Post 403452 by mitchyboy01 on 2011-08-13 19:26:51
Hi guys,
I was just looking on the THS website and the rods for the early T5's and T4's are exactly the same spec/measurements. I have a set coming for my T5 build but am swaying towards maybe going the T4 route. I have just bought a T4 for 400pounds as a run around/stop gap car, but I love it, so will prob keep it now!!!
http://www.thsperformance.co.uk/product/Volvo_T5_THSROD-VT5139
http://www.thsperformance.co.uk/product/Volvo_T4_THSROD-VT4139
Thanks,
Mitch
Post 403473 by mitchyboy01 on 2011-08-13 20:03:34
I have just read an early 1855cc T4 lump is exactly 80% of the 2319cc of the T5. So I take it the rods are the same?
Post 403477 by LiamT4 on 2011-08-13 20:09:17
[quote=mitchyboy01;403473]I have just read an early 1855cc T4 lump is exactly 80% of the 2319cc of the T5. So I take it the rods are the same?[/quote]
I know that they both have the same size cylinders (volume) at something like 463cc, but couldn't say if they have the same rods.
THS is a good place, i'd expect them to know there stuff.
Post 403480 by Jamest5r on 2011-08-13 20:14:55
Al115 has a fully forged top spec T4 engine for sale for £900, the build cost him over 3K, if your going down the T4 route i would snap his arm of mate.
Post 403483 by mitchyboy01 on 2011-08-13 20:20:49
Has he still got that? I thought that would have gone ages ago!!!
Post 403486 by mitchyboy01 on 2011-08-13 20:22:59
And i'm bloody skint. Maybe I need to sell my T5R. Selling to a good mate on here soon though hopefully.
Post 403495 by LiamT4 on 2011-08-13 20:43:05
I guess your going for the t4 now.
Post 403496 by mitchyboy01 on 2011-08-13 20:46:54
Well it looks that way! lol. Nowhere near as much info on tuning them as the T5's though, although there seems to be just as as many BIG power T4's as T5's.
Post 403498 by LiamT4 on 2011-08-13 20:50:52
[quote=mitchyboy01;403496]Well it looks that way! lol. Nowhere near as much info on tuning them as the T5's though, although there seems to be just as as many BIG power T4's as T5's.[/quote]
Al's forged engine is good for 400bhp, i was thinking about it last year, but as i can only drive an auto it wouldn't be worth it as the box wouldn't be able to take anywhere near that much.
Post 403501 by mitchyboy01 on 2011-08-13 20:54:34
I would love that engine. Funds just won't allow it this month. No doubt it will snapped up by then.
Post 403512 by Jamest5r on 2011-08-13 21:26:36
[quote=mitchyboy01;403501]I would love that engine. Funds just won't allow it this month. No doubt it will snapped up by then.[/quote]
It's been around for a while so im reckon you could secure with a deposit :) Al is a decent bloke to deal.
Post 404309 by mitchyboy01 on 2011-08-17 19:02:39
Just had a reply from THS here's the email
Hi
Indeed you are correct the rods are identical. Just put the fifth one on the mantelpiece!
Kind Regards
Ollie
Post 404311 by p fandango on 2011-08-17 19:09:01
[quote=mitchyboy01;404309]Just had a reply from THS here's the email
Hi
Indeed you are correct the rods are identical. Just put the fifth one on the mantelpiece!
Kind Regards
Ollie[/quote]
i'd reply back "or just sell me 4" lol
Post 404312 by Jamest5r on 2011-08-17 19:12:26
What you going to do then :)
Post 404313 by Jamest5r on 2011-08-17 19:12:57
[quote=p fandango;404311]i'd reply back "or just sell me 4" lol[/quote]
He's got 15 lol
http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=37255
Post 404314 by mitchyboy01 on 2011-08-17 19:17:51
I'm going to do just that. Keep a set for the T4, one rod for the mantelpiece. 1 set still available.
Thanks, Mitch.
Post 404315 by p fandango on 2011-08-17 19:19:19
[quote=jamest5r;404313]He's got 15 lol
http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=37255[/quote]
now thats just being greedy, although if you build an engine that uses all of them i want a go lol (6.9litre straight 15 triple turbo :insane:)
Post 404316 by mitchyboy01 on 2011-08-17 19:23:38
Hahahahaha. That would be awesome. Can't believe no one else has snapped up a set yet!!
Post 404324 by p fandango on 2011-08-17 19:47:26
[quote=mitchyboy01;404316]Hahahahaha. That would be awesome. Can't believe no one else has snapped up a set yet!![/quote]
i would, but the bank man says "NO" lol
Post 404339 by claymore on 2011-08-17 20:15:19
I'd love a set, but I need the money for mapping.