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  1. 14-06-2010, 18:08 #1
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    5gt on pistonheads

    just came across this 5 http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1780029.htm, reckons 380 bhp on full boost ive seen it up close recently its a poor example
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  2. 14-06-2010, 18:41 #2
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    Re: 5gt on pistonheads

    380bhp full de-cat..... on a g plate!!! not even ment to have a cat.
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  3. 14-06-2010, 18:49 #3
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    Re: 5gt on pistonheads

    Kent cams....................... Quality
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  4. 14-06-2010, 18:55 #4
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    Re: 5gt on pistonheads

    Surely twin dump valves = 200bhp extra.
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  5. 14-06-2010, 18:56 #5
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    Re: 5gt on pistonheads

    Maybe 380 if it had 3 dump valves
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  6. 14-06-2010, 19:00 #6
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    Re: 5gt on pistonheads

    Idont normlly go in for this kind of thing but...

    roll cage C.D.A. approved - made of stainless...

    T5 turbo...

    4 jet carb
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  7. 14-06-2010, 19:17 #7
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    Re: 5gt on pistonheads

    Quote Originally Posted by Alastair View Post
    Idont normlly go in for this kind of thing but...

    roll cage C.D.A. approved - made of stainless...

    T5 turbo...

    4 jet carb
    Thats the spec you quoted me on your car at brands....
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  8. 14-06-2010, 19:18 #8
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    Re: 5gt on pistonheads

    Cage is a k tec show cage, full boost is 36psi, he only wants 2400 for the car, bargain.... :-D
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  9. 15-06-2010, 11:30 #9
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    Re: 5gt on pistonheads

    have you seen the wing mirrors on it what the hell are they?
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  10. 15-06-2010, 11:43 #10
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    Re: 5gt on pistonheads

    Quote Originally Posted by robbie506 View Post
    have you seen the wing mirrors on it what the hell are they?
    I hear ya re wing mirrors dude... freakin' rank!!

    Been checking out some other motors under 'show-car' section of PH...... I'm loving this http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1052022.htm . I assume the guy that did all that now resides on a ward in a very secure institution!
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  11. 15-06-2010, 12:44 #11
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    Re: 5gt on pistonheads

    Quote Originally Posted by Tinka_Dill View Post
    I hear ya re wing mirrors dude... freakin' rank!!

    Been checking out some other motors under 'show-car' section of PH...... I'm loving this http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1052022.htm . I assume the guy that did all that now resides on a ward in a very secure institution!
    not saying i like it but as a show car it's spot on maybe a little dated but would not be out of place at any jap/max power type show.
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    Re: 5gt on pistonheads

    Poor car.
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  13. 15-06-2010, 13:06 #13
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    Re: 5gt on pistonheads

    Quote Originally Posted by Tinka_Dill View Post
    I hear ya re wing mirrors dude... freakin' rank!!

    Been checking out some other motors under 'show-car' section of PH...... I'm loving this http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1052022.htm . I assume the guy that did all that now resides on a ward in a very secure institution!
    that has been listed on there a countless amout of times nobody interested in it for obvious reasons! always look through show cars for a laugh.
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    Re: 5gt on pistonheads

    t5 turbo 0ff a volvo. looks like a t2 to me. at a push a t2/25. the only time that car has had that sort of power was in that persons dreams.
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  15. 15-06-2010, 15:17 #15
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    Re: 5gt on pistonheads

    Think the volvo T5 only has a T25 turbo on them anyway or possibly slightly bigger
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  16. 15-06-2010, 16:13 #16
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    Re: 5gt on pistonheads

    can see a gullable new member joining soon saying look what i got!!!
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  17. 20-06-2010, 20:44 #17
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    Re: 5gt on pistonheads

    First post!

    Quote Originally Posted by robbie506 View Post
    can see a gullable new member joining soon saying look what i got!!!

    i fear in the coming weeks this will be me, im after a R5 and literally haven'y got a clue what im looking for...
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  18. 20-06-2010, 20:46 #18
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    Re: 5gt on pistonheads

    Quote Originally Posted by Josie172cup View Post
    First post!




    i fear in the coming weeks this will be me, im after a R5 and literally haven'y got a clue what im looking for...
    Then , you my friend, definetely need to pay up for full membership to get advice on buying one and then caring for one......
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  19. 20-06-2010, 21:13 #19
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    Re: 5gt on pistonheads

    New poster! (less than 10 posts)

    Quote Originally Posted by jesus in the seat of a 5 View Post
    Then , you my friend, definetely need to pay up for full membership to get advice on buying one and then caring for one......

    i have no problem in paying the membership i just want to wait till my insurance claim is settled for my clio before i do so (i might yet get bummed)

    please have a quick read of my thread if you get a mo'

    https://www.rtoc.org/boards/showthread.php?t=16391

    Cheers
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  20. 20-06-2010, 21:31 #20
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    Re: 5gt on pistonheads

    Quote Originally Posted by scott25 View Post
    just came across this 5 http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1780029.htm, reckons 380 bhp on full boost ive seen it up close recently its a poor example
    wot a load of bollocks mines only doing 350 ish on 125hp of nos
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  21. 21-06-2010, 12:50 #21
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    Re: 5gt on pistonheads

    Quote Originally Posted by scott25 View Post
    just came across this 5 http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1780029.htm, reckons 380 bhp on full boost ive seen it up close recently its a poor example
    think theres easily 80 bhp from the bonnet vent and all the junk in the boot
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