not a chance
really pleased for you mate, get it sorted and give dean something to worry about
[QUOTE=t5frankie;574769]really pleased for you mate, get it sorted and give dean something to worry about[/QUOTE] there is at least another 100bhp in it with the boost up to what it was running before it went pop. and with another 3000 revs to go.
[QUOTE=claymore;574770]there is at least another 100bhp in it with the boost up to what it was running before it went pop. and with another 3000 revs to go.[/QUOTE] cool, so i take it you have calmed down a bit now and not gonna crush the old girl?
Good to hear its no longer doom and gloom, great to see the figures are showing reward for your effort and that your moving in the right direction and your not far off now. Sounded great on the rollers, will have to have a ride out in it soon
[QUOTE=t5frankie;574771]cool, so i take it you have calmed down a bit now and not gonna crush the old girl?[/QUOTE] Now that I know what caused the problem and got away with just a head gasket :)
[QUOTE=t5frankie;574771]cool, so i take it you have calmed down a bit now and not gonna crush the old girl?[/QUOTE] I hope not with the power it's making at them revs it would be a real monster when all set up and running properly so get your finger out grandad and get the old girl back to her best
I'm really worked now that I have no chance against anybody when I get the old girl on the strip .
[QUOTE=smithy;574778]I'm really worked now that I have no chance against anybody when I get the old girl on the strip .[/QUOTE] Don't worried dude you will beat me not because ill have the smallest turbo but because I'm §§§§ at 1/4 mile lol it's the taking part that counts well I keep telling my self that
[QUOTE=t5 pete;574780]Don't worried dude you will beat me not because ill have the smallest turbo but because I'm §§§§ at 1/4 mile lol it's the taking part that counts well I keep telling my self that[/QUOTE] We will see after may when I've run her in properly and then tune her up abit .but with all these tuned up beasts around I am worried what the old girl will be like against all of you.
Was it a GT3071R you fitted? 0.86AR? Which adjustable reg were you using? i've heard some awful stories about the Chinese ones, apparently one of the only ones worth trusting are the Aeromotive ones, but they're pretty expensive.
[QUOTE=EddyP;574901]Was it a GT3071R you fitted? 0.86AR? Which adjustable reg were you using? i've heard some awful stories about the Chinese ones, apparently one of the only ones worth trusting are the Aeromotive ones, but they're pretty expensive.[/QUOTE] Yes it's a chinese carrot, but I only run it at about 12psi, so there isn't much strain on it, and the way I look at it, I can replace it 7 times before it will cost the same as a Garrett gt3076.
good to see its not terminal colin....................
Just thought I'll pop a post up and dare to ask how things are going with the T5-K mate and have you still got your sanity, well what little you had before started....lol
[QUOTE=moleadrian;578682]Just thought I'll pop a post up and dare to ask how things are going with the T5-K mate and have you still got your sanity, well what little you had before started....lol[/QUOTE] Nothing happening at the moment, work is getting in the way.
[QUOTE=claymore;578696]Nothing happening at the moment, work is getting in the way.[/QUOTE] work has to be done, just thought you were a little quiet on the project and was hoping to here that you'd almost got it all sorted so I'll have a great time watching you blast down the strip next month.
We all live the dream through you Colin.... I hope you continue to put some life back into her as there will always be setbacks with a project this big. Thanks for sharing the ups and downs with us we are all behind you. :smile:
Time for an update: head gasket is fine, but what a §§§§ing surprise, I am now a member of the split liner club :(, what I want now is advice/ opinions on the quickest most cost effective solution. can i fit the rods out of the 2.4 into my 2.3 engine, can I use the cylinder head off the 2.4 on my 2.3, can i use the crank off the 2.4? is it possible to drop the crank without taking the cylinder head off, and lastly would it be better to get a second hand 2.4 block. sorry about all the questions. Also, on stripping down the engine, I'm very unimpressed by the quality of the build and strongly suspect that the liner was already split when I bought the engine.
Gutted for you mate - what a $h1tter! I would imagine sourcing a 2nd 2.4 block would be a better way to go, since you're after moving the rods etc over any way but I suppose it would depend on availability. Doesn't your new S60 have a 2.4 block...?
[QUOTE=M-R-P;581205]Gutted for you mate - what a $h1tter! I would imagine sourcing a 2nd 2.4 block would be a better way to go, since you're after moving the rods etc over any way but I suppose it would depend on availability. Doesn't your new S60 have a 2.4 block...?[/QUOTE] Why yes, yes it does :)
Shank's pony for the missus then lol
at least this didn't happen... [video=youtube;qBF6iZfguF0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBF6iZfguF0[/video]
From what I can remember is the 2.4 is 83 mm dia bore but has the same stroke as the 2.3 Can only remove the crank with the head still on, to remove pistons and rods you have remove the head.
Sorry to hear of your woes. Hope you're back up & running soon
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;581218]Sorry to hear of your woes. Hope you're back up & running soon[/QUOTE] Looks like I'll be doing a Smithy and forgetting about any racing this season.
Im sure if your wanting to use the longer rods in the 2.3 you will also have to use the shorter pistons but the bore will be different from the 2.3 to the 2.4 weather you can have the 2.3 bored out to accomadate and not have any liner problems i havent got a clue
Tim Williams seemed to imply that the pistons, rods and crank would fit into my block, I'll have a chat with him tomorrow.
[QUOTE=claymore;581262]Looks like I'll be doing a Smithy and forgetting about any racing this season.[/QUOTE] so thats you, me, and dave that wont be ready fro avon lol
Have a read of these: http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/index.php/topic/127915-what-cylinder-head-to-use-for-best-performance-with-23l-block/ http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/topic/135486-revised-n-whiteblock/
[QUOTE=T5frankie;581273]so thats you, me, and dave that wont be ready fro avon lol[/QUOTE] I might have a chance of getting the C70 into the top 5 then. ;)
[QUOTE=claymore;581202]Time for an update: head gasket is fine, but what a §§§§ing surprise, I am now a member of the split liner club :(, what I want now is advice/ opinions on the quickest most cost effective solution. can i fit the rods out of the 2.4 into my 2.3 engine, can I use the cylinder head off the 2.4 on my 2.3, can i use the crank off the 2.4? is it possible to drop the crank without taking the cylinder head off, and lastly would it be better to get a second hand 2.4 block. sorry about all the questions. Also, on stripping down the engine, I'm very unimpressed by the quality of the build and strongly suspect that the liner was already split when I bought the engine.[/QUOTE] FFS mate that's crap, cheapest way i can see is scrap what you have apart from the rods and pistons and throw them into another 2.4 block maybe?? If you need help with anything give us a shout :)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;581354]FFS mate that's crap, cheapest way i can see is scrap what you have apart from the rods and pistons and throw them into another 2.4 block maybe?? If you need help with anything give us a shout :)[/QUOTE] I think I'm going to put the crank and rods with short pistons into my old 2.3
[QUOTE=claymore;581359]I think I'm going to put the crank and rods with short pistons into my old 2.3[/QUOTE] What bore are the pistons?
I've got some 81mm short pistons just been offered to me.
[QUOTE=claymore;581363]I've got some 81mm short pistons just been offered to me.[/QUOTE] Happy Day's then :)
At least I'll know I've got a good engine.
[QUOTE=claymore;581371]At least I'll know I've got a good engine.[/QUOTE] Yep i went through a few dogs till i realised i had to do it myself to know what i had, i heard a story about that block from when it was in its original car if its the same one im thinking of.
Do you want to pm me?
Update: Looks like I've just bought a block that's already shimmed, honed and ready to take all my bits.
[QUOTE=claymore;581389]Do you want to pm me?[/QUOTE] Sent [QUOTE=claymore;581391]Update: Looks like I've just bought a block that's already shimmed, honed and ready to take all my bits.[/QUOTE] Happy day's mate, yeah its cost you a bit of dough but in the long run you've probably saved :)
[QUOTE=T5frankie;581273]so thats you, me, and dave that wont be ready fro avon lol[/QUOTE]yeah and me to ?
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;581462]yeah and me to ?[/QUOTE] really why?
I'm glad you got it sorted mate.i fitted s60r rods and pistons into an lpt block and that worked great .it also drops the pistons slightly down the bore so it drops the compression too.just an idea for you and that engine was run at 1.8 bar and never a problem with a t35 hybrid witch James has now .
Thanks to Shem of t5d5 for coming to the rescue, I now have a replacement v70r block already shimmed and ready to accept all my parts.
nice mate, nice to get back on track with it
S60r block arnt them 2.5 and not 2.4 what u need
Ah, so a 2.5 you'll have now then? Correct me if Im wrong but are these blocks not known for being weaker than the 2.4 you just had issues with? Split liners being the key issue? In any case happy for you mate and hopefully all sorted soon.
Good to see your starting to get things moving again :)
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;582109]Ah, so a 2.5 you'll have now then? Correct me if Im wrong but are these blocks not known for being weaker than the 2.4 you just had issues with? Split liners being the key issue? In any case happy for you mate and hopefully all sorted soon.[/QUOTE] its been shimmed already
[QUOTE=t5 pete;582108]S60r block arnt them 2.5 and not 2.4 what u need[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=The Flying Moose;582109]Ah, so a 2.5 you'll have now then? Correct me if Im wrong but are these blocks not known for being weaker than the 2.4 you just had issues with? Split liners being the key issue? In any case happy for you mate and hopefully all sorted soon.[/QUOTE] Opps, I ment v70r, 2.4, I've edited it now, I was just talking about an s60r and put the wrong thing in...lol
[QUOTE=claymore;582119]Opps, I ment v70r, 2.4, I've edited it now, I was just talking about an s60r and put the wrong thing in...lol[/QUOTE] What's that 'lol' at the end of the post, does it mean your smiling again ? :wink: Glad your back on the way to sorting your problem mate.
Glad to see you're on your way to sorting it. :B_thumb:
[QUOTE=claymore;582119]Opps, I ment v70r, 2.4, I've edited it now, I was just talking about an s60r and put the wrong thing in...lol[/QUOTE] Is that a 2435 block mate
[QUOTE=smithy;582196]Is that a 2435 block mate[/QUOTE] no its a 123456 block
[QUOTE=T5frankie;582200]no its a 123456 block[/QUOTE] Lol
Good to hear your back in business again Colin... we all knew you wouldnt be down long ;) I hope this new one brings you better fortune! Keen to see it on the dyno again after last time.
New Update: The new block has two cracked liners, but has been shimmed and repaired by Tim Williams, and after a chat with him, he says it will be fine, so my block has one liner cracked and Tim sees no reason why I can't simply repair my block, so that will save a huge amount of work. Also, if it works I will have a 2.4 shimmed block for sale.
Good news Colin, saving on the man hours and having a block to sell, win win
[QUOTE=claymore;582676]New Update: The new block has two cracked liners, but has been shimmed and repaired by Tim Williams, and after a chat with him, he says it will be fine, so my block has one liner cracked and Tim sees no reason why I can't simply repair my block, so that will save a huge amount of work. Also, if it works I will have a 2.4 shimmed block for sale.[/QUOTE] So 2.4 blocks split aswell........ I think the 2.3 block is a lot stronger....... when was the last time someone said they 2.3 block had a split liner ??????
2.3's don't split, but I was running stupid boost when mine went, so I'll rain that back in a bit when it's all back together.
[QUOTE=oblark;582678]I think the 2.3 block is a lot stronger....... when was the last time someone said they 2.3 block had a split liner ??????[/QUOTE] RT's did & running uprated sleeves now, but he is running 591bhp lol
So, even if a liner splits, as long as the engine's shimmed it's fine?
I know of quite a few on t5d5 with repaired split liners, the only down side is you may have a little coolant loss, I can live with that as long as it doesn't pressurize the coolant.
When I did my lpt I never had a split liner ever
[QUOTE=smithy;582714]When I did my lpt I never had a split liner ever[/QUOTE] But what bhp were you running.
[QUOTE=claymore;582734]But what bhp were you running.[/QUOTE] 305whp but that was only at 1.34 bar but the car was run at 1.8 bar with no probs but could not fuel with me7 blues so I put vxr470 in ready for tuning but the car got smashed just after .
[QUOTE=smithy;582742]305whp but that was only at 1.34 bar but the car was run at 1.8 bar with no probs but could not fuel with me7 blues so I put vxr470 in ready for tuning but the car got smashed just after .[/QUOTE] Liners tend to split with high boost and north of 400bhp
[QUOTE=claymore;582749]Liners tend to split with high boost and north of 400bhp[/QUOTE] Mine would of pushed over 400 bhp if the car did not get smashed up
then you would have split your liners
[QUOTE=claymore;582749]Liners tend to split with high boost and north of 400bhp[/QUOTE] For every litre you get 100bhp on a n/a engine and just under 200bhp when turbo'd So a 2.3 turbo'd engine will only make a max of 460bhp any more than that and you asking for trouble.
[QUOTE=oblark;582759]For every litre you get 100bhp on a n/a engine and just under 200bhp when turbo'd So a 2.3 turbo'd engine will only make a max of 460bhp any more than that and you asking for trouble.[/QUOTE] I don't understand where you got them figures from, but they don't seem to make much sense.
[QUOTE=claymore;582763]I don't understand where you got them figures from, but they don't seem to make much sense.[/QUOTE] When I was at college years ago we where told that in an ideal world a 1.0 litre N/A engine would produce 100 bhp, when you turbo a 1.0 litre engine in an ideal world it would produce 200 bhp, but as the internal combustion is so poor in turning air/fuel into power it would only produce about 60 bhp N/A or 120 bhp turbo`d. So on those lines a 2.3 turbo`d engine in an ideal world produce 460 bhp. Anything above this figure you are asking for engine failure eg, split liners.
I think that's much to much of a generalization, the reason the volvos split the liners is because of the stupid design of having a 10mm deep expansion slot at the top.
[QUOTE=oblark;582772]When I was at college years ago we where told that in an ideal world a 1.0 litre N/A engine would produce 100 bhp, when you turbo a 1.0 litre engine in an ideal world it would produce 200 bhp, but as the internal combustion is so poor in turning air/fuel into power it would only produce about 60 bhp N/A or 120 bhp turbo`d. So on those lines a 2.3 turbo`d engine in an ideal world produce 460 bhp. Anything above this figure you are asking for engine failure eg, split liners.[/QUOTE] Sorry but thats absolute rubbish. There are plenty of engines out there, some even production engines that do more than that power per litre without regularly going pop. Eg. Mitsibushi Evo VIII - 405 bhp from 2.0L or Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R - 197bhp from 1.3L etc...
[QUOTE=EddyP;582797]Sorry but thats absolute rubbish. There are plenty of engines out there, some even production engines that do more than that power per litre without regularly going pop. Eg. Mitsibushi Evo VIII - 405 bhp from 2.0L or [COLOR="#FF0000"]Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R - 197bhp from 1.3L [/COLOR]etc...[/QUOTE] motorbike engines rev a LOT higher than car engines
[QUOTE=oblark;582799]motorbike engines rev a LOT higher than car engines[/QUOTE] And?
[QUOTE=oblark;582799]motorbike engines rev a LOT higher than car engines[/QUOTE] You didn't say it's only 100bhp/litre if they rev to 8k.
[QUOTE=claymore;582774]I think that's much to much of a generalization, the reason the volvos split the liners is because of the stupid design of having a 10mm deep expansion slot at the top.[/QUOTE] Or is the slot to help with cooling around the head gasket area,remove any traped air aswell the expansion.
I have seen a lot of talk that the same clyinder liner seams to split is there a reason why that clyinder most of the time.
I'm not sure about that, i think it's pot luck. the liner thats split on mine No2 is different to the ones on my replacement block No3 and 4.
Also if you use the 2435 block and crank with s60r pistons and rods you drop the piston down the bore abit that drops the compression less heat on full boost.alot of peeps run the blocks with high boosting small turbos that produce alot of heat .
I've decided to repair my block rather than go through the hassle of swapping everything into the other block.
The first pic shows a normal expansion slot:
Next pic shows the closed up slot and you can just about make out the crack
Next three pics show the shims and JB Weld in place.
what's a JB weld?
There's always something on this thread that makes me go "wow". Keep it coming mate. :)
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;583643]what's a JB weld?[/QUOTE] Liquide metal Dave, withstands heat, pressure petrol, etc.
How are you repairing the liner colin?
From what I understand, and looking at my other block, it's just the jb weld and shims should stop the crack from opening under pressure.
Started on this today:
Looks like its off to the alu welder.
[QUOTE=Harvey;585360]Looks like its off to the alu welder.[/QUOTE]
Not yet, there's a lot more to do yet. But here's a few more bits:
I need an injector loom, if anyone's got one spare.
Will the ecu handle the extra load of the extra injectors ,what is the wattage of a injector at WOT .
[QUOTE=Harvey;585367]Will the ecu handle the extra load of the extra injectors ,what is the wattage of a injector at WOT .[/QUOTE] It's been done before, so I assume so, but I can always have a chat with Adam if it doesn't work.
ohh like where this is going
Neal had an old auto loom should still be knocking around
yeah whatever im fitting an adjustable fuel reg to mine so ner ner :hidesbehi on a serious note though...............that looks epic :D
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Looks nice mate very similar to what I have done just make sure you have measured the pipes so the manifold fits.
[QUOTE=smithy;588112]Looks nice mate very similar to what I have done just make sure you have measured the pipes so the manifold fits.[/QUOTE] Lol, Why would I want it to fit.
[QUOTE=claymore;588113]Lol, Why would I want it to fit.[/QUOTE] Just saying that's all how's the engine going
I have no idea what I'm looking at or what your doing but it looks nice and shiny so i like it! :B_thumb: Well done for sticking with this project Colin, it means alot to us who follow you :smile:
[QUOTE=iancho;588437]I have no idea what I'm looking at or what your doing but it looks nice and shiny so i like it! :B_thumb: Well done for sticking with this project Colin, it means alot to us who follow you :smile:[/QUOTE] I don't do shiny, so I'll probably paint it with crinkle finish paint.
[QUOTE=claymore;588444]I don't do shiny, so I'll probably paint it with crinkle finish paint.[/QUOTE] Fair point but it still looks good :smile:
[QUOTE=claymore;588444]I don't do shiny, so I'll probably paint it with crinkle finish paint.[/QUOTE] lol....crinkle finish paint, now theres a blast from the past, how very British Leyland
Debating if I should do them black or yellow
[QUOTE=claymore;590218]Debating if I should do them black or yellow
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yellow could be nice, but how about a blue matching the flash in your rear graphic's ( m-r-p would love it...lol)
I have thought about blue as well
[QUOTE=claymore;590222]I have thought about blue as well[/QUOTE] photoshop time ???
[QUOTE=claymore;590218]Debating if I should do them black or yellow
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Or leave them the same colour :)
[QUOTE=oblark;590228]Or leave them the same colour :)[/QUOTE] Hell NO
what tyre's are they Colin look interesting :)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;590252]what tyre's are they Colin look interesting :)[/QUOTE] tarmac rally tyres, off a citroen wrc only used for testing and a couple of laps on a track.
[QUOTE=claymore;590257]tarmac rally tyres, off a citroen wrc only used for testing and a couple of laps on a track.[/QUOTE] Where do you find all this stuff lol
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;590261]Where do you find all this stuff lol[/QUOTE] Dan850r has had these up for sale for about 6 months, just done a bit of a deal with him ;)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;590261]Where do you find all this stuff lol[/QUOTE] I always wondered that...
spray 2 wheels yellow and 2 black lol alternating
what colour you fancy il find a similar wheel on forza whack them on painted and take pics
[QUOTE=martybelfastt5;590433]what colour you fancy il find a similar wheel on forza whack them on painted and take pics[/QUOTE] Think as they are track wheels I'll go for yellow, if they were road wheels I'd go with black
for the track the colour of the ericson logo, may be they would buy you a litre or 2
i like yellow...............siuts the car keeps its entire bottom part all yellow
Yep, I think I'll go for blue.
Blue!!!!
[QUOTE=claymore;590542]Yep, I think I'll go for blue.[/QUOTE] Colin it's your age mate trust us just this once the yellow look's the nut's :)
yellow
Yellow
I'm after another set of wheels for my slicks, perhaps I'll do one set yellow and one set blue
How's about F1 colours wets, inters,dry.
Blue my choice
[color="#ffff00"]yellow[/color] no[color="#0000ff"] blue[/color]
yellow for me too
Blue for me!
Blue for me, Yellow will get dirty quicker.
orange to match the flames....
Yellow tickles my pickle....
sorry everyone, I'm going with blue:
Done a bit more on the manifold:
Good choice Colin.....
That manifolds a beaut, did you make it?
[QUOTE=Palmer;590699]That manifolds a beaut, did you make it?[/QUOTE] Cheers mate, yes it's getting there
[QUOTE=claymore;590702]Cheers mate, yes it's getting there[/QUOTE] Credit where credits due, looks the tits!
Good to see you powering on and persevering with the car Colin, be good to see it out and about this year. Be interesting to see what times you get with the power your now achieving too!
[QUOTE=claymore;590697]Done a bit more on the manifold:
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Nice looking manifold mate when we meet up and my cars there i think I will leave my bonnet shut compared to yours I look like an amateur been there.
[QUOTE=smithy;590724]Nice looking manifold mate when we meet up and my cars there i think I will leave my bonnet shut compared to yours I look like an amateur been there.[/QUOTE] HaHa, now we know that's a lie, I wish my engine bay was as nice as yours.
[QUOTE=claymore;590742]HaHa, now we know that's a lie, I wish my engine bay was as nice as yours.[/QUOTE] Your engine bay will look the dogs dangles when yours is finished
[QUOTE=AndysR;590715]Good to see you powering on and persevering with the car Colin, be good to see it out and about this year. Be interesting to see what times you get with the power your now achieving too![/QUOTE] 14.7 pmsl
I hope these help me stop :)
I have some of those with jaguar written on them, if you figure out how to fit then let me know!!
[QUOTE=Nealevo;590795]I have some of those with jaguar written on them, if you figure out how to fit then let me know!![/QUOTE] Will do mate :)
loving the blue wheels, I personally I would have gone with the lighter blue, but the darker blue is still going to look great with the black 'n' yellow and you won't get gay blue wheel comments like someone else used to.....lol
[QUOTE=claymore;590791]I hope these help me stop :)
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I doubt it, they've got no pads. :D
[QUOTE=stribo;590928]I doubt it, they've got no pads. :D[/QUOTE] Lol... they would still probably be better than what I've got now
[QUOTE=moleadrian;590926]loving the blue wheels, I personally I would have gone with the lighter blue, but the darker blue is still going to look great with the black 'n' yellow and you won't get gay blue wheel comments like someone else used to.....lol[/QUOTE] Alex says get off vpc and go and sort his car out....lol
[QUOTE=Nealevo;590795]I have some of those with jaguar written on them, if you figure out how to fit then let me know!![/QUOTE] Can i have a set when you do :)
[QUOTE=claymore;590932]Alex says get off vpc and go and sort his car out....lol[/QUOTE] tomorrow mate, got to get the nova out the way to get the 850 in and ready for the weekend, lots to do, a busy week ahead
[QUOTE=claymore;590697]Done a bit more on the manifold:
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Please don't tell me your going to Spray this Black????!!! Its a work of art!
You were correct with the Blue choice for the wheels :)
[QUOTE=iancho;591326]Please don't tell me your going to Spray this Black????!!! Its a work of art! You were correct with the Blue choice for the wheels :)[/QUOTE] No, I won't be spraying it black ;)
I seem to remember being here before:
And a comparison of a subaru 4 pot and the new caliper, I may have to rethink my 17" track wheels...lol
My brakes went under 17s, just!! But the offset brake disks I used (s type R) made them stick out approximate 10mm too much
The Renault brembos with 320mm discs that I`m using fitted behind 17" volans but I had to use a 8mm wheel spacer.
I'll get some 336mm xc90 disks next week, then make some brackets up, looks easy enough.
[QUOTE=claymore;592710]I'll get some 336mm xc90 disks next week, then make some brackets up, looks easy enough.[/QUOTE] Ok if you can make x2 brackets up that would be good :)
[QUOTE=Nealevo;592716]Ok if you can make x2 brackets up that would be good :)[/QUOTE] Yep, I'll make 2 sets :)
Shame to cut up a nice intercooler, but needs must:
All very pretty Colin, when you bolting Frankenstien together?
It will all come together over the next couple of weeks.
looking good Colin! :)
nice to see the bits and pieces coming together, inlet manifold is great. Looking forward to seeing what you can achieve on track and strip soon. Thanks again Mate, for the bits today
I love the rawness of this car, it looks like a privateer off the btcc & the power is going to be unreal. Looks like its finished off really well. Just hope your box can cope & the power gets laid down. Agreed on the blue wheels too.
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That`s bright !!!!
Looks radioactive lol
Looks like I'll have a 302mm brake setup for sale soon :)
What discs are you using for OUR brake upgrade :)
[QUOTE=Nealevo;595164]What discs are you using for OUR brake upgrade :)[/QUOTE] XC90 336mm
Well I think I already run them so that's a bonus
[QUOTE=Nealevo;595184]Well I think I already run them so that's a bonus[/QUOTE] So, what calipers have you got at the moment?
VW passat at min but I have my jag brembos at work :)
Volvo special cam hold down tool :)
thats some serious weight saving!?! lol
[QUOTE=JT;595388]thats some serious weight saving!?! lol[/QUOTE] Yep, Pedro would like it.....lol
I think That will still leak less oil than my Golf..
The start of the Intercooler mods:
And the start of the caliper mounts:
looking good mate is that a carbon fibre bin lid u have there?
looking awesome bud ;)
cool work colin looking forward to seeing it again
Just need to drill some holes and weld on some nuts, and jobs a goodun.
Trial fit, and all is good :)
Very impressive Colin was it difficult? :smile:
Are large calipers always fixed (no sliding pins like the OEM ones)? What's going to happen to your brake bias?
OEM has one piston, these have 4, as for brake bias, the rear brakes do virtually nothing, I'm not even bothered about having better brakes, I just don't want to run out of brakes half way through a track session.
[QUOTE=iancho;596753]Very impressive Colin was it difficult? :smile:[/QUOTE] Not at all, just a piece of 10mm angle iron, 4 holes and I just need to weld nuts on.
Well, Major foofoo, the wheels don't fit.......lol, now the plans are expanding a bit :D
[QUOTE=claymore;597421]Well, Major foofoo, the wheels don't fit.......[/QUOTE] I could of told you those brakes wouldn`t fit under 17 inch rims And that is why I`m running 18 inch rims :)
[QUOTE=oblark;597423]I could of told you those brakes wouldn`t fit under 17 inch rims And that is why I`m running 18 inch rims :)[/QUOTE] I use 18" rims as well, the problem isn't with the diameter of the wheel, the problem is with the offset, I just need some wheel spacers, no big problem.
[QUOTE=claymore;597424]I use 18" rims as well, the problem isn't with the diameter of the wheel, the problem is with the offset, I just need some wheel spacers, no big problem.[/QUOTE] Thats not to bad then :)
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;596797]Are large calipers always fixed (no sliding pins like the OEM ones)? What's going to happen to your brake bias?[/QUOTE] dave has a point, I would suggest you invest in a bias valve, you will put more pressure on the fronts and therefore, lock the rears:( I found that out the hard way! lol just an idea.......
[QUOTE=JT;597474]dave has a point, I would suggest you invest in a bias valve, you will put more pressure on the fronts and thereforhttp://www.vpcuk.org/forums/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=597474e, lock the rears:( I found that out the hard way! lol just an idea.......[/QUOTE] so did i....................worth investing in.................you can then adjust rears to do what you want
Yep, I've got one in my stock of bits somewhere.
brake improvements look to be moving forward nicely, the bias valve is a must as it will enable you to tune the braking to what ever the track or tyres are doing, with the added bonus of being able to do it on the move. Just wish we had one when we used to race mini's with no weight on the back end...fun !!
[QUOTE=claymore;596733]Trial fit, and all is good :)
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Alright claymore just wonderd if making these brackets for the brakes are as easy as they look?
Im looking at fitting a freshly refirbed set of princess 4 pots on the back mainly for looks and a bit of help.
If youve got any tips for me please id apritiate it what thickness angle iron did you use although it may be different on the back im not sure. Cheers mate.
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why's your crank pulley on the floor, you swopped to a lightweight one?
[QUOTE=Mongo;599328]Alright claymore just wonderd if making these brackets for the brakes are as easy as they look? Im looking at fitting a freshly refirbed set of princess 4 pots on the back mainly for looks and a bit of help. If youve got any tips for me please id apritiate it what thickness angle iron did you use although it may be different on the back im not sure. Cheers mate.[/QUOTE] I used 10mm angle, but you would only need angle for radial mounts. [QUOTE=p fandango;599330]why's your crank pulley on the floor, you swopped to a lightweight one?[/QUOTE] The engine is in bits.
[QUOTE=claymore;599332]I used 10mm angle, but you would only need angle for radial mounts. Yea i cant remember what style mounts are on the calipers. Youve gave me a idea now i im up for giving it a go. Cheers mate
[QUOTE=claymore;599332]I used 10mm angle, but you would only need angle for radial mounts. Yea i cant remember what style mounts are on the calipers. Youve gave me a idea now i im up for giving it a go. Cheers mate
First attempt at hydro dipping:
Sprayed undercoat:
Didn't take a picture of it painted black, so the next pick is after dipping and a wash down:
And after a couple of cotes of lacquer:
And the start of a little painting :)
Colin that looks awesome i bet your well happy with the dipping also whos done the art work very good i wish i had the talant to draw like that
Looks good ,so how many square metres are you going to need.
[QUOTE=t5 pete;600187]Colin that looks awesome i bet your well happy with the dipping also whos done the art work very good i wish i had the talant to draw like that[/QUOTE] Cheers Pete, the artwork is being done by a chap in Poland, If it turns out as good as his other work, I'll put a link up when it's all done [QUOTE=Harvey;600190]Looks good ,so how many square metres are you going to need.[/QUOTE] How big is an 855?
nice work, as always Colin
The painting is finished, just wait for the postman now:
And some more work on the intake.
Love the painting Colin, You should get it Copied onto T-Shirts. How difficult was the Carbon Dipping? and are you pleased with the result? This thread get more interesting and diverse everyweek :B_thumb:
Inlet manifold fabrication all but finished, just need a bracket for the fuel rail, next thing is to try and make it look pretty.
Nice work colin
[QUOTE=smithy;600615]Nice work colin[/QUOTE] Cheers mate, it doesn't look very nice at the moment, now that it's plastered in filler....lol
Quality mate, what i love is your new engine blew up you spat your dummy out for 5 mins then come back with this all new design, love it :)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;600675]Quality mate, what i love is your new engine blew up you spat your dummy out for 5 mins then come back with this all new design, love it :)[/QUOTE] Everything I'm doing now I had planed to spread out over the year, but seeing as the car is off the road I thought I might as well bring my plans forward. I will know next week whether I need to get a new engine or not.
Glad to see it coming along Colin, don't worry too much what it looks like we all just want to see the car at Haynes.
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;600680]Glad to see it coming along Colin, don't worry too much what it looks like we all just want to see the car at Haynes.[/QUOTE] No chance of that mate, it will be the S60 I'm afraid.
[QUOTE=claymore;600685]No chance of that mate, it will be the S60 I'm afraid.[/QUOTE] So long as you get there :)
Where does the green spike go?
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;600753]Where does the green spike go?[/QUOTE] In the middle of your forehead, if you keep asking stupid questions :D :D :D
[QUOTE=claymore;600790]In the middle of your forehead, if you keep asking stupid questions :D :D :D[/QUOTE] Pmsl
[QUOTE=claymore;600790]In the middle of your forehead, if you keep asking stupid questions :D :D :D[/QUOTE] Now that was funny :)
I admire your devotion to this, it genuinely comes across like theres nothing you won't try and it also appears everything you do attempt you pull off fantastically! Top job, keep it up.
Filling and sanding all done, should be ready for dipping tomorrow:
looking good :D
I think I'm going to do it again with a bigger weave:
very nice colin
Looking very nice, i know what you mean about the weave just a touch wider i think.
Nice work as usual :)
that look nice mate getting better at this
You are quickly becoming a master at this Colin :smile:
Looks brilliant! Wouldnt mind having the plastics done on mine!
[QUOTE=iancho;601034]You are quickly becoming a master at this Colin :smile:[/QUOTE] Still practicing Ian, I'm not at all happy with the engine covers, so I'll do them again, but I'll fit them on the S60 tomorrow, just to see what they look like.
[QUOTE=claymore;601045]Still practicing Ian, I'm not at all happy with the engine covers, so I'll do them again, but I'll fit them on the S60 tomorrow, just to see what they look like.[/QUOTE] Not happy ! I think they look good, at this rate you'll have people queuing up for you to do theirs
I like the way you practice on the wife's car!!
A little more done :)
[QUOTE=claymore;602000]A little more done :)
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What are you doing for a throttle body then ?
[QUOTE=oblark;602002]What are you doing for a throttle body then ?[/QUOTE]
The throttle body is still in the same place (on the back of the supercharger)
You can just see it on this old picture.
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I would have thought mounting the throttle body that far away from the inlet manifold it would cause problems.
[QUOTE=oblark;602006]I would have thought mounting the throttle body that far away from the inlet manifold it would cause problems.[/QUOTE] it hasn't done in the past 18 months :), and that''s how it's done on most supercharged cars
I would be well impressed with myself, if i managed to do the wrapping half as good as yours colin :worship:
Awsome Colin it's really a Monster your creating :smile:
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If I brought my covers around would you be able to dip mine?
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;602369]If I brought my covers around would you be able to dip mine?[/QUOTE] let me have a bit more practice first.
Yeah Dave join the queue matey
Yeah dave, Jim join the queue!!!
Join the queue dave you will be waiting some time
If I do all your cars, then my car won't be so individual.
[QUOTE=claymore;602429]If I do all your cars, then my car won't be so individual.[/QUOTE] It's Individual enough that nobody could catch you at the Evo Triangle :)
I'm not sure if i should upload the next mod to the car, it probably won't be to peoples taste, so I'll leave it until people see it for real ;)
Come on grandad post the pics up
blue wheels by any chance
No picks yet, but an angle grinder will be involved :)
[QUOTE=claymore;602431]I'm not sure if i should upload the next mod to the car, it probably won't be to peoples taste, so I'll leave it until people see it for real ;)[/QUOTE] We are all waiting....
This is all you're having:
Flared archesss :-D
bet you still manage to put some wheels on that rub them at some point...lol
today, I have been mostly playing with fiberglass.
Where do the baked beans get used?
Woooooooooo, old Skool DTM look
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;602730]Where do the baked beans get used?[/QUOTE] I try to either have a bake bean tin or a wheely bin in my pictures :)
Taking it to another level yet again Colin.... I'm Lovin this Thread! :)
Started on a new slam panel, seeing as I had the fiberglass out.
Decided on a slightly different design for the plastics.
Very nice
Plastics are VERY very nice :B_thumb:
Love the bean can :)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;603123]Love the bean can :)[/QUOTE] I have named him James, and will feature in all my updates from now on :)
I do like the plastics, very smart :) Welcome James the Bean can
I have just read this project thread from start to finish along with the saxvolvo one. I don't get time to keep up on a daily basis sadly so bank holiday Monday morning with a hangover is ideal. What an awesome thread, build and project, well done, more over, you have cured my hangover! Keep up the epic work, I will be following this from now on :)
No turning back now :)
But all will be well :)
Thought you got Sunstroke for a minute Col..... Looks SUPER! :)
Doesnt look bad at all.
[QUOTE=ExternalError;603602]Doesnt look bad at all.[/QUOTE] Once it's all painted and re stickered, it should look fine, and give me just the extra clearance I need.
No bean can in the pics.......:)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;603613]No bean can in the pics.......:)[/QUOTE] James Brandston was at home guarding my plastic bits :)
[QUOTE=claymore;603619]James Brandston was at home guarding my plastic bits :)[/QUOTE] Or it could be Jim Bean lol :)
Those plastic's are quality mate, nice work, wheel arch extensions looking good too
Had some more help from James Brandson today, had to make a modification to the slam panel.
Lots of sanding and filling to do, ohh joy :)
is there a prize to whoever guesses what the arches are off?? :D
[QUOTE=craigoodwood;603977]is there a prize to whoever guesses what the arches are off?? :D[/QUOTE] Well if anyone was going to guess, I would expect it to be you ;)
at least once every 3 months someone asks where to find some on the forum as they are quite hard to find now, i had them on watch to make my own profit i was just waiting to top my paypal up first....
OK, Top mount number 4....lol
£26.32 off ebay, first job is to cut off the inlet and outlet pipes:
Make some plates and weld them on:
Just need to cut the new holes and weld the new pipes on, on Monday.
Cheap and cheerful thats what i like about you Colin... If you can save money you will. Nice work as usual I'm sure you will find a use for James Branston in the future... :)
[QUOTE=claymore;602733]I try to either have a bake bean tin or a wheely bin in my pictures :)[/QUOTE] Like Sam Raimi always has his beige Oldsmobil in his films. ;)
looks like a pace mr2 turbo intercooler.
[QUOTE=Shadow;604599]looks like a pace mr2 turbo intercooler.[/QUOTE] I believe you could be correct. it is an MR2 one, but I believe it's a Greddy
This is the final design of dip I've decided on, so I'll have to re-do the plastics and inlet.
Quality :)
Think you've mastered that dipping carbon wrap, looks like a professional job there mate.
I`m not a great lover of the carbon fibre effect but that ECU cover looks the dogs :)
Just looked how many views this thread has had, bleedin ell, that's an awfull lot...lol..
[QUOTE=oblark;604843]I`m not a great lover of the carbon fibre effect but that ECU cover looks the dogs :)[/QUOTE] I'll bring it tomorrow, so that you can have a look at it.
think you could earn quite alot of dough doing this mate
So, that's the top mount finished, just some brackets to fab up.
And that's the inlet re-dipped:
And a reminder of the first go at it:
Nice Colin ;)
Very nice Colin, it did surprise me when I saw you on Sunday how good these item looked once dipped, you are getting very good at this, I am finding it harder to resist the urge to have my plug/belt covers done.
Your Car will be better that ever this Year... For Members who have never seen this Monster in action... Do it... You will never forget it.
very nice mate......................awesome
how do you cram all those pipes in one engine bay ? - its a work of art !
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;606339]how do you cram all those pipes in one engine bay ? - its a work of art ![/QUOTE] easy, I relocate some of the engine bay components (battery) into the back of the car, and I relocate a lot of other bits into the bin :)
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can you do me one of those with the VPCUK logo on as well or then again maybe not dont want to get into any trouble :)
so wheres the signups for team claymore
+1 ^
[QUOTE=ExternalError;606402]can you do me one of those with the VPCUK logo on as well or then again maybe not dont want to get into any trouble :) so wheres the signups for team claymore[/QUOTE] Pmsl Looking good colin when do you think she will be ready for action
[QUOTE=t5 pete;606473]Pmsl Looking good colin when do you think she will be ready for action[/QUOTE] If the block is ok, then in the next couple of weeks, if the block is u.s, then that will be it for this year.
[QUOTE=claymore;606494]If the block is ok, then in the next couple of weeks, if the block is u.s, then that will be it for this year.[/QUOTE] I hope it all works well for you
Colin have you been near this???
All my parts are now ready, all I need now is a working car.
Looking cool colin
Whats needed to get a working car mate ive lost track now lol
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;606900]Whats needed to get a working car mate ive lost track now lol[/QUOTE] will be running next week, then I will find out if I need to replace the block.
Engine bay starting to look less messy.
By 'ek that's nice Colin!
Psychologically that carbon dipping is going be worth 5 bhp or .1 sec. Looks very smart to say the very least. Just being picky the bonnets stay needs dipping as well.:smile:
Looks the tits mate
[QUOTE=Harvey;612190]Psychologically that carbon dipping is going be worth 5 bhp or .1 sec. Looks very smart to say the very least. Just being picky the bonnets stay needs dipping as well.:smile:[/QUOTE] Speaking of bonnet, watch this space for a BIG update on it.
love the work on this :) congrats claymore :)
I have a slight Poke issue :
Can't wait to see this, looks awesome!
that inlet is full of win!
[QUOTE=martybelfastt5;612231]that inlet is full of win![/QUOTE] And the engine seems to rev more freely as well :)
Looking good Colin!
So, onto slam panel design number (well I've actually lost count).
First polish up a piece of glass and stick some mirror image stickers on it ( I put 3 sets on to give it a little depth)
next 3 layers of carbon fiber:
Followed by a couple of brackets (these will be used to hold up the relays)
Out of the mold:
Cut to shape and a bead of Plasticine all around so that I can put on a thick layer of resin.
I'll have to leave it till tomorrow, then flat it all back and polish.
nice
Rubbed down, lacquered and polished:
You can just about make out Volvo in the right light.
Booked in for MOT on Wednesday morning.
Fingers crossed for ya Colin, sure it'll be fine tho.
I do hope you have got that overrun under control when the emission test is being done.:smile: Good luck with the test ,has the tester seen the car before !. I think he will be in for a surprise if not.
good luck with mot colin.....................
good luck with the mot thinking about trying to put my race car in for a mot, but I think it would just be a waste of time?! lol
[QUOTE=JT;613160]thinking about trying to put my race car in for a mot[/QUOTE] i can get you one ;) lol
[QUOTE=JT;613160]good luck with the mot thinking about trying to put my race car in for a mot, but I think it would just be a waste of time?! lol[/QUOTE] All you would need is a like minded tester.
[QUOTE=Harvey;613158]I do hope you have got that overrun under control when the emission test is being done.:smile: Good luck with the test ,has the tester seen the car before !. I think he will be in for a surprise if not.[/QUOTE] Yep, it's my usual MOT man, I'm sure it will be fine, but time will tell.
MOT now canceled :(
[QUOTE=claymore;613449]MOT now canceled :([/QUOTE] Problems or just busy???
[QUOTE=Nealevo;613450]Problems or just busy???[/QUOTE] Dumped all it's oil on the floor, can't get it to tickover at less than 2000rpm and worst of all I may still have a liner issue :(
bl##dy hell mate..............if it weren't for bad luck you wouldn't have any any idea of cause?
[QUOTE=t5steve;613456]bl##dy hell mate..............if it weren't for bad luck you wouldn't have any any idea of cause?[/QUOTE] I hope it's just the turbo oil return, I'll have a look tomorrow when it's all cooled down.
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Hope it's just a small set back Colin.
It's not the end of the world, just a setback, I've just about written off this season of fun anyway.
ahh man!! ill keep my fingers crossed ;)
Offer of that engine still stands mate
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;613544]Offer of that engine still stands mate[/QUOTE] Cheers mate, I'm using that as my safety net, I'll know by the end of tomorrow if this block is a scrapper.
If there's anything I can do then just let me know. I know how frustrating this malarkey can be.
Cheers Dave, offer much appreciated.
Gutted for ya mate :( I was really looking forward to seeing that thing go.
sorry to hear your still having troubles, hope you are able to sort it easily
MOT re booked for Saturday morning
C'mon, don't stop with the foreplay! What was it?
I take it it was something simple.........fingers crossed mate........waiting for Saturdays update now
[QUOTE=M-R-P;613786]C'mon, don't stop with the foreplay! What was it?[/QUOTE] Oil return pipe split open, but I can only get the car to run nicely with the maf disconnected, new lambda sensor off Frankie should sort that.
[QUOTE=claymore;613827]Oil return pipe split open, but I can only get the car to run nicely with the maf disconnected, new lambda sensor off Frankie should sort that.[/QUOTE] I'll post it if it means you can make north weald
[QUOTE=T5frankie;613829]I'll post it if it means you can make north weald[/QUOTE] I can come to North Weald as it is (as long as it passes the MOT ;) )
ive got a spare maf sensor if that's what you need mate foc ;)
[QUOTE=theflyingbrick;613832]ive got a spare maf sensor if that's what you need mate foc ;)[/QUOTE] Can you bring it to North Weald?, It would be nice to test it.
Colin I have a lamba at work, it's not new but send me your address an ill post it tomorrow you'll have it for Friday...
i've got a spare maf too if its any help... I'm about at home today if you want but pc is fubar so i'm doin this on my rubbish phone, dan850r got my number if needs be ;)
i've got a spare maf too if its any help... I'm about at home today if you want but pc is fubar so i'm doin this on my rubbish phone, dan850r got my number if needs be ;)
It's lovely to look out of the window and see the old girl home.
[QUOTE=claymore;613833]Can you bring it to North Weald?, It would be nice to test it.[/QUOTE] of course mate ;)
Engine bay as of today:
Where's the new slam panel?
[QUOTE=Tomcat;614248]Where's the new slam panel?[/QUOTE] In the bin, wouldn't fit over the intercooler, at least when I make the next one I'll have the car to work with.
That's a nice bit of paper to have at last,after all your hard work. So what were the emissions like ?.
Great news Colin, I'm pleased for you.
great news, airshow tomorrow then
[QUOTE=moleadrian;614689]great news, airshow tomorrow then[/QUOTE] Yep, see you at 9:15/30
I can't be doing with trying to tidy up the wiring, so I'll hide it all instead :)
well done mate 14.7 next week then?
looks like it came out the factory like that! nice work! :)
[QUOTE=T5frankie;614705]well done mate 14.7 next week then?[/QUOTE] I think a 14.69 might be on the cards :)
all looks very nice mate well done
Today was spent sorting out the arches:
First cut the old arch off:
Then fiberglass the inner and outer arches back together:
20mm spacers on the front:
40mm spacers on the rear:
Unfortunately I still have the other side to do:
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nice :)
Very nice
Well, I've done it now, there's no turning back:
is that the new cooling system pal?
[QUOTE=no1tosh;625764]is that the new cooling system pal?[/QUOTE] Yep, it was running much to hot at Santapod last week. :)
thats extreme!! :jaw:
Haha expect nothing less mate quality :), you do know this weather aint gonna last much longer.
lol, I'm just going to use the old fiberglass bonnet as a frame for the new carbon fiber skin, I need to cut a lot more out yet, but leave strengh at the front and the hinge area, also going to change the design of the front ala Integrale.
looking good claymore arches are class !
Just catching up with all the new features Colin as I have not looked since before I went away in May... Loving the new wheel arches and engine bay :smile: The Bonnet will be something else by the time you have worked your magic I cannot wait to see the finished result. I have been in Shropshire all week visiting family, I was in Shrewsbury for a day visiting the Dingle and Park and very nearly sent you a PM to pop round but unfortunately I ran out of time :smile:
[QUOTE=iancho;626731]Just catching up with all the new features Colin as I have not looked since before I went away in May... Loving the new wheel arches and engine bay :smile: The Bonnet will be something else by the time you have worked your magic I cannot wait to see the finished result. I have been in Shropshire all week visiting family, I was in Shrewsbury for a day visiting the Dingle and Park and very nearly sent you a PM to pop round but unfortunately I ran out of time :smile:[/QUOTE] gutted mate, it would have been nice to catch up again.
I see it had a run out today to Demon Tweeks Colin,but no photos of said bonnet is it done yet or work in progress still.
[QUOTE=Harvey;629633]I see it had a run out today to Demon Tweeks Colin,but no photos of said bonnet is it done yet or work in progress still.[/QUOTE]
lol, this might answer the question for you:
Ok thanks I see it work in progress,nice to see the car out and about again.
Since putting the engine back together after the liner repair, I've had a slight water pressurizing issue, nothing too alarming but still a bit of a pain, yesterday I bit the bullet and put the Evans coolant in, and all I can say is what a difference, the temp stayed steady all day with no pressure, I could even take off the cap off the coolant tank as soon as I switched the engine off.
[QUOTE=claymore;629745]Since putting the engine back together after the liner repair, I've had a slight water pressurizing issue, nothing too alarming but still a bit of a pain, yesterday I bit the bullet and put the Evans coolant in, and all I can say is what a difference, the temp stayed steady all day with no pressure, I could even take off the cap off the coolant tank as soon as I switched the engine off.[/QUOTE] Nothing to do with the Evans you just got dodgy water round your way :) Good to see it out and about :)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;629751]Nothing to do with the Evans you just got dodgy water round your way :) Good to see it out and about :)[/QUOTE] Tell me about it, just got to get the map back to how it was last year with the old engine.
[QUOTE=claymore;629756]Tell me about it, just got to get the map back to how it was last year with the old engine.[/QUOTE] How's the map look with all the changes lol
It's a slow process. I'm just trying to get it to drive nicely for now, it was too lean on the way to the meet, so I richend it up and is a lot better now, I'll play a bit more tomorrow but it's difficult without someone in the passenger seat to adjust it live.
[QUOTE=claymore;629763]It's a slow process. I'm just trying to get it to drive nicely for now, it was too lean on the way to the meet, so I richend it up and is a lot better now, I'll play a bit more tomorrow but it's difficult without someone in the passenger seat to adjust it live.[/QUOTE] Not available tomorrow but we could both do each other a favor my part throttle is far to rich and all over the place maybe an afternoon of tuning is needed :)
Sounds like we could formulate a plan :)
Im pretty confident with the fuel mapping now on the TT, learnt a lot with an hour on the RR and got a nice line just ran out of time to sort some issue's, bit worried about my afr gauge though seems to have a mind of it's own sometimes
are you sure it's the gauge?
I've got my Carbon fiber cloth back in stock so it's time to carry on with the bonnet mods, this may not look like anything to do with the bonnet, but all will unfold in time.
Start off with a plant pot :)
shove some cloth in:
and this is where part of it will go:
Watching with interest Colin :smile:
[QUOTE=claymore;629798]are you sure it's the gauge?[/QUOTE] Sorry missed this mate, yeah pretty sure as it done it on the rr as well seems to not take the high flow of gases well comes up with 3 dashes across screen?? where at the same time i could see on the dyno it was at high 11's, so im lost lol. Oh and where's the bean can?
2nd that....................wheres the bean can?
First job today was to make the duct for the top mount intercooler:
Then make a cardbord template for the air filter duct:
Then make the duct out of carbon fiber:
I've been trying to come up with a way of fitting the alloy mesh in the front of the bonnet so that it looks similar to the IPD grill, so first start with an old keyboard:
And this is as far as I got today:
did you and Jim have your TTuner session yesterday?
[QUOTE=MoleT5-R;632621]did you and Jim have your TTuner session yesterday?[/QUOTE] No, I didn't here from him.
So, that's the frame for the mesh somewhere near done:
and the ducting from inside, looks a mess at the moment, but it should be ok when it's all done:
looking good so far. loving the mesh. cant wait to see it painted
I love the fact everything on this car has a purpose & everything that has no purpose gets removed. Lol
[QUOTE=claymore;633061]No, I didn't here from him.[/QUOTE] I have time free if I can be of any help.
Coming along Colin, will she be ready for TRAX ?
Retro Rides Gathering after this weekend, so it has to be ready for then :)
Well, somehow I don't think the bonnet will be finished for Friday :(
Rat look?!
But when it is it will look........ :B_thumb:
[QUOTE=claymore;634171]Well, somehow I don't think the bonnet will be finished for Friday :(
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just squirt it over with some matt black spray and worry about it later, looks like we are both racing for the deadline, mines in bits in the garage at present
I have sooooo much love for this car :)
How's it gone today Colin?? well we hope :)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;634558]How's it gone today Colin?? well we hope :)[/QUOTE] Didn't get a lot done today, (I had to take the missus to look around some open gardens) but I've finished all the ducting on the inside of the bonnet, and put the springs back on the hinges so at least the bonnet isn't so heavy to open any more. I hope to get it in high build primer on Tuesday night and maby paint on Thursday, but it won't get re stickered for the weekend.
The under side of the bonnet is now all fully functional, just the little matter of the outside now :(
[video=youtube;JvT-fOBf2QU]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvT-fOBf2QU&feature=youtu.be[/video]
Nice vid. Is that how you found out that the light does actually go off when you close the fridge?
That's gotta make some racket on full chat. Good use of tolerances that chief, nicely done!
So to bring this back up to date, after doing this last weekend [video=youtube;RZq8jW-GBlk]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZq8jW-GBlk[/video] The inevitable has happened and the M59 gearbox has spat it's dummy out. Also I am giving up on the carbon bonnet and going back to standard Volvo bonnet (sorry, did I say standard, you all know me better than that :), ) so last night I picked up my new M58 gearbox :), can we guess where this thread is heading now?
My mate has a 450 bhp rwd 850 in forza and it handles like a dog, hopefully the real thing will be better lol
[QUOTE=M-R-P;638097]My mate has a 450 bhp rwd 850 in forza and it handles like a dog, hopefully the real thing will be better lol[/QUOTE] the M58 is AWD
Little modification... This is Colin we're talking about after all
target now 1050bhp 4wd ?, what was that dutch man telling you, all his secrets.....lol
Ready for Trax???? we need to make a tv show out of this and sell it to one of the satillite channels ive watched far worse
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;638123]Ready for Trax???? we need to make a tv show out of this and sell it to one of the satillite channels ive watched far worse[/QUOTE] No, I might even just risk the m59 for Trax
I'll keep the tow bar in the boot then... lol
Love the work that has gone into this car. Its a credit to you Colin Just noticed on the last vid the digital readouts on the top edge of the bonnet, nice touch
[QUOTE=jdavis;638386]Love the work that has gone into this car. Its a credit to you Colin Just noticed on the last vid the digital readouts on the top edge of the bonnet, nice touch[/QUOTE] And I can say that from first hand experience they work very well, and give excellent info
Went to see Adrian (MoleT5-R) today, and was given a nice present :)
30 minutes after getting home it looks like this, Sorry mate :(
[QUOTE=claymore;638459]30 minutes after getting home it looks like this, Sorry mate :(
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you have me a great flying start, you should have it ready for trax at this rate, nice work mate
Another day, another hole :)
It's looking Promising already Colin.... Wish I had your Skills, Talents and Tools lol I'd be Chopping mine up left, right and center!
Looking good claymore d
[QUOTE=claymore;638577]Another day, another hole :)
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looking excellent and all going to plan, was the back edge easy to bend ?
It wasn't to bad to do, although I have tried to make a little area for the temp gauges (not sure how it will work yet)
Same car, same corner, different year :)
more fire.... nice ;)
[QUOTE=M-R-P;639083]more fire.... nice ;)[/QUOTE] that will be my £20 worth of petrol pouring out of the back.
I'd quite happily let you flame grill my front bumper on Sunday to see that. Quality!
[QUOTE=Biff;639092]I'd quite happily let you flame grill my front bumper on Sunday to see that. Quality![/QUOTE]
I like this one :)
Thats a great shot Colin
[QUOTE=claymore;639095]I like this one :)
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That's just greedy, throwing out what can be only described as a "glob" lol
There's me getting chuft with the odd flame & bang. Lol
Mental Colin and awesome! Biff I think your down for the Evo/ Great Orme run.... You will NEVER forget Colin going round the triangle mate he put on a great show for me and my son last year after we drove 5hrs just to see this Monster in action.
[QUOTE=iancho;639265]Mental Colin and awesome! Biff I think your down for the Evo/ Great Orme run.... You will NEVER forget Colin going round the triangle mate he put on a great show for me and my son last year after we drove 5hrs just to see this Monster in action.[/QUOTE] I'm on for it Ian, my car should be awd by then too I hope & with EVERYTHING fitted.lol The sound of it is awesome, pure hardcore.
Done some more work on the bonnet today :)
Is that all you've done, pull your finger out :)
[QUOTE=Nealevo;639455]Is that all you've done, pull your finger out :)[/QUOTE] Sorry, work keeps getting in the way
I love how this is taking shape and great to watch it happening step by step... You really are very talented and creative Colin.
I don't think it's anything to do with talent, it's just that I see a car body as a load of replaceable panels, so if i screw something up, just bolt another panel on :)
[QUOTE=claymore;639560]I don't think it's anything to do with talent, it's just that I see a car body as a load of replaceable panels, so if i screw something up, just bolt another panel on :)[/QUOTE] True and a sensible way of looking at it as I had not thought of it like that before (don't give me ideas!) but still talented none the less. Your too modest :)
And all this progess in just a few days, nice work Colin
you have to love this design philisophy, a bit of nice styling then engine, engine, engine !
Well, the bonnet is on, now starts the filling and sanding:
That looks mean, top job getting it done so quickly Colin
That looks mean, top job getting it done so quickly Colin.
Now starts the hard bit, filling and sanding.
[QUOTE=claymore;639745]Now starts the hard bit, filling and sanding.[/QUOTE] You mean actually fabricating it was EASY !
Not managed to get much done today, I hope I can crack on next week.
Awesome work as ever mr claymore :)
For a minute there looking at that first picture, I thought it had caught fire !
Needs a wash. :P
[QUOTE=stribo;639989]Needs a wash. :P[/QUOTE] Why, it'll only get dirty again :P
[QUOTE=claymore;640012]Why, it'll only get dirty again :P[/QUOTE] You sound like Pedro. :lol:
[QUOTE=stribo;640013]You sound like Pedro. :lol:[/QUOTE]
Is that better?
[QUOTE=claymore;640020]Is that better?
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Is that ready for the morning then Colin? :)
Mine has had a jet wash, that's as far as my detailing has gone! Lol
yep like that a lot col well done
[QUOTE=Biff;640030]Is that ready for the morning then Colin? :) Mine has had a jet wash, that's as far as my detailing has gone! Lol[/QUOTE] Yep, that's it, the camera really does lie ;)
looking good Colin, will be good too see it tomorrow
[QUOTE=claymore;640020]Is that better?
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Hell yeah.
[QUOTE=claymore;640037]Yep, that's it, the camera really does lie ;)[/QUOTE] It needs to on mine, lol See you in the morning!!
Looks awesome, well done!
Impressed! It's a credit to you Colin well done mate :)
[QUOTE=iancho;640091]Impressed! It's a credit to you Colin well done mate :)[/QUOTE] It's a long way off being ready for Trax.
love the bonnet and your arches look nice now
[QUOTE=claymore;640092]It's a long way off being ready for Trax.[/QUOTE] I don't think anybody cares as long as it's there.... it has such a reputation that we all love just looking at it :)
[QUOTE=iancho;640095]I don't think anybody cares as long as it's there.... it has such a reputation that we all love just looking at it :)[/QUOTE] Hear hear.....if VPC only has one car on it's stand it has to be Colin's
One from today's classic car show:
Looks great Colin, that bonnet looks like its been on the car years lol
Turned out damn nice that bonnet Colin, you should be proud of that.
Looking mighty fine mate :) What's this i hear about you not tracking at trax?
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;640482]Looking mighty fine mate :) What's this i hear about you not tracking at trax?[/QUOTE] I'm risking it even coming to Trax,
[QUOTE=claymore;640518]I'm risking it even coming to Trax,[/QUOTE] Problems Colin ? Hopefully you can sort them this week.
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;640523]Problems Colin ? Hopefully you can sort them this week.[/QUOTE] I blew my diff a at Prescott, so it cluncs quite badly on the over run, so I have to drive everywhere now without slowing down.
Good to see you again Colin...just like to say thanks for not setting fire to my car :)
[QUOTE=stephenevans99;640532]Good to see you again Colin...just like to say thanks for not setting fire to my car :)[/QUOTE] Always nice to see you mate, that engine bay looks awesome.
[QUOTE=claymore;640527]I blew my diff a at Prescott, so it cluncs quite badly on the over run, so I have to drive everywhere now without slowing down.[/QUOTE] Without slowing down???? Sounds perfect for silverstone ! Lol
[QUOTE=claymore;640527]I blew my diff a at Prescott, so it cluncs quite badly on the over run, so I have to drive everywhere now without slowing down.[/QUOTE] That's how you normally drive anyway.;)
very neat!
[QUOTE=claymore;640527]I blew my diff a at Prescott, so it cluncs quite badly on the over run, so I have to drive everywhere now without slowing down.[/QUOTE] Good excuse that Colin, not a chance in hell I was catching you, nor did I want to get to close the flames it was throwing out on the A483. Lol That bonnet will be top notch once its finished. :)
looking good colin. thinks i need a bonnet like that for mine! :)
Well, next up, I don't think I want to put a fiberglass vent back on, incase it cracks, so I thought I'd better make my own, this is the start:
just been to get my tyres changed on the car (Thanks Jim), and the good news is, I think my diff is ok :)
Old tyres looked like this due to too much weight and not enough clearance...lol
Shiny new tyres:
and the reason for my clunking (I hope):
Looks like it was loose for a mile or two,were the rim face as bad or just the spacer.i take you had them skimmed. As you say a lot better than a diff.
Wheel face is just fine, just crap spacers and mild steel wheel bolts.
Nom Nom nice sticky tyres :) wait till tomorrow when its dry i think you will be impressed with the level of grip :)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;641956]Nom Nom nice sticky tyres :) wait till tomorrow when its dry i think you will be impressed with the level of grip :)[/QUOTE] I have some sort of boost issue I need to try and sort tomorrow
Good news that it's only the wheel spacers, I thought you'd know better than to buy cheap ones.;)
[QUOTE=stribo;641969]Good news that it's only the wheel spacers, I thought you'd know better than to buy cheap ones.;)[/QUOTE] Tell me about it, thing is the price wasn't cheap, it's just crap quality
[QUOTE=claymore;640433]One from today's classic car show:
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She looks flipping awesome mate.
:)
The new bonnet looks great mate,love it.Hope to see in the flesh some day
Taking a break from the bonnet and have decided to have a play with my shiny new steering wheel, first job is to take the old wheel off and set at it with Pedros favorite tool :)
join the bit I cut out to the new steering wheel and that's it on the car :)
glad to see you're using Pedro's old favorite tool, his new one is the prolonged use of axle stands :)
[quote=m-r-p;643009]glad to see you're using pedro's old favorite tool, his new one is the prolonged use of axle stands :)[/quote] bahahahahahahahaha!!!......
Colin your ability to make stuff fit never ceases to amaze me. How are you managing to weld alloy by the way? and isn't the stuff the boss's made out of cast alloy too?
[QUOTE=Tomcat;643082]Colin your ability to make stuff fit never ceases to amaze me. How are you managing to weld alloy by the way? and isn't the stuff the boss's made out of cast alloy too?[/QUOTE] Both boss's are bolted together, just like an aftermarket boss.
A little bit done on the steering wheel today:
First we need one of these:
then fix onto this:
and put in here:
[video=youtube;Ev5aQhU_sLg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ev5aQhU_sLg[/video]
excellent!!
You got a Citroen C4 :)
Nice work, I like the wheel, looks good fitted :)
Bit more work on the bonnet:
coming along nicely there colin, bit of work needed around the extinguisher pull and will look excellent when the gauges go back in
Vent all welded in and the filling started:
Nice centre of the page position in this month's PPC magazine colin. i get mine early :funkybana [ATTACH=CONFIG]22598[/ATTACH]
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;646327]Nice centre of the page position in this month's PPC magazine colin. i get mine early :funkybana [ATTACH=CONFIG]22598[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] What was the spot the engine????? My guess - a Toyota V type :D
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;646327]Nice centre of the page position in this month's PPC magazine colin. i get mine early :funkybana [ATTACH=CONFIG]22598[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] yep, I've just got mine through the letterbox, nice surprise, hard to believe it's over a year since the feature.
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;646330]What was the spot the engine????? My guess - a Toyota V type :D[/QUOTE] apparently, not even the person who sent in the picture knew, but somebody says it was a ZIL111 from a big russian limo thing . - almost impossible if u ask me!
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;646342]apparently, not even the person who sent in the picture knew, but somebody says it was a ZIL111 from a big russian limo thing . - almost impossible if u ask me![/QUOTE] bugger, a ZIL V8?? That's what they have in the fire engines where I was working in Russia. They threw me off with the comment about the east...I was thinking of Jap motors ZIL 131: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZIL_131 Sorry for the hijack Claymore :)
Well, after the drama of using a gallon of oil yesterday, this was the culprit: [video=youtube;zl4VQ4RhIWI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl4VQ4RhIWI&feature=youtu.be[/video]
So is the block ok??
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;648663]So is the block ok??[/QUOTE] Seems happy to rev to 8 and a half k, so time will tell I suppose, evo triangle next weekend should be a good test.
[QUOTE=claymore;648666]Seems happy to rev to 8 and a half k, so time will tell I suppose, evo triangle next weekend should be a good test.[/QUOTE] Like your style :)
So, for those of us that don't know every inch of their engine, where's that coming from?
[QUOTE=stribo;648762]So, for those of us that don't know every inch of their engine, where's that coming from?[/QUOTE] Even if you did know every inch of your engine wouldnt make no difference in Claymores bay, freaky stuff goes on in there :)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;648763]Even if you did know every inch of your engine wouldnt make no difference in Claymores bay, freaky stuff goes on in there :)[/QUOTE] So you don't know either. :P
[QUOTE=stribo;648762]So, for those of us that don't know every inch of their engine, where's that coming from?[/QUOTE] I thought it was obvious, turbo oil return pipe, mine is a bit of a cobble up, looks like the rubber pipe has split by the jubilee clip.
[QUOTE=stribo;648764]So you don't know either. :P[/QUOTE] Hard to tell but looks like the oil feed to the turbo, but you never know in that bay as i said :)
Too slow at typing again lol
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;648769]Too slow at typing again lol[/QUOTE] Well you were wrong anyway :uglyhamme
[QUOTE=claymore;648770]Well you were wrong anyway :uglyhamme[/QUOTE] Just could'nt get me head around you using that bit of pipe for a feed or rtn lol your nuts :)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;648771]Just could'nt get me head around you using that bit of pipe for a feed or rtn lol your nuts :)[/QUOTE] I've been using a mix of steel/ruber pipe for the last couple of years, since the first garrett went on, and to be honest it is a weak point which I keep saying I'll sort out the next time I have a problem, but this might be that time.
Good news on that.. (Sort of..) get it fixed for Sunday. I'm still in(so far)..
[QUOTE=JUDGENINJA;648782]Good news on that.. (Sort of..) get it fixed for Sunday. I'm still in(so far)..[/QUOTE] yep, I'll sort it tomorrow, I hope you can make it on Sunday mate :)
good to here that there is no major troubles mate, you've have enough of them this year, thanks again for the use of the tyres when putting in back to back runs at the end of the day, they were getting nice and sticky, super grip just wish I'd had the extra boost to take advantage of it, oh well as we all say 'next time'......lol :uglyhamme
First run around the triangle the car went well with full boost, but towards the end an ominous ticking from the exhaust manifold, which has gradually got worse as the day went on redusing my boost back to 16psi, I'll have a look tonight.
Hope all will be ok Colin and thanks again for treating us to some REAL power! :)
Well, not wanting to loose another bonnet, I need to come up with a full-proof way of getting over my forgetfulness, so take one Jaguar seat motor :
bolt it under here:
And
[video=youtube;teGl53N0DtU]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teGl53N0DtU&feature=youtu.be[/video]
thats pretty awesome! lol
Your problem isn't closing the bonnet (not even you're that forgetful) it's keeping it closed at high speed because you haven't secured it :P
[QUOTE=stribo;651260]Your problem isn't closing the bonnet (not even you're that forgetful) it's keeping it closed at high speed because you haven't secured it :P[/QUOTE] I agree, but this way even if I don't secure it, it won't be able to fly open.
Well, as most now know, I will be shortly putting an engine in the back of my car, now I was planning to go the same route as the front engine i.e turbo (GT2871) and supercharger (Eaton m45), but lately I've been thinking of going silly, not for more power or anything, but just for the hell of it as space won't be an issue, so I think I'm going to fit 5 T15 turbos (as found on 1.7 Astra diesels, so plenty around for small money) any thoughts on problems I might face.
Other than fabricating the manifold and the resulting spaghetti involved in plumbing it all in, I don't see why not :D
I see the manifold as the easiest bit, 5 individual pipes, then 5 small pipes out of the turbos into an intercooler with one pipe out of it, I think the hardest bit will be going from the maf to 5 individual pipes, (but think of the reverse of a tubular exhaust manifold collector).
sounds like a good plan. if you nead a flange for the head give me a shout. ive got 5 in the garage
[QUOTE=claymore;659958]Well, as most now know, I will be shortly putting an engine in the back of my car, now I was planning to go the same route as the front engine i.e turbo (GT2871) and supercharger (Eaton m45), but lately I've been thinking of going silly, not for more power or anything, but just for the hell of it as space won't be an issue, so I think I'm going to fit 5 T15 turbos (as found on 1.7 Astra diesels, so plenty around for small money) any thoughts on problems I might face.[/QUOTE] How are you thinking of driveing them one turbo to each outlet on the manifold don't think they ( the turbos )would like it don't think they would boost well. Or some how link all five into the down pipe. If you had two high pressure & low pressure that worked together like the new type 4 clyinder Mercedes sprinters might work,but I know they have problems getting them to work together. Just thinking the engine rpms would be about twice what the diesels run at .
Just out of interest, cause we're all interested, what bhp figure are you aiming for Colin ?
No.just the 5 smallest turbos I can find, if I can find some cheap 600cc, like a smart car, then that should be fine. and if need be I can still plumb in a supercharger :)
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;659968]Just out of interest, cause we're all interested, what bhp figure are you aiming for Colin ?[/QUOTE] not after big power, 350bhp will be enough, I don't want to put rods in if I can help it.
[QUOTE=claymore;659970]not after big power, 350bhp will be enough, I don't want to put rods in if I can help it.[/QUOTE] Obviously that's 350bhp per engine.....a nice round 700bhp then :B_thumb:
[QUOTE=claymore;659969]No.just the 5 smallest turbos I can find, if I can find some cheap 600cc, like a smart car, then that should be fine. and if need be I can still plumb in a supercharger :)[/QUOTE] What would be the mass of 5 turbos turbines compared to a bigger turbo ,just thinking of the lag.
[QUOTE=Harvey;659973]What would be the mass of 5 turbos turbines compared to a bigger turbo ,just thinking of the lag.[/QUOTE] Your not getting it Harv, they would be very small turbos, so would spin up really quickly.
Looks like Owen Developments have already done something similar already, :)
http://www.sigma-galant.com/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=1774
Ooo that's a novel idea... wonder what sort of power that engine develops.
Yes I see that but there would only be a 1/5 of the exhaust gas flow,to drive it.every two turns of the engine.
There'll going to be a lot of heat around that set up.nice.
[QUOTE=graemewelch;659965]sounds like a good plan. if you nead a flange for the head give me a shout. ive got 5 in the garage[/QUOTE] How much for one mate :)
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;659971]Obviously that's 350bhp per engine.....a nice round 700bhp then :B_thumb:[/QUOTE] No. the front one is already at 434bhp, I would like to see a nice round 800bhp...lol
[QUOTE=claymore;659983]How much for one mate :)[/QUOTE] £23 delivered sound ok. ill send you some images. i got them made about 9 months ago but never had time. i havnt forgot about calipers on c5 either
[QUOTE=claymore;659977]Looks like Owen Developments have already done something similar already, :)
http://www.sigma-galant.com/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=1774
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looks impressive. i htink you should do it
[QUOTE=graemewelch;659987]£23 delivered sound ok. ill send you some images. i got them made about 9 months ago but never had time. i havnt forgot about calipers on c5 either[/QUOTE] PM me your paypal address
[QUOTE=claymore;659974]Your not getting it Harv, they would be very small turbos, so would spin up really quickly.[/QUOTE] and run out of puff easily too?
[QUOTE=T5frankie;660008]and run out of puff easily too?[/QUOTE] I don't know, but my logic tells me that if I can get the right size turbos it would be just the same as one big one, no advantage, it would just look cool.
[QUOTE=claymore;660015]I don't know, but my logic tells me that if I can get the right size turbos it would be just the same as one big one, no advantage, it would just look cool.[/QUOTE] it would be mental at only 300 bhp mate and alot less headache
[QUOTE=T5frankie;660017]it would be mental at only 300 bhp mate and alot less headache[/QUOTE] I'ts got to do at least 315bhp, so that I can get 750bhp combined :)
[QUOTE=claymore;660015]I don't know, but my logic tells me that if I can get the right size turbos it would be just the same as one big one, no advantage, it would just look cool.[/QUOTE] pmd
Paid :)
[QUOTE=claymore;660018]I'ts got to do at least 315bhp, so that I can get 750bhp combined :)[/QUOTE] 19t or k24 then
[QUOTE=T5frankie;660024]19t or k24 then[/QUOTE] No, 5 T15's
not as i know ££££ about ££££, but the only problem i could foresee is gettin the 5 wastegates to open at the same time to the same degree all the time.... but then i suppose if theyre only little turbos then the need for controlled wastegates isnt as important??
[QUOTE=craigoodwood;660026]not as i know ££££ about ££££, but the only problem i could foresee is gettin the 5 wastegates to open at the same time to the same degree all the time.... but then i suppose if theyre only little turbos then the need for controlled wastegates isnt as important??[/QUOTE] I can't see that being much of a problem on the scale of things....lol
[QUOTE=claymore;660023]Paid :)[/QUOTE] wrapped up ready for posting
[QUOTE=claymore;659958] any thoughts on problems I might face.[/QUOTE] I'd of thought heat and low efficiency at high revs........although as they would be running low boost then thet shouldn't be an issue.
haven't studied the pic that hard, but I assume there is one external wastegate as I'm not seeing any individual wastegates, that would make overall control alot easier, still it will make for an interesting build though
[QUOTE=MoleT5-R;660061]haven't studied the pic that hard, but I assume there is one external wastegate as I'm not seeing any individual wastegates, that would make overall control alot easier, still it will make for an interesting build though[/QUOTE] I would have to use individual wastegates, as I would probably use 1.7 Astra diesel turbos
[QUOTE=claymore;660063]I would have to use individual wastegates, as I would probably use 1.7 Astra diesel turbos[/QUOTE] I sure this new project direction will be the top discussion topic on this coming sunday afternoon
[QUOTE=MoleT5-R;660070]I sure this new project direction will be the top discussion topic on this coming sunday afternoon[/QUOTE] All the gungum I put on my manifold for the dyno run last week has fallen back out, so I might have to bring the S60 :(
This is the end of this thread, to continue following go to here: http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?53427-Volvo-850-T10-Kompressor-%28Twin-engined-Project%29&p=661171#post661171
[QUOTE=claymore;661174]This is the end of this thread, to continue following go to here: http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?53427-Volvo-850-T10-Kompressor-%28Twin-engined-Project%29&p=661171#post661171[/QUOTE] You cant do that 87 pages and 57000 view's this is a thread that has to continue just the next chapter inthe monster's life :)
I'll put a link to both build threads in my sig :)
Some inspiration for you Mr C [video=youtube;zo4VBIxrb2g]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=zo4VBIxrb2g[/video]
Hehe enjoyed that video. I guess the Nova wasn't exactly standard, with the wheely bar & all
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;698686]Hehe enjoyed that video. I guess the Nova wasn't exactly standard, with the wheely bar & all[/QUOTE] Twin engined 700bhp :)
When the above video finished playing this one appeared... [video=youtube;0KYo0A9iVAM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KYo0A9iVAM[/video] edit: GTX42 at 58 psi....
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;698691]When the above video finished playing this one appeared... [video=youtube;0KYo0A9iVAM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KYo0A9iVAM[/video] edit: GTX42 at 58 psi....[/QUOTE] now that golf is quick , nothing on our standard vovlvos lol:ices_rofl
that is 1 hell of a monster it must be a proper beast lol
[QUOTE=richyt5;700249]that is 1 hell of a monster it must be a proper beast lol[/QUOTE] It was a hoot, but it will be even better this year :)
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;698691]When the above video finished playing this one appeared... [video=youtube;0KYo0A9iVAM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KYo0A9iVAM[/video] edit: GTX42 at 58 psi....[/QUOTE] Did the makers of that video find the worst one they could for the alpha 12 GTR?????