Should I Keep My 01 2.4 Block?
So I've done an engine swap on my 01 XC70 and still have the short block lying around. I'm just wondering how strong the block and crank are? I'd also have to bore it out as one of the sleeves has bad...
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[2003 C70] Adding Back Seat Speakers
hi, my '03 c70 has 11 speakers with dolby prologic and center speaker. But... It has no back seat speakers [i know it was an option] sooo I want to add these 2 woofers. on the diagram we can...
View ArticleSc 900 No Power But Button Backlights Still On.
So my SC900 just stopped working one morning. Button backlights still on but now power to buttons or the red led flashing lights. Fuse in engine bay seem fine. Is there an internal fuse in the radio?...
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Subframe Swap And Delrin Bushing Install
I did this about a month ago, just realized I should post it up and start contributing instead of just asking questions every other week. Previous previous owner his a curb, damaging a wheel, the oil...
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V70 Awd Rear Bbk
I want to mount V70 R rear calipers on my 1998 V70 AWD. Has anyone adapted CJ's rear brackets for AWD, whats Involved?
View Article19T Wastegate To 13T
Hey. I would like to know whether it is good idea to use the wastegate actuator from a TDO4-19T to 13T, which does not run with standard pressure. My car is a s60 2.4T with BSR stage3.
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Est Awd Downpipe?
So I got my Angle Awd downpipe from est today. Im a little confused with my purchase. The welding is disappointing and the overall product has me a little confused. Theres no flex pipe and the joint on...
View ArticleAre 16T And 14T Turbine Housing Interchangable?
I am wanting to know if the turbine housing off a 2007 S60 2.5T (Mitsu 14T) is interchangable with the turbine housing from a 1998 T5 (Mitsu 16T). I have a low mileage 16T with a straight flange that...
View ArticleGillis G2 Boost Valve?
Anyone ever used one? I know MBCs arent generally suggested around here but Ive read nothing but good things about it. I found out the guy who makes them lives like 15 mins from my house so im gonna go...
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Blues On A Stock Glt Ecm?
Hello all, Hoping a few tuners can chime in here. Have a '00 S70 AWD, running a 16T and blues. Have had an annoying vacuum oscillation at idle for a while now:...
View ArticleBbk Schooling
Looking to do a brake upgrade on my S70 here in a few months. Have been doing some research off and on but figured I'd throw this out there and get some opinions of which I'm sure there will be many....
View ArticleDual Exhaust Options
Figured this was a cosmetic thing more then a performance thing. Does ANYONE make a bolt up dual exhaust for the 850/x70 more so s70 (besides oem). Or is everyone going custom for this?
View ArticleCam Timing Issues
My cam tool reads funny --- the scale is off/shifted, but it's easy to ascertain where 0degrees is and just work from there. Or so I thought. Today I went back over my cam timing, and, as before the...
View ArticleNo Subwoofer
At my wits end here, hoping you guys can help me out. I have a subwoofer that recently stopped playing. Other than no subwoofer, the head unit (Pioneer AVIC F700BT) functions normally. The problem is...
View ArticleRn Swap To 98 Chasis - Front Mount Question
I am currently looking for a front lower mount from a P80 chasis and the part number is supposedly: 9186828 http://www.volvopartswebstore.com/products/Engine-mounting/1198934/9186828.html After...
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Building A Regulated 14-15V Fp Power Supply
I've been looking at the KenneBell setup, for controlling voltage to the fuel pump(s). I'm sure I can build my own for significantly less than $259/459(dual). This site has assembled units for about...
View ArticleRadial Front Brembos
ok so ive been looking for some bbk for the front of my car, and taking to a buddy of mine who builds one off track cars and custom projects from guns to cars to lamps haha he really wants to adapt a...
View ArticleB5244T5 Piston Spec Sheet
Hello All, does anyone happen to have a Wiseco piston spec sheet for a B5244t5 block? I found the sheet for the 2.3L with the 81mm bore but I have been unable to locate the sheet for the 2.4L with...
View Article17" Wheels That Clear Porsche Brembos And Actually Fit Offset Wise
I'm wondering what wheels I could get as opposed to the 18" Pegs I have laying around that would clear the Porsche Brembos on a Volvo 850. Preferably 17x7 or 17x7.5, with a normal Volvo offset, forgot...
View ArticleSingle Mass Flywheel Conversion - 1998 V70 Awd
I tried searching but could not find exactly what I need to know. I will be converting my 1998 AWD 5spd manual transmission M58 to the single mass flywheel (1996-1997 850) and 850 R clutch 272218...
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