850 Nose Protection.
Got some rust forming on the front edge of the 850's nose and a little on the passenger fender and was thinking about trying some stuff since it needs a new bumper and hood at some point any way...
View ArticleCouple Quick Questions Regarding O2 Sensors, Rear O2 Delete, Etc.
So, on my 96 855R, my front O2 sensor is kicking the bucket. Loooooong term goals for this car is 350WHP and short term goal is 270-300WHP, so I've been slowly getting everything better than stage 0....
View ArticleWhere To Begin?
I'm new to Volvo. In the past I've owned a few turbo cars; a Saab 9-3, a Buick Grand National, years ago I had a Shelby Charger, etc. My most recent car was a BMW M3, but i wanted to try something...
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Blown Pte6262Bb
So, coming home from work, part load, got nasty vibration/noise followed by loss of power & clouds of oil smoke. Got home, no sign of engine malfunction. Shut the motor off & this is what...
View Article'95R Tranny Into '96 Turbo, Funky Shifting
I just finished my trans repair on my 96 850. The original tranny shifted too hard and slipped on the highway. I had flushed the fluid a few months ago but the conditions didn't improve. My new...
View ArticleGood Hose Kit? 98 S70 T5M
So after losing to my friends cammed 6 speed lt1 camaro, i noticed he was pulling really hard in third gear, which was surprising to me due to t5s bein immaculate in third gear.. I realized that my...
View ArticleNeed Help With Rod/piston Combo
I want to go with forged pistons and rods in my 2000 Volvo V70R. What is the best size for both pistons and rods to get the max performance?
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Quarter And Fender Panels Rolling
pretty much same process as what I did on my S60R in link below, but I did all four on my 850 T5....
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Electronic Boost Controller Installed. Mostly Working But Funny Dip In...
Hi guys, I have installed a DEPO boost controller and hooked it up as the manual suggests, I can reach my target pressure relatively easily inside the cabin but the pressure is erratic at lower...
View ArticleEmblem Glue?
The "T" in my "T5" came off over the weekend while washing the car. Anyone have a glue recommendation or should i be buying a new emblem with backing? Thanks!
View ArticlePiston Volvo 850 T5
Anyone know what good pistons compatible with the engine volvo 850 T5, 81 cm think, or if ouver bigger =) ??
View ArticleCan Too Small Injectors Cause Positive Long Term Fuel Trim?
Hello and good evening VS! So I have a question for you smart folks: Is it possible that running orange injectors (rather than the whites) on a T5 ECU in a GLT motor could cause a recurring P0172...
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1/4 Mile Passes With Td04Hl 18G
Hello everyone, I was able to get a few semi decent passes at the track today, although I really need some type of drag radials or slicks now. I was actually fortunate enough to win the Bracket Drags...
View ArticleS60R 1/4 Issues
Went to track last night, best time i did was 14.5 at 98mph, I got an ARD carbon tune, 3in Dp highflow magnaflow cat,knn drop in filter. Boost was all there 18psi 1-2 gear and 20psi 3-4 gear. No CEL....
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Opposite Afrs
Driving my 850 the past few days and since everything it has been running great on the new ARD tune. All of a sudden, driving today the car will barely accelerate. Basically hits a wall. I checked the...
View ArticleWho Is Running Powerflex Poly Control Arm Bushings?
The red S70 I bought had them installed. I am getting a lot of feedback at the steering wheel compared to oem bushings. Not shimmy but amplified road feel is the best I can describe it. Is this to...
View ArticleTransmission Cooler Lines
(sorry if wrong forum,) I am thinking about fabbing up some hard lines to a new transmission cooler. Should I keep a hose section to absorb engine flex?
View ArticleSafe To Run 18T On T5 Ecu For A Little While?
So I am looking to start making a bit more power in my 1998 V70 AWD and have a freshly rebuilt TD04HL-18T turbo from Spanky and a modified angled flange downpipe from Lookforjoe sitting here. I also...
View ArticleReplacing My Turbo
Hey I searched a bit and didn't find anything to be really helpful so I'm asking. I'm swapping from the stock turbo on my 98 xc to a t5 setup (ecu, injectors,turbo) I was wondering what the average...
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98 V70R Audio Build And Some Issues
Hello all!! I recently started working on my audio system, as the old tired stock speakers started rattling a bit and it's driving me crazy. Well I bought some Hertz component speakers and started...
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