S80 T6 2002 Manual Transmission Swap
Hey guys, nice to be here. Like the topic says im thinking about future transmission swap in my T6. I know that those USA gearboxes are weakest link of the car and I am preparing for future problems....
View ArticleCan Big Waste Gate Actualtor Causes Turbo Flutter And Boost Gauge Needle Vibrate
After a 20t with 9 blade turbine install. I can hear a noise sound like a turbo flutter and my boost gauge needle vibrate making it look blurry. It build boost pretty fast so I attempted to adjust the...
View Article93-97 850, 98-00 X70 P2 Seat Swap.
I am a new member. I recently performed a successful front seat swap from a 2001 s60 to a 98 v70xc! I will do a full write up with pictures when possible. Credits to lookforjoe and ChilledMan of...
View ArticleExhaust Modifications
Hey guys! So I've made some exhaust modifications lately an I had a few questions. First of all, what I have done is taken out the stock suitcase muffler, straight pipe that area, and put a Magnaflow...
View ArticleTuning For Me7?
So I'm just curious, what's involved w/ being able to do this? Before anyone answers, let me explain more... Back when I started this 99 V70R project, I had just finished putting an LS3 in a 69...
View ArticleGoing To The Dyno: Input For Vvt Cam Timing Setups?
I booked a dyno for 8 hours for this upcoming monday and am willing to try different cam timing setups, but have trouble to define say 1-2 alternatives to the standard set-up that I am running now:...
View ArticleWill The Blue Valve Covers From A 99-00 R Work On A 98?
That is the question. I have a chance to get spark plug cover and timing belt cover.. Will they fit?
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1999 T5M Vs 1998 T5M
So I've owned my 98 V70 T5M for four years now (205,000 miles currently) and its had a substantial amount of work done to it over the years. Just to rattle some off, over the past 70,000 the 98 has had...
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Do88 Drop In Intercooler And Rip Kit Review
I have had a DIY FMIC for a while now and I have never liked the poor throttle response. Not to mention it always felt a bit like a hack job since I am not very good at fabrication / welding. I...
View Article01 2.4 Valve Cover Same As 06 2.5R Cover?
I have a valve cover from my 01 XC70 lying around. I was debating powder coating it and throwing it on a later model R motor. The Intake cam is locked so the TCV system would not mater on the intake...
View ArticleBest Ecu Tune For 2.5T Lpt With 16T Turbo Upgrade
going to get a 16t turbo upgrade to replace 14t, currently have ard green tune.
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B5254T11 Engine. Fit In Volvo 740?
HI, i'm new here. Sorry for my bad english. I hope this is the right area for this thread. I found this forum when i was searching for "RNC Volvo engines". I have build a Volvo 740 T5 before with a...
View ArticleGlt Dash Upgrade... Combo?
I have a 1997 GLT which means a turbo with no turbo gauge. I imagine until I do my planned upgrades maybe the boost is low enough that the number-less gauge will seem pointless? However I'm sure it...
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Snabbs P80 Me7 Rip
As some of you know that I've had Snabbs prototype ME7 RIP in the car for the last couple weeks and would like to give my review of it. First a little history. It all started with a converstion 2...
View ArticleRemoval Of S70 Bumper Grille Inserts
My left and right bumper grille inserts are turning to a faded black color and ever since I plastidipped my main grille, they just don't seem to fit. Anyone know how to remove these so I can plastidip...
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Best Tune For 2001 C70 ?>>>>>>>
Sorry I have been away from this forum for a LONG time probably close to 10 years. I am now thinking of getting a used 2001 C70 5-speed and would like to know what is the BEST tune available that has...
View ArticleGripper Lsd Bearing Question
So, I dropped one of my old diffs and my new gripper at a machine shop to have the bearings but on, but he gave my a call saying that the bearings will not fit on the Gripper, I believe he said they...
View ArticleS70 Options
Long story short I want to upgrade my s70 glt for a little more pep, I have researched a little and came up with two options let me know if this makes sense or if I'm all wrong. The first option is to...
View ArticleFront Lowering Springs Rates
Hey guys, I'm in the market for new fronts springs, my TME are shot after 80K, plus I aways found them to be too soft (IIRC 180lbs??) with the Koni sports at full stiff. I'm looking for the stiffest...
View ArticleEntry Upgrades
Last week I got my first car which is a '98 V70 FWD and I was curious what relatively cheap upgrades I could do to it to make it faster.
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