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Clutch Options For M66 Swap

I tried to avoid a whole new thread by searching and asking questions, but there are way too many different answers out there. Hoping I can get some of your input.   Looking to put a new clutch and...

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850R Afr At 11.5

Just installed an aem wideband, at wot my afr is about 11.5, is this too rich? this is at about 18psi 15g and stock fatty oranges

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Wastegate Setting For Tuned Lpt ?

Hey guys, What would a good wastegate open setting be for my 99 C70 LPT with a 16T and tuned ECU. I've been messing around with settings between 2-3.5 psi but not sure what number I should be running....

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Almost To A Swap....

Hello all- 1991 240 wagon. Removing an AW70. Grabbed 90% of the parts I need for a manual swap last night... Vince's U Pull CRUSHED THE CAR WHEN I SAID I'D BE BACK IN THE MORNING ><   Pulled an...

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Ipd Rear Sway Make My Car Handle Worse?

Current setup on my 96 854R before 23mm rear sway Koni yellows w/ Kilen springs IPD front sway UR rear shock upper brace 205/45/17 Falken Zeix912 Stock 96R rear sway Before the rear ipd sway, my car...

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P2 Seat Covers

I'm not one to get seat covers for my car, but this is an extenuating circumstance. I play a lot of volleyball and regularly go to the gym. In doing so, I find myself cringing everytime I have to sit...

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Rear Trans Mount Trouble

So, yesterday was an extremely infuriating day. I got my factory turbo stripped off and went to install the "t04e" I bought only to  find that it won't fit at all. The nut on the trans mount is hitting...

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On My Way To The Junk Yard This Weekend. What Do I Look Out For That I Can Use

Im going to a upull it this weekend just need to know what kind of stuff from other cars to look out for that i can use on my volvo performance/upgrade wise. Like fuel injectors and such.

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One Instance Where Turbo 850 Swap May Be Realistic

Hi,   Obviously the topic of putting a Turbo in an 850 n/a has been covered 100 times, with everyone rudely attacking the original post with "just buy a turbo, dude!", etc.  Because of this, no one...

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Rod Bearing Oil Clearances.

Any one know what spec is? I can't find it anywhere.   The oil clearances for the mains indicates .0006" of clearance per inch of journal diameter. This gives .0012" of clearance for the rods. That...

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S70 Clutch

Since I need to replace the clutch on my S70 and not knowing what's on it other than that it's internal slave, can I use the flywheel from my 850 and get the 850R clutch kit and will it work with an...

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Converting A Obd1 To Run A Obd2 Ecu

Is it possible to convert a OBD1 car to run a OBD2 ECU ? Is it just a case of removing the OBD1 flashing light box and fitting a OBD2 socket ? Or is it a little more complex than that ? Thanks

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Volvo Transformation!

So I'm finally getting some motivation to have some fun with my 1998 v70xc with a turbo 2.4, and the usual auto trans. On my list a;ready is: Obx turbo back exhaust, OR take out the stock cat, punch...

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Misfires Wot.

So I just experienced misfires under boost. I haven't had misfires under boost since my 850R. Im running 16psi on an 18T, full exhaust, intake...blah blah its in the sig. But anyways everything is...

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Piston To Wall Clearance

Hello everybody I am new here, hope you can help me out, refreshing my s40 2005 t5 volvo after a several heated where i needed to mill head and block out so checked for piston to wall clearance on web...

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Rn R5 Vs. R6 Whiteblock Performance Cam

I am looking for a better cam to my R6 n/a engine, 2001, B6294. Mechanical lifters. Intake VVT (blocked, but the cam shape has to fit the VVT head).   I've found that the viva perf. sells the Enem...

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7Cm2 Angled Exhaust/turbine Housing Q

I've bought a 19T that came with a 6cm2 straight flanged turbine/exhaust housing and I would like to fit a 7cm2 angled turbine/exhaust housing.    Second hand angled housings have become increasingly...

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Rn Swap - Serpentine Belt Tensioner

I am using the tensioner, bracket and all accessories off my 1998 V70.  Its obvious now that my tensioner bracket (spring loaded pully) does not clear the RN plastic timing belt cover because of the...

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Woodgrain Window Switches?

Anybody ever seen these before 

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Higher Capacity Oil Pump

I had this in my build thread but nobody is responding so I am pulling it out.      I ran across this description of the different Oil Pumps. Is there a physical/visual way to tell which pump is which?...

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