241 replies to this topic

[Prezman26]

damn............... i am rendered speechless

[lookforjoe]

94850tx, on 03 October 2009 - 03:11 PM, said:

Looks great...nice of you to put the entire build on one page.

Was the S60R shifter worth while? We've been talking of doing this on mine.

Nick

The detent spring action is nice - helps keep it in neutral. I cut mine too short - I didn't realize the spaceball shift was already shorter - anyway, I'm used to it now, but it does require more effort.

fastgp, on 03 October 2009 - 02:01 PM, said:

which model and year was that steering wheel in? i want one badly

also i would like to add that this is the most envious wagon on the forums to me. i just drool everytime i see it.

Thanks!

wheel comes in all '00 XC's...

ross84volvo, on 13 October 2009 - 02:49 AM, said:

damn. congrats on the time, detail, and money on this build. i would of never thought of putting that much work into a xc. nice pics, really lets you appreciate it more than just a enjine bay pic. sick headlights too.

Thanks!

I wouldn't have either, but once I got started with the M66 swap, well, what can you do?

Outside pics with Adam's T5








Just painted my 18's black - even after I have said how much I hate black on black wheels pics to come.

Installed Innovate OT-1 & SSI-4 for datalogging

[Gbmaxse]

This thread needs m0ar updates! Your car is so awesome dude!

[lookforjoe]

Gbmaxse, on 05 November 2009 - 04:15 PM, said:

This thread needs m0ar updates! Your car is so awesome dude!

Thanks!

once I get the turbo resealed, I can go for a dyno run - the oil smoke would get me kicked oout
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black pegs

[JMK33]

Pegs look great

[Mattphi]

Looks great!

What size spacers are you running on those peggies?

[lookforjoe]

Mattphi, on 09 November 2009 - 10:41 PM, said:

Looks great!

What size spacers are you running on those peggies?

5mm 3mm only needed because they are repro's (not IPD)

[lookforjoe]

Custom Baffled Breather box to provide additional crankcase pressure relief over 24psi

[lookforjoe]

Revising the inlet pipe again - want to improve the PTC seal.

Aluminum pipe braised in place for PTC retention. If it didn't get so cold here, I'd ditch it altogether.




Version I

cut down 700/200 flame trap holder




shave PTC




no restriction




version II for my car (above is for Adam's T5)



heavier seal



EDIT:

Schematic

[dongle]

This PTC mod is so good.

What size tubing did you use for the stand-off bit? and the rubber coupler as well?

You're getting quite good at working with the HTS btw. I know its not easy to get it looking that clean.

[B Mac]

Hussein, proress is looking great so far! I wasn't exactly sure what you had done with your PCV setup but now it's clear Nice job

Dude when you come to pick up your axle, can you make another intake and bring it up for me? I'd love to ditch my plastic setup

[lookforjoe]

dongle, on 04 December 2009 - 06:13 AM, said:

This PTC mod is so good.

What size tubing did you use for the stand-off bit? and the rubber coupler as well?

You're getting quite good at working with the HTS btw. I know its not easy to get it looking that clean.

The aluminum tubing is from a Weber BBQ leg




..I think it's 3/4". Slightly larger than the PTC. The rubber coupler for mine, is cut from an old IC to TB hose, from the IAC section. I wanted heavier hose, since I'm drawing much more CFM's than stock, don't want any unmetered air creeping in. The small coupling as pictured, is a cut-down flame trap holder from a 240/740 NA

[lookforjoe]

B Mac, on 04 December 2009 - 12:38 PM, said:

Hussein, proress is looking great so far! I wasn't exactly sure what you had done with your PCV setup but now it's clear Nice job

Dude when you come to pick up your axle, can you make another intake and bring it up for me? I'd love to ditch my plastic setup

Hi Ben.

I don't have extra piping, so if you want to order an "L" hose, 2.75" elbow & 2.75-2.25 silicone step coupler ( I bought from eBay "just-intercoolers" "Al Intercooler Intake pipe 2.75" OD 90deg L Elbow Turbo" CXRacing) & have it drop shipped to me, I'd me glad to make one for you. The nipples I used are pulled from an intake manifold, if I have to buy them from HD, it's gonna be about $15 worth. If you have an old intake, pull the all brass fittings (elbow is for brakebooster line,on underside) from below the vac tree & mail them to me ahead of time.

[Hastings]

Simply gorgeous.

[devolv]

Man I wish you were my neighbor, I'd probably hang in your garage everyday.... absolutely love how clean your car is, and the mods you are doing are top notch, kudos to you ingenious custom mods and fabrication, not the typical stuff you see everyday on VS.

[lookforjoe]

kilroy1, on 23 December 2009 - 12:47 AM, said:

amazing car
// Ole-kilroy sweden

Thanks!

My son & I went out in the snow today, but only got a short bit of video before a Park Ranger came by..


YouTube Vid

[mdlimy]

lookforjoe, on 23 December 2009 - 01:48 AM, said:

Thanks!

My son & I went out in the snow today, but only got a short bit of video before a Park Ranger came by..


YouTube Vid

awsome! car sounds mean!

[Volvo_go_go]

I wasn't 100% sold on my new wagon until I saw your thread... I was going to go with a turbo 850...

...so happy I got ur exact car down to the color but loaded stock
Ur thread was the selling point