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Turbo Swap Before Tune

Can I swap out my leaky 13g with my rebuilt 15g prior to getting a tune or switching injectors?

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850R Engine Rebuild

I am planning to rebuild the bottom end soon with wiseco pistons, cx racing rods, and toga rod bearings...Should I replace the main bearings? Motor currently has 210k miles now. Thanks

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Arp Rod Bolts

Hey I've looked and can't seem to find the correct part number. I just got my Cxracing h-beams today with bolts and the bolts look pretty cheesy so I'm not going to take any chances. What is the...

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1999 V70R Boost Pressure

hi guys,   new to the forum and a turbo newbie.  i have done some search on boost pressures but i wanted to get more upto date answer.   currently i got 12 psi boost via MBC. (from 9 psi)   i am...

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Need To Find An Ignition Switched Power Source

I need a 10-16VDC ignition switched power source to install a siren in my '01 C70.  In the past, I've tied into the light switch wiring but this car has some electrical gremlins (I've learned to deal...

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Rims

Hello guys.Does anyone know the name / model of these rims ?

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Venderbroecks Tinkerings.

I have contemplated for a while to start my own build thread, and finally decided to do so. It probably wont be a very fast moving build, but I think there might be some interesting things to come....

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Raspberry Pi 2 Carppc

I don't really meddle much in Arduino or Raspberry Pi...or hell much of any PC's nowadays. However, with today's release of Raspberry Pi 2, it got me thinking as to why it wouldn't be easy to create a...

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Spec Tob

SPEC says a brand new throw out bearing is included with my single mass (external slave) flywheel Stage 2 clutch. Any reason I shouldn't use it and purchase an OEM or Sachs one instead?    

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1998 Volvo S70 Non Turbo Help!

I have been looking around for a few days now and cant find what I'm looking for. I have a 1998 Volvo S70 NON-Turbo 5 speed. I'm looking to do an exhaust system just for a little noise. This is a daily...

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Japanifold Vs R Manifold (Revisited)

Okay so I have read many threads about the japanifold and the R manifold. Supposedly the R manifold flows a bit better, but no one has done any testing to prove these claims. I am by no means an...

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Stoptech Ss Brakelines

Anyone try stoptech SS brake lines. I need the longer ones for a bbk kit. Thanks

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S70 T5 Headers

Ok, so any day now I'm expecting to receive my ipd turboback exhaust and thought ,"headers?!?" So I began searching and found that obx sells headers and I'd looove to get it. However, everywhere I look...

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1997 850R Rn Swap Project From Germany

Hi, fellow Volvospeeders,   I thought it's about time I shared a little insight into my current project. .   First, let's start with the car itself:   1997 850R M59 Estate (build date 06.12.1996) Dark...

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Usa-Spec Ipod Issues

Hello all, Recently installed a USA-SPEC PA11-HON in my '00 S70 w/SC-901. Sound quality is excellent, but having a few other issues. I know a few here have used this unit in a P80. so figured I'd...

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Ok So I Have 2 S70's And I Want To Switch Motor/tranny Combos In Them.

S70 T5a -  Great body and interior.  Auto with 196,000 miles on the motor   S70 T5M   Wrecked back in 98 and fixed poorly.  Body just below average.  Interior good.  5 speed with 129,000 mile motor in...

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New Performance Turbo-Back Exhaust For 850/x70

Found this while browsing the bay:...

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Sport Lowering Springs?

Can I use them with the stock struts? Or do I need to buy new struts. I've been looking on IPD at the springs. Coilovers are a bit much and if I switched the springs every season I'd be ok with that...

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Euro Headlight Harness Install

So my factory headlight harnesses were deteriorated to the point the passenger headlight only worked in highbeam so I ordered a new set from IPD and they have the euro socket for the parking lot light...

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04 S60 Scrapping What Will Fit 94 850 ?

I have a donor for my RN m56 swap, other than those parts and the wheels are there any parts that I can save ? or should I sell them all to pay for swap ? I know the seats will sorta fit but I dont see...

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