Moles T-5R (Project Olive)
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Post 634611 by MoleT-5R on 2013-08-12 02:11:39
As all the usual suspects know, I've had the 855 T-5R a few years now and given it some welly down the 1/4mile, I still think I can squeeze a tad more out of the lowly 15g, 14.52 is brilliant but now the challenge is what can I get it to do? So some careful, but quite common mods ( and some not !!! ) are now required to push the boundary a tad as we can't let Frankie's 19t hybrid have all the fun !!
I have already popped in a Pipercross panel filter and a HLM304 ecu ( courtesy for Jamest5r ), the car is decat, due to it collapsing and just knocking it out with the easiest cure to the problem and that, is then connected to a Jetex/BSR rear system and thats about it, the car runs on normal unleaded ( except race weekends ) as it is a daily drive, but I am just starting to experiment to whether the more expensive fuel gives me extra (more on that later if it works!!) and this is where we are at on a 14.52 second car with next to no mods (except slicks, to keep Frankie boy happy, but then he says they don't make a difference anyway...maybe he's right again folks...lol)
So with Retro Rides Gathering, Trax 2013 and Shakey on 28-29 september it's time to get the 855 in the garage and fit some of the parts that have been gathering in the previous six months and giving it a check over before next months Mot
As External Error and Claymore already know ( as they had been thinking on similar lines ) I have made my own R.I.P pipe ( just got one off a S60 and cut out the 90deg bend and jointed the pipe back together) was then fitted using a selection of orginal pipes to make it work ( as this will be altered shortly with the addition of one of Blackbeast's R.I.P hard pipes, photos to follow when the hoses arrive )
First thing to do was get rid of the old exhaust manifold, that was cracked by the sound of it, oh and was it.......?????
[ATTACH=CONFIG]22197[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]22199[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]22200[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]22201[/ATTACH]
so I popped in a Japanifold that I had off another forum member that had been lightly ported!!!! ( I had taken a bit of a punt here and found to my relief that the porting he had advertised was actually just a bit of a light heart'd attempt at knife edging, which I then exaggerated as far as I dared !!!
[ATTACH=CONFIG]22198[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]22202[/ATTACH]
Post 634617 by iancho on 2013-08-12 05:34:56
The start of a very interesting thread Adrian, watching with interest :)
Post 634618 by V70 Graham on 2013-08-12 06:02:26
Nice start Adrian, hopefully get close to Frankies time sometime soon.
Post 634619 by Biff on 2013-08-12 06:59:17
Good luck mate, watching with interest!
Post 634620 by 1112lewis on 2013-08-12 07:09:49
Sounds all good! Watching closely.
Post 634621 by MoleT-5R on 2013-08-12 07:10:04
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;634618]Nice start Adrian, hopefully get close to Frankies time sometime soon.[/QUOTE]
If I can shave .5 of a second off the 1/4, I'll treat myself to a new turbo.... actually I'll probably need a new set of rods..lol
Post 635171 by MoleT-5R on 2013-08-14 00:04:24
Quick update... new manifold in and turbo on, some pipework in, plugs and leads changed, various bits fitted back properly or replaced if broken ( GARAGES is all I have to say and why do owners let them get away with it ????), all bits that have niggled me for the six years I've owned the car and then a bit of cleaning around the engine bay. Hopefully some blingy bits going in tomorrow folks and a few pic's of whats been done
Post 635179 by V70 Graham on 2013-08-14 04:57:35
Looks like its coming along well, looking forward to the pictures.
Post 635410 by iancho on 2013-08-14 21:01:12
Sounding good for the Triangle mate :B_thumb:
Post 635514 by AndysR on 2013-08-14 23:37:26
Wow! You've certainly got the best from that manifold.. lol
Post 635556 by MoleT-5R on 2013-08-15 02:02:27
[QUOTE=AndysR;635514]Wow! You've certainly got the best from that manifold.. lol[/QUOTE]
I alway try to make sure I get the best I can out of something before binning it, don't thing it was quite that bad when she pulled of a 14.52 at avon, will be interesting to see what I can get next time
Post 635557 by MoleT-5R on 2013-08-15 02:24:13
As promised it's picy time, have had an evening of massive highs and sinking lows.......yes we got the car fired up on the button, running sweet and quiet, just going out of the garage when, Alex thankfully in the dark, spotted a nasty oil leak, it was coming from the turbo oil feed banjo, so I tried to tighten it,when I should have undone it and checked both washers were there, this was the result
What a muppet, thankfully I got the thread out. Just got to sort it quick as were off to Retro Rides on Friday
On the good side..... been fitting some nice new bits, Sir Blackbeast kind supplied me with the last of his lower hard pipes with dump and idle valve ports and a quality bit of piping it is, added some nice red silicone hoses and a bailey dump valve
And the home made RIP pipe crafted (lol) from a S60 turbo to intercooler pipe, some tidying to be done, but a go stop gap till I make an alloy one
Post 635568 by 1112lewis on 2013-08-15 06:58:40
Looking good already! Nothing worse than an oil leak but hopefully an easy fix!
Post 635851 by MoleT-5R on 2013-08-16 00:39:00
Well oil leak fixed, pinched the banjo off the v70 r's turbo, but as for the washers, what a game, couldn't get anything the right size, so used some smaller ones and filed them out to fit. Been out for a run all seems well.
Big day for T-5R tomorrow, the run down for retro rides with claymore so lots of pics no doubt.
Post 635852 by M-R-P on 2013-08-16 00:45:24
It's nice to see these late night updates, I often wonder if there's anybody out there lol.
Keep up the good work dude, it's coming on nicely :)
Post 635853 by MoleT-5R on 2013-08-16 01:03:08
[QUOTE=M-R-P;635852]It's nice to see these late night updates, I often wonder if there's anybody out there lol.
Keep up the good work dude, it's coming on nicely :)[/QUOTE]
Most nights this week I've just come in from the garage, got to keep Graham happy with pics .... lol, I'll sleep like a log in my tent a retro rides, just an early shift to do, so I'm off to grab a couple of hours as I'll have to been up at 4.30....ouch :uglyhamme
Post 635854 by M-R-P on 2013-08-16 01:09:51
5:30 for me lol
Post 635985 by iancho on 2013-08-16 18:18:58
Great work Adrian, should shift abit now :smile:
Post 636037 by V70 Graham on 2013-08-16 19:38:07
[QUOTE=MoleT5-R;635853]Most nights this week I've just come in from the garage, got to keep Graham happy with pics .... lol, I'll sleep like a log in my tent a retro rides, just an early shift to do, so I'm off to grab a couple of hours as I'll have to been up at 4.30....ouch :uglyhamme[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=M-R-P;635854]5:30 for me lol[/QUOTE]
Wimps, tomorrow will be my 3rd day off in 26 day's.....and I was up at 0330 this morning, first post @ 0438 and I'd already done one trip in the bus.
Hope the car looks after you well mate, and yup, piccy's please lol should be a good weekend.
Post 636073 by Jamest5r on 2013-08-16 20:28:41
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;636037]Wimps, tomorrow will be my 3rd day off in 26 day's.....and I was up at 0330 this morning, first post @ 0438 and I'd already done one trip in the bus.
Hope the car looks after you well mate, and yup, piccy's please lol should be a good weekend.[/QUOTE]
All light weight's lol, last 2 week's been up at 4am, started at 5am with 3hrs on the forklift then onto my normal 12ish hr day's in an artic, all legal within the working time directive lol :)
And looking forward to seeing you tomorrow for a beer Mr Mole :)
Post 636981 by MoleT-5R on 2013-08-19 23:14:15
Well what a fantastic weekend we had with Colin,James and the Flipped Out Customs crowd, had to do a bit of cleaning as the weather and being parked outside work had made a right mess of the car, so saturday morning I whizzed over the car with the quick detailer, so it was at least clean, then stupidly I tried a little Meg's ultimate compound on the rear wing..... oh crap.....the rest of the car now looks bad, so then had to finish what I started. Popped to the local town to get supplies for later and on return decided to try my new tube of Meg's dark wax, so set about the bonnet, to comments that I'm starting to take after Wobbley (it will never be that clean .. lol). The bonnet looked ok when Jayne then said " why not try a some on the rear quarter, so off we go and wow, how good does that look, now I have to do the rest to the same standard......think it was worth it
A few more mods
Now back into the garage for the rest of the current plan mods that time didn't allow to happen.
Here a few shots whilst do the last mods and some of the horrors found along the way
The home made top rip pipe converted out of a s60 top pipe just cut the elbow out and re-jointed the pipe
Work in progress ( and a little thieving of the V70 R as it had new plugs and an oil line banjo)
the bits coming off seemed to just keep getting more
A bit bare, but more to change yet
Cracked waste gate ( oh well it will have to last till planned turbo change as I think the 15g has a little more to give yet
Post 637011 by iancho on 2013-08-20 07:17:34
Your welcome mate.... I must say that Megs brought your car up a treat Adrian, it looks amazing in the photos and your engine bay is looking 'meaner' everytime you put new pics up :smile:
Post 637107 by The Flying Moose on 2013-08-20 16:36:11
Wow, looks fantastic in that first picture Adrian, it seems you have been a busy man. It will nice to see it in its full glory when you've finished. I remember the condition the car was in when you first bought it and it hasnt half been turned around.
Good job mate!
Post 637153 by LiamT4 on 2013-08-20 19:47:40
[QUOTE=MoleT5-R;636981]Well what a fantastic weekend we had with Colin,James and the Flipped Out Customs crowd, had to do a bit of cleaning as the weather and being parked outside work had made a right mess of the car, so saturday morning I whizzed over the car with the quick detailer, so it was at least clean, then stupidly I tried a little Meg's ultimate compound on the rear wing..... oh crap.....the rest of the car now looks bad, so then had to finish what I started. Popped to the local town to get supplies for later and on return decided to try my new tube of Meg's dark wax, so set about the bonnet, to comments that I'm starting to take after Wobbley (it will never be that clean .. lol). The bonnet looked ok when Jayne then said " why not try a some on the rear quarter, so off we go and wow, how good does that look, now I have to do the rest to the same standard......think it was worth it
[/QUOTE]
and to think that the first time you went to trax, all that time ago, you'd never even used a detailer before lol
Post 637206 by AndysR on 2013-08-20 20:59:52
Wow that's some crack it's a wonder your getting any real boost levels with the housing cracked to that extent. Clearly a good turbo elsewhere..
Car is looking very well indeed, I remember seeing it a couple of years back at Avon and it looks like an entirely different car now! Job very well done, looking forward to reading your updates as they come through, if you don't mind me saying your car is a testimony to Volvo build quality and even when they look like they need a good clean and polish that really is, within reason, all they need to look spot on again and worth saving :)
Post 637270 by MoleT-5R on 2013-08-20 23:14:44
[QUOTE=LiamT4;637153]and to think that the first time you went to trax, all that time ago, you'd never even used a detailer before lol[/QUOTE]
Yes, in 2011 I learnt about detailer, just thought you were being lazy...lol To be fair the day a Meg's that Shepbomb organised last year was an eye opener in easy car care, hence the results and I ain't no WD
[QUOTE=AndysR;637206]Wow that's some crack it's a wonder your getting any real boost levels with the housing cracked to that extent. Clearly a good turbo elsewhere..
Car is looking very well indeed, I remember seeing it a couple of years back at Avon and it looks like an entirely different car now! Job very well done, looking forward to reading your updates as they come through, if you don't mind me saying your car is a testimony to Volvo build quality and even when they look like they need a good clean and polish that really is, within reason, all they need to look spot on again and worth saving :)[/QUOTE]
Thanks Andy, it will be interesting to see just what we can get out of her, when we return to Avon in September, the car seem to be perform real nice at Prescott with the new manifold and mods. The latest pic's at the hill climb just strenghten me,in my love for my high miler, yet she still has more in her to be unleashed.
Post 637490 by LiamT4 on 2013-08-21 20:09:21
Wow, thats awesome. How much power does it have?
and how did it manage to park there, the fronts lower than a lawnmower lol
Post 637499 by claymore on 2013-08-21 20:27:35
Just for you Liam, it's running a BMW V8
Post 637503 by Nealevo on 2013-08-21 20:32:23
[QUOTE=claymore;637499]Just for you Liam, it's running a BMW V8[/QUOTE]
Ooooo that's right rub it in..... Lol
Post 637516 by LiamT4 on 2013-08-21 20:46:11
[QUOTE=claymore;637499]Just for you Liam, it's running a BMW V8[/QUOTE]
Oh the irony......lol
Post 637525 by MoleT-5R on 2013-08-21 20:56:16
[QUOTE=LiamT4;637490]
Wow, thats awesome. How much power does it have?
and how did it manage to park there, the fronts lower than a lawnmower lol[/QUOTE]
the front spoiler/bumper and grill all come off in on piece and then they just hung it over the car to drive it across the field
Post 637528 by Jamest5r on 2013-08-21 20:57:57
Where's the vids Jayne took matey?
Post 637551 by MoleT-5R on 2013-08-21 21:57:18
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;637528]Where's the vids Jayne took matey?[/QUOTE]
on her phone will get them up soon, tomorrow at the latest
Post 637554 by AndysR on 2013-08-21 22:06:50
Excellent shots, that grey R saloon is running AWD running gear from a V70R AWD, I remember seeing the project thread on that car :)
Post 637555 by claymore on 2013-08-21 22:10:53
[QUOTE=AndysR;637554]Excellent shots, that grey R saloon is running AWD running gear from a V70R AWD, I remember seeing the project thread on that car :)[/QUOTE]
Watch this space ;)
Post 637558 by AndysR on 2013-08-21 22:16:34
[QUOTE=claymore;637555]Watch this space ;)[/QUOTE]
On reflection it looks like I missed a good car show, definitely one for next years calendar I think :)
Post 637561 by Jamest5r on 2013-08-21 22:22:26
[QUOTE=claymore;637555]Watch this space ;)[/QUOTE]
I saw that glint in your eye when we were checking it out, confirmed by you getting on your knees i knew you were serious then :)
Post 637563 by claymore on 2013-08-21 22:24:14
I'm picking up my M58 tomorrow ;), do I go AWD or RWD?
Post 637566 by Jamest5r on 2013-08-21 22:30:01
[QUOTE=claymore;637563]I'm picking up my M58 tomorrow ;), do I go AWD or RWD?[/QUOTE]
God help us :)
Post 637578 by MoleT-5R on 2013-08-21 22:59:02
[QUOTE=claymore;637563]I'm picking up my M58 tomorrow ;), do I go AWD or RWD?[/QUOTE]
this will be interesting, will be following this closely, you wouldn't also know for a M66 awd box would you ?
Post 637589 by M-R-P on 2013-08-21 23:47:27
[QUOTE=claymore;637563]I'm picking up my M58 tomorrow ;), do I go AWD or RWD?[/QUOTE]
Do you really need an answer to that Colin?
The only thing that lets modern Volvos down is the FWD. Imagine how much fun a P2 would be in RWD format!!!
Right - I'm off to win the lottery!
Post 637600 by MoleT-5R on 2013-08-22 00:16:06
[QUOTE=M-R-P;637589]Do you really need an answer to that Colin?
The only thing that lets modern Volvos down is the FWD. Imagine how much fun a P2 would be in RWD format!!!
Right - I'm off to win the lottery![/QUOTE]
I think with all his possible power Awd is going to be the way forward, he'll at least he'll stand a chance of beating his 14.77 on the 1/4 mile....lol
Post 641397 by MoleT-5R on 2013-09-04 16:34:08
Car is in for her Pre-Trax check over .... overwise known as an MOT, getting a little nervous now as I don't really like the car beening away from home especially over night, I've just had a sprott on direct-gov https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-status and getting a little worried as nothing is showing yet....I'll have to give them a call........Cr#p
p.s. more pics shortly
Post 641460 by Nealevo on 2013-09-04 20:35:18
Spray the mesh black, looks good otherwise
Post 641482 by Jamest5r on 2013-09-04 21:37:36
Stop doing girly thing's with your car and concentrate on beating Frankie :)
Post 641486 by T5frankie on 2013-09-04 21:54:42
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;641482]Stop doing girly thing's with your car and concentrate on beating Frankie :)[/QUOTE]
you mean beating you, i'm way up the list lol
Post 641542 by MoleT-5R on 2013-09-05 07:02:44
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;641482]Stop doing girly thing's with your car and concentrate on beating Frankie :)[/QUOTE]
yes I know, but what do you think?
Post 641552 by Jamest5r on 2013-09-05 08:20:10
Looks good mate but I agree with neal black would be better :)
Post 641624 by The Flying Moose on 2013-09-05 16:30:27
^^^As above Adrian^^^ ;)
Seriously though it is coming along nicely!
Post 641629 by V70 Graham on 2013-09-05 16:53:59
Some great work there, as you say all shiny and clean now.
Post 641637 by MoleT-5R on 2013-09-05 17:16:18
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;641629]Some great work there, as you say all shiny and clean now.[/QUOTE]
Thanks Graham but it's about 200,000 miles away from being as nice and shiney as yours. "Cleaner !!!" I think would be the right word, but if any of you know my high miler, this is really the first season that I've started tidying her up, as before I would only bother do little bits if there was a 1/4 mile gain to be had and now it's, while stuff is off, I'll try and tidy a bit more and improve the general appearance of her step by step, pics like this do help encourage me, but do wonder how long it will be till I become a bit ocd about her
A Not so Sunday drive up Prescott Hill Climb with Mrs Claymore
Post 641817 by iancho on 2013-09-06 06:57:35
Great work Adrian your car is looking better and better mate as time goes by :B_thumb:
Post 642519 by mzafeer76 on 2013-09-08 21:07:50
How did u do ur wiring for the bigger throttle body..i understand that the present one is short.
Post 643090 by MoleT-5R on 2013-09-11 00:01:36
[QUOTE=mzafeer76;642519]How did u do ur wiring for the bigger throttle body..i understand that the present one is short.[/QUOTE]
Sorry for the delayed reply, but it's been a hectic few days. The wiring on mine was tight so, I dis-assembled the throttle body and rebuilt it with the spindle rotated 180degs to what it was before, then rotate the throttle position sensor mounting plate 180degs and hopefully the wiring will now reach ok, if not look down below as there is a bolted on wiring clip, if this is unbolted or repositioned,the harness plug should reach easily, hope this help mate.
Post 643219 by daza-b on 2013-09-11 15:35:00
Good thread here mate cars looks really good :)
Post 643342 by AndysR on 2013-09-11 22:08:51
Nice progress there Adrian, intake setup looks smart :)
Post 666533 by MoleT-5R on 2013-12-06 17:55:25
Kept this a bit hush hush, but she let me down big style last wednesday morning, conking out at 05.30 on the way to work leaving me no choice but to walk to work and come back in the evening to try to start it or recover it home, needless to say it wasn't play ball and green flag return her home. I'm not pee'd off as it has only failed to get me were I want to go twice in the 6 years I've had her and both times it has just cut out and will turn over but will not fire, checked for spark ok, checked for fuel no pressure at fuel rail, this could be down to the wiring to the main relay ( as was the problem before ) as the wiring here is pretty crusty so I was thinking of a bit of a re-work here and was wondering if anyone has any links to sites that can supply replacement electrical connectors to OEM specs?
Post 666566 by merc85 on 2013-12-06 18:41:58
injector driver relay perhaps?
Post 666825 by MoleT-5R on 2013-12-07 03:50:30
[QUOTE=merc85;666566]injector driver relay perhaps?[/QUOTE]
not even hearing the pump run up and oddly the idle valve is humming when I don't recall it doing that before, yet still won't start if I unplug it. Will get to the bottom of it tomorrow as I will need it next week
Post 666856 by T5frankie on 2013-12-07 10:19:27
relay 108 first point of call
Post 666875 by craigieboy on 2013-12-07 10:52:55
Looking good..:)
Post 666879 by MoleT-5R on 2013-12-07 11:37:54
[QUOTE=T5frankie;666856]relay 108 first point of call[/QUOTE]
Lol...... did you mean 103
Post 666883 by merc85 on 2013-12-07 11:54:42
[quote=molet5-r;666879]lol...... Did you mean 103[/quote]
pink/red relay ;)
Post 666886 by mikealder on 2013-12-07 12:17:50
Jumper out the fuel pump relay (the red/pink relay), if it starts get a new fuel pump relay, don't drive it about with the relay base jumpered out as the only way to switch the fuel pump off is to turn off the ignition - If it still won't run with the fuel pump relay jumpered you need to check for +12V on the pins of the relay base then check +12V is actually getting to the fuel pump tank connection - Mike
Post 666902 by MoleT-5R on 2013-12-07 13:54:18
fuel pump relay ok, swapped for another, power to fuel pump, pump earth ok, fuel pump would appear to fubar'd, will swap for one out of the V70 I have here for the manual conversion for the V70R AWD what a good time to have a pile of spares around
Post 666911 by MoleT-5R on 2013-12-07 14:50:01
T5-R alive and kicking, thanks to the donor v70, fuel pumps life was 262,000 miles not too bad, time to rebuild the orginal with a walbro 255 unless anyone has a better alternative ????
Post 667068 by AndysR on 2013-12-07 21:13:16
Good stuff an easy fix, she lives to fight another day :)
Post 667224 by MoleT-5R on 2013-12-08 04:50:49
[QUOTE=AndysR;667068]Good stuff an easy fix, she lives to fight another day :)[/QUOTE]
Oh Yes, just traced the wiring back checking or swapping components along the way, but pump failure at 260,000 miles,I should write a stern letter of complaint to Volvo and demand a new V60 r design as compo..... lol
Still have to make good the wiring harness so still on the look out for OEM wiring connectors and boots to repair the old harness, if anyone knows where to get them??
Post 667290 by t5 pete on 2013-12-08 11:59:26
[QUOTE=MoleT5-R;666911]T5-R alive and kicking, thanks to the donor v70, fuel pumps life was 262,000 miles not too bad, time to rebuild the orginal with a walbro 255 unless anyone has a better alternative ????[/QUOTE]
Great news ide have have a look at what pump wobbly uses as ive heard of a few things going down with genuine walbro
Post 667350 by AndysR on 2013-12-08 16:57:46
[QUOTE=t5 pete;667290]Great news ide have have a look at what pump wobbly uses as ive heard of a few things going down with genuine walbro[/QUOTE]
Isn't the problem more related to the copy pumps that are sold under the misconception that they are Walbro's not the genuine Waldro's themselves?
Post 667366 by t5 pete on 2013-12-08 17:21:02
[QUOTE=AndysR;667350]Isn't the problem more related to the copy pumps that are sold under the misconception that they are Walbro's not the genuine Waldro's themselves?[/QUOTE]
Mine was a genuine one which failed also jim had problems with his so dont know
Post 667368 by AndysR on 2013-12-08 17:22:59
[QUOTE=t5 pete;667366]Mine was a genuine one which failed also jim had problems with his so dont know[/QUOTE]
A bad batch possibly? When did you get yours?
Post 667371 by t5 pete on 2013-12-08 17:26:09
Erm probley about 8mnths ago was only in car for less than 1ķ
Post 667393 by stribo on 2013-12-08 18:10:38
Glad it was an easy fix for you Ade, looking forward to racing you next year. :D
Post 667542 by iancho on 2013-12-09 06:24:56
Great to read you sorted it mate! :B_thumb:
Post 667587 by MoleT-5R on 2013-12-09 11:46:40
Thanks for the heads up, Mr Wobbles, Jimbo or Smithy will be along any time some with some alternative advice no doubt, but still got to find a supplier for the OEM wiring connectors
Post 675956 by MoleT-5R on 2013-12-31 02:12:35
Update
Got fed up with the 'supermarket trolley' handling characteristics of late and haven't liked the front end ride height since fitting the V70r front springs and struts. Also nasty knock is regularly coming from the front end, so time to strip out the struts, check bushes and mountings and fit the old t5-r spring to the v70r struts. The bushes are all fine ( but will polybush the lower arms soon ) and drop link are also still good. Whilst manipulating the anti-roll bar from the passenger side, I found the knock, the drivers side anti-roll bar mounting looked to have broke its back fixing bolt, damn I thought, as this will be hard to extract without dropping the sub-frame. I finished off working on the passenger side and whipped the wheel back off the drivers side, as I'd already done this side, I started to investigate the broken bolt to discover no broken bolt, but the mounting has ripped out of the sub-frame by cracking all the way around underneath it. So looks like a sub-frame swap is now on the cards
Post 675961 by Harvey on 2013-12-31 02:34:37
[QUOTE=MoleT5-R;675956]Update
Got fed up with the 'supermarket trolley' handling characteristics of late and haven't liked the front end ride height since fitting the V70r front springs and struts. Also nasty knock is regularly coming from the front end, so time to strip out the struts, check bushes and mountings and fit the old t5-r spring to the v70r struts. The bushes are all fine ( but will polybush the lower arms soon ) and drop link are also still good. Whilst manipulating the anti-roll bar from the passenger side, I found the knock, the drivers side anti-roll bar mounting looked to have broke its back fixing bolt, damn I thought, as this will be hard to extract without dropping the sub-frame. I finished off working on the passenger side and whipped the wheel back off the drivers side, as I'd already done this side, I started to investigate the broken bolt to discover no broken bolt, but the mounting has ripped out of the sub-frame by cracking all the way around underneath it. So looks like a sub-frame swap is now on the cards[/QUOTE]
Now that's not a 5 min job,at least you know where the noise is from.
Post 675962 by MoleT-5R on 2013-12-31 03:05:35
[QUOTE=Harvey;675961]Now that's not a 5 min job,at least you know where the noise is from.[/QUOTE]
yep..time to gather any other bits I want to do whilst the engine and sub-frame are out, not quite what I had planned as this has forced my hand a bit, but it will not be done in the next couple of weeks as I want to get the V70R sorted first
Post 676897 by iancho on 2014-01-03 07:27:41
Yeah it's time to get the V70R back on the road mate ready for the Triangle :smile:
Post 676901 by MoleT-5R on 2014-01-03 07:37:59
[QUOTE=iancho;676897]Yeah it's time to get the V70R back on the road mate ready for the Triangle :smile:[/QUOTE]
and less than 12 weeks till we start drag racing again, so much to do and I keep lossing time doing overtime to pay for it all....doh!
will be popping a date up soon for the evo, when I know a few other dates, as I don't want it to clash with anything or be too close to something else that people can't afford to do it
Post 692126 by MoleT-5R on 2014-02-27 23:15:42
That's it, it's getting ripped to bits this weekend......
Post 692127 by V70 Graham on 2014-02-27 23:23:18
[QUOTE=MoleT5-R;692126]That's it, it's getting ripped to bits this weekend......[/QUOTE]
Eh....have I missed summat ?
What's up Ade ?
Post 692128 by graemewelch on 2014-02-27 23:27:09
another one bites the dust
Post 692140 by claymore on 2014-02-28 07:23:30
[QUOTE=graemewelch;692128]another one bites the dust[/QUOTE]
Or is it having an upgrade?
Post 692153 by V70 Graham on 2014-02-28 09:49:43
[QUOTE=claymore;692140]Or is it having an upgrade?[/QUOTE]
Hopefully this !
Post 692155 by stribo on 2014-02-28 10:13:43
I think a new clutch may be going in.;)
Post 692170 by ExternalError on 2014-02-28 12:09:26
[QUOTE=MoleT5-R;676901]and less than 12 weeks till we start drag racing again, so much to do and I keep lossing time doing overtime to pay for it all....doh!
will be popping a date up soon for the evo, when I know a few other dates, as I don't want it to clash with anything or be too close to something else that people can't afford to do it[/QUOTE]
Awaiting the dates with anticipation I need to christen my car on the EVO
Post 692200 by MoleT-5R on 2014-02-28 17:18:30
[QUOTE=ExternalError;692170]Awaiting the dates with anticipation I need to christen my car on the EVO[/QUOTE]
got to just check a couple of things, as I have got to leave the country around when I had originally plan to do this, but I will nail it down and get something up by the end of the weekend still want it to be june but it will be tight as theres lots on these days
Post 692201 by MoleT-5R on 2014-02-28 17:23:17
[QUOTE=claymore;692140]Or is it having an upgrade?[/QUOTE]
lol....killjoy, was wondering how many worried posts I might get, any way I'd better get into the garage and clear enough space for the surgery to commence (pics will be taken and hopefully updates daily)
Post 692494 by AndysR on 2014-03-02 15:04:33
Makes a nice improvement to the lighting these kits :)
Post 692809 by oblark on 2014-03-03 21:19:53
It will pay you to remove the obd2 socket and the wiring loom out of the V70 as it will make life easier when you start flashing the M4.4 ECU :)
Post 692810 by t5 pete on 2014-03-03 21:20:32
Looking great keep up the good work
Post 692879 by iancho on 2014-03-04 06:33:05
Love the new lights Adrian and that Grill looks perfect mate ;)
Looks like you've got your hands full at the mo bud stripping that V70 :)
Post 692894 by MoleT-5R on 2014-03-04 07:31:28
[QUOTE=oblark;692809]It will pay you to remove the obd2 socket and the wiring loom out of the V70 as it will make life easier when you start flashing the M4.4 ECU :)[/QUOTE]
I was planning to, but thanks for the reminder Rob
[QUOTE=iancho;692879]Love the new lights Adrian and that Grill looks perfect mate ;)
Looks like you've got your hands full at the mo bud stripping that V70 :)[/QUOTE]
Thanks Ian, the lights look ok till main beam is on, then the colours don't match, so I ordered another set for the mains. Not getting to much pressure to shift the shell, so I can take a bit of time and hopefully use or sell as much as possible
[QUOTE=t5 pete;692810]Looking great keep up the good work[/QUOTE]
Thanks Pete loads more to do before Avon this month, got to get the car back to how she was before the last drag races
Post 692930 by stribo on 2014-03-04 10:31:28
Looking good mate, but new lights and a new grille aren't going to help you go faster.;)
Post 692936 by V70 Graham on 2014-03-04 11:14:51
Nice work Ade :B_thumb:
Post 692954 by Nealevo on 2014-03-04 12:09:49
Mr Mole, can i possibly have the ns drivers door handle, off the red one??? pretty please
Post 692998 by MoleT-5R on 2014-03-04 15:20:03
[QUOTE=Nealevo;692954]Mr Mole, can i possibly have the ns drivers door handle, off the red one??? pretty please[/QUOTE
No problem Neal, pm me an addy and I'll stick it in the post
Post 693023 by Jamest5r on 2014-03-04 17:10:33
[QUOTE=MoleT5-R;692998][QUOTE=Nealevo;692954]Mr Mole, can i possibly have the ns drivers door handle, off the red one??? pretty please[/QUOTE
No problem Neal, pm me an addy and I'll stick it in the post[/QUOTE]
The tall bloke
Race track
Barcalona
Barsward
Spain
:)
Post 694778 by MoleT-5R on 2014-03-13 12:12:47
Little stumped at present as I can't work out which cambelt kit to get for the T-5R, as it appears to be on a change over period, both kits dates appear to cover the build/reg date of my car,I couldn't make head nor tail of the engine no. plate, I could just rip the engine out and count the teeth, but I wanted to get everything here ready and have one big session sorting her out for this coming seasons fun, any light on this would be welcomed, thanks Adrian
148 tooth 23mm wide belt
Part Information for "Timing Belt Kit" - 34877066
Fig. Timing Belt Kit - 34877066
[TABLE]
[TR]
[TH="bgcolor: #c5c5c5"]Attribute[/TH]
[TH="bgcolor: #c5c5c5"]Value[/TH]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Brand[/TD]
[TD]CONTI/DAYCO[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Number of Teeth[/TD]
[TD]148[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Width [mm][/TD]
[TD]23[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
OR
143 tooth 21mm wide belt
Part Information for "Timing Belt Kit" - 34877204
Fig. Timing Belt Kit - 34877204
[TABLE]
[TR]
[TH="bgcolor: #c5c5c5"]Attribute[/TH]
[TH="bgcolor: #c5c5c5"]Value[/TH]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Brand[/TD]
[TD]CONTI/DAYCO[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Number of Teeth[/TD]
[TD]143[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Width [mm][/TD]
[TD]21
[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
Post 694782 by stribo on 2014-03-13 13:14:09
Looks like the width gives you the number of teeth, 21mm wide, 143 teeth, 23mm wide 148 teeth.
Post 694783 by WOODY T5 on 2014-03-13 13:17:42
Dont if it help mate give volvo me reg of my 96 on n plate for my cambelt kit but I do have an m reg engine in now tho with 23mm wide all fitted great or and got mine from volvo in Malton 80pound all in ;)
Post 694873 by MoleT-5R on 2014-03-13 23:14:05
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;694783]Dont if it help mate give volvo me reg of my 96 on n plate for my cambelt kit but I do have an m reg engine in now tho with 23mm wide all fitted great or and got mine from volvo in Malton 80pound all in ;)[/QUOTE]
well if a volvo one will work out that cheap, then I'll try our local stealer
Post 694875 by WOODY T5 on 2014-03-13 23:18:27
That's wot I did first in hull riverside volvo wanted over 130ish fot the kit so tuk a nice ride over on fire blade to Milton they do post tho mate
Post 694878 by MoleT-5R on 2014-03-13 23:26:25
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;694875]That's wot I did first in hull riverside volvo wanted over 130ish fot the kit so tuk a nice ride over on fire blade to Milton they do post tho mate[/QUOTE]
do you have a contact no. for them mate ?? I tried messaging Rufe but got no reply so was looking for an alternative supplier, if I can fit a volvo one at a decent price then I will, but got to keep some pennies back for a new fuel pump, as I don't believe the one I pinched out of the 2.0litre is really up the the job and worry that it's not fueling fully at wot, so a bit to do this week.
Post 694886 by WOODY T5 on 2014-03-13 23:55:04
I rung rufe a few times no answer tho pm sent your way mate
Post 696698 by M-R-P on 2014-03-21 08:57:05
Isn't that the evap purge canister?
And what's with the MG up in the rafters? I've heard of shelving a project but that's taking it a bit far lol.
Post 696723 by MoleT-5R on 2014-03-21 15:04:00
[QUOTE=M-R-P;696698]Isn't that the evap purge canister?
And what's with the MG up in the rafters? I've heard of shelving a project but that's taking it a bit far lol.[/QUOTE]
The evap purge canister is down by the front pulley, I found that, not that it will be there much longer and you'd be surprised a what spares we keep on the shelf here mate....lol
Post 696754 by Volvostorm on 2014-03-21 20:31:00
Its for your cruise control, and yes, one port should be open, it confused me when I saw it.
Only reason I know this, because I moved my as it was in the way of the lower intercooler pipe!
Post 696803 by MoleT-5R on 2014-03-22 03:45:56
[QUOTE=Pault5estate;696754]Its for your cruise control, and yes, one port should be open, it confused me when I saw it.
Only reason I know this, because I moved my as it was in the way of the lower intercooler pipe![/QUOTE]
thanks Paul, that explains why there wasn't one on the 2.0l v70 as it doesn't have cruise control
Post 696805 by jamesy12345 on 2014-03-22 05:14:54
[QUOTE=MoleT5-R;696803]thanks Paul, that explains why there wasn't one on the 2.0l v70 as it doesn't have cruise control[/QUOTE]
It was a surprise to me how this thing worked - I got a shock when the pedal started moving on its own, having been used to either no cruise control or electronic stuff previously...
http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/tech/service/850/CruiseControlSystem.pdf
http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/topic/13444-cruise-control-diagram/
I think your photo in the post above was of this blue thing here.....green thing is the vacuum servo that moves the pedal
Post 696926 by MoleT-5R on 2014-03-22 16:36:25
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;696805]It was a surprise to me how this thing worked - I got a shock when the pedal started moving on its own, having been used to either no cruise control or electronic stuff previously...
http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/tech/service/850/CruiseControlSystem.pdf
http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/topic/13444-cruise-control-diagram/
I think your photo in the post above was of this blue thing here.....green thing is the vacuum servo that moves the pedal
[/QUOTE]
That all makes sense and as you say it's the blue item in the drawing, so I'd better leave it there as I use cruise in speed limits to save on getting points...lol
Post 717426 by MoleT-5R on 2014-06-07 14:30:40
Time for a small update on the T-5R and whats happened in the last few months
The engine was dropped out on its subframe for a transmission swap and new up-rated clutch to be fitted, a fairly painless job, of which I'm getting well practiced at, for reasons most of you know.
Flywheel looks to be in good condition for 270,000 miles and is now fitted with an R clutch plate and up-rated Sach's cover which certainly is up to the job, as for pedal pressure, I'm going to have one leg bigger than the other, its heavy but tolerable
The standard clutch on the left and the new one on the right
Clutch fitted
Timing belt and new shorter auxiliary belts fitted and aircon pump removed (space for a supercharger someone might say)
Amazed by how clean the 3" throttle body was after 9-10 months of daily use and the Jap manifold is still looking crack free
The same couldn't be said for the turbo, which had a nasty looking crack in the exhaust housing, across the waste gate area, so it was changed for another 15g, which was most kindly donated by Colin from his T-10K's donor car (Thanks again mate)
subframe swap and installation of some "Sponge" inserts to stiffen things up, polybushes to be added at a later date to the lower arms and arb bushes will be up-rated at the same time
and the cheapo flea bay disc's are still in good condition after 18 months or more
Post 717493 by AndysR on 2014-06-08 00:06:28
Nice work, love the 70 series bonnet release, was it tricky to fit? How did you fit it and was there much to modify to get it to fit?
Post 717916 by MoleT-5R on 2014-06-10 00:29:44
[QUOTE=AndysR;717493]Nice work, love the 70 series bonnet release, was it tricky to fit? How did you fit it and was there much to modify to get it to fit?[/QUOTE
Yes mate, the V70 bonnet pull is much nicer than the 850 one, but on the v70, the slam panel has a scoop, low down to accommodate your fingers when you pull it, so things are a little tighter on the 850, but it seems to fit ok and I can get my fingers around it ok to release it. All that was required was a suitable bit of rod to be bent to shape as the 850 rod length needs to be longer than the v70's. The catch just clip's in on the V70, so a couple of slots need the be cut for the bottom of the catch to pivot in to, the top just then clip over, the position on mine wasn't perfect so I added a clip to the bonnet internal edge for the clip to catch on, but other than that it is pretty much straight forward, I'll try and get some pic's of the slots it clips into in the next few day when I'm off work
Post 720558 by claymore on 2014-06-23 20:24:43
Ohh look, you've found my diff :)
Post 720559 by Nealevo on 2014-06-23 20:27:30
Ooooo i like the quaife, welcome to the club, just make sure you remind Jim at every opportunity lol
and don't forget the oil ��
Post 720560 by Jamest5r on 2014-06-23 20:27:50
Bah you can go right off some people
Post 720561 by Jamest5r on 2014-06-23 20:28:47
[QUOTE=Nealevo;720559]Ooooo i like the quaife, welcome to the club, just make sure you remind Jim at every opportunity lol
and don't forget the oil ��[/QUOTE]
Sod off you.....and where's the new brakes :)
Post 720565 by MoleT-5R on 2014-06-23 20:49:52
[QUOTE=Nealevo;720559]Ooooo i like the quaife, welcome to the club, just make sure you remind Jim at every opportunity lol
and don't forget the oil ��[/QUOTE]
A bit to do yet, I think the box is going to be full of filings,just going buy what I saw on the reversing switch selector, will be in need of a thorough clean out and pressure wash to start and see where we go from there, got to get it all done and fitted for the next Avon meet.......hopefully
Post 720566 by claymore on 2014-06-23 20:52:54
I also have a secret weapon for the next Avon meet ;)
Post 720568 by MoleT-5R on 2014-06-23 20:57:50
[QUOTE=claymore;720566]I also have a secret weapon for the next Avon meet ;)[/QUOTE]
Interesting......an even bigger spring.......??
Post 720571 by T5frankie on 2014-06-23 21:12:35
yet you still persist with a rubbish 15g adrian, that queerf aint gonna get you any quicker lol
Post 720572 by MoleT-5R on 2014-06-23 21:13:40
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;720569]that should do the job mate very nice[/QUOTE]
I'm hoping that the combination of the drop in gearing and the extra traction should help my times improve, without having to find more power yet.....next year may see engine mods but we'll have to wait and see what money is about for those, I'll try to quietly tuck a bit away regularly and build the funds up hopefully.
Post 720574 by MoleT-5R on 2014-06-23 21:17:26
[QUOTE=T5frankie;720571]yet you still persist with a rubbish 15g adrian, that queerf aint gonna get you any quicker lol[/QUOTE]
we'll see what happens...my 15g has done well so far and there's a bit more to be had yet...
Post 720591 by stribo on 2014-06-23 21:57:32
Nice lookingf bit of kit mate, hopefully one of those will adorn my gearbox one day. Don't listen to Frankie, stick with the 15g, it's the only way I'll beat you once my 18t is fitted. ;)
Post 720592 by t5 pete on 2014-06-23 21:58:23
woohoo awesome on the queef there's a few now running them but iirc im sure some one still hasn't got one don't know who that is tho pmsl.
I quite like the fact your seeing what the 15g can do
Post 720594 by WOODY T5 on 2014-06-23 22:00:24
[QUOTE=stribo;720591]Nice lookingf bit of kit mate, hopefully one of those will adorn my gearbox one day. Don't listen to Frankie, stick with the 15g, it's the only way I'll beat you once my 18t is fitted. ;)[/QUOTE]frankie just worried the mole might beat is pb time lol
Post 720596 by WOODY T5 on 2014-06-23 22:01:10
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;720574]we'll see what happens...my 15g has done well so far and there's a bit more to be had yet...[/QUOTE]wot is your best time mate
Post 720631 by MoleT-5R on 2014-06-23 23:41:42
[QUOTE=t5 pete;720592]woohoo awesome on the queef there's a few now running them but iirc im sure some one still hasn't got one don't know who that is tho pmsl.
I quite like the fact your seeing what the 15g can do[/QUOTE]
someone has to try and see what the standard turbo can do and then push then envelope a bit more
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;720594]frankie just worried the mole might beat is pb time lol[/QUOTE]
To right, his time won't be as hard to beat as yours mate....lol
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;720596]wot is your best time mate[/QUOTE]
best run was a Avon and 14.52, she has run better but not against the clock sadly, so I have to get it spot on for the next outing, no room for the annoying misfire I had at york,so slowly changing one component at a time till I nail the problem
Post 720643 by claymore on 2014-06-24 07:29:22
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;720631]someone has to try and see what the standard turbo can do and then push then envelope a bit more
To right, his time won't be as hard to beat as yours mate....lol
best run was a Avon and 14.52, she has run better but not against the clock sadly, so I have to get it spot on for the next outing, no room for the annoying misfire I had at york,so slowly changing one component at a time till I nail the problem[/QUOTE]
Just for your info, my misfire on the triangle turned out to be the vac pipe to the fuel pressure regulator had popped off.
Post 720663 by MoleT-5R on 2014-06-24 10:20:05
[QUOTE=claymore;720643]Just for your info, my misfire on the triangle turned out to be the vac pipe to the fuel pressure regulator had popped off.[/QUOTE]
that's handy to know, will check mine today and I'm going to get this sorted quickly, even if it means a new set of plugs etc
Post 720719 by Nealevo on 2014-06-24 15:22:32
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;720663]that's handy to know, will check mine today and I'm going to get this sorted quickly, even if it means a new set of plugs etc[/QUOTE]
Ade, i have a new set of plugs here, (10 miles use) as i brought the wrong sort, i needed LPG ones yours if you want them!!!
Post 720783 by MoleT-5R on 2014-06-24 20:41:29
[QUOTE=Nealevo;720719]Ade, i have a new set of plugs here, (10 miles use) as i brought the wrong sort, i needed LPG ones yours if you want them!!![/QUOTE]
Thanks Neal Pm'd
Post 721128 by Wobbly Dave on 2014-06-26 23:05:24
see you hid your HID balast in the same place as me. Great minds think alike.
Post 721227 by MoleT-5R on 2014-06-27 19:04:43
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;721128]see you hid your HID balast in the same place as me. Great minds think alike.[/QUOTE]
nope... blatant thief of of your idea, but I did credit you in the text mate, just a neat way to tidy things up a bit
Post 722221 by Jamest5r on 2014-07-03 20:25:33
Think I did about 7 on an empty box, didn't like it very much but then again the m59 likes eating it's own innards :)
Post 722252 by t5 pete on 2014-07-03 22:42:45
Certainly been munching do you have another box Adrian
Post 722255 by MoleT-5R on 2014-07-03 23:30:54
[QUOTE=t5 pete;722252]Certainly been munching do you have another box Adrian[/QUOTE]
I have a spare m56 box with standard ratio's, Pedro has kindly offered some internals from a 10v box, so it is just a case of moving them here and finding a spare case, as I don't really wish to have to strip the spare box if I don't have to. A swap of the crown wheel and pinion swap isn't as straight forward as you'd think on these boxes, as you need to swap 2 pinions (1 on the layshaft cluster and the second on the reverse/fifth gear shaft) so a bit more stripping and swopping would be required, but then I would lose the lower 1st and 2nd gears if I swopped the final drive into the m56 I have here
Post 722262 by M-R-P on 2014-07-04 06:22:51
Looks complicated...
Is there a prize for spotting the difference between the 4th and 5th pictures?
Post 722270 by claymore on 2014-07-04 07:43:22
[QUOTE=M-R-P;722262]Looks complicated...
Is there a prize for spotting the difference between the 4th and 5th pictures?[/QUOTE]
I think picture 5 has James Branstons cousin in it:
Post 722271 by M-R-P on 2014-07-04 07:49:07
I've not seen Mr. Branston for a while Colin, you haven't cut him up and used him for bracing have you?
Post 722272 by stribo on 2014-07-04 08:04:43
To put it technically, that's ££££ed.
Post 722311 by MoleT-5R on 2014-07-04 11:11:27
[QUOTE=M-R-P;722262]Looks complicated...
Is there a prize for spotting the difference between the 4th and 5th pictures?[/QUOTE]
lol.....sorry no prizes, but I am amazed how simple and easy to dis-assemble the box is, in comparison to the rovers and mini gearboxes I used to mess around with years ago
Post 722312 by MoleT-5R on 2014-07-04 11:32:59
[QUOTE=claymore;722270]I think picture 5 has James Branstons cousin in it:
[/QUOTE]
been waiting for a witty remark about the classic gear oil in the shot......
Post 722313 by M-R-P on 2014-07-04 11:37:43
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;722312]been waiting for a witty remark about the classic gear oil in the shot......[/QUOTE]
I thought about it but figured you were just using it to store something useful...
Post 722314 by MoleT-5R on 2014-07-04 11:47:20
[QUOTE=M-R-P;722313]I thought about it but figured you were just using it to store something useful...[/QUOTE]
no only classic gear oil for the old fella's MG's he left in my care
Post 727895 by Jamest5r on 2014-08-04 20:55:32
[QUOTE=stribo;727873]Do they not have a drain hole in them?[/QUOTE]
Yep,
Post 727902 by stribo on 2014-08-04 21:15:15
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;727895]Yep,[/QUOTE]
So they'll always be a leak. :slap:
Post 727927 by MoleT-5R on 2014-08-04 22:20:34
[QUOTE=stribo;727902]So they'll always be a leak. :slap:[/QUOTE]
doesn't sound a good idea, but there is an additional leak in the intercooler as well
Post 727928 by t5 pete on 2014-08-04 22:23:54
Is it the d088 intercooler you go ready to fit in Adrian
Post 727929 by MoleT-5R on 2014-08-04 22:29:35
[QUOTE=t5 pete;727928]Is it the d088 intercooler you go ready to fit in Adrian[/QUOTE]
not sure what make it was, but yes it's ready to go in, but I will gather a few more bits together first, like oil cooler and n/a radiator, so they can all be fitted together
Post 727934 by t5 pete on 2014-08-04 22:42:10
Cool ive got the d088 cooler and pretty impressed with it seem to be made well enough.
Im just waiting on Jamie from pfv letting us know if there is any chance of a group buy for the alloy rads as that's when I will get a external oil cooler
Post 731174 by MoleT-5R on 2014-08-23 23:22:10
Oh dear, gearbox is starting to chatter on the over-run, will be checking the oil and keeping my fingers crossed it makes it into September when the 10v box should be finish and fitted, will be a test for an ailing box, a few runs up Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb.....lol
Post 731175 by t5 pete on 2014-08-23 23:30:44
Hope it holds out for you buddy
Post 731177 by MoleT-5R on 2014-08-24 04:47:54
[QUOTE=t5 pete;731175]Hope it holds out for you buddy[/QUOTE]
I'll take the tow-pole as usual, that normally works as a breakdown deterrent, Jayne can always tow me home with the AWD
Post 731189 by stribo on 2014-08-24 09:22:54
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;731174]Oh dear, gearbox is starting to chatter on the over-run, will be checking the oil and keeping my fingers crossed it makes it into September when the 10v box should be finish and fitted, will be a test for an ailing box, a few runs up Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb.....lol[/QUOTE]
Are you sure it's got oil in it? ;)
Post 731232 by MoleT-5R on 2014-08-24 19:17:04
[QUOTE=stribo;731189]Are you sure it's got oil in it? ;)[/QUOTE]
don't know and I don't have a trail on the drive, but I will be checking on Wednesday as she is readied for retro rides, lots to do that day.
Post 744175 by MoleT-5R on 2014-10-23 00:15:00
Just a small update on the Green Thing, she made the 240+ mile round trip to pick up the Gul from Foamy (Mark) and then straight to Retro Rides Gathering, unfortunately on arrival it was apparent that the brakes were grunging, I had spare pads, but fronts not rears. So she was sidelined to the vpc stand and the Gul did the hill, not that brakes were an issue on the hill, the grunging just doesn't sound or look good. We limped home and the Green Thing is now patiently awaiting her new gearbox, N/A rad, and new oil cooler and anything else that might be available for her before next season starts......I have a vision and it's big...lol
Post 744187 by Ettienne on 2014-10-23 06:46:04
Good stuff, a good bargain workhorse so far any way.
Grinding pads are horrible makes it sound like the cars dying.
Post 744203 by MoleT-5R on 2014-10-23 10:27:29
[QUOTE=Ettienne;744187]Good stuff, a good bargain workhorse so far any way.
Grinding pads are horrible makes it sound like the cars dying.[/QUOTE]
I hate grunging pads, everybody looks as you come to a halt....lol
To be fair to the Green Thing in the 7 years I've owner the car it really hasn't cost me much at all, at 265,000+ miles (speedo not currently working, abs issue)it's still super reliable and goes like a trooper
Post 760170 by stribo on 2015-02-19 00:17:44
Good work mate. :B_thumb:
Post 760965 by MoleT-5R on 2015-02-26 01:37:13
Quick update, gearbox is all back together and selecting all gears correctly and awaiting fitting to the Olive T-5R, Alex has taken it upon himself to put a large cardboard sign on it telling to fill in with oil.......cheeky.....as if I am going to forget ;)
Post 761684 by MoleT-5R on 2015-03-02 11:07:50
M.O.T. TIME !!!!
well I've dropped her off at the garage and I await the result, although she should fly it you can never be to sure, but It was nice to take her for a spin as she's been parked up since the beginning of September....:)
Post 761696 by MoleT-5R on 2015-03-02 15:23:01
Well she's though, with just a couple of niggles ( how on earth the dipped beam on the drivers side stopped working after only travelling 4 miles I don't know as it was checked ok before I left) small blow on the exhaust and were the bumper joins the drivers front they weren't to keen on but no surprise, any how all good now and just an advisory on the front pad levels ( 3-6 month left in them even with my driving....:) ) So she's ready to be pressed back into daily service, even though she has got to be back in the workshop soon for a gearbox transplant, new intercooler and many other nice bits before the avon meet at the end of the month
Post 761700 by Hound on 2015-03-02 15:40:40
Congrats -- I had my paws crossed! :)
Post 761722 by Wobbly Dave on 2015-03-02 17:02:34
Can I just say "massive ring gear" - phnnarr!
Post 761750 by MoleT-5R on 2015-03-02 19:15:02
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;761722]Can I just say "massive ring gear" - phnnarr!
[/QUOTE]
I'll take that as a compliment Dave, but I must point out it is really called a Crown Wheel...........funny though :)
Post 761752 by MoleT-5R on 2015-03-02 19:26:32
Just dropped an 850r remap that I had of the bay cheap recently into the green bitch for the return home from the test station and wow it feels even more aggressive than the hlm, but that could just be me as I not driven it since the end of August, nice to be back in her again
Post 761782 by Biff on 2015-03-02 20:55:40
Well done Adrian! I did wonder how you got on!
Hope to see your green bitch next meet! ;)
Post 761807 by MoleT-5R on 2015-03-02 22:34:39
As long as nothing gets broken in the drag meet or 2 before it should be there, as I was thinking of bringing both T-5R's next time, but we'll have to see how things pan out...:)
DSC_0398 by moleadrian, on Flickr
Post 761817 by Hound on 2015-03-02 23:03:52
Nice pic of the dynamic duo! :B_thumb:
Post 761825 by MoleT-5R on 2015-03-03 00:06:27
[QUOTE=Hound;761817]Nice pic of the dynamic duo! :B_thumb:[/QUOTE]
one of many from a great weekend last August
Post 762228 by MoleT-5R on 2015-03-05 15:37:38
Well that was fun, As the Gul is currently running on my hlm304 I normally run in the Olive T-5R, I took a punt on a 850r re-map on the bay recently and yes I did read that it will only work in the 850r, but me being me and the fact that when I tried Frankies 850r re-map he'd said there no way it would start a T-5R, but it did and did a good 1/4 run on it, so I took the gamble and when it arrived a few weeks back I tried a start both cars which they did, I wasn't surprised that Olive started, but I was when the Gul (obd1) started and ran, so as the Olive was still off road at the time I tried the map in Gully for my usual run to work and she wasn't totally happy with this map, more so at more than half throttle, so back in with the hlm. So I dropped it into Olive after her recent mot test and she was running nice as I had hoped she would when I took the gamble and purchased the ecu, now she's taxed I used her for my usual work run and my god this thing goes like a rocket ship with this new map in and I don't have a clue what it is, but it certainly is fun (traction is a major issue in damp conditions though) so I now need to try and find out what it is I've messaged the seller and hope to find out more but is there any other way to find out what this map is ???
Link to my ebay ecu purchase http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131415530164?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Post 762234 by dant5r on 2015-03-05 15:53:34
Isn't that a m4.4 ecu?
Post 762245 by MoleT-5R on 2015-03-05 16:27:43
Not sure (it would be a bonus if it was as it was a right bargain imho) might try and see if the laptop will connect to it, as I could do with doing some logging to try and iron out an underlying issue on this car from york last year
Post 762447 by bunka T5 on 2015-03-06 08:58:09
Love this car and thread, great read !
Post 762482 by MoleT-5R on 2015-03-06 15:12:14
[QUOTE=bunka T5;762447]Love this car and thread, great read ![/QUOTE]
Thankyou I love this car too, don't know how I managed to just leave it sat on the drive from last september, but it does feel so good to be back in her again, although I will admit the suspension has seen better days compared to the Gul and the gearbox has a bit of a whine to it (going to be changed shortly) but she is running well apart from an on going 3/4-full throttle issue that developed at York last year and I still have not got to the bottom of.
Post 762490 by bunka T5 on 2015-03-06 15:30:36
This 3/4 throttle issue how do you mean?
I know mine has a strange issue with throttling, it does accelerate when progressively pressing the pedal swiftly but it doesnt give me anywhere near full power unless i kickdown (even then it sometimes doesnt do anything :s), very odd issue but I've read it could be a PTC (?) valve.
Or terrible autobox.. I dont know..
Post 762501 by MoleT-5R on 2015-03-06 15:57:37
[QUOTE=bunka T5;762490]This 3/4 throttle issue how do you mean?
I know mine has a strange issue with throttling, it does accelerate when progressively pressing the pedal swiftly but it doesnt give me anywhere near full power unless i kickdown (even then it sometimes doesnt do anything :s), very odd issue but I've read it could be a PTC (?) valve.
Or terrible autobox.. I dont know..[/QUOTE]
mines manual so no need to kick-down, but the issue is like a rapid mis-fire of fluffing I call it at 3/4 to full throttle and I think at least one of a few things is happening :-
1. boost leak big enough to fool the maf and ecu, I have checked the system and pressure tested and there is a small leak on the intercooler even with the drain hole bunged
2. spark blow out, I have previously closed up the plugs a bit, but may be they need to go further or plugs need to change to a cooler plug
3. fueling going out and causing knock so retardation occurs, got to get some logging sorted on this bit and an afr gauge fitted
4. boost cut, unlikely as it's not like boost cut when experienced on a standard ecu
5. Iat's, just started thinking about detonation from a temperature point of view after reading a post by Dream3r re post ic temps in std and aftermarket ic's, so getting mine fitted and some form of monitoring of iat's is becoming top priority
I have no fault codes and it doesn't matter what ecu I run (sure it happens on the std ecu too)this problem persists and doesn't seem to be affected by how high or low the boost is set at, will experiment tonight if it is rpm related, but I swapped out everything sensor, plug, lead, coil...etc that I can think of and no improvement, I may try to get a video so peeps here can hear and see for themselves as I'm sure I'm not the only one to experience this and when sorted she I'll go like stink....:)
Post 762510 by MoleT-5R on 2015-03-06 16:13:24
[QUOTE=bunka T5;762490]This 3/4 throttle issue how do you mean?
I know mine has a strange issue with throttling, it does accelerate when progressively pressing the pedal swiftly but it doesnt give me anywhere near full power unless i kickdown (even then it sometimes doesnt do anything :s), very odd issue but I've read it could be a PTC (?) valve.
Or terrible autobox.. I dont know..[/QUOTE]
you will always have kick-down when you press for full throttle (to the floor), unless your going really fast before you floor it, as when you open the throttle fully it in turn pulls the kick-down cable and it's then speed dependant on what happens next, you should be able to press the pedal down and feel when the kick-down is about to be operated as the pedal resistance increases at a certain point, I think your throttle cable is fitted to the smaller diameter part of the wheel that operates the throttle thus opening the throttle faster than in a manual car to compensate for this, so in theroy you should achieve full or almost full throttle before kick-down engages, but I have not had one to study so I could be talking total tosh, but I was lead to believe autos had a different throttle cable.....is this true anyone, just for my peace of mind
Post 762512 by bunka T5 on 2015-03-06 16:15:15
Same here, showing no threads what so ever. I've read boost leak but its intermittent, sometimes full power comes-at-me-bro and gives me quite a shock on booting / 3/4 throttling and sometimes it seems to choke a bit before shooting off, and no, not like turbo lag , just like somethings holding it back.. same here, hard to expplain but need a video showing it.. and obviously I cant hold a camera while driving :U
Post 762515 by MoleT-5R on 2015-03-06 16:18:04
[QUOTE=bunka T5;762512]Same here, showing no threads what so ever. I've read boost leak but its intermittent, sometimes full power comes-at-me-bro and gives me quite a shock on booting / 3/4 throttling and sometimes it seems to choke a bit before shooting off, and no, not like turbo lag , just like somethings holding it back.. same here, hard to expplain but need a video showing it.. and obviously I cant hold a camera while driving :U[/QUOTE]
I'll try and get a responsible adult to do the filming....lol
Post 764439 by MoleT-5R on 2015-03-19 10:15:13
Well inadvertently, I have made some progress on the missing issue thanks to a porsche that had to have it, I have narrowed down the issue to 4250-5250 rpm, just when the 15g is boosting fully and as the revs continue rising and the boost starts to fall the miss disappears. so one of two things was happening 1. spark blow out or 2. boost leak.
over the last few runs to work and back I've played a bit trying different things to pin point the issue further and found that I can now here a boost leak by using part throttle and letting the turbo race up after 3500rpm in 4 or 5 I can now hear a leak which I've not been hearing before so hopefully this will end the problem once sorted
P.S. absolutely loving this new ecu I got from ebay, I thought my hlm was fun this just takes it up another notch :)
Post 768967 by MoleT-5R on 2015-04-17 13:57:00
Right folks whats the current story on oil pumps as I seem to remember that a new volvo one can be worst that re-using an existing one in a fresh engine build...what are your thoughts and experiences ????
Post 774271 by t5 pete on 2015-05-26 22:39:36
Sorry bud never noticed the oil pump question I opted to stick with the original on but did double or ring the pick up Iirc the new ones are poor made and also have some thing missing
Post 774275 by MoleT-5R on 2015-05-26 22:44:19
[QUOTE=t5 pete;774271]Sorry bud never noticed the oil pump question I opted to stick with the original on but did double or ring the pick up Iirc the new ones are poor made and also have some thing missing[/QUOTE]
that confirms what I thought I'd heard, so it is the oil pick up pipe that is double O ringed then ?? is there any way of checking wear in the pumps (feeler gauge measurements / tolerances etc) ??
Post 777921 by MoleT-5R on 2015-07-10 10:58:29
Right a small update, car in bits and off to the main-stealers for GEAR OIL and couple of other bits hopefully all back up and running early next week for pre-avon shakey down.....:)
Post 778312 by MoleT-5R on 2015-07-16 01:16:42
News flash ...... new engine damper modificated completed, pic's to follow when painted and the rest of the engine bay is re-assembled, I've gone down the claymore route (built not bought) and utilised the donor v70's tailgate strut and the body mounts too, so good old part re-cycling and modify to suit you'll see
Post 778349 by Nealevo on 2015-07-16 20:38:36
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;778312]News flash ...... new engine damper modificated completed, pic's to follow when painted and the rest of the engine bay is re-assembled, I've gone down the claymore route (built not bought) and utilised the donor v70's tailgate strut and the body mounts too, so good old part re-cycling and modify to suit you'll see[/QUOTE]
Nowt wrong with buying bits, I don't like using old bits :)
Post 778352 by stribo on 2015-07-16 21:11:51
Old V70 tailgate struts, have all the damping properties of a slinky ;)
Post 778353 by claymore on 2015-07-16 21:17:08
I'd like to see you try to move a good one.
Post 778364 by MoleT-5R on 2015-07-16 22:52:09
[QUOTE=stribo;778352]Old V70 tailgate struts, have all the damping properties of a slinky ;)[/QUOTE]
if they work for Colin, then there worth a go in my book and they where lying about doing nothing.
Also small update ... new box fitted awaiting oil in the morning and electric's, water etc reconnecting and will be fire up time
Post 778370 by AcidicDavey on 2015-07-17 00:17:02
[QUOTE=claymore;778353]I'd like to see you try to move a good one.[/QUOTE]
Never mind a good one I couldn't compress a completely ££££ed one!
Post 778391 by Biff on 2015-07-17 12:31:18
Colin showed me how much his boot damper was moving, about 3mm I'd of said so it certainly works.
Sorry not commented for a while Adrian, good luck this weekend mate. Alex was very excited th other night speaking to him on fb. He's hoping for 13's. :)
Post 778451 by MoleT-5R on 2015-07-18 00:12:57
[QUOTE=Biff;778391]Colin showed me how much his boot damper was moving, about 3mm I'd of said so it certainly works.
Sorry not commented for a while Adrian, good luck this weekend mate. Alex was very excited th other night speaking to him on fb. He's hoping for 13's. :)[/QUOTE]
good to here from you and hope all is going well with you and your family, we are aiming for the 13's this weekend, its a tall order for a 15g but I'm hopeful and when it's done, I'll buy a tidy turbo....lol
Post 778452 by Ettienne on 2015-07-18 00:20:00
Good luck and fingers crossed for 13s, well you are not a heavy chap you may just do it
Post 778453 by MoleT-5R on 2015-07-18 01:01:54
[QUOTE=Ettienne;778452]Good luck and fingers crossed for 13s, well you are not a heavy chap you may just do it[/QUOTE]
Thanks Steve, I'll try my best. I took the Mrs's for a spin this evening and she reckons it's phenomenal and she's used to the Gul and that's no slouch
Post 778460 by The Flying Moose on 2015-07-18 08:19:18
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;778453]Thanks Steve, I'll try my best. I took the Mrs's for a spin this evening and she reckons it's phenomenal and she's used to the Gul and that's no slouch[/QUOTE]
Well 13's are a big call and certainly a target mate . I'll cheer you on.
Phenominal is no small word either!!
Post 778464 by MoleT-5R on 2015-07-18 09:44:42
well we'll see tomorrow, setting off now to get set up and may be catch a bit of the afternoons action
Post 778814 by MoleT-5R on 2015-07-21 23:35:24
Well what a weekend that was, what with the first shake down run ending with a lift home on a recovery truck when we lost the clutch hydraulics, bled it all through again and test run ok. We set out for shakey the Saturday morning to set up camp and possibly get a couple of test runs in before the rest turn up to run on sunday. Unfortunately the clutch was still causing issues and was gone by Shrewsbury so we made an emergency pitstop at Claymore's. Another big thanks to Colin for his help and the donation of some clutch fluid and we were on the way again, only to lose the clutch twice more, the final time we tried another old bleeding method and final had something lasting ( never know so much air to be trapped in the system.
We got to Shakey set up camp but were too late to get a run that afternoon, so had a beer and food and waited for the morning. Front of the que and awaiting the rain to stop so we can run. The first 2 runs showed great promise but were let down by my driving and not being use to the new grip and change points as the car is way different on the strip now, the 3rd seem to have a boost issue and the forth ripped the exhaust downpipe apart, end of racing and a noisy, if somewhat thirsty run home but she got us home with no need for a recovery this time.
Here's the broken bits
and the temporary repair
I'm considering fitting a compensator to eliminate this happening again, but the stainless one I'm looking at is only available in 3" so will have to be sleeved down, but will be reuseable when I build myself a 3" system
Post 778816 by stribo on 2015-07-22 00:08:14
Looking at that mate, are you sure it didn't come apart because it's past its best? Obviously engine movement played its part, but with new mounts, and a new flexi, I don't think it would have happened. Just my thoughts.
Post 778822 by Nealevo on 2015-07-22 07:20:28
Agree with Steve ^^^^^^ it looks past its best, it would have failed anyway without the engine improvements, all you did is speed up its demise.
Post 778826 by MoleT-5R on 2015-07-22 09:44:07
The downpipe was what was fitted when I got her 8 years ago, but had the just the flexi replaced 5 years ago (evident by my dodgy welding). Still may fit the compensator and will be improving the engine mounts over the next month
Post 778827 by Wobbly Dave on 2015-07-22 10:02:26
what times did you get at Shakey?
Post 778836 by MoleT-5R on 2015-07-22 11:29:57
14.9 first run and 14.7 second run , the other 2 were not competitive because of issues with the cars running I.E. boost leak on the third run and missing exhaust on the forth. All in all it was showing promise but I broken it before I'd got used to how the power comes in and how the new found grip work out on the strip. More practice needed to get the runs right I think, as I'm definately not getting it all hooked up right yet
Post 784472 by MoleT-5R on 2015-09-03 15:18:34
News flash...!!! the misfire at wot high rpm seems to be cured at last, with just a change of rotor arm, pretty sure that I changed it before and no improvement back then, but swapped it today and the misfire has vanished at wot.
Thanks to the op that put up a thread re. rotor arm/misfire recently as this jogged me into looking again at the simple bits, instead of over thinking the problem.
Post 784560 by MoleT-5R on 2015-09-04 00:04:25
ok 2 runs in and the misbehaviour has started again, totally frying my brain now, going to have to waste money on new parts not knowing if the problem will be cured, I absolutely hate that, I would spend the cash instantly if I knew it was the cure, but with 3 other volvos here all deserving money spent on them I am loathed to spend money on unnecessary parts, but the issue doesn't seem as bad, so more road testing tomorrow before I make a decision on new parts, totally peeing me of now as this issue started a york last year and I've not got to the bottom of it yet, stage 0, yes it has crossed my mind but renewing anything will not pin point the failed part, I've already swapped out everything I can thing of for know good items to try and pin point the issue, to no avail ..... :(
Post 784561 by Dangerous Dave on 2015-09-04 00:09:04
Get that ecu station setup so we can get the datalogging map on it and see some logs, see if we can identify the conditions it misfires under
Post 784563 by MoleT-5R on 2015-09-04 00:35:21
[QUOTE=Dangerous Dave;784561]Get that ecu station setup so we can get the datalogging map on it and see some logs, see if we can identify the conditions it misfires under[/QUOTE]
I'm on it, just can't find the ecu connectors anywhere here, starting to think I've given them away to someone, will get new ones tomorrow and a new obd2 socket ( as I gave that away to some one I need ) when passing suitable breakers on my journeys into north wales in the morning, connection will be made and you will be first to know when I succeed in this task. I wil also be on the look out for a spare 4.4 ecu if the price is right, if not I will consider buying another T-5 to break to get what I want...;)
Post 784603 by Dangerous Dave on 2015-09-04 15:58:07
Awesome :D
Post 788709 by MoleT-5R on 2015-10-18 13:43:08
Oooh it's been a while since the last update and no pictures of what has been done last time, so a couple here of the new home made rip and maf to turbo piping, those who attended york will have already seen this and liked it ( it would be even better with a bit more practice tig welding thin walled tube, but time was against me there), one especially (Mr Sideways) who ran off with the rip pipe, whilst I was changing the fuel pressure reg to a 3.8bar one to see if this made any difference and to compensate for the improved flow on the intake pipe, we came away from york with a .2 improvement on my personal best (now 14.3 on a 15g). Still have the oil cooler to fit this winter and the pcv delete and oil catch tank to fit. Also the dump valve is now going to be changed to the re-circ type, so the new intake already needs modifying, as I had not planned this when I designed it and fitted the spigots for the various pipes. The whole cost for the rip and intake pipes including the silicone couplers for each end and all the mikalor clamps came in at about £125 with just a little time require cutting and welding the pipes, so a massive saving over the others being offered of late and make in nice shiny stainless steel.
Also the engine stabilizer and bracketing as been installed (it still needs paint though) and is utilising the original tailgate strut mounts, although modified to suit. This also doubles up to replace the missing bolt and sleeve from the power steering bracket, that has never been there from the day I bought the car some eight years ago.
Post 788710 by claymore on 2015-10-18 13:52:46
All looks bloody lovely mate, I love the neat way you've done the intake pipe.
Post 788714 by Doingitsideways on 2015-10-18 14:18:33
Does look good, and Adrian was most modest when saying that his welds were crap.
Hell, they hold pressure, that's all that matters. They looked pretty good imo.
Lol, yeah it was only once I'd ran off with it that I realised I'd need the other section for it to work! :lol:
Post 788730 by MoleT-5R on 2015-10-18 15:59:53
[QUOTE=claymore;788710]All looks bloody lovely mate, I love the neat way you've done the intake pipe.[/QUOTE]
Thank you, but it will now require an extra spigot for the dv recirculation (when it arrives, so real no rush on this), but I'll do the same as the other spigots and have a bspp threaded fitting welded on and use a 90deg union off of that to connect to, hopefully the other unions will gain nice braided hoses to them over time....:)
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;788714]Does look good, and Adrian was most modest when saying that his welds were crap.
Hell, they hold pressure, that's all that matters. They looked pretty good imo.
Lol, yeah it was only once I'd ran off with it that I realised I'd need the other section for it to work! :lol:[/QUOTE]
What other section would you need, I was thinking they were the same or am I thinking of the wrong car?? As far as the welds go, I only say there crap as far as they could look a little nicer, but that's just me being fussy they do what they're meant to so design brief achieved....:)
Post 788735 by oblark on 2015-10-18 16:13:47
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;788709]
/QUOTE]
How come you have 3 take offs on the maf to turbo pipe ?
Post 788753 by 960kg on 2015-10-18 19:09:27
Don`t know his setup but the phase 1 V70 T5 has 3 takeoffs as one is for the Carbon Canister System.
Post 788754 by claymore on 2015-10-18 19:13:00
The third take off is blanked off, I wonder if Ade is going to rout the pcv pipe into it?
Post 788760 by MoleT-5R on 2015-10-18 19:28:33
[QUOTE=960kg;788753]Don`t know his setup but the phase 1 V70 T5 has 3 takeoffs as one is for the Carbon Canister System.[/QUOTE]
that went a long time ago....:)
[QUOTE=claymore;788754]The third take off is blanked off, I wonder if Ade is going to rout the pcv pipe into it?[/QUOTE]
close to the mark there Colin..:)
[QUOTE=oblark;788735][QUOTE=MoleT-5R;788709]
/QUOTE]
How come you have 3 take offs on the maf to turbo pipe ?[/QUOTE]
As Colin has mentioned about the pcv, it is there for my planned exit from the new catch tank that will replace the pcv, currently venting to the atmosphere via the little filter picture'd by the turbo, but nicely spotted Rob, not much gets passed you :rolleyes2
Post 788766 by Doingitsideways on 2015-10-18 19:42:26
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;788730]
What other section would you need, I was thinking they were the same or am I thinking of the wrong car??[/QUOTE]
Mine still has standard IC pipework, Ade.
I'd need the pipe from the bottom of the 'cooler to throttle, or it would just blow all my boost out all over the front of my engine!
Post 788771 by MoleT-5R on 2015-10-18 19:51:21
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;788766]Mine still has standard IC pipework, Ade.
I'd need the pipe from the bottom of the 'cooler to throttle, or it would just blow all my boost out all over the front of my engine![/QUOTE]
if you're not in a rush (really mean not in a rush) and you keep it under your hat....lol....I'll see what I can do
Post 788772 by Doingitsideways on 2015-10-18 19:57:34
Breath not being held! :lol:
Post 788779 by MoleT-5R on 2015-10-18 20:17:40
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;788772]Breath not being held! :lol:[/QUOTE]
good, but I will look at it, as I will have to modify my system further so you may still benefit by being so bold to pinch it in the first place.....which was funny, if you leave loose bits lying about... lol
seriously considering buying a tig at present just need to be able to justify it to myself and sneak it passed the mrs's....;)
Post 788811 by Doingitsideways on 2015-10-19 00:14:47
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;788779] mrs's....;)[/QUOTE]
Does she have one too? ;)
Post 788813 by MoleT-5R on 2015-10-19 00:21:17
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;788811]Does she have one too? ;)[/QUOTE]
no ....I have few .....lol ....no no one's enough, 4 volvo's are easier to please than one mrs, just a bit of a slip with the 's, good spot though, must check my posts more thoroughly before posting....;(
Post 788815 by MoleT-5R on 2015-10-19 01:38:43
and one more thing the FRANKIE MODE controller has arrived, I have shut it away and resisted the urge to fit it, but for how long that last's god only knows.....lol
Now it's just a question of where to mount it, internally I'm thinking but where??, a few spots come to mind but it has to be functional and aesthetically pleasing to the eye and as if it was meant to be there. So could be a while till it finds it's correct mounting location, but some nice red pvc piping is here ready to plumb it up where ever it gets fitted....:)
Post 790947 by MoleT-5R on 2015-11-16 09:56:04
It has come to my attention that the early 850 lower arms have a separate ball joint, is this correct and does anyone out there have set they no longer need, that I could beg, borrow, steal or as a last resort even buy...lol..... condition of the bushes or the ball joint is not important as they will be replaced with new before fitting....thanks
Post 790949 by stribo on 2015-11-16 10:14:21
Just remember when changing the lower arms, to remove the whole hub assembly, then fit black powerflex bushes, and wonder why your whole car shudders when you go over a bump. ;)
Post 790951 by MoleT-5R on 2015-11-16 10:23:02
[QUOTE=stribo;790949]Just remember when changing the lower arms, to remove the whole hub assembly, then fit black powerflex bushes, and wonder why your whole car shudders when you go over a bump. ;)[/QUOTE]
seems like some extreme amount of work to complete a simple job, who would do that ?? The bushes will be black but not powerflex, they will be custom made Molesport items..;)
Post 790953 by Doingitsideways on 2015-11-16 10:45:46
"Molesport" - like it! :)
I too have my own motorsport division - Pikey Modification Tuning, or PMT for short! :lol:
Post 790955 by MoleT-5R on 2015-11-16 11:02:20
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;790953]"Molesport" - like it! :)
I too have my own motorsport division - Pikey Modification Tuning, or PMT for short! :lol:[/QUOTE]
As pictured here Molesport prototype intake system, nothing new but custom made at least
Polybushes to be made for the lower arms next, but want to get arms were I can replace the balljoint separately, as the bushes in theory should out last the ball joints. Need to also make up a new bulkhead bush as the current one is shot and fit the lower gearbox steady which I have already made new bushes for. Also looking at making a poly front engine mount as I've spotted some possibly free suitable material to attempt make one from, so that needs some serious investigation as to it's feasibility.
Post 793244 by Jamest5r on 2015-12-15 07:18:56
Flesh wound, nothing too serious?
Post 793245 by claymore on 2015-12-15 07:37:02
Just look like my normal parking wheels :)
Post 793248 by Shinsplintz 101 on 2015-12-15 08:40:55
Oh dear. That's going to meet more than a touch up stick!
Has it split the rim & caused air leak- or has the camera angle just made the tyre look flat?
Post 793251 by MoleT-5R on 2015-12-15 09:13:11
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;793244]Flesh wound, nothing too serious?[/QUOTE]
would take a bit of machining back to clean up tidy, it took a pretty hard knock tbh
[QUOTE=claymore;793245]Just look like my normal parking wheels :)[/QUOTE]
lol.....parking wheels
[QUOTE=Shinsplintz 101;793248]Oh dear. That's going to meet more than a touch up stick!
Has it split the rim & caused air leak- or has the camera angle just made the tyre look flat?[/QUOTE]
I don't think so, it is more the way it is parked I think. I will be keeping a close eye on that tyre, but I will be swapping onto another set with winters on in a few days time, which I was glad weren't on the car when I curbed it as they would have come off far worst as they are rimless.
Post 793254 by Nealevo on 2015-12-15 11:10:40
I would have just blamed Jayne.
Post 793255 by MoleT-5R on 2015-12-15 11:15:12
[QUOTE=Nealevo;793254]I would have just blamed Jayne.[/QUOTE]
I would but she's to scared of the the green cars power to drive it.....lol
Post 793256 by Doingitsideways on 2015-12-15 12:15:04
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;793255]I would but she's to scared of the the green cars power to drive it.....lol[/QUOTE]
Lol!
Louise used to say that about the S70.
Soon grew to like the laggy boost though!! :lol:
Bad times about your wheel though, Ade :(
Louise has ruined one of my fake Pegs.
She swerved to avoid a kid being pushed into the road by his mates though, so couldn't shout at her.
Post 796799 by MoleT-5R on 2016-02-18 11:35:57
Update time....new intake pipe has required a small mod, A 1" spigot is now required to allow dv re-circulation back into the intake pipe, this is currently blanked off in the pics, whilst I'm awaiting the delivery of the new red piping the plumb the new re-circ valve to the new spigot.
IMG_20160216_161218_581 by moleadrian, on Flickr
IMG_20160216_161233_147 by moleadrian, on Flickr
IMG_20160216_161313_136 by moleadrian, on Flickr
IMG_20160216_162337_869 by moleadrian, on Flickr
IMG_20160216_162354_411 by moleadrian, on Flickr
And another mod just under modification/construction is the Installation of Paul's (Volvostorm) old 3" dp and system (pics to follow of the exhaust) which is going to be mated to an angled flange which is going to be fitted onto the 15g, thus I need a new mounting flange and some flat plate was knocking about, so I roughed out a sort of circle (freehand) with a plasma ready cutter ready for turning on the lathe
IMG_20160217_222517_701 by moleadrian, on Flickr
IMG_20160216_162912_278 by moleadrian, on Flickr
Post 796804 by seadog850r on 2016-02-18 13:15:23
From a distance (maybe a substantial one) you could maybe get away with saying the pegs were refurbed with a polished lip...would mean kerbing the other 3 to match though
Post 796808 by claymore on 2016-02-18 13:32:45
[QUOTE=seadog850r;796804]From a distance (maybe a substantial one) you could maybe get away with saying the [COLOR=#ff0000]Titans[/COLOR] were refurbed with a polished lip...would mean kerbing the other 3 to match though[/QUOTE]
Let me just edit that for you ;)
Post 797776 by MoleT-5R on 2016-03-07 12:50:54
well on closer inspection, I feel the angled flange and manifold both need some opening up
IMG_20160307_122638_041 by moleadrian, on Flickr
There is a lot of metal to come from the manifold to turbo flange as this looks quite restrictive and also could do with some knife-edging inside too, I would like to port match the the head but time could be against this at present and I would also wind up do it again, when the new head is ported fully, so seems a bit of a waste of time to do now and not the easiest job to do right with the engine still in the car, but I will check it and if it's going to be an just a tickle in the exhaust manifold ports, it will get done at fitment. I'm not going to mess with the head whilst it's in the car, as it's difficult to get at properly and who knows were the swarf could wind up.
IMG_20160307_122415_252 by moleadrian, on Flickr
The angled flange could also be opened up and smoothed out a tad to improve the transistion for the gases from the manifold through into turbo housing
IMG_20160307_122425_190 by moleadrian, on Flickr
Post 797802 by Ettienne on 2016-03-07 21:06:39
Coming along nicely! I don't get on much and it moves forward quickly for me viewing it now
Post 797805 by Dangerous Dave on 2016-03-07 23:27:45
At least that turbine housing is better than the smaller td04hl housings, here's a comparison
Post 797807 by MoleT-5R on 2016-03-08 00:08:01
[QUOTE=Dangerous Dave;797805]At least that turbine housing is better than the smaller td04hl housings, here's a comparison
[/QUOTE]
got lucky there then, didn't know the angle flanges differed like that.....every days a school day, as they say....:)
then again am I, the smaller looking one has a much nicer direct flow into the turbine housing on a second look
Post 797808 by Dangerous Dave on 2016-03-08 00:55:00
Think the bigger one is the 7cm2 housing and the smaller one is a 6cm2 housing.
Problem with the smaller one is it doesn't match the output from the exhaust manifold (on the more open japanifolds and s60r manifolds), that tight neck closing in quickly I guess wouldn't help (but then I don't know anything about flow and restrictions, etc LOL)
Post 797809 by M-R-P on 2016-03-08 01:19:25
19t, greens, 3" everything... (some girls don't like it that wide)
Stop buggering about ade..
Go big or go bang :)
Post 797812 by MoleT-5R on 2016-03-08 08:33:46
[QUOTE=M-R-P;797809]19t, greens, 3" everything... (some girls don't like it that wide)
Stop buggering about ade..
Go big or go bang :)[/QUOTE]
lol....Martin, could have fitted a 19t and greens years ago, they've been sat on the drive here on the v70r for a couple of years now, keep toying with a bigger turbo, ut I really would just like to sneak into the 13's before I change it, daft I know but I'm still dead set on proving Frankie wrong and I'm only 0.4secs away from doing it.
Post 797813 by MoleT-5R on 2016-03-08 08:42:31
[QUOTE=Dangerous Dave;797808]Think the bigger one is the 7cm2 housing and the smaller one is a 6cm2 housing.
Problem with the smaller one is it doesn't match the output from the exhaust manifold (on the more open japanifolds and s60r manifolds), that tight neck closing in quickly I guess wouldn't help (but then I don't know anything about flow and restrictions, etc LOL)[/QUOTE]
It'll get opened up this weekend, when I can get it into work and can get at it with my ata gun and a carbide bit. I might get the lads on the shot blast to freshen the manifold up looks wise and then give it a nice coat UHT paint when I get home. I am considering making some form of crude flow bench just so I can see how much difference there is between the japanifold and the s60r item if there's time to compare them.
Post 797817 by The Flying Moose on 2016-03-08 17:41:25
Coming along well mate, look forward to seeing the result April!
Post 797818 by MoleT-5R on 2016-03-08 17:56:53
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;797817]Coming along well mate, look forward to seeing the result April![/QUOTE]
Thank you, just have my fingers crossed that I can improve by 0.4 and then it will be turbo upgrade time...:firedevil
Post 798361 by MoleT-5R on 2016-03-19 13:59:03
Molesport Engineering been busy again and completed the new 3" exhaust flange ready for the down pipe modification to allow it to fit the angle flange.
Started as a roughed out blank.
IMG_20160217_222517_701 by moleadrian, on Flickr
Roughed out shape.
IMG_20160306_125252_940 by moleadrian, on Flickr
IMG_20160318_142053_396 by moleadrian, on Flickr
IMG_20160318_142147_647 by moleadrian, on Flickr
Finished Item.
IMG_20160318_142053_396 by moleadrian, on Flickr
IMG_20160318_142229_325 by moleadrian, on Flickr
got a bit of work to do to mod the downpipe to work, very tempted to make a completely new one as some of the welds look a bit restrictive but they may not be, it's functional but it just looks a bit cobbled together imho
IMG_20160318_142102_846 by moleadrian, on Flickr
IMG_20160318_142038_616 by moleadrian, on Flickr
Post 798720 by MoleT-5R on 2016-03-28 10:24:43
Bit of grinding and polishing sorted, but not sure whether these bits will make it on to the car for shakey next weekend, the pic's of the finished items aren't the best, but I'll try to get some better ones before fitment.
The angled flange
IMG_20160307_122425_190 by moleadrian, on Flickr
IMG_20160324_095844_567 by moleadrian, on Flickr
IMG_20160324_095921_162 by moleadrian, on Flickr
IMG_20160324_095945_576 by moleadrian, on Flickr
S60R manifold (looks restritive in standard from)
IMG_20160307_122415_252 by moleadrian, on Flickr
Opened up and knife edged with some light polishing (not than the pics show it too well)
IMG_20160324_100022_540 by moleadrian, on Flickr
IMG_20160324_095833_586 by moleadrian, on Flickr
I'm still not sure this manifold will produce any more power than my japanifold in my current state of tune, but we'll give it a go and see if it makes any difference to the 1/4mile times.
Current Japanifold (modded) v standard item
S60r
IMG_20160324_095824_432 by moleadrian, on Flickr
so other than some port sharing there's not much difference in them now they're both knife edged internally, may look at somehow making a flow rig to measure them later on, but flow is one thing, making power on the dyno can be a totally different thing.
Post 798721 by ExternalError on 2016-03-28 10:37:22
Looking good needs a new leaf blower now to make the most of that porting
Post 798723 by MoleT-5R on 2016-03-28 10:46:13
That is a good point Stewart, it is currently in hand and should be happening some time this season when I hope to be datalogging as well, so hopefully we can alter the map/maps to suit as we go.
Post 798724 by p fandango on 2016-03-28 11:37:48
you've got to get them fitted before Shakespeare, interested to see how it all goes with the 15g
Post 798726 by MoleT-5R on 2016-03-28 11:57:33
[QUOTE=p fandango;798724]you've got to get them fitted before Shakespeare, interested to see how it all goes with the 15g[/QUOTE]
That will all depend on access to the tig welder as we are on factory shutdown at present and the downpipe will need modification to suit the angled flange, even if these bits don't get on for the first race, they should be on for the next one. Times should improve at shakey as we've done a 14.3 at york and shakey is definitely far more grippy, but I don't think it will give the full 0.4sec improvement I'm looking for.
Post 799613 by MoleT-5R on 2016-04-15 10:30:23
Well it's time to sort the Olive out for her mot, which was due a few months back, but I parked her up for a while. So time to sort the front arch liners and bumper alignment/attachment as they didn't like it last year and whilst I'm in there pop the new oil cooler on, change the exhaust manifold and turbo exhaust housing, all bits aare done and ready to fit for the dv re-circulation so that will go on too. Thinking about also doing a pcv delete and plumbing in a nice catch tank in place of it, if I can decide where to mount it that I'm happy with. I'm also going to remove the nivomats from the rear and replace with the fk's that I had off of Colin some years back, these should stiffen the rear on end compared to how she is now, would have fitted these years ago but I like the way I could seriously load the car and 1/2 a mile down the road alls level and no one as a clue how much weight I'm carrying, but after watching a few vid's of my 1/4 starts something has to be done to address the rear end squat and bc's are out of the question at present unfortunately, so will have to stay on the wish list a while longer
Post 799615 by Biff on 2016-04-15 13:18:56
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;799613]Well it's time to sort the Olive out for her mot, which was due a few months back, but I parked her up for a while. So time to sort the front arch liners and bumper alignment/attachment as they didn't like it last year and whilst I'm in there pop the new oil cooler on, change the exhaust manifold and turbo exhaust housing, all bits aare done and ready to fit for the dv re-circulation so that will go on too. Thinking about also doing a pcv delete and plumbing in a nice catch tank in place of it, if I can decide where to mount it that I'm happy with. I'm also going to remove the nivomats from the rear and replace with the fk's that I had off of Colin some years back, these should stiffen the rear on end compared to how she is now, would have fitted these years ago but I like the way I could seriously load the car and 1/2 a mile down the road alls level and no one as a clue how much weight I'm carrying, but after watching a few vid's of my 1/4 starts something has to be done to address the rear end squat and bc's are out of the question at present unfortunately, so will have to stay on the wish list a while longer[/QUOTE]
Good luck mate, I'm still watching with interest. :)
Post 799619 by MoleT-5R on 2016-04-15 14:23:40
[QUOTE=Biff;799615]Good luck mate, I'm still watching with interest. :)[/QUOTE]
nice to know your still out there, be good to see you back in a v70/850 soon, you'll need the space with the kids growing up.
installed the re-circ dv this morning and popped the battery on charge, front wing on the drivers side is holed and the one in the garage isn't much better, so gaffer tape may be needed to come to the rescue for the mot, not going to do any bodywork till autumn/winter when she can come off the road for a while.
Post 800327 by MoleT-5R on 2016-04-30 07:39:32
M.O.T. Update.........failed.......then passed........lol
Tbf it wasn't much really and was sorted before I even check to see if it had passed online.
Failed on wipers not clearing the screen fully, stop lamp not working and one headlight out of alignment. It's funny how the brake light was working fine on arrival to the testers (Jayne was following and could see them all working) and the wipers where clearing the drizzle nicely on the way over there. oh well cheap ticket for another years fun and a new set of bosch wipers all for £75 notes so I can't really grumble. One advisory on a small leak on a power steering joint.
Post 800333 by Timo. on 2016-04-30 13:56:31
My local garage tells me that the DVLA/Government 'expect' quite a large portion of cars to fail their MOT first time. He said they ask lots of questions if not enough are failing. He will often deliberately fail a car then pass it the second time to massage the figures so he doesn't get hassled.
Post 800419 by MoleT-5R on 2016-05-02 20:00:40
[QUOTE=Timo.;800333]My local garage tells me that the DVLA/Government 'expect' quite a large portion of cars to fail their MOT first time. He said they ask lots of questions if not enough are failing. He will often deliberately fail a car then pass it the second time to massage the figures so he doesn't get hassled.[/QUOTE]
I think there's a lot of that going on, but I don't mind as long as they don't start taking the mickey on the fails, as everyone deserves a hassle free time when it comes to the authorities (as long as they're running fully legit I must hasten to add)
Post 803061 by MoleT-5R on 2016-07-15 08:55:11
Well after living with them for quite a while, the knackered engine stabilizer bushes have now all been replaced with some custom made items I've knocked up, as and when I've had the time over the past few months, although I see them as a success in my book they are a tad on the harsh side from a vibration point of view. That said I already have an idea to make a mk2 version with a softer insert to reduce the vibration to a more acceptable level. Whilst I was at it I also changed the front engine mounting for a standard item, with the idea of using the old one to develop a new mounting with a replaceable insert which will be durable enough to cope with the abuse this car gets off the start line, whilst this is just an idea in my head at present so who knows if it will ever happen ( there's a lot of ideas floating around up there at present and I'm not very good at making the time to do them....lol) ????
2016-07-15_08-18-43 by moleadrian
20160708_155755 by moleadrian
Post 804962 by MoleT-5R on 2016-09-07 09:29:45
Right overalls on and time to ready her for york, shame I've got to rip her to bits first.......oh well here goes
on the list
s60r manifold (ported turbo end)
angled flanged turbo housing (ported)
3" downpipe and system
remote oil cooler
Pcv delete
Water meth kit installation
4.4 ecu upgrade
mount mbc properly
Tracking check and change rear shocks
pics to follow
Post 804974 by Nealevo on 2016-09-07 11:52:58
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;804962]Right overalls on and time to ready her for york, shame I've got to rip her to bits first.......oh well here goes
on the list
s60r manifold (ported turbo end)
angled flanged turbo housing (ported)
3" downpipe and system
remote oil cooler
Pcv delete
Water meth kit installation
4.4 ecu upgrade
mount mbc properly
Tracking check and change rear shocks
pics to follow[/QUOTE]
pull your finger out....
Post 804976 by Doingitsideways on 2016-09-07 13:15:29
Should be a few nice additions there, Ade.
When's Jim's send off again??
Post 804977 by Nealevo on 2016-09-07 14:32:29
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;804976]Should be a few nice additions there, Ade.
When's Jim's send off again??[/QUOTE]
17/18 September
Post 804978 by kmb on 2016-09-07 14:48:17
My shocks and springs (previously his) bid him a fond farewell :wiggle:
Post 804999 by Dangerous Dave on 2016-09-07 22:10:52
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;804962]Right overalls on and time to ready her for york, shame I've got to rip her to bits first.......oh well here goes
on the list
s60r manifold (ported turbo end)
angled flanged turbo housing (ported)
3" downpipe and system
remote oil cooler
Pcv delete
Water meth kit installation
4.4 ecu upgrade
mount mbc properly
Tracking check and change rear shocks
pics to follow[/QUOTE]
Nice one, can't wait for updates :)
Post 805007 by MoleT-5R on 2016-09-07 23:55:09
[QUOTE=Dangerous Dave;804999]Nice one, can't wait for updates :)[/QUOTE]
Got to get the ecu flashed yet that should keep me busy,but it should all come together this week. Pipework and cabling run from front to back for Meth kit,found a nice 30a supply in the boot area to power the pump as tank and pump going in the tyre well and an interesting spot to install the controller where I can easily keep an eye on things...pics tomorrow hopefully
Post 805008 by MoleT-5R on 2016-09-07 23:58:21
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;804976]Should be a few nice additions there, Ade.
When's Jim's send off again??[/QUOTE]
Trying anything and everything just for 0.4sec improvement to attain a 13second run on a 15g....:)
Post 805019 by Wobbly Dave on 2016-09-08 09:25:11
four tenths is a fair chunk of time, so there is no "just" about it LOL
Post 805024 by MoleT-5R on 2016-09-08 10:43:00
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;805019]four tenths is a fair chunk of time, so there is no "just" about it LOL[/QUOTE]
It is Dave, but the improvement last time out was 0.2sec and she was not running quite right, hopefully that will all be sorted now so who knows, it could happen finally and then I can move on knowing that I have achieved my personal goal
Post 805044 by Nealevo on 2016-09-08 19:57:14
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;805007]Got to get the ecu flashed yet that should keep me busy,but it should all come together this week. Pipework and cabling run from front to back for Meth kit,found a nice 30a supply in the boot area to power the pump as tank and pump going in the tyre well and an interesting spot to install the controller where I can easily keep an eye on things...pics tomorrow hopefully[/QUOTE]
My controller is in with the CD changer, stealth install
Post 805050 by MoleT-5R on 2016-09-08 21:12:36
[QUOTE=Nealevo;805044]My controller is in with the CD changer, stealth install[/QUOTE]
Mine will be visible in my rear view mirror. ..:)
Post 805053 by Doingitsideways on 2016-09-08 23:31:57
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;805050]Mine will be visible in my rear view mirror. ..:)[/QUOTE]
... When it falls out on your first launch? :lol:
Post 805067 by MoleT-5R on 2016-09-09 09:46:47
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;805053]... When it falls out on your first launch? :lol:[/QUOTE]
way things are going the cable won't be long enough to fall anywhere, probably over engineering this install but that's me....lol
Post 807926 by MoleT-5R on 2016-12-11 13:20:29
Been a while since the last update, so time to put that right and share a few pic's etc with you all.
Starting with a motoring disaster when I pulled over to make room for an inconsiderate road user that just had to force his way through and caught a wheel on a nasty bit of road edge break up, that I had never noticed before in my daily runs down that country lane, looked like I got away with just a damaged tyre.....WRONG!!!
20160911_104848 by moleadrian, on Flickr
20160911_104838 by moleadrian, on Flickr
and had a little time to play with the exhaust system, the 15g now is fitted with an ported and polished angled flange exhaust housing and mounted on a S60R manifold, which has had the collector end opened up and ported to match the angled flange. The turbo has also had an adjustable actuator fitted (thanks to P.Fandango)
20160911_153750 by moleadrian, on Flickr
20160911_163006 by moleadrian, on Flickr
20160911_163019 by moleadrian, on Flickr
obviously the exhaust system would need changing to fit the angled flange setup, so I made a flange to mate to the turbo and got a couple of stainless bends so I could modify the 3" downpipe I bought off Volvostorm a while back along with the rest of his 3" system, a bit of cutting and tacking till I got the fit nice (not a lot of the original dp left), then tig'd up the joints and on she went along with all the other intake bits that had been removed
2016-10-02_04-40-28 by moleadrian, on Flickr
2016-10-02_04-40-49 by moleadrian, on Flickr
Post 807928 by Doingitsideways on 2016-12-11 13:51:10
Looking good, Ade.
Is it all reinforced with tile adhesive? :lol:
Shame about the wheel though :(
Post 807930 by MoleT-5R on 2016-12-11 14:59:50
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;807928]Looking good, Ade.
Is it all reinforced with tile adhesive? :lol:
Shame about the wheel though :([/QUOTE]
lol...useful buckets they be when empty
Post 807935 by Tim Williams on 2016-12-11 17:57:45
Sorry about the rod. With the tank if it's an Ally Fab one then take care with the breather as they tend to go very deep in to the tank so can syphen. Also the tanks can corrode very badly with methanol due to the grade of metal.
Post 807939 by MoleT-5R on 2016-12-11 18:36:06
[QUOTE=Tim Williams;807935]Sorry about the rod. With the tank if it's an Ally Fab one then take care with the breather as they tend to go very deep in to the tank so can syphen. Also the tanks can corrode very badly with methanol due to the grade of metal.[/QUOTE]
Thanks for the info Tim, I will check the breather depth before filling. May explain how come the kit came up for sale, someone having second thoughts possibly, although the tank does look in good condition as far as I can see. As for the rod I was my own stupid fault, but considering I've been booting that engine for the last 9 years and a 100,000+ maxium attack miles it's a wonder I'd not done it sooner...ooops
Post 808191 by MoleT-5R on 2016-12-22 10:57:50
[QUOTE=M-R-P;797809]19t, greens, 3" everything... (some girls don't like it that wide)
Stop buggering about ade..
Go big or go bang :)[/QUOTE]
yep went bang......lol....didn't even need the 19t or greens
was just looking back over the thread and saw your post again, she did get 3" everything ...!! ;)
Post 808935 by MoleT-5R on 2017-01-21 08:42:11
Well reflection has been done over a few pints etc and a way forward decided, I wish to stick with a standard 2.3 for this season to make the 13's. ...so does anyone know for a cheap but good 2.3 t5 miles not really an issue, been trashed a bit wouldn't matter it's for the strip so a destressed engine will be fine...lol
Post 813556 by MoleT-5R on 2017-08-30 09:18:02
Well doesn't time fly I can't believe the last update was January.....Well it's mot time so I can get her onto the road and get some setup and data logging done, further update shortly when the pictures have up loaded, time for a quick check over and full set of tyres, tidy up some loose bits and hopefully she'll fly though.....fingers crossed
Post 813563 by MoleT-5R on 2017-08-31 14:57:42
Well not quite straight through but a pass is a pass. So back to terrorising the tarmac for another year :) [ATTACH=CONFIG]31776[/ATTACH]
Post 814497 by MoleT-5R on 2017-10-24 11:22:31
Well time flies and I've not done the update I promised so here we go, The new gauging equipment was installed ready for when she returned to the road and spring rate in the actuator taken back 2 springs and then the mbc was slowly worked back up. I am also now able to effectively monitor my exhaust gas temperatures and afr's in car now, with added benefit of the aem afr gauge data logging the afr,rpm and boost pressures for me to review on the laptop at my leisure. This has revealed that the car was over fueling on it's blues with the 3.8 bar fuel pressure regulator, which was then promptly swapped back to a standard 3.0 bar item improving the fueling greatly and making the car feel even more responsive. With this all looking much better I moved on and switched on the Water/Meth kit which, even on a basic setup, seems to having made the car a lot smoother in mid to high rev/boost conditions (as it should do).
Aem Failsafe afr Gauge was installed into the pillar pod of the old boost gauge (which is much nicer than the old cheapo one),It is currently configured with the boost reading on the central digits and afr on the led bar around the outside of the gauge, but I'm considering swapping that about to make the afr easier to read, now that I know that the boost pressure is holding nicely throughout the rev range. The red led is the remote error warning lamp for the Water/Meth kit and flashes a number of times dependent on the fault encountered.
IMG-20170809-WA0010 by moleadrian, on Flickr
The exhaust gas temperature gauge has been installed in a din radio blank and allows room for expansion for other gauges etc, a nice bit of kit and I've stayed with Aem for this, it can be set with high and low warnings and will store peak temperature, which is quite high on a car with a small turbo, but the Meth kit does reduce those high peak temps by a noticeable amount. The addition shortly of some intake temp gauges will also be of a benefit to trying to reduce these a bit more.
IMG-20170809-WA0013 by moleadrian, on Flickr
The 3" downpipe has needed a small amount of modification to take the new sensors for egt's and wideband afr's ( I must add that the shiny bits on either end are my handwork and the dull bit in the middle is all that remains of Volvostorm's old 3" downpipe, which I'm looking at chopping out and replacing with a straight section when it's next off for any length of time)
20170812_100910 by moleadrian, on Flickr
I was getting a little mess from the filter on my crank breather, so I popped a catch can in to take care of that and provide a nice mounting point for the mbc on the custom bracket I made for it. The plumbing to both catch can and mbc are temporary and will be replaced with some colour co-ordinated braided hose at some point, as will the green wire that acts as the rpm trigger for the Aem arf gauge, which needs tidying up and a bit better protection.
IMG-20170829-WA0030 by moleadrian, on Flickr
IMG-20170829-WA0028 by moleadrian, on Flickr
Well road testing to setup target boost pressure has seen the old bailey DV get the boot and JamesT5R's Forge Motorsport item installed with a reduced spring rate to what he was running, whilst upping the mbc to achieve target boost it was apparent the actuator spring rate needed to be changed to a green spring and then worked up to achieve my target 18-20 psi.
Next was to run at Shakey for the end of September meet and we planned to run both days and be there from Friday night, Saturday although slow to start and had loads of incident downtime. Finally we got in 4 decent runs in, all being 14.1's and the best being 104.28 mph over the line. That was a great start to the weekend as this was a new PB over the 14.3 which we got last time out at york 2015 ?? I think. Some more was going to be needed, so in true Judgeninja style the boot floor and back seats came out...!!! The tired old rear nivomats were replaced with some FK shocks I had off of claymore 5 years ago, But never got around to fitting.
Well Sunday was to prove even better and after a wet start we finally got running just after 1 o'clock with a 14.0 @ 107.83mph, banging on the 13's door, more had to be available if only the drive could get it all to hook up right and it did one the very next run, with a 13.4 @104.3 and then 6 further 13 second runs in the afternoon to back it up out of the 10 runs in total on Sunday can't be bad.
So where next then, Shakey for the last rwyb this year and to set a 13 second time with the seats in this time and then to try and beat my PB (oh and beating Woody....now that would be a laugh, wouldn't it). I have got a new rear suspension setup that hopefully should be finished in time for the racing and an update to follow on that after we've tested it out.
Well wish me luck Guys I'm still trying the impossible with a 15g..........
Post 814511 by MoleT-5R on 2017-10-26 07:47:54
Well in the post on the same day as the last update were the new temperature gauges, 1 in blue for the intake and 1 in red for the throttle body, I also picked up a new rear exhaust bracket and a couple of new rear bumper brackets. I fitted the new exhaust bracket and then realised that I should have fitted the bumper brackets first, as now the exhaust is back in it's correct position the bumper is now sitting on it due to the bumper sag as the brackets have completely rotted away, It is in need of some fair TLC under the rear end, but no time left to sort that before the racing this weekend.
20171025_151332 by moleadrian, on Flickr
20171025_151356 by moleadrian, on Flickr
20171025_151341 by moleadrian, on Flickr
20171025_161222 by moleadrian, on Flickr
and a new suspension tweak for this weekend, bye bye rear suspension squat....I hope
20171026_003450 by moleadrian, on Flickr
Post 815262 by MoleT-5R on 2018-01-15 11:48:32
Well it has been a while since the last update, thought I'd better let you know how I got on. Olive did very well and pulled a 13.8 with all standard trim fitted in the car on the Saturday, but with spills and an accident holding up proceedings, runs were limited and were also limited on Sunday too, with most of us only getting 3 runs in the day, so no real practice time to get into the groove and get a good run. We didn't get to try the new solid shocks as all time was spent queuing for our limited number of runs on both days. Although I managed to beat Tim Williams on the Sunday, he got me back in the return race with an awesome 13.2.
Since then Olive has just been my daily as and when I've needed her and is awaiting a pre season overhaul to sort some niggles and fit the new sensors. New wings would be nice but finding anything the right colour that isn't fully of rot, seems very unlikely, so new fronts will be required, but that then means paint so will be a big job and other stuff should be done at the same time, so that will wait a while longer before she gets a full going over. So here's a few shots from shakey and some from The Mad Welshman who got some shots from a different angle to what I normally have.
DSC_0360 by moleadrian, on Flickr
DSC_0371 by moleadrian, on Flickr
DSC_0376 by moleadrian, on Flickr
DSC_0171 by moleadrian, on Flickr
received_2098611026823086 by moleadrian, on Flickr
And it was also my fiftieth and what a night that was, bonfire and fireworks (courtesy of Shakey I should add) and thanks too the lads for turning up to help me celebrate in style, although this may have hindered the times on the sunday....lol
DSC_0163 by moleadrian, on Flickr
I also got my arse handed to me in a XC90 drag race with Mr Sideways, the v8 is some what quicker than the d5...lol
FB_IMG_1513465974398 by moleadrian, on Flickr
DSC_0249 by moleadrian, on Flickr
Post 815374 by MoleT-5R on 2018-01-25 05:15:27
Well naughty car yesterday morning, whilst overtaking a slow moving van, I experienced what seemed like fuel starvation. I got passed ok and continued on with caution, but the car was struggling if I pressed the throttle but made it to work, which was another 5 miles. The fuel gauge was dropping alarmingly quick also. Work over I returned to see what was up with her and fired her up, Idle was fluctuating a lot and when driven the afr's went very rich 10's - 8's on light throttle. Stoppped for some shopping and decided to unplug the Lambda senor to see if this helped. Idle returned to normal and the drive was improved, Afr's rose to 11.5's - 9's but still eating fuel I think. I hope to check the codes tonight it time will allow, but just guessing the Lambda sensor has gone.
Post 815467 by MoleT-5R on 2018-02-03 21:43:01
Right new flash code reader has been manufactured and the codes read and reset. In the days in between the maf was swapped out as well as the lambda sensor, as a stab in the dark cure, which at first appeared to be an improvement, then not so sure and now runs ok, although a full run has not been performed yet (what fun that will be on the way to work this coming monday morning at 5'o clock).
Right codes and explainations in order of logging...
3-1-1 vehicle speed sensor missing ......lol no front abs wiring for a while now ...coming soon but in v70 form to eliminate the nasty wiring connector on the strut
1-2-1 Maf....was unplugged at some point or could be something new ???? think this was way back tbh
4-1-4 Turbo boost pressure too high (haynes) lol .... it's at atmospheric pressure as i run a mbc
2-4-5 IAC closing signal faulty or missing.... unplugged during initial investigations
2-2-3 IAC opening signal faulty or missing.... unplugged during initial investigations
oh well its not likely to be those above, as I'm able to explain them all, so time to drive and see what returns, although I am tempted to try a replacement crank sensor, but will see what happens on the next run, as she's idling nicely on the drive tonight whilst reading the codes and clearing them, only one way to find out.....
Post 815480 by Dangerous Dave on 2018-02-04 22:55:08
The O2 sensor could be faulty without throwing a code.
How old is it?
Post 815481 by MoleT-5R on 2018-02-05 04:46:16
Well over ten years old, as I have never changed it in my ownership of the car as far as I can recall, I could dig back through the very comprehensive wad of invoices and have look if the previous owner had it changed, as he'd spent a small fortune on maintaining the car.
Post 815482 by Dangerous Dave on 2018-02-05 11:04:00
Could be dodgy then. You got a spare you can throw in?
So how did it do this morning?
Post 815484 by MoleT-5R on 2018-02-05 15:44:16
[QUOTE=Dangerous Dave;815482]Could be dodgy then. You got a spare you can throw in?
So how did it do this morning?[/QUOTE]
Already swapped the lambda....sort of improvement.
This mornings run was better, but is now steering me to looking for a boost leak, Mil is back on so some fresh codes to read, when I get back tonight.
Post 815486 by MoleT-5R on 2018-02-05 22:00:07
Well 121 is back , so the swapped in MAF may by iffy, so will have to find another. 311 is back but no surprise there though
Post 815487 by Ettienne on 2018-02-06 08:43:07
Brake servo pipe can cause air leaks, worth checking
Post 815502 by MoleT-5R on 2018-02-07 19:30:32
[QUOTE=Ettienne;815487]Brake servo pipe can cause air leaks, worth checking[/QUOTE]
Yep they can, not long replaced the one-way valve in the line whilst chasing a boost issue that I never really got to pin point the cause of, but it went so happy days....:)
Post 815503 by MoleT-5R on 2018-02-07 21:07:16
Right then.....All back to normal, suspected boost leak found on one of the only 2 joints that don't where mikalor pipe clamps,which was missed as when my home made custom rip pipes were fitted at york raceway a couple of years back, I didn't have anything to trim the fan/radiator cowl back, so used the original clip. Well the cowl is now modified to allow the last remaining mikalor clip to be fitted and thing are running fine again.......A word to the wise for people with similar issues, I ran around in the car for about 3 days, limping here and there, so when then pipework was refitted and the engine run, It does take a fair while for the ecu to get itself back to normal (no mil lamp on last run and only 4-1-4 and 2-2-1 stored and not relevant) but slowly and surely she returned to normal idle and is as responsive as before, just needs a full shakedown run in the next day or 2, to fully confirm were are totally back to normal, not that I have any doubts on that now.
Whilst the pipes where been played with, I thought it was a good time to fit the intake temperature sensors in to the intake pipe (blue) and just in front for the throttle body (red), wiring and internal installation to be completed in the next couple of days when it's warmer..?
Post 815509 by Dangerous Dave on 2018-02-08 10:45:42
All good then :D
Fortunately you have lots of shakedown roads by you :)
Post 815510 by MoleT-5R on 2018-02-08 10:51:56
[QUOTE=Dangerous Dave;815509]All good then :D
Fortunately you have lots of shakedown roads by you :)[/QUOTE]
looking like it, got a load more bits to do yet, sorting out niggles and rattles, also swapping some parts for better items and general tidying up as I go through her over the next few days.
P.S. Got you bulkhead pipes/fittings here sitting in a box still, pm me an addy and I'll post them if you not up here for a while.
Post 815511 by Dangerous Dave on 2018-02-08 12:30:35
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;815510]looking like it, got a load more bits to do yet, sorting out niggles and rattles, also swapping some parts for better items and general tidying up as I go through her over the next few days.
P.S. Got you bulkhead pipes/fittings here sitting in a box still, pm me an addy and I'll post them if you not up here for a while.[/QUOTE]
We'll be up in April but I'll probably take you up on that offer mate. I'll still try and come visit you though :D
Post 815513 by MoleT-5R on 2018-02-08 13:35:01
I will be about I'm sure and look forward to see you and your arduino developements.. :)
Post 815514 by Dangerous Dave on 2018-02-08 21:27:57
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;815513]I will be about I'm sure and look forward to see you and your arduino developements.. :)[/QUOTE]
Arduino is getting there, at the moment going through the code to see if I can make it faster and add some menu functions to control the exhaust flap automatically.
Post 815674 by Timo. on 2018-03-03 14:37:39
Send the council the bill
Post 815676 by MoleT-5R on 2018-03-03 16:35:36
[QUOTE=Timo.;815674]Send the council the bill[/QUOTE]
I'm very tempted to, cost of repair or replacement of the titan and a new wheel and tracking check....ain't going to be cheap I'm sure
Post 815677 by Red850Restate on 2018-03-03 21:31:30
Presuming you were coming the opposite way to which your other car was pointing in the pictures???
Get a tape measure and get that depth etc measured
Post 815678 by Dangerous Dave on 2018-03-03 22:44:13
Bloody potholes! That's some snow drift in the way :)
I got the propshaft back on the green one before the snow hit, good job I did as there was no way it would have made it off the driveway in 2WD mode
Post 815686 by MoleT-5R on 2018-03-06 05:05:58
[QUOTE=Red850Restate;815677]Presuming you were coming the opposite way to which your other car was pointing in the pictures???
Get a tape measure and get that depth etc measured[/QUOTE]
Good Idea, I'll get a few dimensions next time I'm passing.
[QUOTE=Dangerous Dave;815678]Bloody potholes! That's some snow drift in the way :)
I got the propshaft back on the green one before the snow hit, good job I did as there was no way it would have made it off the driveway in 2WD mode[/QUOTE]
Got to love the early AWD's and there permanent 4WD, I think they are way more fun to drive than the later Haldex equipped stuff, don't get me wrong they are still fun in the slippery stuff, but just a little harder work imho.
Post 815690 by Dangerous Dave on 2018-03-06 21:45:08
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;815686]Got to love the early AWD's and there permanent 4WD, I think they are way more fun to drive than the later Haldex equipped stuff, don't get me wrong they are still fun in the slippery stuff, but just a little harder work imho.[/QUOTE]
They are fun, though the clutch on the green one was rather smelly after a little play the other day (oh dear). I did manage to capture someone playing on the works car park back in December...
[video=youtube;k9UWDIuAKik]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9UWDIuAKik[/video]
Post 815693 by MoleT-5R on 2018-03-07 11:41:06
[QUOTE=Dangerous Dave;815690]They are fun, though the clutch on the green one was rather smelly after a little play the other day (oh dear). I did manage to capture someone playing on the works car park back in December...]
Our P1 Ph3 V70R AWD is probably the best car I've ever driven in snow, drifting from corner to corner.... :)
will be getting her back on the road this year for sure.
Post 815698 by Dangerous Dave on 2018-03-07 13:57:07
Bet you can't wait :D
Post 815702 by MoleT-5R on 2018-03-07 22:28:38
[QUOTE=Dangerous Dave;815698]Bet you can't wait :D[/QUOTE]
Nope...I need it, really I do as it's been too long since she last was on the road, she has done some pull out duties around the garden, when other stuff gets stuck and I just love getting her fired up and enjoy moving her, so this year she will return for sure... :)
Post 816263 by MoleT-5R on 2018-05-03 09:44:45
Update time...
Olive is still soldiering on even with the knocking, but unfortunately managed to break the O/S rear disc from the drum, which was a bit of a drama, as the caliper retaining bolts had rounded over and required a bit of work to remove. Solution was to turn out the insides of some larger nuts and slip them over the rounded bolt heads, then weld them on, which has the added benefit of adding plenty of heat and larger surface area for a bigger spanner, thus the bolts where removed and the disc replaced. Then the N/S front caliper decided to seize on just before the VT rolling for Day at Sharks Dyno, this was not good and which took some work to get moving nicely again, as time was short and a full strip down impossible. Early start on Sunday for the trip up to Mansfield from Mid-Wales, a quick 5th gear full power run on a very quiet stubble field, gave me the confidence that the rollers weren't going to kill her. Well she did me proud and returned an awesome 301.8bhp and a mighty 521nm of torque, not bad for a 15g powered car, with the impending installation of the 4.4 ecu and some datalogging in the near future, we may be able to extract a bit more from her before the york meet hopefully. My installation of my intake temperature gauges did fair as well unfortunately but more on that later as a vid is uploading a present. All in all things are progress still and it was lovely to get olive out for a long run, she drank a fair amount of fuel to make the trip, but it is hard to resist squeezing the loud pedal with all that torque to play with.
https://lm.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DcxqHknE04Hw%26list%3DPLgBu_AR4SPt48e3oUM-ZJakqDkbMmXYLa%26sns%3Dfb&h=ATN0PwRATDuRT2xfPpsy9IdhN-3R3ZwNZA3OgOjwCzdnygkUZALYsjulJ7XIIdytbAzougH6NQyXNbTy12yxU2ryp-bik4QWyv80Ovorzqu-bw
Post 817843 by MoleT-5R on 2018-12-07 09:12:01
A year end summary ..... not much of any significance has really happened this year and there's not much to encourage me at present, since the drag racing stopped. At present I'm sitting back and trying to decide in which direction to focus my motorsport efforts, I have many options here to build, but it is difficult to build something to be an all round car, rather than a dedicated single discipline car. I'd like to do some hillclimbs and sprints, possibly some track days too, I don't think ( I know ) I couldn't afford to circuit race, my as I like to have a go, as funds won't allow that to happen at present. Also Olive needs to stay as a road car, as T-5R prices are creeping upwards, so it would be a crime to strip her out to cage her etc, so I will carry on with modifying her for the road and keeping her looking standardish.
Olive to be honest has performed well this year with no real issues, apart from some body rot near the front subframe mounting points, thus her mot appointment was rapidly cancelled as this would without doubt be an mot failure, so no point in sending her until I have been underneath with the welder and plated the areas concerned. So now side lined till the new year, when hopefully I will find some time to so sort her ready for spring/summer. She will be attending VT600 whatever, as she will be travelling there on a trailer, as I'm aiming to take 4 Volvo's for the event, all being well.
Post 818886 by MoleT-5R on 2019-08-18 12:54:30
Update time, where has the year gone already....
VT600 has been and gone, luckily I didn't take olive as it tbh, as it turned out to be a real shambles imho (ok on the upside, it did make a load of money for charity, but that's about all) and in all honesty, the clutch would have most probably have killed my leg before the end of the day, as most that have tried it can tell you...its Very Heavy...lol
Moving forward we have a trip to Santa Pod coming up on the weekend of the 28th of September, so it's time to brush off the cobwebs and try to up the power once more, as I need to push the boundaries a tad further and beat my personal best of 13.4, so looking to mapping improvements and weight loss to help here. Possibly some new rubber to make as much use of there sticky track as I can as the slicks I used last time (lent to me by Mr Tim Williams, A big thank you sir) did little extra than to level the playing field between us on reflection, but I can complain as we ran steady 13.6's for most of the day. So time to pull the finger out and get going, turbo will be staying as 15g for this meet and hopefully it will yet again surprise a few on how rapid it is!! I can't wait to get back behind the wheel of olive, as she has been parked up for almost a year now and I really miss her, Gul is a lovely car, don't get me wrong, but there is nothing nearly as fun as olive to be hooning about in.
Post 820227 by MoleT-5R on 2020-08-13 01:34:20
Still parked up..........but now on greens and 3" maf, which according to the afr look to have settled in well, but only a bit of datalogging will really tell, possibility of a bit of hillclimbing on the horizon if the reg's allow it to run, but enough of a buzz to get going again on pushing her forward and possibly going for an mot to get some road testing done at last.
Post 820986 by Mkengineering on 2021-02-03 14:58:19
Just read the whole thread. Have to it's amazing too see the work that has gone into it.
I am surprised that your still running a 15g? Also not gone to a COP conversion?
But what a build 😍. Love it
Post 820989 by MoleT-5R on 2021-02-03 19:36:47
[QUOTE=Mkengineering;820986]Just read the whole thread. Have to it's amazing too see the work that has gone into it.
I am surprised that your still running a 15g? Also not gone to a COP conversion?
But what a build . Love it[/QUOTE]
Well thanks for that, glad you liked the thread......to be honest the rest of them have been saying for a long time to run a bigger turbo, I just wanted to see what I can squeeze out of it before going bigger, I think a could possibly get a 12 second run out of her with some datalogging and the right map, she now sports a 3" maf and green injectors, so has the scope for a few more ponies.
Post 820992 by Mkengineering on 2021-02-04 00:14:11
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;820989]Well thanks for that, glad you liked the thread......to be honest the rest of them have been saying for a long time to run a bigger turbo, I just wanted to see what I can squeeze out of it before going bigger, I think a could possibly get a 12 second run out of her with some datalogging and the right map, she now sports a 3" maf and green injectors, so has the scope for a few more ponies.[/QUOTE]
That's amazing.
I'm still running the 15g myself and I'm more tempted to go to a 18g turbo
Post 820993 by MoleT-5R on 2021-02-04 04:55:20
[QUOTE=Mkengineering;820992]That's amazing.
I'm still running the 15g myself and I'm more tempted to go to a 18g turbo[/QUOTE]
A 19t would be my next move turbo wise I think, yet it would most likely be a modified 15g with a 19t wheel and turbine housing, it would be interesting what it would map up to on a dyno as the 15g manage 301bhp and a massive 521nm of torque, so I'd be hoping for at least 350bhp minimum or it's back to the drawing board. One question about the thread, as a new comer could you see all the pictures, as many of them are hosted by photobucket and they stopped the third party hosting at one point (there was a work around at one point), somebody mentioned recently that they where able to see the pictures again and was wondering what you found as you went back through my thread....???
Post 821319 by MoleT-5R on 2021-05-09 22:43:22
Small update......I though it was time to upgrade Olives fuel pump, though a has been changed once but it will still will be 20+ years old I'm guessing, so I've gone big so as to future proof the build project for bigger injectors and turbo's
[ATTACH=CONFIG]33049[/ATTACH]
DW300 should see me through future upgrades and should be an easy fit to a spare fuel pump cradle I have lying about and will be ready to just drop in when time allows. Not something I originally planned on installing, but due to a mad sponsor (lol....my lad) I came by a blitz dual boost controller and I am considering fitting it to test if there is any benefit to it, can't currently see how it will help as it doesn't sense rpm, but I think I can see a way to make it work for me on the strip, still not convinced it will, but you don't learn if you don't try...!!...lol
[ATTACH=CONFIG]33048[/ATTACH]
So some small moves at present, with the target of new front wings and rear bumper brackets, to tidy here up, then mot and some live testing.......hopefully !!
Post 821329 by deathrider311271 on 2021-05-11 20:56:07
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;821319]Not something I originally planned on installing, but due to a mad sponsor (lol....my lad) I came by a blitz dual boost controller and I am considering fitting it to test if there is any benefit to it, can't currently see how it will help as it doesn't sense rpm, but I think I can see a way to make it work for me on the strip, still not convinced it will, but you don't learn if you don't try...!!...lol
[ATTACH=CONFIG]33048[/ATTACH]
So some small moves at present, with the target of new front wings and rear bumper brackets, to tidy here up, then mot and some live testing.......hopefully !![/QUOTE]
i have the Blitz duel id hd on mine and its far better than the standard ecu control, not sure about yours but mine has 4 presets you can set up, dead easy to install and setup too, i also found boost to be far more stable as well.
Post 821337 by MoleT-5R on 2021-05-12 20:43:02
[QUOTE=deathrider311271;821329]i have the Blitz duel id hd on mine and its far better than the standard ecu control, not sure about yours but mine has 4 presets you can set up, dead easy to install and setup too, i also found boost to be far more stable as well.[/QUOTE]
The manual is a bit rubbish on how to setup/use, but I guess I'll just push buttons and work it out as normal, scramble mode looks interesting...?
