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Post 443720 by Dan850r on 2012-01-03 16:50:15
Started off as a £400 spares or repair car, found in a garage after 5 years being off the road. Slowly bought it back up to roadworthy condition and did a maual swap as the auto box was goosed, didnt take any pics of the conversion but it went well after following dooby and i think jamest5r right up.
After a while i got used to how fast it was and wanted a bit more, luckily a 304 ecu came up for sale and a few other pieces so bought them, then tony t5 was breaking his car so had the koni yellows off him and manage to get a nearly new set of eibachs for £40, good old ebay!
That was it for a while, next came 302 brake upgrade and 2.5" decat back. Then fitted a rip kit but some of the old hoses were splitting so these got replaced with samco ones, made my self a new intake pipe with bigger air filter. Fitted some half leather seats out of an mg and oil preasure and boost gauges but really need to get rid of the wood steering wheel lol
As it is at the moment its having polybushed control arms tomorrow along with polybushed tie bar and bulkhead bushes and new delta link bushes. Also a bigger rear sway bar in the next couple of weeks,
Got a 16t me7 manifold and whites on order too, dont want to go mad with the power, just mild,and will get a few tracks days done this year
Ill update as i go along, thanks
Post 443730 by Jamest5r on 2012-01-03 17:09:16
I think you probably followed Dooby's write up more than mine as his made sense lol but glad it went well for you.
Some pics would be good :)
Edit just seen you added pics, cheers best colour imho :)
Post 443732 by Jamest5r on 2012-01-03 17:12:09
Sell the steering wheel to Frankie he loves all thing's orange.
Post 443736 by Dan850r on 2012-01-03 17:14:27
[quote=jamest5r;443732]Sell the steering wheel to Frankie he loves all thing's orange.[/quote]
Lol, not the best upgrade from a dealer
Post 443806 by martybelfastt5 on 2012-01-03 18:32:34
what seats are they? look snug,lol
Post 443819 by Jim S70R on 2012-01-03 18:54:22
You have been busy with the old girl, Looks like that cars gone to the right home!! Seats look good, are they from a MG??
Post 443837 by The Flying Moose on 2012-01-03 19:15:25
[quote=martybelfastt5;443806]what seats are they? look snug,lol[/quote]
I know for a fact they are MG seats, if I am correct they seats from a ZR/ZS?
The car looks very well though and a worthy project indeed. I actually like the seats too they are unique and suit the car.
Ill follow keenly with open eyes.
Post 443846 by Volvostorm on 2012-01-03 19:24:49
Looks as good as when I last saw it mate :)
Post 443851 by MRTREE on 2012-01-03 19:34:21
I Like The Steering Wheel Looks Mint! And The Cars Lookin Good Overall ;)
Post 443867 by T5frankie on 2012-01-03 19:47:14
[quote=jamest5r;443732]Sell the steering wheel to Frankie he loves all thing's orange.[/quote]
not, i sold all the sick colour interior, it was the same as chads, i'll have the cam cover though
Post 443877 by Dan850r on 2012-01-03 19:52:08
[quote=MRTREE;443851]I Like The Steering Wheel Looks Mint! And The Cars Lookin Good Overall ;)[/quote]
I'll swap you! Unless your joking lol
Thanks everyone, yeah there from an mg zr, front mounts are almost identical you can actually adjust them, the rear I had to make a bracket to get them to fit and swap seat belts over, bit of a faff but couldnt get 850r seats for a good price, only paid £50 for the interior of the mg so can't complain. They do give your more confidence in the bends too
Got plenty more planned for it!
Post 443901 by MRTREE on 2012-01-03 20:05:58
[quote=Dan850r;443877]I'll swap you! Unless your joking lol
Thanks everyone, yeah there from an mg zr, front mounts are almost identical you can actually adjust them, the rear I had to make a bracket to get them to fit and swap seat belts over, bit of a faff but couldnt get 850r seats for a good price, only paid £50 for the interior of the mg so can't complain. They do give your more confidence in the bends too
Got plenty more planned for it![/quote]
Not Joking Lol Do You Have A Better Pic Of It?
Post 443905 by Dan850r on 2012-01-03 20:12:19
[quote=MRTREE;443901]Not Joking Lol Do You Have A Better Pic Of It?[/quote]
I can email you one!
Post 443912 by MRTREE on 2012-01-03 20:17:14
[quote=Dan850r;443905]I can email you one![/quote]
Yeh If You Can
Post 443935 by leet5r on 2012-01-03 20:49:28
bestest colour to m8y , looks well
Post 443956 by T5RPete on 2012-01-03 21:09:18
Very nice indeed, and in the best [COLOR="Green"]colour[/COLOR] too!
Post 443990 by Dan850r on 2012-01-03 21:30:38
So what are we saying, red is the fastest, but olive green is the best lol
Post 444098 by AndysR on 2012-01-03 23:12:11
Nice project will be keeping an eye on it. I like the seat choice, they look like a factory fit seat and it's good they still operate/adjust correctly too.
Post 446855 by Dan850r on 2012-01-08 19:05:17
Update:
Got the bottom arms polybushed along with the gearbox tie bar and upper bulkhead and engine mounts. Handling is a lot sharper now,its lost that deadzone it had before between 11-30 and 12-30, and the steering seems stiffer but you do feel all the bumps in the road. That bulkhead mount makes every bearing sound loud inside tho lol
Just got the rear bushes to replace next and the lower engine mount by the cambelt, im sure ive heard about fitting an S40 one ( new shape) anyone know?
Post 446864 by Volvostorm on 2012-01-08 19:17:31
What year is yours? I have a brand new lower engine mount :)
http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/product_info.php?cPath=105_769_773&products_id=4476
This one, but mine a genuine part.
If its right, make me an offer :)
Post 446883 by Dan850r on 2012-01-08 19:42:18
Its a 96, lookslike the right one!
Post 449576 by Dan850r on 2012-01-15 15:55:28
New rear anti roll bar fitted, thanks Alan, improved the car alot!
Picked up some new wheels too, 7.5x17 propus, will get them sprayed up ready for some track rubber
Post 449581 by martybelfastt5 on 2012-01-15 16:04:42
they look good on there
Post 449588 by Dan850r on 2012-01-15 16:19:45
[quote=martybelfastt5;449581]they look good on there[/quote]
There abit coroded but will do as a spare set and they feel abit lighter than the titans.
Post 454394 by Dan850r on 2012-01-25 18:46:43
Got my angled 16t and me7 mani fitted finally, just waiting on the new injectors to arrive. Going from a tired 15g to this is night and day, spool up is quicker mid range feels alot better and ran out of road for top end.
What a ball ache it was getting it to fit. If anyone else does this mod, save yourself about an hours worth of faffing trying to get the manifold gaskets and buy a 1 piece one from volvo for less than a fiver. Had to alter the oil and coolant pipes to fit so be aware if you buy one and get the pipes to fit as i had to mix and match
Farewell 15g, you served me well. Now rest in boost
Post 454396 by T5frankie on 2012-01-25 18:49:14
a 16t is miles better than the gutless 15g's nice one
Post 454404 by Dan850r on 2012-01-25 18:56:33
It was always "quick" but its in a different league now! Will have to try one of these 19t i hear so much about lol
Post 454405 by claymore on 2012-01-25 18:58:19
Glad to see you got it sorted mate :)
Post 454416 by T5frankie on 2012-01-25 19:05:01
[quote=Dan850r;454404]It was always "quick" but its in a different league now! Will have to try one of these 19t i hear so much about lol[/quote]
join the turbo lag crew like me
Post 454421 by Dan850r on 2012-01-25 19:09:57
[quote=claymore;454405]Glad to see you got it sorted mate :)[/quote]
Still got to get a proper down pipe for it, none of the breakers want know!
Will see how i get on with it how it is tben might think about a 19
Post 454422 by p fandango on 2012-01-25 19:11:02
[quote=t5frankie;454416]join the turbo lag crew like me[/quote]
i think mine spools as quick as my 15g used to
Post 454423 by claymore on 2012-01-25 19:11:19
[quote=Dan850r;454421]Still got to get a proper down pipe for it, none of the breakers want know!
Will see how i get on with it how it is tben might think about a 19[/quote]
or a gt28 ;)
Post 454426 by Volvostorm on 2012-01-25 19:16:35
Or a GT30 ;)
Post 454431 by Dan850r on 2012-01-25 19:27:01
Stop it you lot, its only been fitted 3 hours and i want to change it!
Post 454432 by T5frankie on 2012-01-25 19:28:53
[quote=p fandango;454422]i think mine spools as quick as my 15g used to[/quote]
never mate
Post 454434 by p fandango on 2012-01-25 19:30:50
[quote=t5frankie;454432]never mate[/quote]
afraid so, 960 throttle body & the 3" RIP transformed it (luckily, i was on the verge of going back to the 15g)
Post 454436 by T5frankie on 2012-01-25 19:32:57
[quote=p fandango;454434]afraid so, 960 throttle body & the 3" RIP transformed it (luckily, i was on the verge of going back to the 15g)[/quote]
but i have the same mate and a rica and a forge unos
Post 454438 by p fandango on 2012-01-25 19:35:56
[quote=t5frankie;454436]but i have the same mate and a rica and a forge unos[/quote]
might be the 3" exhaust or S60R manifold (or combination of both) does make a noticable difference then
Post 454439 by T5frankie on 2012-01-25 19:42:59
[quote=p fandango;454438]might be the 3" exhaust or S60R manifold (or combination of both) does make a noticable difference then[/quote]
that 850r with its 16t spooled much quicker than my 19t
Post 454446 by p fandango on 2012-01-25 20:00:03
[quote=t5frankie;454439]that 850r with its 16t spooled much quicker than my 19t[/quote]
as i've said many times i was very disappointed with the amount of lag when i first fitted the 19t, & having had the 15g on before i really don't think theirs anything in it now
Post 454452 by T5frankie on 2012-01-25 20:16:26
[quote=p fandango;454446]as i've said many times i was very disappointed with the amount of lag when i first fitted the 19t, & having had the 15g on before i really don't think theirs anything in it now[/quote]
think you have forgotton what they both drive like mate
Post 454464 by p fandango on 2012-01-25 20:34:57
[quote=t5frankie;454452]think you have forgotton what they both drive like mate[/quote]
i had the 19t on for other a year before i took BT off the road, but yes i've since forgot what its like to drive a T-5 :(
Post 456445 by Dan850r on 2012-01-29 18:39:14
Got few more bits fitted this weekend, blue injectors, wideband afr gauge and gone back to standard airbox. The air box made a big difference, better pickup,smoother power delivery and just generally goes alot better. And i wasnt using a cheapy filter before either, itg maxogen. So maybe volvo do know what there doing then when it comes to intake design?
Afrs seem good to under load, 11.6 at wot and 14.7~ 15.5 driving normally
Post 456704 by The Flying Moose on 2012-01-30 11:50:12
[quote=Dan850r;456445]Got few more bits fitted this weekend, blue injectors, wideband afr gauge and gone back to standard airbox. The air box made a big difference, better pickup,smoother power delivery and just generally goes alot better. And i wasnt using a cheapy filter before either, itg maxogen. So maybe volvo do know what there doing then when it comes to intake design?
Afrs seem good to under load, 11.6 at wot and 14.7~ 15.5 driving normally[/quote]
I agree 100% with the standard airbox Dan, infact I swear by them.
Every reference I found from reputable sources suggested the standard design was second to non for a standard forced cold air intake system. I think too alot less heat soak.
Post 456795 by Dan850r on 2012-01-30 17:42:33
Yeah it doesnt sound as good but goes so much better now! Definately wont be fitting to other filter again lol
Post 456934 by AndysR on 2012-01-30 19:39:34
Nice progress... Must confess for looks and performance I am sure the airbox is the better option it's just I am a sucker for noise so still opt for the cone filter... ;)
Post 463376 by Dan850r on 2012-02-15 11:51:47
Took the car to a local rolling road today for a power run
Post 464449 by claymore on 2012-02-18 21:21:45
Ohh, they'd look nice wraped round my spare wheels :)
Post 464450 by p fandango on 2012-02-18 21:22:00
[quote=Dan850r;464447]And picked up four of these bad boys today, as new michelin tarmac tyres
[/quote]
i used to have some Yoko's the same as them for my drag slicks, soft compound & was said to last 8mile lol. Is it a race project your doing?
Post 464453 by Dan850r on 2012-02-18 21:26:04
[quote=claymore;464449]Ohh, they'd look nice wraped round my spare wheels :)[/quote]
He has got 4 more somewhere in his garage lol
Post 464454 by claymore on 2012-02-18 21:27:12
[quote=Dan850r;464453]He has got 4 more somewhere in his garage lol[/quote]
I'd be quite interested in them.
Post 464456 by Volvostorm on 2012-02-18 21:28:48
Bit of a shame that mine can't used the standard airbox now!
Post 464457 by Dan850r on 2012-02-18 21:30:41
I can give you his number, he found 3 but couldnt find the fourth. Alsorts there, gravels, slicks, an impreza tucked away under an oak tree rusting away!
Post 464458 by Dan850r on 2012-02-18 21:32:37
[quote=p fandango;464450]i used to have some Yoko's the same as them for my drag slicks, soft compound & was said to last 8mile lol. Is it a race project your doing?[/quote]
Hope they last longer than 8 miles lol, but i got 4 for less than 1 new r888, i wont worry to much.
Post 464459 by daza-b on 2012-02-18 21:33:33
[quote=Dan850r;464457]I can give you his number, he found 3 but couldnt find the fourth. Alsorts there, gravels, slicks, an impreza tucked away under an oak tree rusting away![/quote]
ill have the impreza lol
Post 464462 by Dan850r on 2012-02-18 21:35:44
[quote=daza-b;464459]ill have the impreza lol[/quote]
Im sure he would sell the lot, had a celica st185 rally car, looked battered and wanted £5k for it!
Post 481604 by Dan850r on 2012-04-04 19:19:56
Not much of an update, cars running rough at the moment, hence missing shakespear, and no codes stored, so out with a multimeter this weekend looking for a duff sensor! Wish me luck
Post 481606 by Jamest5r on 2012-04-04 19:23:30
What do you mean by "rough" mate, lots of know how on here :)
Im also up near Shrewsbury on Sat maybe could meet and have a look ?
Post 481607 by claymore on 2012-04-04 19:26:09
[quote=Jamest5r;481606]What do you mean by "rough" mate, lots of know how on here :)
Im also up near Shrewsbury on Sat maybe could meet and have a look ?[/quote]
Ohh, mini meet :)
Post 481610 by Dan850r on 2012-04-04 19:30:11
Cheers james, the problem is if you change gear slowly ie let the revs and boost drop right down then accelerate it'll hesitate for a second or 2 then pull fine, but if you stay in gear press the clutch, it doesn't seem to do it, its kind of hard to explain but its doing my head in lol
Only other thing i can think of is the recirc blank plate might be leaking? But i seem to remember it doing it before
But if you are about and fancy having a look let me know
Post 481612 by Dan850r on 2012-04-04 19:31:39
[quote=claymore;481607]Ohh, mini meet :)[/quote]
You know it makes sense
Post 481614 by claymore on 2012-04-04 19:34:37
You could come down to mine, that would save James going all the way to Oswestry, between the 3 of us we should be able to sort it, we can swap parts if need be.
Post 481618 by Jamest5r on 2012-04-04 19:36:53
Ive got to do the brakes on me Mum's focus sat lunchtime so will be free in the afternoon so could take a hop up the A5(she lives between Telford & Shrew) if you want to come down to Shrewsbury way?? im sure me and Claymore could waffle a bit to you lol, got some spares lying around if you want to change anything for the sake of testing?? maf/cam/crank etc.
Post 481622 by claymore on 2012-04-04 19:38:37
[quote=Jamest5r;481618]Ive got to do the brakes on me Mum's focus sat lunchtime so will be free in the afternoon so could take a hop up the A5(she lives between Telford & Shrew) if you want to come down to Shrewsbury way?? im sure me and Claymore could waffle a bit to you lol, got some spares lying around if you want to change anything for the sake of testing?? maf/cam/crank etc.[/quote]
Sod that, I'm not changing a crank....lol
Post 481625 by Dan850r on 2012-04-04 19:39:40
Yeah would suit me, swapped some parts, but they could be duff, next suspect is icv, cheers gents
Post 481638 by Volvostorm on 2012-04-04 20:03:55
What about a meet up at my unit?
Lots of room :)
Post 481689 by Jamest5r on 2012-04-04 21:01:36
[quote=Pault5estate;481638]What about a meet up at my unit?
Lots of room :)[/quote]
Is that where your 850 is? would love to see it :)
Post 481692 by claymore on 2012-04-04 21:04:23
[quote=Pault5estate;481638]What about a meet up at my unit?
Lots of room :)[/quote]
fine by me :), I'd quite like to see how far off you are from getting the car started.
Post 481694 by Jamest5r on 2012-04-04 21:05:43
[quote=claymore;481692]fine by me :), I'd quite like to see how far off you are from getting the car started.[/quote]
Where's the unit?
Post 481697 by claymore on 2012-04-04 21:06:39
[quote=Jamest5r;481694]Where's the unit?[/quote]
Just outside Hadnal
Post 481700 by Jamest5r on 2012-04-04 21:15:15
Cool nice and easy then if it's good with Paul/Dan/you how about 2ish sat afternoon?
Post 481701 by claymore on 2012-04-04 21:18:49
Fine by me, we can meet at the BP garage on the Shawbury roundabout
Post 481705 by Volvostorm on 2012-04-04 21:21:07
[quote=Jamest5r;481689]Is that where your 850 is? would love to see it :)[/quote]
Yes mate, thats where she is tucked up
[quote=Jamest5r;481700]Cool nice and easy then if it's good with Paul/Dan/you how about 2ish sat afternoon?[/quote]
No problems, PM me if you want my number, you going to meet up with Claymore and Dan?
Post 481712 by Jamest5r on 2012-04-04 21:33:13
[quote=claymore;481701]Fine by me, we can meet at the BP garage on the Shawbury roundabout[/quote]
Guess i follow the 49 till i see a BP then?
Post 481724 by claymore on 2012-04-04 21:42:39
[quote=Jamest5r;481712]Guess i follow the 49 till i see a BP then?[/quote]
Post 481729 by Dan850r on 2012-04-04 21:50:53
Yeah fine by me
Pauls got a few bits i wouldnt mind swapping over lol
Post 481738 by claymore on 2012-04-04 21:55:44
will you come to my house first Dan, or go straight to the two Henrys?
Post 481741 by Volvostorm on 2012-04-04 21:56:56
[quote=Dan850r;481729]Yeah fine by me
Pauls got a few bits i wouldnt mind swapping over lol[/quote]
You leave my bits alone! :eek:
Post 481751 by Dan850r on 2012-04-04 22:07:48
[quote=claymore;481738]will you come to my house first Dan, or go straight to the two Henrys?[/quote]
Dont mind, i know where pauls unit is, unless you want roll up in a convoy lol
[quote=Pault5estate;481741]You leave my bits alone! :eek:[/quote]
Lol, ill swap your ap's for those orange injectors you so desperately need?
Post 481754 by claymore on 2012-04-04 22:10:12
No worrys, I'll meet James and see you there around 2 o'clock
Post 481758 by Dan850r on 2012-04-04 22:12:10
Cheers mate
Post 481760 by Volvostorm on 2012-04-04 22:14:19
[quote=Dan850r;481751]Lol, ill swap your ap's for those orange injectors you so desperately need?[/quote]
Hmmm, let me think about it..................................................................:doh:
Post 491102 by Dan850r on 2012-04-24 23:15:30
Not much of an update, stripped out all the rear interior, raised the back up by about 1/2" so to compensate take one of these
Post 491112 by Dan850r on 2012-04-24 23:25:28
Stripped the rear interior this weekend and as a result lifted up the back end by about 1/2 inch so to compensate take 2 of these
http://www.tkimotorsport.com/870-rear-spring-perch
and 2 of these
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/competition-dampers/rix-engineering-adjustable-2-25-57mm-diameter-spring-conversion-kit
Add a pair of these
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/competition-springs/faulkners-race-springs
And hopefully have a height adjustable rear end.
Sorry about the links, don't know how to post up the pics
Post 497895 by T5RPete on 2012-05-13 08:10:14
I like those discs alot! What are they?
Post 497932 by Dan850r on 2012-05-13 13:05:44
there mtec, £130 for front and rear delivered, ill see how they last, but read a lot of reviews and everyone seems to be very impressed with them
Post 497943 by T5RPete on 2012-05-13 14:08:16
yeah, let me know as i need new discs on the rear.
Post 499819 by Dan850r on 2012-05-17 20:42:05
Post 500240 by Dan850r on 2012-05-18 19:55:20
gonna see if i can get these to fit
Post 500255 by The Flying Moose on 2012-05-18 20:14:58
Very nice indeed, I would imagine just a case of fabricating some carriers?
Post 500273 by Dan850r on 2012-05-18 20:45:01
possibly, there very wide so doesn't look like they'll fit under the titans, gonna try my propus wheels.
Post 500274 by MIXA on 2012-05-18 20:45:10
[quote=Dan850r;497932]there mtec, £130 for front and rear delivered, ill see how they last, but read a lot of reviews and everyone seems to be very impressed with them[/quote]
nice discs were are they from at that price think my fronts are warped slightly so fancy a set of those
Post 500277 by Dan850r on 2012-05-18 20:49:18
mtec brakes .co.UK there the dealers, you have to wait a couple of days for them but so far pretty pleased, went with dimpled and grooved but they are noisy
Post 500296 by Volvostorm on 2012-05-18 21:08:47
Noise is good, you know they are working! :)
If you get no noise, panic!!!
How it looked when i got it
Konis and 302's
New seats
Toyo r888
And picked up four of these bad boys today, as new michelin tarmac tyres
And fitted my new ported inlet manifold, 3" tb, and rica 304 ecu, definitely a big improvement!
