New Turbo Limped At 6Psi
I just installed a 18t turbo(refurbished) and new catless downpipe on my 850. I was all excited give it the gusto and 6psi. Before it was holding 16 psi just fine on my green tune with the 15g. I am...
View ArticleGas Mileage, Tune, Green Vs. White Injectors?
My car has stock tune, turbo, and white injectors. If I cruise around 70 on flat highways I can average up to 31 mpg depending on the trip. More often my average highway mpg hovers around 28. I have...
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Bearing/bore Wear - Advice Please
Hi Guys, I have finally pulled my old engine apart for a rebuild, and wasnt really sure how to interpret the visual wear on the bearings/bore. The haynes black and white line drawings dont help me...
View ArticleInstalling Devil`s Own Meth/water Injection 850 R
I recently had santa on early visit dropping by with my DVC-Stage II meth/water injection kit. www.alcohol-injection.com/en/universal/305-dvc-30-stage-2a.html My car is a 97`R wagon, completed Stage...
View ArticleDiscoloured/faded R Engine Covers
I've just got my self a set of blue R engine covers. They were really dirty as the car had been stood for 8 years, I used WD40 to loosen the grime then used brake cleaner to wash it off. The plastics...
View ArticleDual Rear Fog Light Conversion
Recently I just purchased a 1999 V70 Base wagon. I want to convert the rear fog lights to dual. I have searched the web and can only find out how to do the conversion on a 2001 and newer V70. I jumped...
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Received My Clutchnet Friction Plate. Some Opinions Needed.
I've just received my clutchnet fibre-carbon friction plate in the mail. I have some mixed feelings about the linings they used. Here's a picture of the front: Looks pretty nice, I like the lining...
View ArticleDead Volvo, But Free Parts!
Okay, so tragedy struck our family, and we learned our beloved S70 T5 has a blown head gasket, bad pcv system, and its not worth anything now... so it sits :/ However, when my dad told me this, i had...
View ArticleWastegate Actuator
Quick question. I've got a new to me 15g awaiting a rebuild and then a swap in to my 98 GLT. Turbo didn't come with a wga. Can I use the one from my 13g or do I need to source a 15g actuator? Any...
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Radiator-Grille V70 2005
Hello i am new here, from Austria. I got a 2005 v70 - and i really need to change my radiatorgrille. So i got no information on german sites, looks like is not really easy. On my old v70 i got the...
View Article95 850 Turbo
I have a 1995 850 turbo and i have inevitably developed interest in getting a bit more power out of it. Stage 0 is complete and I currently have a 16t turbo with an angle flange exhaust housing and a...
View ArticleSnabb P80 Drop In Intercooler, I Now Own One.
I now have got my boost leaks fixed, RMS replaced no more oil leaks and the car hits target boost every time. I'm feeling better about my 19T conversion as the car is pretty darn quick but I feel that...
View ArticleFake Aerocatch
Was checking out parts, ran into this. I've seen a bunch of cars running around town with them installed. Buyer beware. http://www.coastfab.com/fightfakeaerocatch.html
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'97 850R Estate Restoration (And Hopefully Eventual M66D Swap)
I just took delivery of my 1997 red/tan 855R, so I thought I'd start up a thread for the restoration project. It's had a pretty hard life up until now; started in Germany with the military delivery...
View Article850 Cbv Flutter
Ok so I recently my turbo had begun to flutter really badly when letting off the throttle, It will build boost up to 18psi just fine but it doesnt feel like 18, Is this was a failing cbv would do? Why...
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Recieved My Intercooler From Snabb, Not Too Happy.
But I guess I'll live. looks like the box took a couple dives on the way here. Check out the top corners I'll fix them up and just install the unit. NOT BLAMING SNABB!!!!!
View Article2000 S70 Engine Upgrade Tips/ Help Wanted
Hey guys, I have a 2000 s70 glt with 99k miles. Short and sweet I want to know what the stock block can handle? I currently have a turbo back exhaust currently and an iPd soft tuner, so I can play...
View ArticleQuestions: M56H And Clutch Issues
My car is one of the rare factory 5 speed (m56h internal slave) V70 T5's, currently with 152,000 miles on the clock. About 44,000 miles ago, at 108,000 miles, I replaced the original clutch and dual...
View ArticleRecommended Wastegate For 20T
I am getting ready to convert my 15g to a 20t, what wastegate actuators do you guys recommend? Would my 15g actuator be fine? The springs seem to be rated in psi...whats a good psi to set at, I should...
View ArticleBuilding Aen Exhaust System
So I've seriously been considering building an exhaust from turbo to tailpipe recently. I'm going to go with 3" pipes all around, but I need to have a catalytic converter because Arizona metro...
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