Engine: 70 T5: - Should i fit a nitrous kit?

T5 GAV · Jan 20th, 2010, 13:38

I have an opportunity to have a FREE nitrous kit fitted to my car. It is a 1997 totally standard (for now) S70 T5 CD.
I hear the bottom end and conrods may break after 300bhp. Is this true?
Do you guys think it's a good idea to fit it or should i just not bother?

Thanks
Gav.

ovlov25 · Jan 20th, 2010, 14:58

Alot of variables to consider (controller, wet v dry, jet size etc etc). I'd say probably not.

This site is pretty good

http://www.noswizard.com/

rippedoffagain · Jan 20th, 2010, 15:21

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Originally Posted by ovlov25

Alot of variables to consider (controller, wet v dry, jet size etc etc). I'd say probably not.

Lets not forget what it will do to your insurance. Plus if you ever decide to sell the car, unless a proper petrol head wants it you'll have a real job getting rid. Non-petrol-heads will see unaffordable insurance, higher maintenance costs, and the perception that the car has been ragged to oblivion.

captain sensible · Jan 20th, 2010, 15:27

Hell yeah..............

captain sensible · Jan 20th, 2010, 15:28

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Originally Posted by captain sensible

Hell yeah..............

But you will prob blow it up

charlotte001 · Jan 20th, 2010, 15:51

Hell yes go for it.

PS interestingly most insurance companies have no issues with Nitrous and if used correctly you wont blow the engine up only the boys and girls [cant be sexist] who run hot nitrous will blow the engine up but a properly fitted/measured kit wont

Let me know how you get on instead of turning my early 850 into a one off T5-R might fit Nitrous

captain sensible · Jan 20th, 2010, 16:07

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Originally Posted by captain sensible

But you will prob blow it up

if you get it wrong!

i believe there are safety switches that only let you hit it at WOT.............I have a summit cat and I will check

ovlov25 · Jan 20th, 2010, 16:22

http://www.amazon.com/NOS-15834NOS-P.../dp/B000COXECU

I think there's an ongoing article in practical performance car about NOS kits.

I'm not against the fitment of it in principle, if its done right, in fact I looked at it instead of doing a turbo install in my old MX-5. If not it'll be bent rods and cooked pistons.

chrisnjulie · Jan 20th, 2010, 16:37

Vent the nitrous into the cabin aswell, but only if you want to be laughing all the way to the scrap yard

captain sensible · Jan 20th, 2010, 17:28

i thought about it too but then watched clips on youtube where the intake gets blown off or a massive fire starts............

Jan 20th, 2010, 13:38	#1
T5 GAV Is the bestest. Last Online: Apr 25th, 2014 13:54 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Clydebank	Should i fit a nitrous kit? I have an opportunity to have a FREE nitrous kit fitted to my car. It is a 1997 totally standard (for now) S70 T5 CD. I hear the bottom end and conrods may break after 300bhp. Is this true? Do you guys think it's a good idea to fit it or should i just not bother? Thanks Gav.

Jan 20th, 2010, 14:58	#2
ovlov25 Premier Member Last Online: Aug 1st, 2022 23:02 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Antrim	Alot of variables to consider (controller, wet v dry, jet size etc etc). I'd say probably not. This site is pretty good http://www.noswizard.com/ __________________ I want I want I want!!!

Jan 20th, 2010, 15:27	#4
captain sensible Bitty? Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2017 06:05 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: earth a blue/green planet	Hell yeah.............. __________________ used to own:95&96 850 t5,Sumex Cone, Bailey DV, Reverse IC, IPD top mount, Ferrita cat back, forge blanking plate, strut brace, drilled/groovy disks, 350cc@3 bar blue tops, lowered, bilstein HD's front and rear.AlanM rear strut brace

Jan 20th, 2010, 15:51	#6
charlotte001 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2012 11:13 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: norwich	nitrous Hell yes go for it. PS interestingly most insurance companies have no issues with Nitrous and if used correctly you wont blow the engine up only the boys and girls [cant be sexist] who run hot nitrous will blow the engine up but a properly fitted/measured kit wont Let me know how you get on instead of turning my early 850 into a one off T5-R might fit Nitrous __________________ Previous Volvos:850 GLT 2.5 20V Auto Saloon Silver. 1997 850 T-5 Auto Estate Nautic Blue Chipped ECU, V70 TCV, Carbon Cased Filter, 17inch alloys, Rattling Engine masking the suspension rattles. Engine doesn't rattle anymore

Jan 20th, 2010, 16:22	#8
ovlov25 Premier Member Last Online: Aug 1st, 2022 23:02 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Antrim	http://www.amazon.com/NOS-15834NOS-P.../dp/B000COXECU I think there's an ongoing article in practical performance car about NOS kits. I'm not against the fitment of it in principle, if its done right, in fact I looked at it instead of doing a turbo install in my old MX-5. If not it'll be bent rods and cooked pistons. __________________ I want I want I want!!!

Jan 20th, 2010, 16:37	#9
chrisnjulie Volvo & Victory owner Last Online: May 16th, 2014 10:29 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mid Welsh border View Photos By: chrisnjulie	Should I fit a nitrous kit? Vent the nitrous into the cabin aswell, but only if you want to be laughing all the way to the scrap yard __________________ VOC Member No 23700 Better to be over the hill than under it Current - 2006 XC90 D5 SE Geartronic, 2007 C70 2.0D Sport Past - 480 1.7, V40 1.8

Jan 20th, 2010, 17:28	#10
captain sensible Bitty? Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2017 06:05 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: earth a blue/green planet	i thought about it too but then watched clips on youtube where the intake gets blown off or a massive fire starts............ __________________ used to own:95&96 850 t5,Sumex Cone, Bailey DV, Reverse IC, IPD top mount, Ferrita cat back, forge blanking plate, strut brace, drilled/groovy disks, 350cc@3 bar blue tops, lowered, bilstein HD's front and rear.AlanM rear strut brace

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