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by ClioRSiTurbo
Sat May 12, 2012 2:41 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: MAF hose
Replies: 3
Views: 1381

Re: MAF hose

Thank you
by ClioRSiTurbo
Sat May 12, 2012 2:37 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Wanted - Volvo turbo engine
Replies: 7
Views: 1564

Re: Wanted - Volvo turbo engine

I was misinformed, it was actually running 15 psi of boost. MAF turbo intake hose fell off at high speed due to shoddy garage work after having the clutch done. Oil pressure went through the roof, shot dipstick out and spewed all it's oil everywhere whilst melting a piston. Worried there could be so...
by ClioRSiTurbo
Thu May 10, 2012 12:07 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Wanted - Volvo turbo engine
Replies: 7
Views: 1564

Wanted - Volvo turbo engine

I need a Volvo turbo engine for my 480 Melton the piston and it is cheaper for me to do a swap over of a new engine. If anyone has one or knows of one please reply to this thread. Thank you
by ClioRSiTurbo
Wed May 09, 2012 9:46 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: 480 turbo Kevlar clutch for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 620

480 turbo Kevlar clutch for sale

Hello, I have a black diamond stage 2 yes stage 2 fast road Kevlar clutch for sale. Brand new in the box and I still have the receipt for the sale, these clutches were made to order for me. I bought 2 for my car, the older 200mm diameter clutch, and the newer 215mm clutch as I didn't know the year o...
by ClioRSiTurbo
Sun May 06, 2012 1:12 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: MAF hose
Replies: 3
Views: 1381

Re: MAF hose

Bump
by ClioRSiTurbo
Sun May 06, 2012 1:11 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Fuel tank pressurised?
Replies: 2
Views: 1034

Re: Fuel tank pressurised?

Bump
by ClioRSiTurbo
Sat Apr 28, 2012 1:12 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Why is this forum so dead?
Replies: 13
Views: 2633

Re: Why is this forum so dead?

chriskay wrote:If the forum wasn't invaded from time to time by people pinching our engines for use in other makes it'd be even quieter.
If that's referring to me, I'm not putting the engine in my Clio now, after driving the car it's lovely and I've decided I'm keeping it...
by ClioRSiTurbo
Thu Apr 26, 2012 11:27 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Why is this forum so dead?
Replies: 13
Views: 2633

Re: Why is this forum so dead?

Lol I'll have you know I've not called in what, 2 - 3 days now ;) lol :rofl: Fitted new black diamond pads and discs all round now, plus 2 new rear calipers as one was leaking, she brakes nicely now, just got to fully bed them in. Got a split in my maf to turbo hose by the turbo on the elbow, been t...
by ClioRSiTurbo
Thu Apr 26, 2012 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Why is this forum so dead?
Replies: 13
Views: 2633

Why is this forum so dead?

Same as subject... Why does there seem to be a lack of anything going on lately
by ClioRSiTurbo
Wed Apr 25, 2012 11:16 am
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Boost pressure
Replies: 16
Views: 5062

Re: Boost pressure

The boost control solenoid has not been removed.
by ClioRSiTurbo
Tue Apr 24, 2012 9:38 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: MAF hose
Replies: 3
Views: 1381

MAF hose

Any idea where I can get a MAF to turbo hose, or is there a good after market replacement solution? Mine has a rip at the bottom.

Hose is the 2nd photo in this thread

http://www.volvo-480-europe.org/forum/v ... =11&t=4644

Someone please help :wall:
by ClioRSiTurbo
Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:53 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Boost pressure
Replies: 16
Views: 5062

Re: Boost pressure

Oh and also been fitted with a manual boost controller, magnacore leads, and a very very nice induction kit. 2nd of may my car is booked in to have a fast road black diamond stage 2 Kevlar clutch fitted and this Wednesday I'm fitting black diamond combi drilled and grooved discs all round with black...
by ClioRSiTurbo
Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:46 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Boost pressure
Replies: 16
Views: 5062

Re: Boost pressure

I've been told its running 25psi of boost but need to clarify that some how at some point Just waiting for the report of a blown engine then. The boost control solenoid has obviously been removed, thereby disabling the safety built in by Volvo. I will take a look to double check it hasn't. The car ...
by ClioRSiTurbo
Mon Apr 23, 2012 12:16 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Fuel tank pressurised?
Replies: 2
Views: 1034

Fuel tank pressurised?

Basically if you haven't already realised, lol ive bought an es turbo conversion, thing is, it has no fuel cap, and I've read someone on here that there is a hose on the turbo engine? That can pressurise the fuel tank... I'm wondering if that's why there is no fuel cap... I turned the car off tonigh...
by ClioRSiTurbo
Sun Apr 22, 2012 11:16 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Boost pressure
Replies: 16
Views: 5062

Re: Boost pressure

Mine boosts up into and past the red, goes about 1cm off the coloured bit on the dial, and that's full boost through every single gear. Touch the accelerator about an inch in 5th and it fully boosts... I've been told its running 25psi of boost but need to clarify that some how at some point
by ClioRSiTurbo
Fri Apr 20, 2012 1:59 pm
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Location of British 480 drivers
Replies: 137
Views: 66209

Re: Location of British 480 drivers

Me - Berkshire
by ClioRSiTurbo
Fri Apr 20, 2012 1:52 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Wanted! Turbo brakes!
Replies: 2
Views: 571

Re: Wanted! Turbo brakes!

Yep you are right lol :D car has 16" 1000 miglia alloys on it, currently with 205 45 16w tyres on, crappy make, so gonna fit 205 50 16w Goodyear eagle f1 GSD-3 tyres on all round :D going to do that in the next couple of weeks, that should help with the torque steer :roll:
by ClioRSiTurbo
Wed Apr 18, 2012 10:47 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Wanted! Turbo brakes!
Replies: 2
Views: 571

Wanted! Turbo brakes!

I'm after front turbo calipers for my car and some vented discs if possible...

To fit to my es turbo conversion. Dont know if they'd be a straight fit or would I need anything else to fit them?

Please help :)