Johann Posted February 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 IS-F is a lot more car compared to a current model Volvo. Materials are higher quality. Automatic is great and I drive the car in AT mode most of the time . Only downside being that it wants to shift to 8th gear as quick as possible so sometimes there is some back and forth shifting going on which probably wouldn't have happened if the gearbox had one gear less. Accelerating from lower speed sometimes takes a moment because the box needs to shift down 3 or 4 gears. Manumatic is simply awesome. Sound is great but there's a valve in the exhaust system which opens above 3500 RPM and if you like V8 noise this is a bit to late. Specially when the gearbox wants to go low revs all the time. Downsides are the many beeps. There is a beep for everything. There's a function called Pre Crash Safety which apparently is a bit to defensive for my drive style. Often starts to beep and flash lights on the dash when overtaking or cruising at higher speeds on the highway while changing lanes overtaking slower traffic. No iPhone connectivity possible with this version. Bluetooth is doing fine but the contacts can't be transferred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCviggen Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 IS-F is a lot more car compared to a current model Volvo. Materials are higher quality. Agreed except for that clock that appears to have come for free with a box of washing powder in 1986 :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 You can rotate everything. The compressor will stick out slightly from the number 5 runner. Rotate the compressor toward the firewall and your all set. Don't make it harder than it is... I think you need to amend this statement after the pics you posted in the performance thread :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johann Posted February 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 I think you need to amend this statement after the pics you posted in the performance thread No I won't. it's hard to see how the compressor outlet isn't going to hit the #5 runner... It doesn't does it? The fact that it doesn't fit at all is an entirely different discussion. But please leave the ATP discussion in the ATP thread. Those people apparently don't get it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 No I won't. But please leave the ATP discussion in the ATP thread. Those people apparently don't get it... OK. On another note, have you ever used cams from Enem? I ordered a pair for my VVT head, but haven't had any luck finding any reference info on forums/threads where people have used their products on a Volvo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johann Posted February 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Only used cams from CatCams Belgium with the SDM project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johann Posted February 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Removed the V8 engine from the Blitz today, Also made an adapter to fit an 850 cable throttle to an ME 7 manifold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johann Posted February 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 PS, for making the engine work I decided to use the Link ECU which was in the C30. Last weekend I removed the ECU from the C30 and while at it decided to pull the 1.8 4 cylinder. Once the engine was out the engine bay looked so empty and I was curious how a 5 cylinder wouldlook, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 PS, for making the engine work I decided to use the Link ECU which was in the C30. Last weekend I removed the ECU from the C30 and while at it decided to pull the 1.8 4 cylinder. Once the engine was out the engine bay looked so empty and I was curious how a 5 cylinder wouldlook, You've been quite busy! That 5cyl looks much better in there! Nice work on the ME7/cable TB adaptor, BTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sconeman Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 you're out of control! nice work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdizzle Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johann Posted February 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 you're out of control! nice work Thanks! I think it's official now, 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzimark Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Are you gonna modify a 6 cyl rwd oil pan to avoid oil pickup issues on acceleration, or just leave the longitudinal oil pan on there? I looked at the pics, and can't tell which one is bolted to the bottom of the engine :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Are you gonna modify a 6 cyl rwd oil pan to avoid oil pickup issues on acceleration, or just leave the longitudinal oil pan on there? I looked at the pics, and can't tell which one is bolted to the bottom of the engine I don't think he has the clearance issues of the whiteblock in 200/700 series conversions..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johann Posted February 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Are you gonna modify a 6 cyl rwd oil pan to avoid oil pickup issues on acceleration, or just leave the longitudinal oil pan on there? I looked at the pics, and can't tell which one is bolted to the bottom of the engine FWD pan is still in place. There's ~3" clearance with the front axle. I don't expect oil pickup issues because cornering G's in a FWD exceed acceleration G's in an Opel (I think..) :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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