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850 Motor Swap

 I have tried to search this and have been reading through pages for about 5 hrs and not quite got a answer. My car is getting tired I have sold my muscle car project and want to work on my Volvo (96...

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240 Budget Exhaust?

Hey, I'm looking for a better exhaust note on my '87 244. Nothing ricey, just something that might increase airflow a bit, and give it a little bit of a throatier sound. A cat-back system is preferred....

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Kinugawa Rb20/25 Style Housing Issues

Alright, so I finally got my car all together and mostly broken in. I've done a couple pulls and it seems when I shift to the next gear my car won't build boost again. I'm also seeing really high high...

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Exhaust Flange Help!

Ok, so I've had my beloved s70 t5m for about 7 months now and absolutely love it! I have a few upgrades done so far (ipd stage 1 tune, short ram intake, sconeman pipe, mbc, etc). My next upgrade is...

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Exhaust Flange Help!

Ok, so I've had my beloved s70 t5m for about 7 months now and absolutely love it! I have a few upgrades done so far (ipd stage 1 tune, short ram intake, sconeman pipe, mbc, etc). My next upgrade is...

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Volvo Rebuild For Dummies

I titled this "Rebuild for dummies" cause I'm not here to pretend I know it all. Specially about volvos. I am getting ready to rebuild my t5 out of my 99 V70 R, it's been setting way to long. Blew the...

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Cleaning Oil Off Of Silicone Hoses

Easiest way to clean up silicone turbo hoses?  Swapping a bunch of silicone hoses from my black wagon on to my yellow wagon, and want to make them squeeky clean.  They have old oil on them, especially...

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04 S60R Navigation System Conversion

So my 04 S60R did not come with factory navigation, no worries though cause im only running the factory speakers. i have a pioneer flip out DVD player, and would love to buy a used navigation screen...

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98R Rear Coils. What Shock Besides Koni

Looking into piecing together a coilover set up for my car. Im on sort of a budget and cant afford the KW set up or the koni rear socks. Im looking to do the kaplhenke rear set up. Will OEM non nivo...

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650Cc From Australia, Any Good?

Came across these injectors on eBay, has anyone tried them? Good quality or cheap China knock offs? http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=121257458602

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P1 V70, Custom Headlights

So, I want the ability to run a cold air feed to my air filter, and as you can't get Morette lights for a V70 I decided to make my own. Started off by taking a mold off a headlight:     Pulled the mold...

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Wastegate Adjustment

Hello Members,   I am looking for some feedback on the following;   I have a 2004 s60 2.5t FWD and was interested in adjusting the wastegate with the tool from IPD. I have heard from many different...

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850 Auto Up And Down On All Windows

lol...so im not sure if anyone did all windows auto up and down...but i will do mine...just started.    

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Rica Stage 2 Dyno - '06 S60 2.5T

Figured I would post it up since I haven't seen any/many others.  I was running Rica's Stage 2 tune, IPD HD CBV, ARD HD TCV, Snabb intake, OBX 3" catless downpipe, one step colder plugs gapped to...

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06 S60R Rear Differential Gear Ratio

does anyone know rear diff gear/size ratios?  

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Has Anyone Installed A Terratrip Or Similar Rally Computer In An 850?

I have an older Terratrip 404+ that I want to install in to my 97 850 T-5 for a navigational rally this weekend.  The previous owner of the computer built a harness so that it can be removed easily and...

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01 V70 T5 Motor Or Upgrade Existing?

97 850 GLT stock motor approaching 200k miles. I have been acquiring parts (or had them from previous projects) to upgrade the existing motor for more performance.  I have:  16T angled flange out of a...

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Help! Wrong S60R Clutch/flywheel Combo For M66 Swap?

Unexpected problem guys I ordered an S60R (P/N 31367642) clutch from IPD to use with my Kalmar-Union SMF(M66 version) for my M66 swap into my 96' 850 T5. The KU SMF is supposed to be a direct...

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Upgrades For 96 850 Turbo

First post here so sorry if its in the wrong section.   Ok so I bought a 1996 850 Turbo for my first car for dirt cheap, it has around 250k miles on it. It was owned by some old guy and I have quickly...

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California Smog Options

I need some input from my California brothers. What are my options? PM me if needed.

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