Post Your Car's Modifications

[volvocruiser]

Congrats guys!
i've been wanting to make some simple mods first. Although i tried installing volvo fuel pump and brakes, i guess still need more practice before going to hard jobs.

[Andy P]

Originally Posted by Georgey dee

I assume the T4 engines are stronger than the 2.0T??? It's just that i was hopeing to get a V40 T4 next and i don't want the rods to bend on me.

Internal strength wise, the T4's and the phase 1 2.0T are the same.

Phase 2 2.0T rods are weaker.

T4's run compression ratio of 8.5:1, 2.0T's are 9:1

P1 T4's are 1855cc, P2 T4 is 1948cc (All 2.0T are 1948cc)

It depends on how far you want to modify the T4. I wasn't planning on having as much torque as I got, resulting in a bent rod.

I'll post up the new spec, with pictures of the build once the car is moving under its own steam.



Andy P

[Andy P]

As promised...

Car:
1998 Volvo S40 2.0T SE (B4204T 160bhp std spec) M56 Gearbox

Engine:
Turbotecnics Garret T380e Hybrid turbo (internal gate)
Siemens Deka 630cc Injectors
Walbro GSS342 255lph fuel pump
Volvo B4204S n/a cams
JT-tuning 3" turbo back (decat, no centre box and freeflow rear "silencer")
Group A Cosworth K&N air filter
Custom filter heatshield
Front mount intercooler (510bhp capable)
Custom 2.5" aluminium intercooler pipework
IPD plug wires
Denzo iridium plugs (heat range 8)
Custom 3” Hard inlet pipe
Mopar big end bearing
Mopar main bearings
HKS SSQV
Kalmar Union Forged Rods
T4 lower compression pistons with Large Valve pockets machined
Water / Methanol Injection
SW Autos modified T5 manifold for 4 cylinders
ARP Bolts
Mikalor Clamps

Transmission:
Custom Clutch made by SACHS with S60R plate and higher clamping pressure
Quaife ATB LSD

Wheels/Suspension:
Lenzo Zeon 17" wheels
Yokohama Parada specII 215/40/17
KW V1 lowered to the max
Lower Rear arms modified to allow further lowering
Whiteline Rear ARB
Evo 3 Rear Strut brace
Phase 2 rear droplinks
Lower H – Brace
Front Strut Brace

Brakes:
AP 330mm x 28mm grooved Discs
KAD aluminium centre hats
KAD Billet aluminium 6 pot callipers
Ferodo DS2500 brake pads
Tarox braided brake lines
DOT 5.1 Fluid

Exterior mods:
Phase 2 twin beam headlights
Clear turn lights
Audi RS4 front bumper
"Eggcrate" Grille (matte black)
Side trim removed
Light smoke tints
Body colour skirts/ rear spats

Misc:
Fibreglass pillar gauge pod, trimmed in OEM cloth
Apexi auto turbo timer
Electronic Boost gauge
Electronic Exhaust Temperature gauge
Electronic Oil Temperature gauge
Electronic Oil pressure gauge
(soon)Wideband Air/Fuel ratio gauge
(soon)Omex Rev limiter with launch control
Sequential shift light
Battery relocated to boot



Special thanks to (in no order) - Ashok, Kalmar Union, SW Autos, Jacq and my mum for lending me her car whilst mine was off the road!

Andy P

[kondamigos]

What horsepower and torque you have with these modifications?

Originally Posted by v6en

Well, Ross posted details up before about the car for me on it's old spec, but this is as the car stands now.

Phase 2 S40 T4

ENGINE

2.0 16v Turbo
Custom MTE remap
Venoli Forged Pistons
Forged Rods (Sten Parner)
Piper Reprofiled Camshafts
Garret GT3076R Turbo
Tial External Wastegate
750cc RC Fuel injectors
Full 3" Custom Exhaust with 4" tailpipe
External Wastegate "screamer" pipe
Custom one off Forge Intercooler
Custome one off stainless steel intercooler piping
Air con removed to creat genuine Front mounted IC (first thing air hits now)
BSR Cold air box
BSR Cone filter
Warlboro 255lph High flow fuel pump

SUSPENSION/BRAKES

Koni Yellow Upgraded Suspension (dampers and springs)
EBC Spotted and Grooved Front discs
Ferrodo Premier Front pads

GEARBOX/TRANSMISSION

SPEC Stage 4 Clutch (6 paddle clutch plate and high clamp pressure plate)
Quaiffe ATB Limited Slip Differential

WHEELS/TYRES

Standard T4 wheels
Pirelli P6000 tyres for road use
Toyo R888 road legal semi-slick for event use

INTERIOR/STYLING

Blitz Boost guage
Custom engine bay painting
BSR aftermarket front grill (modified)

I think that's everything, will add it in if I realise later I've missed something.

jacq.

[rmt1982]

I've only just got my S40, (1997, 1.9TD), but am looking at doing bits and pieces to it, currently got a new K&N Induction kit waiting delivery, and will be getting hold of various other parts (new exhaust and various cosmetic parts).

I need to get the electrics sorted however, as I've got Airbag, Door and Immobilizer faults showing at the moment, as well as the light switch and interior lights not working properly.

Thanks.

Rob.

NONE lol

Rear view camera that activates when reversing - er thats it for now

[Ross9]

Originally Posted by kondamigos

What horsepower and torque you have with these modifications?

edited the spec for more accuracy, now reads as

Originally Posted by v6en
Well, Ross posted details up before about the car for me on it's old spec, but this is as the car stands now.

Phase 2 S40 T4

ENGINE

2.0 16v Turbo
Custom MTE remap
Venoli Forged Pistons
Forged Rods (Sten Parner)
Piper Reprofiled Camshafts
Garret GT3076R Turbo
Tial External Wastegate
750cc RC Fuel injectors
Full 3" Custom Exhaust with 4" tailpipe
External Wastegate "screamer" pipe
Custom one off Forge Intercooler
Custome one off stainless steel intercooler piping
Air con removed to creat genuine Front mounted IC (first thing air hits now)
BSR Cold air box
BSR Cone filter
Warlboro 255lph High flow fuel pump
Modified Fuel system with return line and adjustable fuel pressure regulator

SUSPENSION/BRAKES

Koni Yellow Upgraded Suspension (dampers and springs)
EBC Spotted and Grooved Front discs
Ferrodo Premier Front pads

GEARBOX/TRANSMISSION

SPEC Stage 3 Clutch (6 paddle clutch plate and high clamp pressure plate)
Quaiffe ATB Limited Slip Differential

WHEELS/TYRES

Standard T4 wheels
Pirelli P6000 tyres for road use
Toyo R888 road legal semi-slick for event use

INTERIOR/STYLING

Blitz Boost guage
Custom engine bay painting
BSR aftermarket front grill (modified)

I think that's everything, will add it in if I realise later I've missed something.

jacq.


355bhp @ wheels @ 5800rpm (clutch slipping) revs to 7000-7500rpm

more to come

Ross

[Madleee]

I might as well say I have just fitted a Heico air freshner and save embarassment.

My humble attempt:-

'95 855 GLE T5

K+N Induction kit.
OEM Strut brace.
Debadged
Black bonnet grille
Audi programmeable wiper relay.
LED Sidelights
Clear side repeaters
Powerflex Top bush

Audio:
Sony DAB/CD head
FLI 12" sub

Soon to come
Powerflex Wishbone bushes
1 Farad Capacitor for sub.
OEM Foglights.
Cold air feed to cone or swap back to K+N Panel with cold feed.

Look I've only had the car a year and I work part time...
that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it!

[dipsta]

DIPSTA'S C70

Now she's done 132000 miles.
Mods:-

Exterior.
New Projector style dark Headlights and indicators
Genuine 8000K Xenon kit with ballasts.
Eggbox style black grille with R badge.

Engine.
Powertec Induction Kit with cold air feed.
Top engine mount replaced with aftermarket kit.
MBC set to 14 psi
LongLife stanless exhaust system cat back.
Custom Reverse Flow intercooler with pipe over engine

Ice.
Pioneer Avic HD1BT/mp3/cd/dvd/20gbhdd/satnav/g force meters
6 disc changer
Alpine MrdM500 AMplifier
Alpine Mrp-M430 4ch amplifier
Diamond Audio Subwoofer M3

Interior.
Boost Gague.
Wood trim.

Chassis.
Lowered 35mm on H and R springs
Strut brace Volvo standard
Painted Calipers red with volvo decals.
Police spec pads, and OEM volvo discs.

Wheels.
OZ Canyon 18" Alloy Wheels sprayed in anthracite powder coat.

Not sure on bhp, around 260 i'd say.
1998 T5 GT AUTO!

[Nunchukhamster]

Hamster's Toy

Exterior

Black large crate grill
Black front inidcators (matching headlights to follow)
6000k HIDs
Quad-Led sidelights
TWR logo above each side repeater

Engine

JR Panel filter
MTE Standard remap
Powerflex topmount bush
Powerflex torque rod bush

Suspension/Brakes

Genuine Volvo strutbrace
Police Spec front pads

Interior

Boost gauge
Heico gearknob

Power

309BHP
315lbs/ft torque @ 7003rpm


Not a bad effort I guess for 6 months ownership, but plenty still to do.