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So I Decided To Get A Little Crazy With This Mod.
I know its over the top. I know some will say it takes away from the sexy ecu box and headlight wiring. I had to do it though because I am crazy like that. Yes that is an S80 filler neck. Yes my...
View ArticleCoolant Choice
Hi Guys, I am replacing my radiator on the weekend and will also replace the coolant. I was thinking that now is my opportunity to change coolant type if I ever was going to. In the past, I was...
View ArticleQuestionable Turbo Whine After Rebuild
Hi there, I have a question about a turbo rebuild, of which I cannot find a direct answer. I recently rebuilt a 16t using the Mitsubishi kit and replaced most of the components except four pieces as...
View ArticleManual Swap Or Engine Rebuild?
I have a 2000 S70 n/a Automatic. I found a 1998 S70 n/a Manual with a spun rod bearing for $500. Which would be easier/cheaper/smarter/quicker: Option A: Rebuild the 98 Engine and have two S70s...
View ArticleQuickness Vs. Speed
Pondering some things while I should be working. I have a 98 V70 GLT with stock 13g turbo for now. I'm having an OBX downpipe with 3" components (cat, resonator, dynomax ultraflo) installed Thurs....
View ArticleRoof Spoiler?
Anyone know what might fit an 850 sedan? There's quite the selection on ebay and I think They look good if there not to large.
View ArticleTrouble Finding Anthracite Spray Paint
Got a set of pegs recently. In need of some touch up of course. However I've been having trouble finding the paint...can't find on IPD and I swear it use to be on there. Found it on viva but 1.) they...
View ArticleHow To Eliminate Wheelhop?
Hey I have a t5r originally Macieks. Was at the track tonight, and could not get a good launch without excessive Wheelhop. Advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance.
View ArticleMaf Discussion - 850 Maf Maxed - 960 Maf - Bmw Maf
Soon enough I will have a 20T with all the gimmicks and I'm learning others with the 19T+gimmics max their MAFs out as early as 4200rpm. This is obviously a concern to me considering the 20T is larger...
View Article850R Clutch Slipping At 40K Miles
My three-year-old 850R clutch has begun to slip under full boost in 4th or 5th gears. It's got 40k miles on it. My first clutch went 108k, but started to slip after a day of hard use at Willow Springs....
View ArticlePerformance Issue?
Ever since I got the ARD Blue tune my car has had a weird hesitation, plus it 'bucks' hard just beyond 4100 RPM in 4th gear (which kinda sucks, that's the sweet spot for passing someone). Aside from...
View ArticleInfo On A K24 Rebuild
Sooo I got a K24, and I want to rebuild and get it balanced before it goes on the vovo. We have a division that will do it if I get them the rebuild kit. Was looking at Gpop, anyone know of a better...
View ArticleGlt Performance?
Im looking at a 98 GLT s70 turbo. I remember reading some place that you cant really put a big turbo or anything on those is it true or can i go about modding like i did my old 850? My old 850 wagon...
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6Cm2 Vs 7Cm2
I just bought Matt's 19t billet turbo. I always thought the consensus was that angled housings with square tabs have the 7cm2 inlet. I just removed my 18t from with the rounded tabs, and was excited to...
View ArticleDiy: Headlight Restoration Using Clear Coat
Video tutorial on how to refinished hazy/foggy plastic headlights by applying clear coat. This is intended to be a long term method compared to the other two methods which I have done in the past that...
View ArticleWhat Ignition Coil With Higher Boost?
I'm about to pick up a 2001 V70, its got a 19T and a woth tune. The seller told me to get the same coils that he has now. I did not take down the P/N, but I am curious. The wagon is running higher than...
View ArticleKnock, Knock.
Chasing knock. I cannot eliminate it, nor can expert tuning. knock CEL generally occurs around 3000 RPM on up, and has a somewhat intermittent nature. Knock will occur even with light throttle, and...
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Fitting Much Larger Tires On X70?
Hey everyone, I'm starting to look towards my next winter setup and I've been taking inspiration from this older thread, specifically this photo of V70XC jacked up on big tires: The OP mentions,...
View ArticleAnother Mod Thread... My 98 S70 T5M
Hey all, whats up. Been a long time lurker and finally throwing together a thread to catalogue my attempts at modding my s70T5M. Previously installed: Cam seals Rear main seal Turbo clutch Machined...
View ArticleA Question For All The 20G Runners
Hello id like to know what set up does everyone that has a 20G on there daily's. Such as what kind of turbo, where you got it, and of course what mods do you have. Im seeing some pretty good prices on...
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