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by TurboTomSportive
19 Sep 2011 06:12 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: Renault 5 Turbo
Replies: 25
Views: 8690

Re: Renault 5 Turbo

*Bows down sir* Thank you for your advice mate. That is starting to clear things up nicely. Only thing i may struggle with is getting an exhaust manifold made...All the other bits don't sound too bad tbh. No doubt i'll be picking your bain much more if you don't mind :D ...I'll get a full write up o...
by TurboTomSportive
19 Sep 2011 05:54 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: V3M Website URL Stickers *coolness content*
Replies: 145
Views: 31371

Re: V3M Website URL Stickers *coolness content*

Yeah she does do clothing mate, and she can do any vinyls u want , in any colour, also glitter vinyl, glow in the dark, chrome, carbon etc.

If it will help the forum she said she will sign up and then you can direct orders to her ;D
by TurboTomSportive
19 Sep 2011 04:45 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: V3M Website URL Stickers *coolness content*
Replies: 145
Views: 31371

Re: V3M Website URL Stickers *coolness content*

Cheers mate I'll paypal £10 as a site contribution if you like? Misses may also take over forum stickers if your interested? She does cheltenham cruise ones for £1 each as a rough guide on price :) cheers
by TurboTomSportive
19 Sep 2011 04:20 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: V3M Website URL Stickers *coolness content*
Replies: 145
Views: 31371

Re: V3M Website URL Stickers *coolness content*

My girlfriend owns a company called HT-vinyls would you guys mine if I got her to make me some custom webaddress ones? I would be happy to donate to the forum to cover the cost of the stickers I would have bought, just means I keep make them to my own style/size etc?

Cheers
by TurboTomSportive
19 Sep 2011 04:01 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: Renault 5 Turbo
Replies: 25
Views: 8690

Re: Renault 5 Turbo

Yeah this is that same basic engine 1686cc but ferried by Vauxhall with a common rail injection system and a bit more refined, 81bhp out of the factory, Made at Vauxhall, perfected in my workshop haha, I'll put some pics up when I'm at home on my computer, :D it's my pride and joy but I've always wa...
by TurboTomSportive
19 Sep 2011 03:54 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: Renault 5 Turbo
Replies: 25
Views: 8690

Re: Renault 5 Turbo

It's a 54 plate 1.7cdti isuzu yes, it's pushing 130bhp ATM but should be over 150 when I fit a Saab gt1752 turbo and a better front mount :D
by TurboTomSportive
19 Sep 2011 03:53 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: Renault 5 Turbo
Replies: 25
Views: 8690

Re: Renault 5 Turbo

I've been reading anjos thread for a while, I must say it is gorgeous! If mine turns out to be 5% as good as that I will be a happy man! Cheers for the link :D
by TurboTomSportive
19 Sep 2011 03:51 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: Renault 5 Turbo
Replies: 25
Views: 8690

Re: Renault 5 Turbo

That's excellent help mate :D thanks , in my local Scrapyard is a 340 1.7gl 5 speed. I can get the box and diff cheap and if that will mate to the engine will be excellent. A custom downpipe won't be a problem and wiring aside I hope it's that easy. Don't like to sign up with a million questions lik...
by TurboTomSportive
19 Sep 2011 03:34 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: Renault 5 Turbo
Replies: 25
Views: 8690

Re: Renault 5 Turbo

Haha, yeah he has told me the stories of problems with them, I guess I will need to make a custom downpipe then? It has an aet updated turbo on. If I custom made a downpipe to clear the rack would everything else work? Can I get a 1.4 5 speed box? Or do I use 1.7 5 speed box? Will wiring from the Re...
by TurboTomSportive
19 Sep 2011 03:30 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: Few parts for my 340
Replies: 8
Views: 1897

Few parts for my 340

Hi guys I'm after a few bits for my 340 if you can help- -Snow cap? (cover bit on the bonnet, been told it's rare) -leather interior -window deflectors -front lowering springs (to suit 2" blocks) -headlight protectors? -boss kit (and/or steering wheel) -wheels (alloys) Any other rare/unusual parts, ...
by TurboTomSportive
19 Sep 2011 01:37 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 46
Views: 9923

Re: Newbie

Just to add some pics of my 340- http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a55/VAUXCAV17TD/283176_10150755645165704_812650703_20191960_770918_n.jpg http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a55/VAUXCAV17TD/198821_10150755639810704_812650703_20191916_413056_n.jpg http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a55/VAUXCAV17TD/262494...
by TurboTomSportive
19 Sep 2011 01:33 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: Renault 5 Turbo
Replies: 25
Views: 8690

Renault 5 Turbo

Hi Guys, I'm relatively new to the whole 340 tuning game. But i've researched a little and found that the "B14 4E" in my volvo is the same basic block/head as a renault 5 gt turbo. Now i have a friend who is majorly into his old renaults (5 turbos/ 19's / 21's etc) ...He has offered me a 212bhp (pro...
by TurboTomSportive
19 Sep 2011 10:51 am
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: Wind deflectors.
Replies: 4
Views: 2326

Re: Wind deflectors.

Hi mate very interested in the window deflectors, can you post to gloucester GL2 ...i have paypal if you can. Cheers Tom
by TurboTomSportive
19 Sep 2011 10:46 am
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 46
Views: 9923

Newbie

Hi all, my name is Tom, I own a 2004 astrvan sportive which is heavily modified and i also have a Volvo 340 1.4 5 door 4-speed. 1989 G-reg, I have bought a rear spoiler for it and some lowering kit. It will be on the road shortly as my daily driver/drifter :D It is blue (non metallic) with 30k miles...