ballski Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 (edited) yes, did you use the qa1 upper bushings or standard v70 stuff? Edited March 2, 2015 by ballski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackT5 Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Don't forget to switch from the 850 rail to a P2 style, otherwise you will have delivery problems. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simply Volvo Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Blackt5, Any ID measurements on that me7 rail? I heard it's very easy to add AN fittings... Looks close to 1/2 NPT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackT5 Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 (edited) The ID is roughly 17mm Just get a couple -6 aluminium weld on bungs from summit or wherever, then weld a plug into the factory feed hole. Edited February 28, 2015 by BlackT5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simply Volvo Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 The ID is roughly 17mm Just get a couple -6 aluminium weld on bungs from summit or wherever, then weld a plug into the factory feed hole. Perfect. Thank you sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tightmopedman9 Posted February 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Don't forget to switch from the 850 rail to a P2 style, otherwise you will have delivery problems. That rail appears to be an early M4.3 rail, from pre '95. Are you sure that the M4.4, rail at firewall setup has the same internal construction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 That rail appears to be an early M4.3 rail, from pre '95. Are you sure that the M4.4, rail at firewall setup has the same internal construction? I was trying to find a pic of my M4.4 ('98) rail - I don't believe it has the small cross section, in fact I'm pretty sure it doesn't - otherwise I would have had to start with an ME&7 rail, & deal with the extra port, which I did not do. The second rail I made (but didn't use due to poor welds on my part) was ME7 base, and I was going to use 2 pulse dampers to deal with the extra port I used 3/8" NPT female fitting welded to the rail, with a NPT-to-AN-08 male/male fitting on the one in the car now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floggingmike Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Would it not be recommended to run the QA1's with stock cut helper springs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simply Volvo Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Awesome info Hussein, Definitely got my Brain thinking for my future fuel upgrades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballski Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Would it not be recommended to run the QA1's with stock cut helper springs? definitely not recommended. any word on the upper mounting bushings for the rears? did you use the qa1's or stock volvo's? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeMechanik Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Mr. Mopedman, I'm very interested in your suspension setup in the front. Not the setup you're rocking right now, but the setup you've got in mind with the Koni inserts. I've been looking to get some JOM coilovers for my 850 and since they're probably the same as the Technix set, I'm interested in what inserts you would like to use and how you'll be designing your dual-spring setup. I've read the following thread on a porsche forum (http://rennlist.com/forums/944-turbo-and-turbo-s-forum/492186-design-your-own-dual-spring-rate-coilovers.html) and became interested in building some sort of setup myself after having tried the JOM's. I also read that you had found spec-lists of shocks etc. with sizes from certain manufacturers. I've been looking for such info for ages, but I guess I've been searching wrong or something... Could you give me a or some links to those lists? I'll be following this one closely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackT5 Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 I was trying to find a pic of my M4.4 ('98) rail - I don't believe it has the small cross section, in fact I'm pretty sure it doesn't - otherwise I would have had to start with an ME&7 rail, & deal with the extra port, which I did not do. The second rail I made (but didn't use due to poor welds on my part) was ME7 base, and I was going to use 2 pulse dampers to deal with the extra port That's odd. The S60R rail i'm going to use does not have an extra port, just one for the stock fuel feed and the 5 injector ports. I'm either going to put a dampner there or just plug it off, then run -6 lines off each end and to an Aeromotive regualtor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tightmopedman9 Posted March 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Mr. Mopedman, I'm very interested in your suspension setup in the front. Not the setup you're rocking right now, but the setup you've got in mind with the Koni inserts. I've been looking to get some JOM coilovers for my 850 and since they're probably the same as the Technix set, I'm interested in what inserts you would like to use and how you'll be designing your dual-spring setup. I've read the following thread on a porsche forum (http://rennlist.com/forums/944-turbo-and-turbo-s-forum/492186-design-your-own-dual-spring-rate-coilovers.html) and became interested in building some sort of setup myself after having tried the JOM's. I also read that you had found spec-lists of shocks etc. with sizes from certain manufacturers. I've been looking for such info for ages, but I guess I've been searching wrong or something... Could you give me a or some links to those lists? I'll be following this one closely! I just get my information from the manufacturer's catalogs, which are all available for download from their website. I'm planning on placing Koni 8610-1437 race inserts into the Technix, but I haven't measured the Technix yet to make sure that they'll fit. Max L = 21.26" Min L = 15.24" A =13.07" D=1.71" For the dual spring setup I'm looking at a 7" 500# spring (PAC-7x2.5x500) stacked on a 6" 350# spring (ES0600.250.0350). This will give me .96" of travel at an effective rate of 206#. Then once the 350# coil binds I'll be at 500#. I'll be able to load the 500# coil with a total of 2189lbs before block, which means I'll be able to pull a .99G turn before block (which I doubt would ever happen). The only problem is that this will raise my current ride height by .29", and I'm already a touch too high with my 17s. Although, it may be just perfect when I put the 18s on. Also, I'm not sure if I should go for more or less then .96" at such a low rate, but I think right around 1" of soft travel is the sweet spot for comfort and predictable handling. That's odd. The S60R rail i'm going to use does not have an extra port, just one for the stock fuel feed and the 5 injector ports. I'm either going to put a dampner there or just plug it off, then run -6 lines off each end and to an Aeromotive regualtor. If you are using a FPR similar to mine within a 'close' distance to the rail you don't need a damper. The Aeromotive has one built in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayAway Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 definitely not recommended. any word on the upper mounting bushings for the rears? did you use the qa1's or stock volvo's? I Started putting mine in today. I plan on making a thread tomorrow on the install. Ill keep ya posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 If you are using a FPR similar to mine within a 'close' distance to the rail you don't need a damper. The Aeromotive has one built in. Are you also using the Aeromotive 13129? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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