Finding the perfect sleeper

[Max Turbo]

JB! said:

dooosuk said:

An old ratty Mk2 Golf running a 20VT in it.

Job done and not too expensive either.

go one step further.

buy an old passat that looks like its been a minicab for a decade,

get TSR to repeat their S4 v6 bi-turbo conversion... bigger turbos, subtle fmic and with the 4x4 conversion, you'll be eating pretty much whatever you find...

but in all reality, this wins for me:







http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2...

Skim read that build post last night. After deciphering the "txt spk", you uncover a pretty amazing project! This guy just pretty much makes everything himself! Manifold spacers, manifolds, exhausts, a few black boxes to make the ECU work - all fabricated with his own skills at home. Seriously clever and talented guy!

[Blown2CV]

Not sure if this qualifies, but lexus GS450h? Looks like its only driven by grandads, but 0-60 in 5.9s (37mpg)

[ilovevolvo]

y2blade said:

ilovevolvo said:

morgrp said:

ilovevolvo said:

How about a slow and boring volvo :



Russ

Come on, tell the nice people how much power its hiding! they'll be amazed - I was!

OK the highest hp is 591 and the torque was 524 on race fuel
and 535hp/496 ftlbs on pump so far.........

Russ

loving your work as always Russ

Thanks Chris i have put it on the Voc also not sure if you spotted it

Russ

[y2blade]

ilovevolvo said:

y2blade said:

ilovevolvo said:

morgrp said:

ilovevolvo said:

How about a slow and boring volvo :



Russ

Come on, tell the nice people how much power its hiding! they'll be amazed - I was!

OK the highest hp is 591 and the torque was 524 on race fuel
and 535hp/496 ftlbs on pump so far.........

Russ

loving your work as always Russ

Thanks Chris i have put it on the Voc also not sure if you spotted it

Russ

every time I try VOC it is having a database hissy fit!! is it fixed now?




"Nearly sorted out the database crash. We will reopen as soon as we are satisfied that everything is stable again. Sorry for the inconvenience."

Edited by y2blade on Wednesday 17th February 13:28

[ilovevolvo]

y2blade said:

ilovevolvo said:

y2blade said:

ilovevolvo said:

morgrp said:

ilovevolvo said:

How about a slow and boring volvo :



Russ

Come on, tell the nice people how much power its hiding! they'll be amazed - I was!

OK the highest hp is 591 and the torque was 524 on race fuel
and 535hp/496 ftlbs on pump so far.........

Russ

loving your work as always Russ

Thanks Chris i have put it on the Voc also not sure if you spotted it

Russ

every time I try VOC it is having a database hissy fit!! is it fixed now?




"Nearly sorted out the database crash. We will reopen as soon as we are satisfied that everything is stable again. Sorry for the inconvenience."

Edited by y2blade on Wednesday 17th February 13:28

Not yet no doubt another attempt by some of the Voc haters to crash the site..........

[Otter Smacker]

Bloody hell...That Volvo of yours is amazing! Love it

[ilovevolvo]

Otter Smacker said:

Bloody hell...That Volvo of yours is amazing! Love it

Thankyou

[y2blade]

ilovevolvo said:

y2blade said:

ilovevolvo said:

y2blade said:

ilovevolvo said:

morgrp said:

ilovevolvo said:

How about a slow and boring volvo :



Russ

Come on, tell the nice people how much power its hiding! they'll be amazed - I was!

OK the highest hp is 591 and the torque was 524 on race fuel
and 535hp/496 ftlbs on pump so far.........

Russ

loving your work as always Russ

Thanks Chris i have put it on the Voc also not sure if you spotted it

Russ

every time I try VOC it is having a database hissy fit!! is it fixed now?




"Nearly sorted out the database crash. We will reopen as soon as we are satisfied that everything is stable again. Sorry for the inconvenience."

Edited by y2blade on Wednesday 17th February 13:28

Not yet no doubt another attempt by some of the Voc haters to crash the site..........

I find the whole anti-Voc vibe Pathetic tbh, I have had a lot of help on there in the past as well as from the other Volvo forums

[ilovevolvo]

y2blade said:

ilovevolvo said:

y2blade said:

ilovevolvo said:

y2blade said:

ilovevolvo said:

morgrp said:

ilovevolvo said:

How about a slow and boring volvo :



Russ

Come on, tell the nice people how much power its hiding! they'll be amazed - I was!

OK the highest hp is 591 and the torque was 524 on race fuel
and 535hp/496 ftlbs on pump so far.........

Russ

loving your work as always Russ

Thanks Chris i have put it on the Voc also not sure if you spotted it

Russ

every time I try VOC it is having a database hissy fit!! is it fixed now?




"Nearly sorted out the database crash. We will reopen as soon as we are satisfied that everything is stable again. Sorry for the inconvenience."

Edited by y2blade on Wednesday 17th February 13:28

Not yet no doubt another attempt by some of the Voc haters to crash the site..........

I find the whole anti-Voc vibe Pathetic tbh, I have had a lot of help on there in the past as well as from the other Volvo forums

Yes your dead right there is some very strange people that are anti the VOC which is a shame as its the biggest car club world wide so i am told at least they normally keep to there little forum most of the time.....

[Stedman]

ilovevolvo said:

Yes your dead right there is some very strange people that are anti the VOC which is a shame as its the biggest car club world wide so i am told at least they normally keep to there little forum most of the time.....

Sorry for going off topic everyone, but.

Russ are you really saying that the 'VOC haters' who stick to 'their little forum' are to blame for the crash? You really don't help yourself sometimes.

Com'on, you have to admit that is a silly statement. How can you not be sure that it wasn't a consequence of the dodgy PMs that were being sent by 'new' members?


For the sake of the car you have created, please remember you run a business and silly off the cuff comments like the above can put potenial customers off RT, let alone the Volvo Owners Club!

[ilovevolvo]

Stedman said:

ilovevolvo said:

Yes your dead right there is some very strange people that are anti the VOC which is a shame as its the biggest car club world wide so i am told at least they normally keep to there little forum most of the time.....

Sorry for going off topic everyone, but.

Russ are you really saying that the 'VOC haters' who stick to 'their little forum' are to blame for the crash? You really don't help yourself sometimes.

Com'on, you have to admit that is a silly statement. How can you not be sure that it wasn't a consequence of the dodgy PMs that were being sent by 'new' members?

For the sake of the car you have created, please remember you run a business and silly off the cuff comments like the above can put potenial customers off RT, let alone the Volvo Owners Club!

That was quick lol

not saying that at all but as y2blade says there is a gang of Voc haters thats fine life goes on we don't all like the same things as for people being put off our company i am sure people are not that narrow minded and can make there own minds up.

Your probably right about the dodgy pm's some people have too much time on there hands.

Russ

[bluecaterham7]

There are some wonderful machines on this thread!

I was rather amused by this one!

http://sucksqueezebangblow-juice.blogspot.com/2010...

[militantmandy]

bluecaterham7 said:

There are some wonderful machines on this thread!

I was rather amused by this one!

http://sucksqueezebangblow-juice.blogspot.com/2010...

Outstanding!

[Otter Smacker]

Spotted this in the classifieds which I thought was worthy of a post...

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1471531.htm

Bet it goes

[hairykrishna]

I bet that's fun. 10 grand's a bit strong though.

[JB!]

Holy thread revival!



Sorry for the poor iPhone picture!

This was at the ace cafe Honda meet on Saturday, a COMPLETELY STANDARD looking Ford Transit Connect, running MK1 Focus RS power, at 320bhp, through the front wheels, still on commercial wheels and tyres!

Silly fast and the exhaust note was the only giveaway!

[freenote]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1801465.htm

Nissan Stagea with 280hp standard. Easily increased.

[havingabarth]

E30's make good sleepers while at the same time actually being enjoyable to drive. It's amazing the variety of engines people manage to stuff into them but these are two of my favorites.

GMW
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For those who prefer to keep it in the family:

5.0L V10 from E60 M5

[timetosetoff]

havingabarth said:

E30's make good sleepers while at the same time actually being enjoyable to drive. It's amazing the variety of engines people manage to stuff into them but these are two of my favorites.

GMW
exterior


interior


For those who prefer to keep it in the family:

5.0L V10 from E60 M5

holy mother, i'd love to see that e30 v10, a true sleeper!!!

Edited by timetosetoff on Monday 12th July 17:01

[omgus]

At the last Sunday Service at BMW world there where a couple of crazy engine swap Beemers, a, Red E30 3-Series Touring in mint condition with an M5 engine, i think it was a 3.8 straight six but i have seen 4.9 V8 conversions on youtube.