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Last Online: Jan 19th, 2023 19:39
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So Last year we swapped the V60 Smoker for a slightly quicker petrol version.
![]() ![]() ![]() So first off was having some new tyres so took it in to make sure it was all pointing in the right direction. Was money well spent and he did a few bits and bobs till it was spot on. ![]() ![]() Was looking round to uprate the intercooler and couldnt find a lot that I thought was the right way to go so set about getting my own made. Im lucky that I have a couple of talented friends one who makes top quailty Cores and another thats great at welding. So after a bit of designing and chatting we decided on a 96mm core. 10mm thicker than standard and the same width. I also brought some Silicon and Alloy hoses for it. Im pleased with the fit and want to get it on the dyno to see how much it helps ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I order a IPD Sport Cat downpipe from the states just before the Flu outbreak and delivery was impressive and its was with me in 5 days. Lucky I had plenty of time on my hands as fitting it was a bit of a ba#tard. The car has a fake fire wall that all needs removing to get to the bolts on the turbo. Fit was very good and it has a nice deep tone on normal and a lovely Growl when in sports mode. ![]() ![]() Discs were getting a bit worn so got some Genuine volvo ones and a set of Pagid Yellow pads ![]() ![]() Last but not least I brought a Snabb air induction kit as the standard on is a bit restrictive and also runs over the top of the turbo. I wasnt a fan of the engine cover you can get with it as its a piece of bent aluminium and was about £130 so I found a Landrover one that was cheap on ebay( same engine and fitting points) . I did a bit of cutting and and it fits spot on. Think ill carbon skin it when I get a minute ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I also did a couple of other bits. I have a TDI tuning box at the minute but will get it in for a proper map when I get round to it. Hope for around 400hp and 600nm. I fitted a GFB turbo diverter valve as the standard ones are prone to leaking a bit boost https://ibb.co/3mgcwBg |
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Nice looking estate there, sorry TDI tuning box? thats one of the chip boxes isnt it? on a polestar?
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I would get a proper map done on that car with a reputable tuner who also has a dyno. You can then get an actual dyno print out figure then a guess as every car will give a different print out. You would want a nice custom tune to make the most of the additional bolt ons you have added as well.
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Visit Swedespeed, an USA forum.
I also have a V60 Polestar, a T6 one, with 15,000 miles on it. Loads of people on that forum want to know how to safely remove the false firewall on the T6/ T6 Polestar. To rectify a turbo oil inlet hose leak. No-one has come up with a solution, the worry is disconnecting the ECU necessitating a visit to a Volvo dealer. |
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Hi Philip, makes some interesting reading, not long now before I get my Polestar back, and will post up the long awaited results, trust it will be worth the 9 week wait.
David
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