Any 2003 V70R modified .... comments needed - Page 2

daves60rr · Aug 6th, 2006, 10:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan F

FYI, the new R cars have 2 intercoolers as standard.

Regards,
Dan.

ones stuck behind the airconditioning rad, and 2nd intercooler is a joke!, its a small, 2 inch thing, when u work out the benfit of it, its like 5% effect! lol

dave

Aeroresh · Aug 6th, 2006, 14:03

Im not convinced an uprated intercooler will do much other than maybe maintain performance during sustained hot periods (like we've had recently) or maybe help dyno figures out where innadequate dyno fans have been provided.

Problem when you install a FMIC is then the air con rad suffers leading to potential air con overheating issues.

Im looking for an uprated one for my S60 T5 at the moment (see sep. thread) but only becuase the OE has been damaged, dont think Id bother ordinarily as the Volvo one seems well up to the job of 400+HP

daves60rr · Aug 7th, 2006, 21:26

Quote:

Problem when you install a FMIC is then the air con rad suffers leading to potential air con overheating issues.

lose the aircon rad dude! lol

Aeroresh · Aug 7th, 2006, 22:11

Couldnt live without decent air con

Muscas · Aug 14th, 2006, 20:41

The RICA will take you from 300 BHP / 400Nm Torque

to

340BHP and 460 Nm's of torque

while the BSR will take you to 354BHP / 493Nm Torque

Have a chat with Adam at Volvo Tuning reference the RICA, he comes well recommended

The BSR has the great advantage that it is removable, handy if your car is still under warranty.

Don is a terrific chap, very helpful, I bought my AP brakes from him.

You can get the BSR from www.partsforvolvos.co.uk or from Adam.

The choice is yours!

I understand Adam also does a custom re-map, this is something I might do in the future.

Patrick

Dan F · Aug 18th, 2006, 13:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by daves60rr

ones stuck behind the airconditioning rad, and 2nd intercooler is a joke!, its a small, 2 inch thing, when u work out the benfit of it, its like 5% effect! lol

dave

Hi Dave.
Does make you wonder if it is just there as a marketing ploy.
Cheers,
Dan.

Aug 21st, 2006, 10:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan F

FYI, the new R cars have 2 intercoolers as standard.

Regards,
Dan.

True, but the second IC is tiny and more of a bottle neck for the flow of things IMO.

On a side note: Sounds like good news on a soft loader from MTE! I can't wait!

Keep us posted Don!!!

Regards,
Kevin

daves60rr · Aug 21st, 2006, 22:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan F

Hi Dave.
Does make you wonder if it is just there as a marketing ploy.
Cheers,
Dan.

i would say so!

daves60rr · Aug 21st, 2006, 22:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by KVB

True, but the second IC is tiny and more of a bottle neck for the flow of things IMO.

On a side note: Sounds like good news on a soft loader from MTE! I can't wait!

Keep us posted Don!!!

Regards,
Kevin

soft loader mte??, do tell me more !, is it like the bsr one, plug and play??

dave

daves60rr · Aug 21st, 2006, 22:36

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Aug 14th, 2006, 20:41	#15
Muscas Master Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2022 23:50 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Bettystown View Photos By: Muscas	The RICA will take you from 300 BHP / 400Nm Torque to 340BHP and 460 Nm's of torque while the BSR will take you to 354BHP / 493Nm Torque Have a chat with Adam at Volvo Tuning reference the RICA, he comes well recommended The BSR has the great advantage that it is removable, handy if your car is still under warranty. Don is a terrific chap, very helpful, I bought my AP brakes from him. You can get the BSR from www.partsforvolvos.co.uk or from Adam. The choice is yours! I understand Adam also does a custom re-map, this is something I might do in the future. Patrick __________________ 1999 Phase 3 V70R 2.4 AWD, Lazer Blue, 1 of 33 UK cars Owned by myself for the past 19 years Only Phase III in Ireland? 1994 Volvo 480ES 2.0i (In and out of Roadworthiness) 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser, daily car Last edited by Muscas; Aug 14th, 2006 at 20:45.

Aug 21st, 2006, 22:36	#20
daves60rr Member Last Online: Apr 28th, 2008 10:27 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Glasgow	[quote=kvb;139500 Last edited by daves60rr; Aug 21st, 2006 at 22:37. Reason: mistake

Aug 6th, 2006, 14:03	#12
Aeroresh Member Last Online: Oct 28th, 2021 14:10 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Great Britain	Im not convinced an uprated intercooler will do much other than maybe maintain performance during sustained hot periods (like we've had recently) or maybe help dyno figures out where innadequate dyno fans have been provided. Problem when you install a FMIC is then the air con rad suffers leading to potential air con overheating issues. Im looking for an uprated one for my S60 T5 at the moment (see sep. thread) but only becuase the OE has been damaged, dont think Id bother ordinarily as the Volvo one seems well up to the job of 400+HP

Aug 7th, 2006, 22:11	#14
Aeroresh Member Last Online: Oct 28th, 2021 14:10 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Great Britain	Couldnt live without decent air con

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