V50/SHARK/MILLTEK/POLYBUSH/REMAP = 279hp & 420trq - Page 16

marct1980 · Feb 18th, 2014, 20:11

forgot to ask ...

going on a journey like this across europe is there any tips that people have for things i should take with me, i don't mean cans of red bull but rather things that i will actually need !! breathalysers etc???

marct1980 · Mar 24th, 2014, 16:33

taking full advantage of the nice weather today i managed to get the remote oil cooler fitted , it is from auto specialists the one for the focus and with the help of my little brother bolted straight in in a couple of hours....trying to get the pics up now!

strbryan · Mar 24th, 2014, 18:49

What's your oil pressure like, now that you have this fitted?

marct1980 · Mar 25th, 2014, 20:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by strbryan

What's your oil pressure like, now that you have this fitted?

Honestly no idea at the moment ! , not sure that it would change at all? I don't have a gauge and would have to plug in the laptop someday to get a reading from the obd but not sure what is was before!

850Chris · Sep 6th, 2014, 20:08

Not had any updates on this 2.5 litre turbocharged monster in a while Marc. How was the blast across Europe?

850Chris · Aug 26th, 2015, 22:04

Anyone know what's happened to Marc? Nothing on this for ages (disappointingly).

Veefor · Apr 5th, 2016, 18:59

Got banned for racing against Vxrs I reckon.
Great thread though,would be good to hear how the cars getting on too.

brotherharry · Jul 9th, 2020, 18:28

Hey all,
I'm the new custodian of what Marc started way back.

I've had the car nearly a year now. I ran a D5 for a while and loved the torque and 5 cylinder sound, but wanted to go back to petrol. In a perfect world I'd have an AWD, but finding an AWD T5 in good nick with a manual is near impossible so this was a great base for my first project car with a lot of useful stuff already done to it. I paid too much for it, but they're getting rare now.

Whilst lost in the wilderness after Marc, it lost it's B14 setup somewhere along the way and also acquired a hell of a lot of corrosion to the components underside, I'm guessing from living North of the border with lots of wintry salty roads, grit and snow. She hadn't fared well I'm afraid.

So far there's been lots of reconditioning going on, to get the underside back to good health. Reconditioned subframes, wishbones, arms, driveshafts, linkages etc. It's just had a brand new B14 kit all round, properly setup, which transformed the handling from bouncing and wallowy to taut and controlled.

I've replaced the massive PB brakes with the 320mm set up from the Focus ST and gone with Ferodo DS2500 pads - big weight saving and more than enough for fast road use if a little squeaky.

Poweflex bushes all round and also in the engine bay. Next on the job list will be the torque mount and completing re-bushing the engine.

This project is all about the theatre and ridiculousness of turning a Volvo wagon into something snorty, so there's a few more jobs still on the to-do list. LSD, waste-gate BoV, open gate gear shift, starter buttons, re-trims and seat-swaps.

I'll keep you posted!

domhart10 · Jul 13th, 2020, 08:41

AH nice update on an old project! for some reason, your photo isnt showing of the car, be nice to see how it is now!

For projects, you can start a new project in the below section of the site specifically for Volvo projects:
https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=45

Will be awesome to see updates on this.

On another note, have you sold off your PB brakes?! am looking for a big brake it badly. What sort ofr LSD are you looking for? im on that page as well and stuck between a gripper or a Quaiffe but really have no idea which one to go for yet.

brotherharry · Mar 6th, 2024, 20:37

Sorry Dom, for ridiculously delayed response it's been a while!

Quote:

Originally Posted by domhart10

AH nice update on an old project! for some reason, your photo isnt showing of the car, be nice to see how it is now!

Quote:

Originally Posted by domhart10

On another note, have you sold off your PB brakes?! am looking for a big brake it badly. What sort ofr LSD are you looking for? im on that page as well and stuck between a gripper or a Quaiffe but really have no idea which one to go for yet.

I did sell the PB kit in the end in favour of much lighter (and cheaper) Focus ST320mm discs with Ferodo DS2500 pads. Wasn't tracking her, so in realistic road driving wouldn't ever get near operatating temps for a big brake kit to make sense.

I went for the Quaife diff in the end and it made a massive difference to grip and cornering. Single most impactful thing I did to the car to get traction back and I'd thoroughly recommend it.

I did a few more bits adding a blow off value for the giggles and finished Powerflex bushing everything that could be bushed. I also experimented with lifting the ride height a touch to get a bit more pliance back in. Sadly, with one thing and another I never got round to any interior mods and the time has come to pass her on to a new owner so she's on the market in the usual places.

Feb 18th, 2014, 20:11	#151
marct1980 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 31st, 2024 17:45 Join Date: May 2011 Location: portlethen	forgot to ask ... going on a journey like this across europe is there any tips that people have for things i should take with me, i don't mean cans of red bull but rather things that i will actually need !! breathalysers etc??? __________________ V70 D5 Manual 2009 (215)

Sep 6th, 2014, 20:08	#155
850Chris Premier Member Last Online: Aug 16th, 2017 20:12 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fife (Scotland)	Not had any updates on this 2.5 litre turbocharged monster in a while Marc. How was the blast across Europe? __________________ 2004 V50 T5 SE Manual Now sold, off to BMW land for a while.

Aug 26th, 2015, 22:04	#156
850Chris Premier Member Last Online: Aug 16th, 2017 20:12 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fife (Scotland)	Anyone know what's happened to Marc? Nothing on this for ages (disappointingly). __________________ 2004 V50 T5 SE Manual Now sold, off to BMW land for a while.

Jul 9th, 2020, 18:28	#158
brotherharry New Member Last Online: Mar 7th, 2024 21:19 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Norwich	Same Moose, New Pilot Hey all, I'm the new custodian of what Marc started way back. I've had the car nearly a year now. I ran a D5 for a while and loved the torque and 5 cylinder sound, but wanted to go back to petrol. In a perfect world I'd have an AWD, but finding an AWD T5 in good nick with a manual is near impossible so this was a great base for my first project car with a lot of useful stuff already done to it. I paid too much for it, but they're getting rare now. Whilst lost in the wilderness after Marc, it lost it's B14 setup somewhere along the way and also acquired a hell of a lot of corrosion to the components underside, I'm guessing from living North of the border with lots of wintry salty roads, grit and snow. She hadn't fared well I'm afraid. So far there's been lots of reconditioning going on, to get the underside back to good health. Reconditioned subframes, wishbones, arms, driveshafts, linkages etc. It's just had a brand new B14 kit all round, properly setup, which transformed the handling from bouncing and wallowy to taut and controlled. I've replaced the massive PB brakes with the 320mm set up from the Focus ST and gone with Ferodo DS2500 pads - big weight saving and more than enough for fast road use if a little squeaky. Poweflex bushes all round and also in the engine bay. Next on the job list will be the torque mount and completing re-bushing the engine. This project is all about the theatre and ridiculousness of turning a Volvo wagon into something snorty, so there's a few more jobs still on the to-do list. LSD, waste-gate BoV, open gate gear shift, starter buttons, re-trims and seat-swaps. I'll keep you posted!

Jul 13th, 2020, 08:41	#159
domhart10 Volvo S40 Last Online: Sep 12th, 2024 21:36 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Chichester	AH nice update on an old project! for some reason, your photo isnt showing of the car, be nice to see how it is now! For projects, you can start a new project in the below section of the site specifically for Volvo projects: https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=45 Will be awesome to see updates on this. On another note, have you sold off your PB brakes?! am looking for a big brake it badly. What sort ofr LSD are you looking for? im on that page as well and stuck between a gripper or a Quaiffe but really have no idea which one to go for yet. __________________ ----------------------------------------- Current: 2009 Volvo S40 T5 Progress Thread: https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=271945 Previous Volvo: 2008 S40 SE Lux R Design 2.0D

Mar 24th, 2014, 18:49	#153
strbryan I've Been Banned Last Online: Nov 2nd, 2016 18:20 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coppull View Photos By: strbryan	What's your oil pressure like, now that you have this fitted?

Apr 5th, 2016, 18:59	#157
Veefor VOC Member Last Online: Sep 1st, 2024 00:18 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Bristol	Got banned for racing against Vxrs I reckon. Great thread though,would be good to hear how the cars getting on too.

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