v70 t5 feels slow

carpetcousins · Nov 9th, 2010, 18:47

hi all i have recently perchased v7 t5 and it dosent feel very quick it pulls ok but it dosent shove you back into your seat like i expected its ok to 80 then feels like it is restricted past that is this normal. thanks matt

Missing Lincs · Nov 9th, 2010, 19:31

I wouldn't describe a T5 as a nippy little sports car, it should however be quick. Maximum power is at the top of the rev range so be prepared to wind it up to the red line if you really want to accelerate, it should be willing to do this. Despite the capability, I find that because it handles so well and feels so solid, the true indication of speed only comes from the speedometer, accelerate hard from the lights and its not until you look at the dial you realise ... oops!

whittle708 · Nov 9th, 2010, 21:22

Mine feels the same but mines a gaytronic. check the regular things like its been serviced with oil and filters, correct turbo sparkplugs (volvo), air filter, and check all pipes for intercooler and tcv.
Thats all i can suggest as a place to start. I noticed a good difference when I replaced my TCV but your right there is no feel of being pushed into your seat..
I miss the torque of my D5 :-(

regards

toolbah · Nov 9th, 2010, 22:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by whittle708

I miss the torque of my D5 :-(

regards

Should have got a 2.5T then

howie 1 · Nov 9th, 2010, 22:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by toolbah

Should have got a 2.5T then

yeah great idea, similar performance..... but uses twice the amount of fuel

craigbarlow18 · Jan 23rd, 2011, 16:25

I thought the 2.5 wasnt as powerful??!!

I am having this problem also as it seems to be struggling anything above 120mph will be replacing the Boost solenoid when I can source one and looking at changing to silicone hoses and changing the recirc valve to a forge twin piston as it also could be leaking boost through that.

After that I am stumped to what the problem is.

Nov 9th, 2010, 18:47	#1
carpetcousins New Member Last Online: Feb 13th, 2011 09:23 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: chesterfield	v70 t5 feels slow hi all i have recently perchased v7 t5 and it dosent feel very quick it pulls ok but it dosent shove you back into your seat like i expected its ok to 80 then feels like it is restricted past that is this normal. thanks matt

Nov 9th, 2010, 19:31	#2
Missing Lincs Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 08:36 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louth	I wouldn't describe a T5 as a nippy little sports car, it should however be quick. Maximum power is at the top of the rev range so be prepared to wind it up to the red line if you really want to accelerate, it should be willing to do this. Despite the capability, I find that because it handles so well and feels so solid, the true indication of speed only comes from the speedometer, accelerate hard from the lights and its not until you look at the dial you realise ... oops!

Nov 9th, 2010, 21:22	#3
whittle708 S60 D3 R-Design Last Online: May 25th, 2016 23:18 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kingswinford	Mine feels the same but mines a gaytronic. check the regular things like its been serviced with oil and filters, correct turbo sparkplugs (volvo), air filter, and check all pipes for intercooler and tcv. Thats all i can suggest as a place to start. I noticed a good difference when I replaced my TCV but your right there is no feel of being pushed into your seat.. I miss the torque of my D5 :-( regards

Jan 23rd, 2011, 16:25	#6
craigbarlow18 New Member Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2012 20:55 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nottinghamshire View Photos By: craigbarlow18	I thought the 2.5 wasnt as powerful??!! I am having this problem also as it seems to be struggling anything above 120mph will be replacing the Boost solenoid when I can source one and looking at changing to silicone hoses and changing the recirc valve to a forge twin piston as it also could be leaking boost through that. After that I am stumped to what the problem is.

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