Post 403034 by merc85 on 2011-08-11 19:53:16
Hi Just Purchased a Simota Carbon cold air intake to my 855 t5, And Seriously it has made/seems to have made one hell of a difference.
Before fitment car running 18psi on super unleaded, hlm remap, with mbc, blanked off recirc valve. She seemed to bog down/lag abit on boost.
Now My God She really picks up well rev's nice and clean through rev range and pulls pulls pulls like i dont know what.
Also the sound of the Turbo spooling is awesome.
Bought it from PFS £131.00 plus postage, and deffo recomend
Post 403035 by AndysR on 2011-08-11 20:00:04
Always nice when you do something and it makes a notable improvement.
Post 403087 by Yorkshiresxi on 2011-08-11 21:47:56
Were you get it from pal?
Post 403096 by merc85 on 2011-08-11 22:40:50
[quote=Yorkshiresxi;403087]Were you get it from pal?[/quote]
www.partsforvolvosonline.com
Ordered it 9.00am yesturday, paid 2-3 day carridge, got it today!
Post 403098 by M-R-P on 2011-08-11 23:01:55
Glad you had a positive result, looks dam nice too!
:beer:
Post 403104 by merc85 on 2011-08-11 23:30:04
[quote=martinrpeachey;403098]Glad you had a positive result, looks dam nice too!
:beer:[/quote]
Only took 20mins to fit
Post 403110 by t5 pete on 2011-08-11 23:47:40
Did u replace the stock air box with this or a cone filter
Post 403133 by p fandango on 2011-08-12 07:42:59
glad your happy with it, filters can make a good bit of a difference. I don't like the U bend on the Simota system, have seen someone who managed to squeeze the filter further across so the pipework was straight
Post 403135 by merc85 on 2011-08-12 08:05:14
[quote=t5 pete;403110]Did u replace the stock air box with this or a cone filter[/quote]
Its a inclosed Filter as above
Post 403137 by t5 pete on 2011-08-12 08:51:02
[quote=merc85;403135]Its a inclosed Filter as above[/quote]
What I'm meaning is before you fitted this did u have the standard air box in the car or a cone filter
Post 403156 by LiamT4 on 2011-08-12 11:21:56
[quote=p fandango;403133]glad your happy with it, filters can make a good bit of a difference. I don't like the U bend on the Simota system, have seen someone who managed to squeeze the filter further across so the pipework was straight
[/quote]
Rnash had it like that on his old 855 (straight with no bends).
You need to have the rip kit, for it to fit that way, but it would be worth it, the straighter the better.
Post 403158 by Rnash2002 on 2011-08-12 12:18:36
I didnt like all the pipe work and used the metal pipe to go from the k24 when i fitted it lol,worked well in the end.
Post 403160 by M-R-P on 2011-08-12 12:25:00
[quote=Rnash2002;403158]I didnt like all the pipe work and used the metal pipe to go from the k24 when i fitted it lol,worked well in the end.
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Very tidy :)
Post 403168 by antz on 2011-08-12 13:03:07
Ive got a k&n cone filter and a home made heat shield. The k&n worked well but the heat shield really has done wonders for the car but im suspecting Im still getting quite a lot of hot air from under the bonnet
Im pondering how to get more cold air to the filter as its only got the standard cold air feed that should go to the airbox.
Post 403175 by M-R-P on 2011-08-12 13:52:59
[quote=antz;403168]Ive got a k&n cone filter and a home made heat shield. The k&n worked well but the heat shield really has done wonders for the car but im suspecting Im still getting quite a lot of hot air from under the bonnet
Im pondering how to get more cold air to the filter as its only got the standard cold air feed that should go to the airbox.[/quote]
With mine, I cut a hole in the side of the airbox and ran a 50mm flexi-hose down to the top of the subframe in front of the gearbox. I used 50mm cos it was all I had and will no doubt go larger when I find something suitable - for free of course.
I know it looks like it's a metal pipe but it is painted with cold-galv spray.
Post 403202 by Jamest5r on 2011-08-12 18:10:11
[quote=antz;403168]Ive got a k&n cone filter and a home made heat shield. The k&n worked well but the heat shield really has done wonders for the car but im suspecting Im still getting quite a lot of hot air from under the bonnet
Im pondering how to get more cold air to the filter as its only got the standard cold air feed that should go to the airbox.[/quote]
I used to run this feed from the front bumper..[IMG]http://i790
Still cant make up my mind if i like it though which is why i took it off.
Post 403203 by T5frankie on 2011-08-12 18:16:56
[quote=jamest5r;403202]I used to run this feed from the front bumper..[IMG]http://i790
Still cant make up my mind if i like it though which is why i took it off.[/quote]
bit dangerous down there mate- puddle wise
Post 403205 by Jamest5r on 2011-08-12 18:22:18
[quote=t5frankie;403203]bit dangerous down there mate- puddle wise[/quote]
I did consider that but never had any probs and water never got anywhere near the end of the pipe that i could see.
Off topic....going to drive your Saffy to the lock-up in the morning and drive mine home :)(could be a long day lol)
Post 403212 by T5frankie on 2011-08-12 18:46:53
[quote=jamest5r;403205]I did consider that but never had any probs and water never got anywhere near the end of the pipe that i could see.
Off topic....going to drive your Saffy to the lock-up in the morning and drive mine home :)(could be a long day lol)[/quote]
wish you all the luck bruvver, keep me posted on how yours went oh and careful with them wheels lol oh and watch out for the power when it kick in lmfao
Post 403214 by Jamest5r on 2011-08-12 18:51:29
[quote=t5frankie;403212]wish you all the luck bruvver, keep me posted on how yours went oh and careful with them wheels lol oh and watch out for the power when it kick in lmfao[/quote]
Considering it's going to be the last run on that block i might whack the unos to max and see what happen's :)
Sorry for the thread hijack op.
Post 403215 by T5frankie on 2011-08-12 18:52:47
[quote=jamest5r;403214]Considering it's going to be the last run on that block i might whack the unos to max and see what happen's :)
Sorry for the thread hijack op.[/quote]
lol as long as my turbo dont blow up
Post 403576 by merc85 on 2011-08-14 10:44:40
[quote=t5 pete;403137]What I'm meaning is before you fitted this did u have the standard air box in the car or a cone filter[/quote]
Ran a Standard airbox box before this
removing the weather seal from the rear edge of the bonnet & a bypass switch on the fan will help remove the hot air as well