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Malt_Vinegar

Malt_Vinegar

Malt_Vinegar

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Ok, so today i took the plunge.

The volvo currently has a bleed-valve fitted :) I Have upped the boost to just under and indicated 10psi. As i thought, the actuator struggles to maintain this, and drops to approx 6psi. This was why i went for a bleed valve atm, just to see how the actuator coped.

I tried a couple of launches, but its very wet out. Anything over 1.5k and it spins up till about 4! The initial 10psi boost only really kicks in when you first nail the throttle, so to get 10psi again (albeit breifly) you can lift and re-nail the throttle during gearchange.

Its pretty lairy on the launch (just managed 7.89 tonight), and i think the cheapy tyres are letting me down (local garage doing a bogof on tyres!) So once these are changed and its dry. Combine that a re-built actuator (should be fun) with a stronger spring, it should maintain boost above 6psi. Oh, and with half a tank of petrol!

Bleed-valve cost will be removed when i have an MBC in.
Tyre costs are going down as non-project.
I also used a tank of injector cleaner - Not sure if i including this in the project cost...

Costs so far:

Volvo 480 turbo - 411.00
Boost gauge (inc delivery) - 24.94
Bleed Valve - 16.99 (temporary)
Total Cost - 448.93

Boost at 10-6 (ish) psi

Wet 0-60 - 7.89 seconds
 
cheers for the update mate :)

you going to source a universal (iirc argos do them for 20 quid?) induction kit to help it breathe? or is the standard airbox ok?
 
Conanius said:
cheers for the update mate :)

you going to source a universal (iirc argos do them for 20 quid?) induction kit to help it breathe? or is the standard airbox ok?
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Just drilling holes in the box will be as much use tbh, not worth it unless you get a proper retro fit jobbie.
 
great advice said:
Just drilling holes in the box will be as much use tbh, not worth it unless you get a proper retro fit jobbie.
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No worries Con, gotta keep the volvo's fans happy!

I have look about on the forums, but there seems to be no definate stance on the issue. I would be worried about the unshielded kit pulling in lots of hot air. The standard box has a direct cold air feed from under the front bumper and is totally sealed in the engine bay area. So personally i dont think its really looking all that great an idea.

Apparently if you do fit one, you get the hear the dump though, so it may happen for the volvo posing factor :D I can probably fit some kind of home made shield and use that bendy metallic tubing to feed cold air from the original feed.
 
Where did you get your boost guage from malt if its not a competitor (cant imagine it being so) I want to check my car is boosting at 15psi.
 
-Mike- said:
Where did you get your boost guage from malt if its not a competitor (cant imagine it being so) I want to check my car is boosting at 15psi.
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From the bay :) Equivilant - Item number: 8048630187 (I think this is allowed)

I saw one from the same manufacturer today in a business park competitor (They sell car cleaning products, so are classed as a competitor) I dont think its worth going to the bay though, after postage it was more expensive.
 
Thanks malt! I can hear boost when i've got my foot planted so its leaking somewhere I think. I just want to see if its holding anywhere near 15psi or if I'm seriously lacking. That volvo is so :cool:
 
great advice said:
Just drilling holes in the box will be as much use tbh, not worth it unless you get a proper retro fit jobbie.
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Together with a new high flow air filter it could be good, best improvement is the noise :)
 
Malt_Vinegar said:
From the bay :) Equivilant - Item number: 8048630187 (I think this is allowed)

I saw one from the same manufacturer today in a business park competitor (They sell car cleaning products, so are classed as a competitor) I dont think its worth going to the bay though, after postage it was more expensive.
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OcUK sell cleaning products?

Crivens...not looked at the shop in years. Literally. :/

*n
 
penski said:
Tell you what - I'll wipe it down at the traffic lights using my special grit-impregnated sponge :)

*n
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Thats not nice :( would you do a proper job for two quid and a gillete mach 3?

Cant see wide wheels and a paint job tbh, best keep it as it is and spend a few quid on the engine tbh :cool: :cool:
 
Malt_Vinegar said:
Ok, so today i took the plunge.

The volvo currently has a bleed-valve fitted :) I Have upped the boost to just under and indicated 10psi. As i thought, the actuator struggles to maintain this, and drops to approx 6psi. This was why i went for a bleed valve atm, just to see how the actuator coped.

I tried a couple of launches, but its very wet out. Anything over 1.5k and it spins up till about 4! The initial 10psi boost only really kicks in when you first nail the throttle, so to get 10psi again (albeit breifly) you can lift and re-nail the throttle during gearchange.

Its pretty lairy on the launch (just managed 7.89 tonight), and i think the cheapy tyres are letting me down (local garage doing a bogof on tyres!) So once these are changed and its dry. Combine that a re-built actuator (should be fun) with a stronger spring, it should maintain boost above 6psi. Oh, and with half a tank of petrol!

Bleed-valve cost will be removed when i have an MBC in.
Tyre costs are going down as non-project.
I also used a tank of injector cleaner - Not sure if i including this in the project cost...

Costs so far:

Volvo 480 turbo - 411.00
Boost gauge (inc delivery) - 24.94
Bleed Valve - 16.99 (temporary)
Total Cost - 448.93

Boost at 10-6 (ish) psi

Wet 0-60 - 7.89 seconds
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yup, i can remember having to do the double-click method with a couple cars, to take advantage of a bit of overboost
 
Fit a universal cone filter (check out Halfords - they often have K&N 57i kits for extremely random cars on the cheap which can normally be made to fit)
Make a box and ducting for it yourself - use a temporary traffic sign (free but illegal) or buy some sheet steel from a trade place. If you have access to a bender (ooh-err!) it's even easier to do this. Rivet it together if you don't have a welder.
 
Just a little update.

Have been fiddling with the actuator, and its knackered.

Lots of play in the shaft, and i can pull it out without any real effort. Looking about for cheap actuators now :) This would explain the inability of the turbo to hold boost consistantly above 6-7ish psi

Im thinking of going to 10 at first, just to see how things are, then maybe push up to 11 perhaps 12 if all is well :D
 
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