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VEMS on a Volvo T6 engine?
« on: December 02, 2008, 04:01:39 pm »
I'm trying to work out what i'll need, can anyone tell me what i'll need for a nice set up? If i've got some sort of idea, then I can go to a vems dealer and ask for further advice and purchase a kit without being totally clueless.

It's for a Volvo t6 2.9 from an S80 converted to rwd with a single GT35R sized or bigger turbo, it's mainly for motorsport and fast road. I am completely new to DIY modification and mapping, i've always paid someone to do anything above intermediate skill level stuff for me in the past.

These are the people I am thinking about going with: www.doyouneedabrain.co.uk



VEMS v3.3 controller (ECU) From £390.00

Options:
Knock input & 1 channel EGT input £ 22.50
2nd EGT input (special option) POA
Audi trigger (155-1 tooth) £ 9.50


Wideband and EGT Gauge Prices
Wideband and EGT Gauge (52mm) with Bosch LSU4 sensor and loom. £195.00


Sensor Prices
LSU4 Wideband oxygen sensor £ 63.00
Oxygen sensor weld-in mounting boss £ 3.00
400/250kPa Pressure Sensor £ 35.00
2mm N/A EGT sensor (inc. compression gland & connectors) £ 49.00
6mm to 2mm Turbo EGT sensor (inc. compression gland & connectors) £ 52.50
Coolant Temp sensor (inc. loom connector) £ 19.00
Mass Air Temp Sensor (inc. loom connector) £ 19.00
Bosch Knock Sensor (inc. loom connector) £ 37.00

Loom Pricing
Econoseal18 with crimped 2m wires £ 27.50
Econoseal36 with crimped 2m wires £ 39.00
Wideband connector with crimped 2m wires £ 10.00
Econoseal18-Wire (self crimp) £ 8.00
EconoSeal36-Wire (self crimp) £ 11.00
Wideband connector (self crimp) £ 5.00
2pin Junior timer (injector plug) £ 3.00
3pin Sensor connector £ 4.50

Displays
LCD display 20x4 (Green with a 76x25mm viewing area) £ 23.00
LCD display 20x4 (Blue with a 76x25mm viewing area) £ 32.00
LCD display 20x4 (blue with a larger viewing area) £ POA
Other parts
Data-logging daughter board, uses an SD card (up to 4GB) £TBA
Boost Control Solenoid (OE VAG/FORD) £31.50
Stackable Relay Base £3.00
Stackable Fuse Holder £2.00

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Re: VEMS on a Volvo T6 engine?
« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2008, 09:04:48 pm »
First off we need to spec. out the engine, fundamentally the crank trigger pattern and sensor - from there everything else will fall into place.

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Re: VEMS on a Volvo T6 engine?
« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2008, 09:12:20 pm »
I've done a quick search, it looks like a 60-2

Can you confirm that your flywheel looks like that one?
Next you need to tell me what sensor you have :D

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Re: VEMS on a Volvo T6 engine?
« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2008, 09:25:49 pm »
I've done a quick search, it looks like a 60-2

Can you confirm that your flywheel looks like that one?
Next you need to tell me what sensor you have :D

Yes it will be very similar, which sensor?

I assume that is a 960 engine, which will have a different crank profile to my knife edged version from the 2.9 twin turbo S80.

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Re: VEMS on a Volvo T6 engine?
« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2008, 09:35:50 pm »
That claimed to be a T6 block when I searched.  The sensor in question sits above the trigger wheel and is stimulated by the trigger wheel.

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Re: VEMS on a Volvo T6 engine?
« Reply #5 on: December 02, 2008, 11:08:33 pm »
Hi,
Sorting out what parts you need won't be a problem. What we need to be sure about is will they work on your engine!
Can you confirm that the trigger wheel on the flywheel is 60-2 and which type of crank position sensor you have pointing at it please? Popular choices are hall or VR.
Cheers,
Gavin :)
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Re: VEMS on a Volvo T6 engine?
« Reply #6 on: December 03, 2008, 11:15:39 pm »
The T6 S80 engine has a 60-2 and a variable reluctance (VR) type sensor, the cam position sensor is also a VR type because of the VVT.

I'll be doing all the mapping myself (I hope), so do I *need* and extra gizmos to help me?
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Re: VEMS on a Volvo T6 engine?
« Reply #7 on: December 19, 2008, 05:06:07 am »
Hi,
Wideband lambda sensor and boss is a very good idea.
What sort of signal does the VVT require?
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Re: VEMS on a Volvo T6 engine?
« Reply #8 on: December 20, 2008, 03:05:15 pm »
What kind of coils does it have? I presume 4pin COP's? Do you know the type and pinout of these?

I have a potential customer with Estonian version of Lotus 7 replica (called Estfield), that has 2.3 (?) liter turbocharged engine from V70 or like. It has 60-2 trigger wheel on the flywheel and no wiring harness whatsoever.