Just blew the motor in my 2010, might have to do something like this. You are a inspiration to the Volvo community!

@TraviG15

5 ай бұрын

Thanks man , that means a lot , if you need any advice or info , I'm more than happy to help

@dank_crusad3r

5 ай бұрын

@@TraviG15 thanks man! I am looking forward to it!

@iz2904

4 ай бұрын

I need advice and info please! I'm based in the uk and have a S40 T5 bone stock, where can I got to get everything from the lowering springs & spacers, to exhaust performance and engine performance?? ​@TraviG15

@TraviG15

4 ай бұрын

@iz2904 there's many places now days , all depends on your budget really , ULG , Amazon, IPD but ULG is UK based

@iz2904

4 ай бұрын

@TraviG15 I phrased it wrong, I can get all the parts, but need a trusted volvo specialist to fit them and work on the actual car 😭

Super clean build! Your video editing showing your progress was pretty amazing 10/10

@TraviG15

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you , I appreciate that 🙏

Awesome vid You fitted 320mm brakes, not 300mm. Can't wait to race you now and show you what a small turbo K16 will do!

@TraviG15

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha thanks Craig !!! would of never been possible with out you ! thanks for everything :) and definitely look forward to that race

From one Travis to another, that’s a sick c30

@TraviG15

4 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha 😂thanks man . We have good taste 😏🍻

Cool vid man. Great to see your C30 come along.

@TraviG15

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy

HOLY TORQUE! VERY impressive, awesome build, admirable DIY commitment. My wife and I am eyeing a manual one with kind of high mileage of 120k for a low price for her as a daily/project. This makes it very tempting.

@TraviG15

2 жыл бұрын

I did this conversion on my car at 190k on the clock but I did rebuild the motor , regardless if you go highly modified or not , superb car and epic fun to drive

This is a great video! Good work man, keep it up.

@TraviG15

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great video of the evolution of your c30! I love my c30!

@TraviG15

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man 🍻glad to hear that , they are very special cars

Bad ass! I got an 02 v70xc built up to stage 3 well over 300 hp Volvo power💪🏻

@TraviG15

4 жыл бұрын

Patrick Madden that’s awesome budd 👏🏻 lovely sleeper

366 Horses power volvo!🥰👍

Love the video! Wow what a beast! Im working on a R project now. Volvo 4 Life!

@TraviG15

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome man , hit me up on Instagram travis_g15 would love to see your build 😀

F***ing love your work brother- a bad ass little beast. You've inspired me to dump some more money into mine XD

@TraviG15

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy 👏🏻 I’m glad that I could inspire you . Good luck on your ride

Goeie moer. Ek smaak. Well done bud. Sal love om hom eendag te sien.

@TraviG15

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, I'm sure you will run into at some event at some point

Amazing build. I lost my S60R in a accident. Found a S40 T5 so I’m thinking of swapping my original R motor in my S40

@TraviG15

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that , yeah it’s a great idea 👏🏻the only problem is the ECU , you might have to go aftermarket to make it work but if it’s AWD will be a beast and an awesome project

@renoysilburn4037

3 жыл бұрын

That would b crazy🤯🤩

@eoghanhennessy443

2 жыл бұрын

Did you do this swap the r engine would be a machine

@TekkenBones

2 жыл бұрын

It won't fit. Volvo had to repackage the 5 cylinder engine in order to make it fit into the Ford Focus/S40/V50 chassis. In the S60R, the engine sits on the subframe. In the S40 the engine hangs between the chassis rails. Easier to just modify the S40 T5 engine

@eoghanhennessy443

2 жыл бұрын

Iv gotten an s40 2004 plate with engine damage for free . Its automatic. Do you know if the manuel versions have same flywheel bold iv heard of some autos being different. Ascars i can get emgines from are Manuel transmission

Awesome Work 👍

@TraviG15

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊🍻

Good job! Way to go.

@TraviG15

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😁

Put some 2 pole spark pluggs and set up the gap to 1mm on spark pluggs, it will react more faster to acceleration

lekker choppa . keep up the good work . great tips my bru.

@TraviG15

3 жыл бұрын

Sweet buddy 🙏🏻

❤️ good result!

The exhaust manifold that I use is from a Volvo C70. Thank you.

Lovely car. Saving up for a C30 to replace my wifes Suzuki Swift.

awesome! im looking at building a 1998 Volvo S90 big turbo build!

@TraviG15

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and good luck for your build,epic turbo bricks

This c30 is beautiful

@TraviG15

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

You are sick! In good way!

@TraviG15

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man 😂

This thing honestly sounds sick! Goddamn!

@TraviG15

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😬

Sick!!!👌

lekker video pella

@TraviG15

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏻

So cool !

@TraviG15

7 ай бұрын

Thanks very much

I have a 2008 looks exactly like yours, engine is old but everything is still working great, I wanna do something like this but have no idea just how much money I’d have to put in it

@TraviG15

5 ай бұрын

I guess it depends If you do it on your own or get a company to do it, this took me a couple years and still there was so much to do ,or that I would want to do

Can someone tell what car brings the exhaust manifold on the video that he use for the new turbo.

@TraviG15

6 ай бұрын

It's an S60R manifold but a normal 850 turbo manifold would work too 👍but note that your new turbo flange should be the same as stock turbo from that car or you will have to redo the flange holes

Nice video very motivational

@TraviG15

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man

@duhduhlovo1670

2 жыл бұрын

@@TraviG15 hey are you running stock rods or forged curious for the big turbo gt28 setup

@TraviG15

2 жыл бұрын

@@duhduhlovo1670 completely stock internals but in future I'm going to go forged

Amazing stuff man. What did you use for the upgraded torque mount?

@TraviG15

3 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy , thanks man . So there are different options you can use poly Bush and change your stock one but I actually did that on the previous generation mount and it seems stronger

Where can I find the Volvo Meets? I check Facebook and Twitter, no luck yet.

@TraviG15

2 жыл бұрын

Join our Facebook page needforsweedesa or just dm me your number and I'll add you to the group

What do I need to run ethanol in my C30? Trying to run E30 but I'm not sure if I need to upgrade the fuel system to do it.

@TraviG15

2 жыл бұрын

Depends on where you are based in the world but E30 is fine for any of the c30 .if you have your original owner manual ,it will tell you in there specifically for your car

Budget of all your build?

Can you teach me what to upgrade on my s40 t5???

@TraviG15

4 жыл бұрын

Hit me up on Instagram @blackpearlc30 I’ll help you

Can you tell me what exhaust manifold and turbo that is?

@TraviG15

4 ай бұрын

S60R manifold any of those s60 manifolds will work but just keep in mind you might have to alter the flange for the turbo depending on what turbo you use , gt28 turbo with a t3 flange and I had to alter it

We need to get together bud, Im in Benoni, never thought to see a volvo run like that here hehe

@TraviG15

3 жыл бұрын

Anytime buddy 👏🏻 There’s a volvo run today with a couple strong cars but I’m not attending with this weather 😂 The car is still progressing and hopefully after lifted restrictions we can see the full potential of the car 👏🏻

@ryanpillay2679

3 жыл бұрын

@@TraviG15 Ahh awesome buddy, wish I could join, I never knew about any volvo enthusiasts this side, would love to join you guys sometime with my S70😁

@TraviG15

3 жыл бұрын

@@ryanpillay2679 budd add me on Instagram (Travis_G_15 ) and I’ll get your details to add you . Group on Facebook is called need4swedeSA

What was done with the orange auto c30 t5?

@TraviG15

3 жыл бұрын

Uhm it had intake , downpipe and stage 1 tune if I recall

I like what you did to your grill, how did you patch up the areas where you cut out the plastic crate?

@TraviG15

4 жыл бұрын

Plastic welded everything , nothing fancy 😊

@RawShogun

4 жыл бұрын

TraviG15 I thought it was fiberglass but that makes sense for sure. Inspired me to make my own as well - then I broke it lol

@TraviG15

3 жыл бұрын

jon devieon don’t worry I had trial and error with that grill too 😂 but I’m glad I could inspire you . I find it very for fulfilling to produce things for my car

I see this was like 2 years ago. How did you do the gauges? Did you make them or buy the digital ones somewhere?

@TraviG15

Жыл бұрын

I moulded the housing ,using universal pods as templates for the gauges

Great job! How much boost are you running? Stock pistons and connecting rods?

@TraviG15

2 жыл бұрын

Yes stock internals and max 1.5 bar or 21psi boost 👍 Thank you very much

When is this C30 meetup gonna happen again?

@TraviG15

3 жыл бұрын

Well now there is no longer just c30s but there is a meet up at the end of the month with the volvo guys (need4swedeSA)

Hi there , quick question if you can help , I'm planning a stage 1 tune for my c30 t5 but i'm not sure if the geartronic can handle the extra power safely . Any info would help , thx so much

@TraviG15

3 жыл бұрын

It more than definitely can , I know of autos that have had k16 turbo and pushing plenty power . Stage one isn’t a huge gain .. just make sure your gearbox services are up to date , they are very strong boxes

@amairislim7722

3 жыл бұрын

@@TraviG15 thanks buddy

Car looks dope, im going to look at one that looks exactly the same. What manifold did you use for the turbo?

@TraviG15

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man , i used a older model OEM T5 manifold, on these manifolds you could still separate the turbo but this is not a straight bolt on application , it does have to be modified.This manifold also has limitations to consider

@vincentdemontigny4682

3 жыл бұрын

@@TraviG15 hey bro ! More info about that old T5 manifold ?

@TraviG15

2 жыл бұрын

@@vincentdemontigny4682 it's a s60 R manifold . You can get a bolt on turbo for them but in my case I had to move the stud pcd

The Big brakes calipers are from Focus ST ???

@TraviG15

2 жыл бұрын

V50 ,V70 focus st all the same bigger caliper that can take the 320mm discs

If adding mods can’t I just install a turbo control valve I’m putting in from elevate, do I need all the boost gauges ? Putting many mods including exhaust downpipe and intake,. Charge pipe and tune

@TraviG15

2 жыл бұрын

You don't need to run all the gouges, all depends if you want to see what levels your car is running at or not , it's not a must and there are other ways to do it like with an OBD reader and a phone/iPad . If you running an aftermarket boost controller like GFB they display tells you what boost you are running. There are many ways to run a setup like this 😁

@markveith9468

2 жыл бұрын

@@TraviG15 thanks man ! I’ll reach out to you if I need any advice

@TraviG15

2 жыл бұрын

@@markveith9468 can get me on insta travis_g_15

Oh man I need upgrades on mine 😣

@TraviG15

4 жыл бұрын

yeah man! you will love every minute of it !

Hey mate i want make V40 II Project(S60 T6 2.0 Polestar engine in V40?) Will it fit? What do u think?😀

@TraviG15

3 жыл бұрын

Ooooh I would have no clue but generally in the same generations volvo tenders to stick to a similar chassis but it all honesty if you have enough time and patience you can make anything fit 👏🏻😂

Maybe I missed it but what ECU are you using?

@TraviG15

3 жыл бұрын

Stock Ecu with a Celtic tune

Goeie dag. Wat se software en waar het jy dit laat doen. Het self n c30. Dankie

@TraviG15

4 ай бұрын

Celtic performance and they based in meyerton, guys name is Martin, look them up on Facebook

All that trouble and no LSD which would actually help put the power down.

@TraviG15

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed , that’s why it’s not the end of the project 😁

Hi Travi! Your C30 stills auto or std? Do You know how to change that automatic Volvo into a std?

@TraviG15

2 жыл бұрын

Going from auto to manual is much easier than the other way around , mine is manual but I almost bought a polestar that I wanted to convert . You can message me on Instagram if you like and I'll explain Travis_g_15

What would you do first to prevent a blown motor stock? I’m planning on building my c30 but don’t know where to start

@TraviG15

Жыл бұрын

Well the main weakness on these motors is between the sleeves of the block(they tend to Crack) , these need to be shimmed , with either brass or stainless plate , it's an easy upgrade but depending what your end goal is , if you chasing big power I would pin the sleeves to the sides of the block too , this will help keep the sleeves in form and will allow you to push more boost .

@luisdelpozo9674

10 ай бұрын

@@TraviG15is there a tutorial on how to do that?

@TraviG15

10 ай бұрын

@luisdelpozo9674 unfortunately not but there are a couple photos of what it looks like , it's a simple job in its self obviously just means you have to take the cylinder head off , therefore will be costly on spares to replace gaskets ,seals , timing belt etc

How many HP on the wheels ?

@TraviG15

Жыл бұрын

370hp on the wheels

Do you think you'll do an AWD conversion on the car w/ a gen3 haldex controller for insane launches?

@TraviG15

4 жыл бұрын

I wish 🤩 unfortunately it’s not possible is South Africa , we do not get any of the P1s in AWD and we cannot import any of these cars or components. I have thought of trying to get a S60R AWD system into the c30 but would be a nightmare I think 🤔

@DarthVader-gc2os

3 жыл бұрын

@@TraviG15 Couple questions, why can you not import the parts needed for awd conversion? And, at what hk/nm does tire grip begin to be a problem? Did you install a LSD differential? I am not sure if its better to just buy a S40/V50 AWD or go with the C30. I am thinking drivetrain issues will be my main problem if i go the AWD route, grip for C30. Car needs to be able to outrun my friends A45 AMG that he paid 50.000$ for, i told him a 5000$ car with 5000$ in mods would do it :D How is your engine block holding up with the shims? i was planning on going full retard and buy a 81mm bore block but thats like 2000$ just for a shortblock. Will do turbo upgrade and stand alone management, 450 engine hp with nice torque is what i am looking for. Will also have like 200 kg less weight than the A45. I've got a 06 V70R close to mint condition already but did blow one of those with just a remap before so decided to keep this one stock. Love and respect from Sweden.

@TraviG15

3 жыл бұрын

@@DarthVader-gc2os okay so in South Africa you cannot import used or 2nd hand components or cars , well legally anyway and the awd drive models in the P1 platform were never brought here , we only got the FWD S40/V50 . We did get P27 AWD but you try and do that conversion would be way more intensive modification. With racing against the A45 it also depends on the type of racing , rolling races I have no problem beating them , from a stand still I have to prepared and have tyre adjustments perfect (1/4 mile racing) . I do not have LSD and traction is a problem but I still manage . The AWD platform is ideal but still flawed , that technology is now old and outdated, guys still have problems with putting down the power there. There are many ways to achieve what you would like to do , I don’t have stand alone management but you can get more power that way , I think it’s more about finding the balance of what is useable power and delivering that to the road better . My car is not making much more power than a stock A45 but perhaps my delivery is more effective. You are welcome to message me on Instagram and I’ll assist you as much as I can . @travis_g1994

@DarthVader-gc2os

3 жыл бұрын

@@TraviG15 Alright thanks man. I am still looking for the right C30 to buy. I did add you on insta so i'll call out if i get lost :)

you could have just put in a manually controlled boost valve to the stock set up and got similar results

@TraviG15

3 жыл бұрын

Would love to see that 🙌🏻

@alternatr

3 жыл бұрын

*facepalm*

What exhaust manifolds does the GT28 turbo use?

@TraviG15

4 ай бұрын

Depends on the turbo ,manufacturers don't stick to one size flange , you can get then in t3 or t4 . That's why I always suggest get the manifold first and take it with to your turbo shop and see what will work for you

@TheSpenser76

4 ай бұрын

@@TraviG15 Do you have LAG with that k28 turbo? Can the engine hold all that power, only with the reinforcement plates between cylinders? How much power are you getting now with that last stage?

Hi , i've just bought a c30 t5 , sad thing is ,here in Tunisia we've got no spare parts for theses engines , i feel like my car's engine needs some kind of a refresh , what should i start with ? Advices ?

@TraviG15

3 жыл бұрын

Hey man , I would start with a full service and engine flush , coolant flush , brake flush and just go through all services parts and I’m sure it will freshen up the car and while you at it do a compression test

@amairislim7722

3 жыл бұрын

@@TraviG15 Thanks so much

@TraviG15

3 жыл бұрын

@@amairislim7722 anytime buddy

That's badass. Did you made the front grill by yourself or is it aftermarket?

@TraviG15

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man I made it myself, used the original outer piece and then just got hex mesh ,glue ,plastic welding and some filler and painting and there it is . You can buy similar ones from the Uk though

@JoeLercio

2 жыл бұрын

@@TraviG15 thak you very much, I'll try when I'll find a cheap front grill for my "facelift" version. They're € 200+ on ebay😑. Is the mesh you used also made out of plastic?

@TraviG15

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeLercio okay great man Yes it is also plastic

Can you give a list of the parts and numbers where did you get the shimming from ?

@TraviG15

3 жыл бұрын

So every motor is different for the shims , you need to take a feeler gauge and find the thickness that will be a tight fit and then you just need to source the metal , stainless steel or brass will work . There is no part numbers etc for this , any metal company should have what you need

@freedom-volvo-usa

3 жыл бұрын

TraviG15 did you use different head bolts or studs what head gasket ?

@TraviG15

3 жыл бұрын

Pepinos Channel No just stock head bolts and focus RS head gasket

@freedom-volvo-usa

3 жыл бұрын

TraviG15 thanks! The focus RS with he Volvo engine ?

@TraviG15

3 жыл бұрын

Pepinos Channel yes the Ford Focus 225RS

Taillights stock?

@TraviG15

2 жыл бұрын

Yes completely stock

What FMIC? Tune? #BlancheC30

@TraviG15

3 жыл бұрын

Hey man , I modified a universal one with mounting brackets , two 90 bends and a mounting plate for the Map sensor , I can give you specs on the intercooler if you like 😁 Tune is a custom map by Celtic

How did you blow up the motor in the first part of the video? What failed exactly?

@TraviG15

3 жыл бұрын

Launched the car with the traction control on and the aircon belt slipped off ,got sucked into the timing belt and bent all the valves 🙁 Apparently a common issue Make your your belt service are done religiously

@TraviG15

3 жыл бұрын

Launched the car with the traction control on and the aircon belt slipped off ,got sucked into the timing belt and bent all the valves 🙁 Apparently a common issue Make your your belt service are done religiously

@willriley1619

3 жыл бұрын

@@TraviG15 I had a feeling it was timing belt related. I was kind of trying to get a feeling of how much power the 2.5 T5 can hold. I know the rods are probably the first to go then cylinder walls. I'm planning on running about 330 torque on my C70 so I'm thinking that will put it around 290 300 hp

@TraviG15

3 жыл бұрын

@@willriley1619 cylinder walls will be the first thing to go for sure , solution is shims but ultimately you want to shim and pin .they it will take most of what you throw at it

Howsit I'm in Joburg how do I become part of the need for sweed

@TraviG15

Жыл бұрын

Look for the group on Facebook and you can request to be added on whatsapp groups etc 👍

@billrossouw8436

Жыл бұрын

@@TraviG15 can you give me the name of the group please

@TraviG15

Жыл бұрын

@@billrossouw8436 need4swedesa

Howzit bru, your ig says no user

@TraviG15

3 жыл бұрын

Yes buddy , sorry my IG name is now tavis_g_15

I have a volvo s40 t5 2.5 stock and I eat golf 5 .6 gti i only get to compete with the golf 7 r it puts out 250 hp and 350 nm of torque I wouldn't trade it for anything and it's stock

@TraviG15

2 жыл бұрын

Lovely cars 🤩

Why not lower the car more for aerodynamics

@TraviG15

3 жыл бұрын

The car is already lowered , actually waiting on coilovers to come in now

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

fuck i got a D5 XDD

At 4:40 are you in Africa?

@TraviG15

4 жыл бұрын

Yes , South Africa 🇿🇦

@TheAsa1972

4 жыл бұрын

@@TraviG15 Hi could you tell me what code 149 is when you press the trip counter on a C30 ?

@TraviG15

4 жыл бұрын

TheAsa1972 sorry buddy , I have never heard or seen that . Have you tried on the forum ? Try start a thread , someone will be able to help . Have you put your car on VIDA ? Does it tell you any error codes ?

@TheAsa1972

4 жыл бұрын

@@TraviG15 Iv posted it on a couple of forums and searched the net ,The only suggestion i have had is its the battery in the alarm system. Cheers anyway bud

@TraviG15

4 жыл бұрын

TheAsa1972 inbox me on Instagram @blackpearlc30 I’m going to chat to one of my buddies and see if we can help

Not bieng horrible but all that effort and cost would have been better buying a modded st or even better a rs...your driving skills dont do justice. You should have put a bigger intercooler on from the start. The st started to catch you after the 1st 200meters...bieng beat by golfs was down to your poor launch im afraid...

@TraviG15

3 жыл бұрын

All matter of opinion, you have no idea what I have spent and with all the work being done personally, I haven’t spent anywhere near what an RS would cost and honest I’m not one for those cars (looks wise) and they can’t catch me now . For the racing each car is modified in there own way and no idea what setups they are running but yes my driving has progressed and it’s why I hold records for the fastest stock turbo c30 but now with the new setup have to attempt to get other records but thanks for the criticism 🍻 and I value your opinion

Good engine and box but ugly car