My new 2000 saffy C70 T5 :D

Post 803555 by T5Tom on 2016-07-31 10:04:56

After selling my old 850 i was desperate to get another T5 after a good few years out the game. After a couple of weeks of mooching i came across this little gem! Shes covered 76k and in the last 4 years has only covered approx 5k as she was owned by a guy in the RAF. So never really drove the thing! Has a brand new set of avon zv5 tyres all round, which arent too shabby. A full new set of pagid disks and pads all round and a new caliper on the back. All alloys have been refurbed in graphite which i think look the nuts. A new dealer fitted throttle body. A cambelt kit and new water pump. And all electrics work bob on! Shes as tidy as you like and im looking forward to getting back into a bit of tuning. Not going to go too mad but hopefully new turbo, manifold, 3" exhaust, injectors and a remap. I certainly dont want to go into any styling as i really like the look of her already! So what do you think?

Post 803557 by M-R-P on 2016-07-31 12:22:21

Very tidy mate.

Post 803565 by T5Tom on 2016-07-31 16:38:43

[QUOTE=M-R-P;803557]Very tidy mate.[/QUOTE] Cheers bud. Im going to be hopefully looking for a similar sort of set up yo yours eventually. Could you please remind me of what is needed to fit the 19t on? Dont you need the 3" manifold off the s60r and a 3" downpipe?

Post 803566 by foammanmark on 2016-07-31 16:43:21

Very nice from a fellow C70 T5 coupe owner.

Post 803568 by T5Tom on 2016-07-31 18:07:36

[QUOTE=foammanmark;803566]Very nice from a fellow C70 T5 coupe owner.[/QUOTE] Thanks bud, really enjoying it at the moment!

Post 803570 by foammanmark on 2016-07-31 18:12:39

[QUOTE=T5Tom;803568]Thanks bud, really enjoying it at the moment![/QUOTE] I find my manual to be very quick, but also very economical when required, hitting mid 30's on a good run. Large boot, sunroof, fold out rear quarter windows, so all good...............

Post 803575 by T5Tom on 2016-07-31 19:59:36

[QUOTE=foammanmark;803570]I find my manual to be very quick, but also very economical when required, hitting mid 30's on a good run. Large boot, sunroof, fold out rear quarter windows, so all good...............[/QUOTE] Mines pretty good on the mpg aswel, already looking for upgrades haha!

Post 803578 by stribo on 2016-07-31 21:17:47

Very nice mate, plenty of potential. ;) Mine's gone from this: to this:

Post 803579 by T5Tom on 2016-07-31 21:51:06

Loving that matey!! Those wheels look mega on it, have you adjusted the ride height too?

Post 803582 by M-R-P on 2016-08-01 08:03:35

[QUOTE=T5Tom;803565]Cheers bud. Im going to be hopefully looking for a similar sort of set up yo yours eventually. Could you please remind me of what is needed to fit the 19t on? Dont you need the 3" manifold off the s60r and a 3" downpipe?[/QUOTE] Basically, the water pipes need rearranging (bending a bit) but other than that, it's a straight swap. I'd strongly recommend a 3" downpipe to get the most out of it and a s60r or jap manifold will help a little too.

Post 803584 by Sparkysparks on 2016-08-01 08:16:44

Very nice. I was told saffy was a rare colour. Seems the majority i see are saffy. I just got one and theres another one down the road from me haha. Will be watching with interest as those are the same mods im going to be going through.

Post 803585 by stribo on 2016-08-01 08:19:05

[QUOTE=T5Tom;803579]Loving that matey!! Those wheels look mega on it, have you adjusted the ride height too?[/QUOTE] Yes, I fitted ProSport coilovers, which are adjusted to their lowest setting, problem is, they're very bouncy, and clunky, so just ordered a set of BC coilovers, which will improve the ride no end, and they'll be much quieter. :)

Post 803589 by T5Tom on 2016-08-01 11:33:13

[QUOTE=M-R-P;803582]Basically, the water pipes need rearranging (bending a bit) but other than that, it's a straight swap. I'd strongly recommend a 3" downpipe to get the most out of it and a s60r or jap manifold will help a little too.[/QUOTE] Thanks bud, ive already sourced an s60r manifold and green injectors. Wont i need a 3" angled flange downpipe to fit the turbo anyway? Also would the 3" downpipe connect to the original c70 exhaust from cat back? Sorry for all the questions lol

Post 803590 by T5Tom on 2016-08-01 11:35:00

[QUOTE=Sparkysparks;803584]Very nice. I was told saffy was a rare colour. Seems the majority i see are saffy. I just got one and theres another one down the road from me haha. Will be watching with interest as those are the same mods im going to be going through.[/QUOTE] Thanks bud! I drove about a hour and a half to collect this as there wasnt any decent ones about. Really happy i did now :D Have you done much to yours yet?

Post 803591 by T5Tom on 2016-08-01 11:35:48

[QUOTE=stribo;803585]Yes, I fitted ProSport coilovers, which are adjusted to their lowest setting, problem is, they're very bouncy, and clunky, so just ordered a set of BC coilovers, which will improve the ride no end, and they'll be much quieter. :)[/QUOTE] Looks great over them wheels, maybe sometime in the future eh :D

Post 803610 by M-R-P on 2016-08-01 15:35:20

[QUOTE=T5Tom;803589]Thanks bud, ive already sourced an s60r manifold and green injectors. Wont i need a 3" angled flange downpipe to fit the turbo anyway? Also would the 3" downpipe connect to the original c70 exhaust from cat back? Sorry for all the questions lol[/QUOTE] You'll already have a 3" angled housing as it's me7. The downpipe for any p1 me7 will fit the catback.

Post 803614 by T5Tom on 2016-08-01 16:13:40

[QUOTE=M-R-P;803610]You'll already have a 3" angled housing as it's me7. The downpipe for any p1 me7 will fit the catback.[/QUOTE] So would the s60r manifold be any advantage over the standard t5 one? (Thanks for the info by the way)

Post 803617 by M-R-P on 2016-08-01 16:55:16

[QUOTE=T5Tom;803614]So would the s60r manifold be any advantage over the standard t5 one? (Thanks for the info by the way)[/QUOTE] Yes, it flows better. Ask away - that's what forums are all about :)

Post 803620 by T5Tom on 2016-08-01 17:24:06

[QUOTE=M-R-P;803617]Yes, it flows better. Ask away - that's what forums are all about :)[/QUOTE] Haha thanks! Im new to all this ME7 malarky :D What makes the me7 rip kit different bud?

Post 803623 by M-R-P on 2016-08-01 18:05:13

Nothing on the c70 I believe. Maybe a sensor port.

Post 803625 by Sparkysparks on 2016-08-01 18:45:31

[QUOTE=T5Tom;803590]Thanks bud! I drove about a hour and a half to collect this as there wasnt any decent ones about. Really happy i did now :D Have you done much to yours yet?[/QUOTE] Midway through doing an exhaust at the moment. Im just not getting the chance to finish it. And im saving for turbo injextors and remap. I didnt know about the s60r manifold. Is it needed for 300+?

Post 803626 by M-R-P on 2016-08-01 18:47:41

I don't have one on mine :)

Post 803627 by Sparkysparks on 2016-08-01 19:01:37

Cheers. Good to know.

Post 803662 by Wobbly Dave on 2016-08-02 16:58:46

I'll update my thread soon & then you can spend hours learning about how to make an 1999 C70 (not gay gold) go quickly or not (depends on the year). This was evo 2 with the garrett GTX and S60R mani...

Post 803664 by Wobbly Dave on 2016-08-02 17:01:09

You don't need an S60R manifold to make 300+ but it all adds up. I made 320 with a 19T and mostly stock parts.

Post 803778 by T5Tom on 2016-08-05 07:49:07

Just a quick question lads... What sized downpipe wouls be fitted to my c70? Would there be much difference in the s60r downpipe and would it be a straight swap? Thanks

Post 803785 by stribo on 2016-08-05 10:22:33

Your's I believe is 2.5", and a S60R dp won't fit a C70. Look out for a ferrita dp, that's what I have on my C70, Don at Kalmar Union may still be able to get them if you want a new one.

Post 803786 by Harvey on 2016-08-05 10:53:28

[QUOTE=M-R-P;803626]I don't have one on mine :)[/QUOTE] But you wouldn't mind one :biggrin:

Post 803787 by T5Tom on 2016-08-05 12:11:22

Thanks for the info lads, good job i didnt buy one haha

Post 803847 by T5Tom on 2016-08-07 20:41:14

Look what i picked up today... Cant wait to get shot blasting and porting! Itll be all shiny shiny before it goes on ;)

Post 803868 by stribo on 2016-08-08 14:47:21

[QUOTE=T5Tom;803847]Look what i picked up today... Cant wait to get shot blasting and porting! Itll be all shiny shiny before it goes on ;)[/QUOTE] And it'll stay shiny for 10 minutes once the heat gets to it. ;) Nice find though.

Post 803874 by Wobbly Dave on 2016-08-08 16:54:34

here's one I did earlier... [ATTACH=CONFIG]30945[/ATTACH]

Post 803878 by T5Tom on 2016-08-08 18:27:24

[QUOTE=stribo;803868]And it'll stay shiny for 10 minutes once the heat gets to it. ;) Nice find though.[/QUOTE] I know but i just cant help myself haha!

Post 803879 by T5Tom on 2016-08-08 18:27:56

[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;803874]here's one I did earlier... [ATTACH=CONFIG]30945[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] Very nice! Did you do the other side too?

Post 804075 by T5Tom on 2016-08-14 13:29:30

Before and after... Shot blast, port and polish. Now ready to install once all my other go faster parts are ready!

Post 804111 by Wobbly Dave on 2016-08-14 23:34:08

I like a lot. And yes I did it all the way through as much as my tools would allow.. .[ATTACH=CONFIG]31001[/ATTACH]

Post 804112 by Wobbly Dave on 2016-08-14 23:34:55

I may yet get the outside coated.

Post 804118 by T5Tom on 2016-08-15 07:47:04

[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;804111]I like a lot. And yes I did it all the way through as much as my tools would allow.. .[ATTACH=CONFIG]31001[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] Cheers mate, i did that too. Just got to get all the gaskets now :D

Post 804119 by T5Tom on 2016-08-15 07:52:02

[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;804112]I may yet get the outside coated.[/QUOTE] Ive also thought about this, theres a company called zircotec that do ceramic exhaust coatings. Unsure of cost though?