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My Diff Broke At The Track :( *vid/pics*

So, went to Sonoma Raceway on Wednesday for some passes like normal lol. Ran alright I guess, basically 12.9-13.1 every pass, until I had a trans issue that killed me lol.   I knew something was up,...

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Heads Casting Numbers

Hey there. I am currently tuning/rebuilding a Volvo 850R and would like a head with more flow, eg. from the RN series. Does anybody havecasting numbers for these? Could a RNC head fit the bill, or will...

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Main Engine Bolts - B5234T

Anyone have part numbers handy, and a source that has reasonable prices?  Thanks!   -Erik

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Installing A Voltage Gauge...

Quick question for you guys!   So I just ordered some gauges and one of them is a voltage gauge. When I was going through and setting up some of the wiring tonight, I came across a problem that might...

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Body Roll Corrections And Suspension Mod Suggestions?

My 2002 C70 Coupe has always had a bit of a body roll issue, but I understand this is fairly normal. I had Bilstein Touring Class shocks and struts installed when I first got it (needed new shocks BAD)...

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Harness Swap - Cruise Control

Hey everyone -   Brandon & I just finished swapping the harness in my 98 S70 T5-M. My manual harness was bad & as a result the AC wouldn't start up. We pulled a V70 GLT Auto harness at the junk...

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Lpt Tuning Route And Modifications?

Hey All,   Since i've gotten my s60 i have been non-stop modifying it. At first it was supposed to be my reliable quite DD however fate had another plan   so far: -turbo inlet (custom) -HD TCV -HD CBV...

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850, Front + Rear Bbk Options With 17In Titans, Lowered

Looking to do a BBK on my t5r. Braking can get quite scary at sometimes, so I would like to have some additional stopping power. Looking for advice from people who have either fitted a BBK to titans or...

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Speed Sensor

long story short, i have a 95 R with a 96+ M56H trans and my speedo does not work. i know i need to tap into the speed sensor on the wheel (ABS) but i need to know what the stock speed sensor looks...

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Need Help Asap.... Stereo Harness

http://forums.swedespeed.com/showthread.php?199193-a-little-issue-(stereo)!&p=2190860#post2190860   would like to pic up parts i need, tonight!

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Pistons

RSI -or- Wiseco

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2000 S40 Seats Into A 95 850

So i have the chance to buy some seats from a 2000 s40 in alot better condition than my current seats, First off would they fit just standard, or would i have to modify them in some way? Does anyone...

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Improving Throttle Response?

Is it possible to modify a drive by wire car to actually improve throttle response? Or is this something simply baked into how powerful the ECU and corresponding sensors are?   I'm comparing an 850 to...

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850 Front On V70Xc... Yay Or Nay

Long story short, I've picked up a 99 V70XC that needs a new bumper, hood, headlights and radiator support. Should I just replace the XC stuff, go to an R bumper, or do fenders too and put an 850 face...

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Moving Away From Td04, Shooting For 350-400Awhp - Advice Please

So my 98 V70 AWD has been awesome to bring back to life, has been my daily driver for the past year or so and have really come to enjoy the wagon. I had it with a 13T and T5 ECU for a while and then...

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Going To Start On My Build In December, Any Advice.

My 01 XC toasted a piston a few months ago, with only 83k on the clock. So I figured I'd fix her up in style. I'm snagging a 2.5R motor off of ebay, I figure it's the strongest motor Volvo made so I...

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81.5Mm Wiseco Piston Spec Sheet

this may be the wrong forum  but,   does anybody have the original 81.5mm spec sheet for the wiseco 2.3L pistons? i lost mine and don't know where to find it! its like a yellow piece of paper that...

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Speaker Buzz/whine

Speakers are not physically buzzing. There is a sort of interference/whine/nuisance coming from my speakers. I think it has to with alternator because it only does it when the car is running and the...

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Setting Cam Timing On Rn Vvt Motor For Ard Tune

Hello VS,   So I currently have a 2002 2.4T LPT single VVT motor installed on my 1998 V70 AWD running an ARD Blue tune and 18T with supoorting mods. I am trying to get the most out of this setup for...

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Limitations Of Stock Exhaust 97 850R

I was going to keep everything stock, but now that an engine rebuild is on the horizon, I'm thinking of going further to make it worth it. Living in California, I've come to the conclusion (for now...

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