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M4.4 850R 60-250Kph Pull / 40-155Mph - Log Files Included

Hi,   today I tried a few pulls and one of them was from 60-250kph.   I thought I share my log files with you, maybe someone has a comment or so.   I am very happy with the performance of the car for...

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Popped Oil Cooler To Spun Rod Bearing

I thought something stupid would finish my car off, and I guess I was right. I spun the number 3 rod bearing. I was cruising, not racing like usual, to pick up an old friend of mine when I stepped in...

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Can Someone Pls Identify These Mods (Evolve)

Specifically the spoiler, or options for alternative wings. Also, what lights are they - any good, or are they cheap rice as many are? Car is an unmarked 855R, getting some personal stealth mods. .......

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Rpm Overshoot

Question..    My S60R is showing a nasty behaviour during shifting which appears difficult to resolve.  At higher RPM higher load shifts the RPM's jump when engaging the clutch. Normally I would say...

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240 Dual Pipe Side Exhaust

So, for a while I have wanted to fab a new exhaust for my 240, as the old one leaked, rattled, and was all together stock, and restrictive. I think it is neat that the stock downpipe for an n/a b230f...

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Hood Rat Sh*t. I Mean Wrap*

So I want to make my roof black. Shingles are not within budget.   Two options, Plastidip or 3M vinyl stuff.   What Would Volvospeed Do? Open to suggestions/ideas/donations.               thx. edit:...

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Cieka Awd Rear Bbk

My brake kit arrived today. Looks great.     Like the front kit, they seem to have trouble getting it right the first time    Caliper brackets have incorrect offset (or rotor hub offset is incorrect)....

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Is This A M66D?

Hi guys, just agreed to buy a red/tan '97 850R estate, so naturally I'm looking for an M66 for it.  I'm hoping to get a M66D and I think I found one - all the signs seem to be pointing in the right...

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Performance/hd Bcs For 850R

I have searched but I think me being away from the forums so much has deteriorated my knowledge of these cars.   I have a stock BCS in my car now and wanted to know what my options were as far as a...

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Turbo Balancing W/ New Compressor Wheel

Time has come to install my ARD compressor wheel. Loosen nut, take off old wheel, put on new balanced wheel. -Do I need to have the whole CHRA assembly balanced again? -if so, any recommendations for a...

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What Gear To Dyno In

In a m56h what gear should I be in for accurate dyno results on a mustang dyno?

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1St Gen S80 T6 Questions

Ok... I've been doing a lot of reading on multiple sites and I'm having trouble with a few things. Quick background on the car. Just got it at a steal of a price because the car did not start. Fuel...

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Front Koni Strut Adjustment

Hello all.   My front struts are leaking fluid. I purchased a set of front Koni sport struts that are adjustable. My car is 00vr with 144k miles. Currently have ipd sway bars installed.   1. What...

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Is This Phantom Knock

I think this is phantom knock but I`m not 100% sure.   So should I be worried about these readings ?     This the ignition map I`m running.     And this the fuel map.      

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Oil Pressure Gauge

It's time for some gauges. I want a gauge for boost obviously, wide band AFR, and oil pressure. I'm comfortable with the purpose and information gathered by monitoring the boost and AFR gauges, but I'm...

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R Exhaust Manifold

is 135$ a good price for one?        http://forums.swedespeed.com/showthread.php?217466-R-exhaust-manifold-135-shipped-anywhere-in-US-of-A

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Rica Tuning

SO, Ive had my RICA STGII tune for almost 3 years now. Its boring. The car is boring. Can anybody shed me some info on Rica. I mean, reliability, actually tuning maps and how they go about there tunes....

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Oil Pressure Sending Unit Adapter.

A friend of mine made this for me

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Is It Worth Wild Getting My Glt Motor Rebuilt Or Find A 2.3 To Get Rebuilt?

Im seriously thinking of getting my engine in my GLT with stronger internals next spring when i find a good eninge shop in or near arkansas. What id like to know is my options limited with the 2.4 like...

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Help From Spain With My Project

First I would like to introduce myself, I am new to this community, I have been a member for many years in other communities in Spain volvo but we are light years has your experience in modifying...

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