Just raced a Turboed S70 Volvo - Page 4

Dinan540i · #46 (**permalink**) 11-16-2001, 04:13 AM

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Originally posted by Skip
I am refering o the MTM and ABT chips. They ae two of the best chips producng the most pwer. An MTM chip alone will allow for 0-60 in 5.2sec. I've seen it, and believe it. Same with ABT.

I believe it, since chips make a big difference for turbo cars. The M3 is a more highly tuned car though, so it reacts to high octane fuel more favorably than the S4.

azmcoupe · #47 (**permalink**) 11-16-2001, 06:30 AM

I hang out with this guy all the time. his name is steve and he is one of my s4 friends. He has been dying to race me. I am waiting for it to get colder to give him a better advantage because he will need it, LOL. he ran a 12.8 and is the fastest documented s4 out there AFAIK.

oh yeah, I ran a 4.5 on an "accurate" gtech

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Originally posted by changs4
That number really seems kinda off. But I can tell a chipped S4 6spd with exhaust, intake and downpipes runs 4.7-5.1 0-60 on a G-tech. With 100 octane race gas, it runs high 12's flat at the track. Don't even wanna mention about S4 with K04s...

The link below proves everything.

http://www.giacusa.com/s4a62.htm

topaze46 · #48 (**permalink**) 11-17-2001, 02:46 AM

Well...I think turbo cars gain more horse power with the 100 octane gas. Just like compare the ActiveAutowerke turbocharged 328i with the RacingDynamics N/A tune 328i, the turbocharged 328i would gain more hp than the N/A tune 328i.

C70Kai · #49 (**permalink**) 01-01-2002, 08:12 AM

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Originally posted by Dinan540i
I'd have to disagree with Cris who I think owns an S70 himself, there is too much of a gap between us for just an intake and chip to match, let alone "leave me for dead." The car does 0-60 stock in what, like the high 6s, while 540s consistently pull sub 6s, Car&Driver does it in 5.4 seconds. There is NO way a slightly modded S70 is going to have a chance.

A slightly modded can mean ECU, full exhaust upgrade (including downpipe), so...YES, it will have more than just a chance. Speaking from personal experience.

C70Kai · #50 (**permalink**) 01-01-2002, 08:17 AM

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Originally posted by Dinan540i

HP and Torque, two different things, 540s are pulling out 324lb-ft torque, turbos tend to create less torque than an N/A engine.

You mean low end torque, right? You probably haven't been in many Volvo T5s to think that they don't have that much torque. You'll be surprised......

C70Kai · #51 (**permalink**) 01-01-2002, 08:22 AM

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Originally posted by Dinan540i

Next time you see a Volvo running 0-60 in 5.5 seconds and the 1/4 in 14 flat...call me.

What is your number? But wait...I don't think I run 14 flat...more like low 13s.....

JsnE36M · #52 (**permalink**) 01-01-2002, 11:35 AM

ONce I was driving my friends 1994 850 turbo stock with 112,000 miles on it. And my friend was driving his moms s70 t5..we got stoped at a red lights and I lined up next to him. He said to punch it when the light turns green. So we both floored it. His tires were scratching a bit threw 1st and 2nd gear..he has that clutchless thing. but i pulled on him! and i pulled on him good too....but...he had 2 girls in his car and I only had 1 in mine. His 850 turbo he claimes 245 hp and his moms T5 has 268 hp. I don't understand how I beat him...I just put it in sport mode and floored it...beat him very very nicely, he dident gain on me at all untill i braked. anyways, just thought id share that.

umm no · #53 (**permalink**) 01-01-2002, 11:47 AM

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Originally posted by JsnE36M
ONce I was driving my friends 1994 850 turbo stock with 112,000 miles on it. And my friend was driving his moms s70 t5..we got stoped at a red lights and I lined up next to him. He said to punch it when the light turns green. So we both floored it. His tires were scratching a bit threw 1st and 2nd gear..he has that clutchless thing. but i pulled on him! and i pulled on him good too....but...he had 2 girls in his car and I only had 1 in mine. His 850 turbo he claimes 245 hp and his moms T5 has 268 hp. I don't understand how I beat him...I just put it in sport mode and floored it...beat him very very nicely, he dident gain on me at all untill i braked. anyways, just thought id share that.

why are you changing your story? Before you said your friend was driving an s80 T6...now an s70 T5..both of which should smoke an 850 turbo..

JsnE36M · #54 (**permalink**) 01-01-2002, 11:49 AM

no no....i nver said it was a s80, and..i said t6 i think..well i went and checked..its not a t6

JsnE36M · #55 (**permalink**) 01-01-2002, 11:51 AM

also, i know they should beat the 850 turbo...thats why i was surprised when i beat it...you could talk to the owner of the volvos your self if you dont believe me....their both not my cars so i dont really care neways...

Brad D. · #56 (**permalink**) 01-01-2002, 02:37 PM

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Originally posted by Dinan540i

HP and Torque, two different things, 540s are pulling out 324lb-ft torque, turbos tend to create less torque than an N/A engine.

I have to disagree with you there brother. Turbochargers are known for torque. This is the advantage of turbocharging over supercharging.

What ever gave you the idea that turbos create less torque than a N/A engine?

I'm putting down 375 lb/ft of torque at the crank..the M5 puts out 368 lb/ft at the crank. (That's at 6.5psi)

e-brake · #57 (**permalink**) 01-01-2002, 06:49 PM

My mom just got a volvo S40 to replace the beater jetta. What can you do to the S40 turbos? From what I read they operate at a low pressure, now if I could crank the pressure up...

Brad D. · #58 (**permalink**) 01-01-2002, 07:08 PM

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Originally posted by e-brake
My mom just got a volvo S40 to replace the beater jetta. What can you do to the S40 turbos? From what I read they operate at a low pressure, now if I could crank the pressure up...

Very simple...install a bleeder valve. You can use a valve from the hardware store. Bleed off a little more air from the wastegate, and you increase the boost. I'd advise you get a boost gauge first to avoid overboost and blowing your moms engine.