Body/Trim: - v70t or v70t5?

jc1 · Mar 7th, 2012, 06:39

what the difference between a v70t and v70 t5
ive just bought a v70t and was just wondering

bodger · Mar 7th, 2012, 10:37

V70 t is a light pressure turbo, T5 is full pressure.

I have the V70 t after previously having the T5. Its a little slower overall, but quicker off the mark, softer sprung and slightly cheaper on fuel and insurance

Rossi-fan · Mar 7th, 2012, 10:47

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Originally Posted by jc1

what the difference between a v70t and v70 t5
ive just bought a v70t and was just wondering

About 50 bhp.

adamr8965 · Mar 7th, 2012, 20:36

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Originally Posted by bodger

V70 t is a light pressure turbo, T5 is full pressure.

I have the V70 t after previously having the T5. Its a little slower overall, but quicker off the mark, softer sprung and slightly cheaper on fuel and insurance

Why do people say that the "T" is quicker off the mark than the T5. My T5 batters most cars on the road off the line, struggles a little in first but hook second and its off like fook.

Only thing i can think of is the "T" doesnt overwhelm the tyres in first gear like the T5 does.

t5frankie · Mar 7th, 2012, 20:38

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Originally Posted by adamr8965

Why do people say that the "T" is quicker off the mark than the T5. My T5 batters most cars on the road off the line, struggles a little in first but hook second and its off like fook.

Only thing i can think of is the "T" doesnt overwhelm the tyres in first gear like the T5 does.

quicker to 5mph lol probably means the autos until boost is reached

adamr8965 · Mar 7th, 2012, 20:44

Yeah, they can hardly be anything in them at all. Once pressure is reached in the T5 theres not much on the road that touch them.

spandelly · Mar 7th, 2012, 20:45

The t5 has a bit more turbo lag when you first set off but after a few yards its a rocket.

s60t5xp · Mar 7th, 2012, 20:46

na not even ford rs sightly qicker off the mark but one the t5 up full pressure there no geting away from it lol.

bodger · Mar 8th, 2012, 11:19

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Originally Posted by adamr8965

Why do people say that the "T" is quicker off the mark than the T5. My T5 batters most cars on the road off the line, struggles a little in first but hook second and its off like fook.

Only thing i can think of is the "T" doesnt overwhelm the tyres in first gear like the T5 does.

Yeah I agree its quicker once the turbo comes in, but that's the point - you have to wait a few tenths longer for that boost.

In general the T5 is faster, but it should be with the extra power

I expect the newer T5 is probably better than the 2.3 I had anyway, not to mention it having 180k on it...

Jameshow · Mar 8th, 2012, 17:53

don't the focus rs, smax 2.5 and the v50 T5 all have the LPT engine?
I would liketo see what 2.5T is like as I find the T5 great but wife moans when I welly it!
James

Mar 7th, 2012, 06:39	#1
jc1 Member Last Online: Oct 30th, 2014 21:00 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: glasgow	v70t or v70t5? what the difference between a v70t and v70 t5 ive just bought a v70t and was just wondering

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adamr8965 Master Member Last Online: Dec 1st, 2018 09:43 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Driffield	Yeah, they can hardly be anything in them at all. Once pressure is reached in the T5 theres not much on the road that touch them. __________________ 2005 55Reg V70 2.4 T5 Manual Ex Police. 1998 S40 2.0 CD. Work runabout

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Jameshow Member Last Online: Oct 9th, 2012 00:11 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bradford	don't the focus rs, smax 2.5 and the v50 T5 all have the LPT engine? I would liketo see what 2.5T is like as I find the T5 great but wife moans when I welly it! James __________________ V70 t5 135K, heavy drinker! Previous volvos 1990-440gl, 1990-740(Best one), 97 v702.0. Other cars to many to mention Audi A4 2.6 + lots of Pug 205's

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bodger Member Last Online: May 5th, 2024 20:26 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: St Helens	V70 t is a light pressure turbo, T5 is full pressure. I have the V70 t after previously having the T5. Its a little slower overall, but quicker off the mark, softer sprung and slightly cheaper on fuel and insurance

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spandelly Master Member Last Online: Mar 6th, 2013 20:11 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: manchester	The t5 has a bit more turbo lag when you first set off but after a few yards its a rocket.

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s60t5xp Member Last Online: Mar 9th, 2013 11:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: none	na not even ford rs sightly qicker off the mark but one the t5 up full pressure there no geting away from it lol.

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