Volvo C70 T5 project: Volverin :)
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Post 663874 by koperbart on 2013-11-26 09:45:41
Hi guys, I would like to start thread with project of my C70 :)
Spec:
Volvo C70 2.3 T5
140K on a clock
99/00 reg
ME7
Already have change:
Engine Oil for Shell Helix Ultra 5W40 fully syn. and K&N Oil filter.
Bosch Platinium Sparks
K&N panel Air filter.
I need to get to STAGE 0 then i would like to go for DYNO run, and anyone of You know where i get go for DYNO around south Birmingham? I have seen someone make remap at HLM bromsgroove? Can any1 tell me some details, how much is cost a dyno with print out?
After DYNO if everything gonna be ok i will open my pocket for a wider mods like downpipe, cat back, RIP,silicone hoses, single mass flywheel from 850r, remap.
Post 663876 by M-R-P on 2013-11-26 09:56:21
Liking that grille mate.
I don't know how much a dyno would be but when you get it mapped there, you get before and after dyno runs. Give them a call mate (google HLM bromsgrove)
Post 663877 by Nealevo on 2013-11-26 10:00:31
Morning, HLM are a good bunch, i use them all the time and wouldnt take my car anywhere else.... (no i dont work for them) :) visit the website and all the details are there.
http://www.hlmtuning.co.uk/tuning.htm
some good deals to be had and cheap for dyno etc
Post 663878 by M-R-P on 2013-11-26 10:01:52
Or wait for someone less lazy than myself to post a link :)
Post 663879 by Nealevo on 2013-11-26 10:02:51
im not as quick on the keyboard as you... i have xbox to play...
Post 663880 by koperbart on 2013-11-26 10:05:17
Ohh yeah, forgot to say i DON'T like this grill :) I like black de-badged with wider mesh i think like in xc70 grill. And i would like to have a dyno before any modds, as i want to know i got STAGE 0 in around 240BHP then goin for mods
Post 663882 by M-R-P on 2013-11-26 10:09:27
Shame - I like that grille on there, some chrome projectors would set it off nicely.
Give HLM a call, I'm sure they'd be able to roll the car for you :)
Post 663885 by V70 Graham on 2013-11-26 10:27:05
Yup, that grill looks good.....dyno on its own should be around £30-£40
Post 663887 by koperbart on 2013-11-26 10:50:14
Thanks guys this that what i want to know. Now till Xmas i will just try to get a STAGE 0 + some vac silicone hoses.
Maybe one of U Guys remember a diameters of VAC hoses? As is't so cold weather now ;)
Post 663888 by V70 Graham on 2013-11-26 11:05:43
[QUOTE=koperbart;663887].....maybe one of U Guys remember a diameters of VAC hoses? As is't so cold weather now ;)[/QUOTE]
4mm internal iirc
Post 663892 by M-R-P on 2013-11-26 11:08:40
Yep, 4mm. Worth buying a new TCV too.
Post 663893 by koperbart on 2013-11-26 11:09:10
All of them? and how many meters gonna be enough? 4m?
Post 663894 by M-R-P on 2013-11-26 11:10:43
Go for 5M and have some spare mate :)
Post 663898 by T5frankie on 2013-11-26 11:57:25
Welcome to the Club
Post 664058 by Wobbly Dave on 2013-11-26 21:49:53
Same car same colour - I had 320 bhp out of it using a 19T. I am certain Hamish will be thrilled to have another C70 given that he's not seen mine in a while. LOL.
Post 664063 by koperbart on 2013-11-26 21:53:16
I'm sure of it as i have just 15.8miles to HLM :D
Post 664066 by stribo on 2013-11-26 21:54:26
Good to see another C70 project.
Post 665068 by koperbart on 2013-12-01 14:29:32
Hi Guys, vac hoses and clamps ordered.
I got a problem with misfire on low rpm about 1-1.5K and sometimes after cold night in the morning when i start engine is works on 3 or 4 cylinders
Thinking about coils. I found some on ebay BERU ones. Would U go for it:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121212426957
Post 665069 by stribo on 2013-12-01 15:05:19
[QUOTE=koperbart;665068]Hi Guys, vac hoses and clamps ordered.
I got a problem with misfire on low rpm about 1-1.5K and sometimes after cold night in the morning when i start engine is works on 3 or 4 cylinders
Thinking about coils. I found some on ebay BERU ones. Would U go for it:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121212426957[/QUOTE]
That's the same make Parts for Volvos supply, but a lot cheaper.
http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/product_info.php?cPath=61_761&products_id=5159
Post 665071 by merc85 on 2013-12-01 15:06:13
[QUOTE=koperbart;665068]Hi Guys, vac hoses and clamps ordered.
I got a problem with misfire on low rpm about 1-1.5K and sometimes after cold night in the morning when i start engine is works on 3 or 4 cylinders
Thinking about coils. I found some on ebay BERU ones. Would U go for it:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121212426957[/QUOTE]
Beru are proper good quality original equipment coil and are on most Volvo's Mercs bm etc.
Post 665073 by koperbart on 2013-12-01 15:08:40
Thanks Lads, just ordered 5 of them for 54.5 posted :D
Post 665076 by stribo on 2013-12-01 15:19:16
Bargain, I hope they still have some after Christmas, might treat the Cabbie to a set.
Post 665079 by koperbart on 2013-12-01 15:21:46
[QUOTE=stribo;665076]Bargain, I hope they still have some after Christmas, might treat the Cabbie to a set.[/QUOTE]
Quantity available: 31 So be quick :)
Post 665083 by stribo on 2013-12-01 15:26:06
[QUOTE=koperbart;665079]Quantity available: 31 So be quick :)[/QUOTE]
Bunged them on the credit card, too good to miss at that price.
Post 665084 by koperbart on 2013-12-01 15:27:56
Now when U pay with paypal U can choose option "pay after delivery" so they debit my card like 2 weeks after :)
Post 666027 by koperbart on 2013-12-04 15:46:13
Coils came today. Changed them straight away. Engine runing perfect, smooth without any misfires :) Well done :)
Post 666037 by partsforvolvos.com on 2013-12-04 16:25:59
bloody hell! i wish we could get them in for £10 let alone sell them for it :shifty:
does this person get them for free or something??
Post 666050 by stribo on 2013-12-04 17:30:46
Mine arrived today, but the wife was out, so will be collected tomorrow.
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;666037]bloody hell! i wish we could get them in for £10 let alone sell them for it :shifty:
does this person get them for free or something??[/QUOTE]
Ask no questions. ;)
Post 666058 by rikcougar on 2013-12-04 18:32:27
[QUOTE=stribo;665083]Bunged them on the credit card, too good to miss at that price.[/QUOTE]
Me too - bargain :jaw:
And it won`t do any harm to change them
Interesting thread, should throw up a few ideas :B_thumb:
And welcome mate
Post 666092 by koperbart on 2013-12-04 20:51:03
Thanks :) So now i can say i get to STAGE 0. Thinking about DYNO at HLM in next 2 weeks :)
Now i need to solve some issues with steering rack , got some knocks on full lock. Rear suspension got slight knock when i reverse and new hand brake shoes because is catching only on one wheel.
And someone have for sale Forge Motorsport dump valve saying like "hardly used" for 30pound is worth it? With dump valve i will get that noise "pssss"?
Post 666099 by M-R-P on 2013-12-04 20:59:00
Coil packs = ME&, ME7 = No dump valve :(
Just fit a cone filter and take the soundproofing off the bonnet for that "Darth Vader with asthma" sound :)
Post 666127 by alcashj94 on 2013-12-04 21:51:01
Looks like all those coil packs have gone now - 'item ended'
Post 666129 by stribo on 2013-12-04 21:52:49
[QUOTE=alcashj94;666127]Looks like all those coil packs have gone now - 'item ended'[/QUOTE]
You snooze, you lose. ;)
Post 666133 by alcashj94 on 2013-12-04 21:59:57
I was only half asleep - it accepted order for 4!
Post 666504 by rikcougar on 2013-12-06 13:09:36
[QUOTE=rikcougar;666058]Me too - bargain :jaw:
And it won`t do any harm to change them
Interesting thread, should throw up a few ideas :B_thumb:
And welcome mate[/QUOTE]
Arrived today woohoo
Are they much of a job to fit?
Post 666507 by stribo on 2013-12-06 13:31:01
No, just take the cover off on the centre of the rocker box, unplug, there's one bolt holding each in, undo the bolt, pull old coilpack out, push new one in, bolt up, pplug back in, when all 5 are done replace cover. Job done.:D
Post 666516 by koperbart on 2013-12-06 15:12:41
[QUOTE=stribo;666507]No, just take the cover off on the centre of the rocker box, unplug, there's one bolt holding each in, undo the bolt, pull old coilpack out, push new one in, bolt up, pplug back in, when all 5 are done replace cover. Job done.:D[/QUOTE]
I can confirm that, 20min job with cigarete break ;)
Post 666573 by rikcougar on 2013-12-06 18:50:18
[QUOTE=koperbart;666516]I can confirm that, 20min job with cigarete break ;)[/QUOTE]
Maybe 30 mins - I smoke slowly!
Post 666584 by stribo on 2013-12-06 19:06:43
[QUOTE=rikcougar;666504]Arrived today woohoo
Are they much of a job to fit?[/QUOTE]
You've owned your C70 far longer than me mate, you should know the basics by now. :P Mine doesn't even have coilpacks. :D
Post 666586 by rikcougar on 2013-12-06 19:15:29
[QUOTE=stribo;666584]You've owned your C70 far longer than me mate, you should know the basics by now. :P Mine doesn't even have coilpacks. :D[/QUOTE]
S**t, I hope mine does :jaw:
Yeah, it does doesn`t it:doh:
Post 666604 by stribo on 2013-12-06 19:46:58
Yeah, mine has the proper tuneable engine. ;)
Post 666656 by koperbart on 2013-12-06 20:32:07
[QUOTE=stribo;666604]Yeah, mine has the proper tuneable engine. ;)[/QUOTE]
This makes me very sad! I want dump valve :(
Will they will on my c70? As i need some set for winter to refurbrish my current ones.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-XC90-Winter-Tyres-and-Wheels-/200999334104?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET&fits=Car+Make%3AVolvo&hash=item2ecc7e70d8
Post 666661 by stribo on 2013-12-06 20:35:53
Should have got a pre ME7 engined one then. ;) Fit a large cone filter, and remove the under bonnet sound insulation, you'll get to hear the recirc valve on yours then. ;)
Post 666676 by koperbart on 2013-12-06 20:47:51
Pre ME7 C70's it's hard to find good one. And if find it's too expensive. I paid 1100. after one week came back to trader, and said like " U said everything is allright with it, but is not, ETM is crap, need to be changed for 300pounds, i dont want it and take it back" he say so take 300 and ok? i agree but ETM is ok, just was need that coils :D I'm so happy with my Volvo, and tomorrow will take that soundproofing mat under bonnet :)
Post 666685 by stribo on 2013-12-06 21:06:49
[QUOTE=koperbart;666676]Pre ME7 C70's it's hard to find good one. And if find it's too expensive. I paid 1100. after one week came back to trader, and said like " U said everything is allright with it, but is not, ETM is crap, need to be changed for 300pounds, i dont want it and take it back" he say so take 300 and ok? i agree but ETM is ok, just was need that coils :D I'm so happy with my Volvo, and tomorrow will take that soundproofing mat under bonnet :)[/QUOTE]
Hard to find one full stop, let alone a good one, I searched for a while for mine, and it was in no way a mint one, plenty needed, and still needs doing to it (mainly bodywork) but it was worth the effort, and 300+ mile round trip to get it. TBH the ME7 is perfectly fine, but has a few foibles the pre ME7 doesn't have, like the ETM. Un less you're trying to get it to Wobbly Dave's state of tune you won't have a problem.
In case you haven't seen these already, this is Wobbly Dave's project:
http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?26282-Silver-C70-T5-Manual-300BHP
Be warned he's been at it for a long time, so plenty of reading.
And mine:
http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?45817-Saffy-C70-T5-GT-work-in-progress
There are a couple of other C70s in the project section if you want ideas.
Post 666690 by rikcougar on 2013-12-06 21:12:59
ME7 is by far the best option if you are keeping it standard, fly by wire throttle is superb when it is working properly (mine always has so far)
After thrashing the Cosworth it is nice to get into something that is the total opposite, smooth and fast without the sensations that you get in the Cossie
The Cossie feels like it can kill you at any given moment, you know though that you are safe in the C70 and it is by far the most comfortable car I have ever owned
Must be getting old!
Post 666694 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-06 21:22:02
[QUOTE=rikcougar;666690]ME7 is by far the best option if you are keeping it standard, fly by wire throttle is superb when it is working properly (mine always has so far)
[/QUOTE]
It is, though it's not as quick down the strip......though that could be me !
Post 666699 by Wobbly Dave on 2013-12-06 21:25:27
recirc dump valve (TIAL) fitted to an ME7 C70...
[video=youtube;9mTw_692u9Q]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mTw_692u9Q[/video]
Post 666701 by Wobbly Dave on 2013-12-06 21:26:28
OTR
[video=youtube;o1G_c2VsYJI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1G_c2VsYJI[/video]
I did it because the Garrett GTX doesn't come with an in-built BOV.
Post 666707 by Wobbly Dave on 2013-12-06 21:28:53
Without the tunnels..
[video=youtube;ZKGPmLbJeEY]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKGPmLbJeEY[/video]
Post 666709 by rikcougar on 2013-12-06 21:32:36
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;666694]It is, though it's not as quick down the strip......though that could be me ![/QUOTE]
Much more accurate than a cable and feels incredibly responsive
Post 666711 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-12-06 21:35:49
sounds good dave!
Post 666712 by stribo on 2013-12-06 21:40:30
[QUOTE=rikcougar;666709]Much more accurate than a cable and feels incredibly responsive[/QUOTE]
Not at all, the throttle mapping for a standard ME7 is set up for old folk, if you depress the throttle pedal by, say, 30% the throttle body won't open by 30%. Try a mapped ME7 Rik, if your's isn't, you'll see a noticeable change on throttle response alone.
Post 666838 by koperbart on 2013-12-07 07:06:11
You guys make me jealous, Stribo i got plenty of ideas :D I need just good examples ;) Thanks for that treads :)
I can show my vid which i made one week after bought it:
[video=youtube;fTGhPNPjZ9M]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTGhPNPjZ9M[/video]
I just ordered braided brake lines, and what else is good to change for brakes improvement? Right now i can change that brake lines and brake fluid for ATE Super Blue Racing. Someone have used this fluid on volvo? I had it in my Megane before and i was impressed.
Post 666846 by stribo on 2013-12-07 09:18:15
Having watched the vid, filmed on private roads of course ;) your first mod should be to fit a manual gearbox. :lol:
Post 666910 by koperbart on 2013-12-07 14:48:06
How U notice i got automatic? It's a manual Stribo, i would never buy a car with automatic gearbox :)
Post 668000 by Wobbly Dave on 2013-12-10 18:24:54
Be careful when posting videos like this - police love this kind of thing.
I have been using the same ATE fluid as you for some time (reminds me I must check the state soon).
Post 668016 by T5frankie on 2013-12-10 18:38:04
[video=youtube;roLZSZxqYsc]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roLZSZxqYsc[/video]
Post 668021 by Wobbly Dave on 2013-12-10 18:40:09
Yes but the difference is - your video - is just on the dial where bartman here is showing road and other cars - quite clearly not a race track.
Post 668029 by T5frankie on 2013-12-10 18:45:39
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;668021]Yes but the difference is - your video - is just on the dial where bartman here is showing road and other cars - quite clearly not a race track.[/QUOTE]
i was only showing him what a quick x70 went like lol
Post 668030 by Wobbly Dave on 2013-12-10 18:46:17
Sorry!
Post 677698 by smithy on 2014-01-05 17:03:32
Nice car and watching with interest .
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Braking now a bit improve , more responsive on a pedal and for example after sharply braking 3-4 times from about 90-30Mph brakes not get "sweat" and still works. Thats great and im happy with it.