Interesting car... opinions? - Page 2

martinrpeachey · Nov 26th, 2013, 13:24

I'll ask about specs. as far as I can tell, it goes RAAAARRRR.

I'll update when I can but looking at the pic, there's what looks like "big-ass" injectors and some sort of custom plenum.

classicswede · Nov 26th, 2013, 15:21

It does look very intersting

smithy · Nov 26th, 2013, 17:24

Any specs on this car yet

Steve940estate · Nov 26th, 2013, 22:03

The same mystery car seems to be on here as well.

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthre...car-does-exist

It's a shame there isn't a build thread, that would be interesting.

smithy · Nov 26th, 2013, 22:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve940estate

The same mystery car seems to be on here as well.

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthre...car-does-exist

It's a shame there isn't a build thread, that would be interesting.

All I have to say is fair cop lol .the is a build thread but I will make a full article when it's finished .i knew I should not of put anything on vpcuk then I could of kept it going lol

martinrpeachey · Nov 26th, 2013, 23:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by smithy

All I have to say is fair cop lol .the is a build thread but I will make a full article when it's finished .i knew I should not of put anything on vpcuk then I could of kept it going lol

Well it lasted longer than I thought it would lol.

The forums are that quiet these days, most of us are hopping between them all

barkster1971 · Nov 27th, 2013, 16:30

Is it a B230FB ( for butterfly ) ? Looks far too clean!

smithy · Nov 27th, 2013, 16:43

No it's a fk fully forged as you well know .and a t4 hybrid ball bearing turbo with billet wheel too
Big valve head
Custom ground cam
Vernier pully
Custom alloy rad and intercooler
4in maf
3 in ss exhaust
High capacity fuel rail
650cc injectors high Rez
Custom built cossie to Volvo manifold.
Ttv flywheel
Custom clutch
Porche brakes
Ipd antiroll bars 25mm
Ipd Chassy brace
3.73 1041k axle
Strengthened rear subframe
Polybushed front to back
More info to come and I'm hoping that I can get 140 bhp out of this lot but I might struggle .

czech240 · Nov 27th, 2013, 19:19

......looks like its using alot of coolant and brake fluid....

:-)

smithy · Nov 27th, 2013, 19:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by czech240

......looks like its using alot of coolant and brake fluid....

:-)

Everything will be finished in the engine bay by Xmas then I will update the pics on this thread .when everything else is finished will post pics of whole car .

Nov 26th, 2013, 13:24	#11
martinrpeachey Premier Member Last Online: Jul 18th, 2018 07:30 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: poole	I'll ask about specs. as far as I can tell, it goes RAAAARRRR. I'll update when I can but looking at the pic, there's what looks like "big-ass" injectors and some sort of custom plenum. __________________ 310.2bhp, 333ft/lb, 19T powered ex-plod with 224,000 miles

Nov 26th, 2013, 15:21	#12
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Today 09:44 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	It does look very intersting __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Nov 27th, 2013, 16:30	#17
barkster1971 VOC Member Last Online: Jun 7th, 2024 15:21 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Swineshead/Salford	engine code Is it a B230FB ( for butterfly ) ? Looks far too clean! __________________ new engine! new car!

Nov 27th, 2013, 16:43	#18
smithy VOC Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2018 19:03 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: birmingham	No it's a fk fully forged as you well know .and a t4 hybrid ball bearing turbo with billet wheel too Big valve head Custom ground cam Vernier pully Custom alloy rad and intercooler 4in maf 3 in ss exhaust High capacity fuel rail 650cc injectors high Rez Custom built cossie to Volvo manifold. Ttv flywheel Custom clutch Porche brakes Ipd antiroll bars 25mm Ipd Chassy brace 3.73 1041k axle Strengthened rear subframe Polybushed front to back More info to come and I'm hoping that I can get 140 bhp out of this lot but I might struggle . Last edited by smithy; Nov 27th, 2013 at 17:01.

Nov 27th, 2013, 19:19	#19
czech240 Master Member Last Online: Oct 16th, 2019 19:56 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Jablunkov	Can't be up to much..... ......looks like its using alot of coolant and brake fluid.... :-) __________________ Current car 1999 V70 XC www.rideczech.com

Nov 26th, 2013, 17:24	#13
smithy VOC Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2018 19:03 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: birmingham	Any specs on this car yet

Nov 26th, 2013, 22:03	#14
Steve940estate Steam Driven PC Owner. Last Online: Today 15:05 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Not sure.	The same mystery car seems to be on here as well. http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthre...car-does-exist It's a shame there isn't a build thread, that would be interesting.

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