My 535 Bhp and 470 ftlbs torque @2.3 bar Volvo 850 :)

My 535 Bhp and 470 ftlbs torque @2.3 bar Volvo 850 :)

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ilovevolvo

Original Poster:

1,832 posts

223 months

Sunday 4th May 2008
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Hi all i thought i would let you Volvo lovers all know about my project i did my first rr session yesterday and am pleased with the results smile



It made 478.7 @ 1.8 bar early on as well

















Spec as follows so far :
So far :



Ap330 mm front big brake kit,

Volvo V70R 330 mm rear discs and R calipers,

Koni Fsd shock kit and Eibach springs.

RT front adjustable camber kit

Autronic stand alone SM4 Ecu with complete wiring loom

Autronic cdi unit with 5 individual coils

Volvo engine bay ecu wiring all removed

Digital dash display covering all sensors for oil temp/water temp/oil pressure/exhaust gas temp/boost pressure/speed/tacho and carbon fibre surround

Front fogs removed and brake ducts added

Complete strip and re paint of underside of car with body coloured underseal

All parts cleaned and repainted/powdercoated to match

RT Custom Intercooler with three inch custom alloy pipe work .

RT Custom front panel mods

RT Custom modified / Strengthened bulkhead

RT Pedal box and brake bias valve

Complete Braided brake lines front to back

Aeroquipt hoses on all fuel and water lines

RT Spec Custom engine re build with RT Polished ported 3 angle valve seats with matching inlet manifold/conrods/pistons/cams and all engine parts balenced.

Custom equal length tubular exhaust manifold

GT35 Turbo

3.5 Inch exhaust system from turbo to tailpipe smile

RT custom Intercooler with 3 inch alloy pipe work.

Interior stripped front and rear volvo seats removed

D2 front lightweight seats

Modified seat frames and runners

Willans 3 inch four point harness kit

Poly wishbone arm bushes

Custom RT front strutbrace

Custom RT rear strutbrace

Ipd Anti roll bar kit front/rear,

Adjustable,Anti roll bar end links

18 inch Genuine Volvo silver pegasus alloys wheels

Goodrich braided brake hose kit,

RT carbon boot trim cover,

RT carbon with yellow weave spark plug cover,and throttle body cover,

RT carbon front lip spoiler

Crystal head lamps and side light units.

Battery relocated to boot area

RUSS

www.rtmechanics.co.uk








Vixpy1

42,620 posts

263 months

Sunday 4th May 2008
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Good to see some honest dyno sheets Russ, Very nice yes

Sheady has obviously been working his magic smile

ilovevolvo

Original Poster:

1,832 posts

223 months

Sunday 4th May 2008
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Hi Vixpy

Yes Mark has been a great teacher smile

Russ

ilovevolvo

Original Poster:

1,832 posts

223 months

Tuesday 15th July 2008
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A video of the beast smile

www.youtube.com/volvo500bhp

Russ

After_Shock

8,751 posts

219 months

Tuesday 15th July 2008
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Looks great, well done!

y2blade

56,029 posts

214 months

Wednesday 16th July 2008
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bloodyhell Russ


good work smokin

ilovevolvo

Original Poster:

1,832 posts

223 months

Wednesday 16th July 2008
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y2blade said:
bloodyhell Russ


good work smokin
Thanks y2blade coolcool

Russ

ian_c_uk

1,234 posts

202 months

Thursday 17th July 2008
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Liking that!

busta

4,504 posts

232 months

Sunday 20th July 2008
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The turbo sounds awesome. What's it like to drive with such sharp power delivery? That power curve is ridiculously steep!

cozmic

202 posts

188 months

Sunday 20th July 2008
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ilovevolvo said:
Hi all i thought i would let you Volvo lovers all know about my project i did my first rr session yesterday and am pleased with the results smile



It made 478.7 @ 1.8 bar early on as well

















Spec as follows so far :
So far :



Ap330 mm front big brake kit,

Volvo V70R 330 mm rear discs and R calipers,

Koni Fsd shock kit and Eibach springs.

RT front adjustable camber kit

Autronic stand alone SM4 Ecu with complete wiring loom

Autronic cdi unit with 5 individual coils

Volvo engine bay ecu wiring all removed

Digital dash display covering all sensors for oil temp/water temp/oil pressure/exhaust gas temp/boost pressure/speed/tacho and carbon fibre surround

Front fogs removed and brake ducts added

Complete strip and re paint of underside of car with body coloured underseal

All parts cleaned and repainted/powdercoated to match

RT Custom Intercooler with three inch custom alloy pipe work .

RT Custom front panel mods

RT Custom modified / Strengthened bulkhead

RT Pedal box and brake bias valve

Complete Braided brake lines front to back

Aeroquipt hoses on all fuel and water lines

RT Spec Custom engine re build with RT Polished ported 3 angle valve seats with matching inlet manifold/conrods/pistons/cams and all engine parts balenced.

Custom equal length tubular exhaust manifold

GT35 Turbo

3.5 Inch exhaust system from turbo to tailpipe smile

RT custom Intercooler with 3 inch alloy pipe work.

Interior stripped front and rear volvo seats removed

D2 front lightweight seats

Modified seat frames and runners

Willans 3 inch four point harness kit

Poly wishbone arm bushes

Custom RT front strutbrace

Custom RT rear strutbrace

Ipd Anti roll bar kit front/rear,

Adjustable,Anti roll bar end links

18 inch Genuine Volvo silver pegasus alloys wheels

Goodrich braided brake hose kit,

RT carbon boot trim cover,

RT carbon with yellow weave spark plug cover,and throttle body cover,

RT carbon front lip spoiler

Crystal head lamps and side light units.

Battery relocated to boot area

RUSS

www.rtmechanics.co.uk

DO MY EYES DECIEVE ME?..good boy!!

ilovevolvo

Original Poster:

1,832 posts

223 months

Monday 21st July 2008
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busta said:
The turbo sounds awesome. What's it like to drive with such sharp power delivery? That power curve is ridiculously steep!
Hi Busta

Its a bit likedrivingyikessmile

Russ

busta

4,504 posts

232 months

Monday 21st July 2008
quotequote all
ilovevolvo said:
busta said:
The turbo sounds awesome. What's it like to drive with such sharp power delivery? That power curve is ridiculously steep!
Hi Busta

Its a bit likedrivingyikessmile

Russ
biglaugh

ilovevolvo

Original Poster:

1,832 posts

223 months

Monday 21st July 2008
quotequote all
cozmic said:
ilovevolvo said:
Hi all i thought i would let you Volvo lovers all know about my project i did my first rr session yesterday and am pleased with the results smile



It made 478.7 @ 1.8 bar early on as well

















Spec as follows so far :
So far :



Ap330 mm front big brake kit,

Volvo V70R 330 mm rear discs and R calipers,

Koni Fsd shock kit and Eibach springs.

RT front adjustable camber kit

Autronic stand alone SM4 Ecu with complete wiring loom

Autronic cdi unit with 5 individual coils

Volvo engine bay ecu wiring all removed

Digital dash display covering all sensors for oil temp/water temp/oil pressure/exhaust gas temp/boost pressure/speed/tacho and carbon fibre surround

Front fogs removed and brake ducts added

Complete strip and re paint of underside of car with body coloured underseal

All parts cleaned and repainted/powdercoated to match

RT Custom Intercooler with three inch custom alloy pipe work .

RT Custom front panel mods

RT Custom modified / Strengthened bulkhead

RT Pedal box and brake bias valve

Complete Braided brake lines front to back

Aeroquipt hoses on all fuel and water lines

RT Spec Custom engine re build with RT Polished ported 3 angle valve seats with matching inlet manifold/conrods/pistons/cams and all engine parts balenced.

Custom equal length tubular exhaust manifold

GT35 Turbo

3.5 Inch exhaust system from turbo to tailpipe smile

RT custom Intercooler with 3 inch alloy pipe work.

Interior stripped front and rear volvo seats removed

D2 front lightweight seats

Modified seat frames and runners

Willans 3 inch four point harness kit

Poly wishbone arm bushes

Custom RT front strutbrace

Custom RT rear strutbrace

Ipd Anti roll bar kit front/rear,

Adjustable,Anti roll bar end links

18 inch Genuine Volvo silver pegasus alloys wheels

Goodrich braided brake hose kit,

RT carbon boot trim cover,

RT carbon with yellow weave spark plug cover,and throttle body cover,

RT carbon front lip spoiler

Crystal head lamps and side light units.

Battery relocated to boot area

RUSS

www.rtmechanics.co.uk

DO MY EYES DECIEVE ME?..good boy!!
Hi yes its all real smile

Russ

chuntington101

5,733 posts

235 months

Tuesday 5th August 2008
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what internals are you running in that beast??? smile

stunning car mate! bet it gose like stink! lol

Cheers

Chris.

ilovevolvo

Original Poster:

1,832 posts

223 months

Tuesday 5th August 2008
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chuntington101 said:
what internals are you running in that beast??? smile

stunning car mate! bet it gose like stink! lol

Cheers

Chris.
Hi Chris

Thanks for looking i am running very strong ones to my own spec cool

Russ

twistedsanity

493 posts

237 months

Tuesday 5th August 2008
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Nice work dude, looks the nuts, i took my t5 to 320BHP then sold it, on that note i really hope you have the "traction fairy's" living near to your garage, best of luck hooking up!

bob1179

14,107 posts

208 months

Tuesday 5th August 2008
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Fantastic project! thumbup

I was expecting some sort of bewinged monster, I love the way it just looks like a normal Volvo!

I want one now.

biggrin

ilovevolvo

Original Poster:

1,832 posts

223 months

Tuesday 5th August 2008
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Thanks it is great fun smile

Russ

chuntington101

5,733 posts

235 months

Wednesday 6th August 2008
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ilovevolvo said:
chuntington101 said:
what internals are you running in that beast??? smile

stunning car mate! bet it gose like stink! lol

Cheers

Chris.
Hi Chris

Thanks for looking i am running very strong ones to my own spec cool

Russ
any reason you speced your own rather than running with off the shelf items??

Chris.

hbeck

424 posts

222 months

Wednesday 6th August 2008
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Looks great Russ! Can't wait to see it in the flesh, hopefully you'll return the favour and take me out for a spin sometime? coolbounce