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Steering Wheel Replacement From Italvolanti
So the steering wheel in my 850T-5R is worn out and nasty, not looking good. So i've been looking around on the internet for refurbed steering wheels or replacements. I've found it very hard to come by...
View ArticleCams Timing Degrees - Something We Should Be Aware Of
I installed my new round of mods in the last days, including the NA intake cam, and I noticed something about cam degreeing that probably is not like most of us has initially thought. I would like to...
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Obx Failure
Idk what happened, well I do kinda. Driving along, all of a sudden car gets extra loud and we hear this metallic sound. That was the exhaust dragging on the ground. It cracked right before the cat....
View Article16T To 20T
Ok, I'm sure this has been covered before but I've searched to no avail. I know ard offers the 19t conversion, but I was looking into converting to a 20t....
View ArticleWeld Cast Alu
Hello guys, I m in to make intake plenum for My Volvo. Which aluminium wire is best to tig weld cast alu with aluminium plate? What kind of Aluminium is cast aluminium intake manifold on s60 2001?
View ArticleCam Question
So I'm currently building up my 98 s70 t5. It is a dd, but me and a coworker take turns driving every other week, so all my major work is done in week increments. Basically my question is, what does...
View ArticleS60R Engine Differences Over The Years
Hey guys, I'm wondering what are the differences of the S60R B5254t4 engine over the years... I was told the 2007 block is a lot more different, stronger, etc. but I can't find the exact informations...
View Article15 Vs 16 Inch Wheels
Does it make sense to upgrade to 16 inch wheels? Currently I have 195/60-15 on my non-turbo 850. I found some columbos cheap. Will those 16 in rims with 205/55-16 be a direct swap?
View ArticleM56 - Internal / External Woes
I'm in the middle of having a shop replace my clutch with a SPEC stage 2 (part # SO132) for a 1998 pre VIN break single mass flywheel car. While they are at it I asked them to re-install a more fresh...
View ArticleNew To Me Tethys
Do I have to worry about fitment since the Tethys wheels are wider than my Mimas? I know they will bolt right on but I'm worried about the fender rub.
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A Very Procrastinated Na Build
Well I'm committing to the build. It may take a while as work isn't in full swing this time of year but WHO CARES?!?!?!? I'm going to build up my 2002 V70 NA that came stock with a M56. It is a BASE...
View ArticleBroken 5 Sp Shifter Console Bracket
My leather covered 5sp shift boot on the 850 no longer stays in place at the console end. Found the plastic bracket inside the rubber boot part that snaps into the console openng to hold the boot down...
View ArticleVolvo 850 Aftermarket Steering Wheel
sup guys. looking to jazz up my interior with an aftermarket wheel seeing as i can't afford seats haha. im looking at an OMP but not sure what you do with the airbag ribbon/wiring?? i've done some...
View ArticleWhich Parts To Replace When Buying New Nivos And Rear Springs
Looking for recomendations on which parts would be smart to replace when installing new nivos and rear springs? Bumpers, shock mount bushings, bump stop retaining clip, etc?
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2.3 Arp Head Studs
I need assistance in attaining the correct part number/numbers for the ARP cylinder head stud kit for a 1996 2.3 litre turbo motor. I asked Pras many years back about this and I was forwarded this...
View ArticlePhenolic Intake Manifold Spacer
So over the weekend we had a stretch of 50* weather as apposed to the ~30* it's been, so I tackled my PCV system and installed IPDs I take manifold spacer. Here are my impressions! First, for anyone...
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Chrome Lifting On Grill Emblem
Is there anything that can be done to sort it out or is it a new emblem time? If it needs replacing, can it be purchased without buying the full chrome slash piece?
View ArticleRebuild It Or Swap It?
I've got a pair of 850s. A 95 850 with numerous mods and a 96 850 wagon, bone stock The 95 has 229k miles, mildly ported head, GLT cams, ARD blue tune, 19t turbo, 3" ipd exhaust, R manifold, new...
View ArticleQuestion For Those Who Track Their Turbo Cars
Cooling wise. About how much power can you make before you start to run into cooling issues on a race track? Building one for Chumpcar but all of my friends who currently own and run chump cars keep...
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