850 Auto Trans Cooler Install And Pics
Not sure if this belongs in performance or somewhere else? I finally added a transmission oil cooler to my 850. It works in series with the stock radiator cooler. I have no performance before/after...
View ArticleTeam Dynamic Pro Race 1 Wheel Fitment
I have a set of 17" team dynamics pro race 1's which I have tried test fitting a few times, but I am having two issues. 1) They will not work with the guide pin in the rotor. However, without the...
View ArticleAnyone Ever Disassemble An 850 Factory Amplifier?
I have a used factory amp that I plan to install in our 1997 850 (the one that mounts in front of the heater core). I was just wondering if these amps are prone to internal components, such as...
View ArticleAnyone Interested In A Vvt Controller?
I have been in contact with Motorsport electronics regarding their vvt-pro and the possibility of modifying it for the RN engine. After a few mails sorting out the technicals, it turns out their...
View ArticleFitting Heicos On A 2000 V70R
I just picked up a set of 18inch Heico Volution V's and was wondering what people have done to get them to fit their P80's? it's apparently not clearing the hub on the car. Would spacers fix this or...
View ArticleSpoiler With 3Rd Brake Light
Thinking of buying a spoiler for my 98 v70r. The car came with the third brake light in the tailgate, so if I were to install a spoiler with the third brake light, what are my options....can the light...
View ArticleSanity Check For Journal And Rod Bearing Pricing.
Hello all, I am rebuilding a B5244T5 block and just checked for OEM bearing pricing. Up here it seems like they are about $500 (CDN) for all the rod + journal bearings for the block. Note that these...
View ArticleRear Sway Bar Only?
So I finally got around to putting in my rear Koni Yellow shocks into my 850R sedan (to match the Koni Yellow struts I put in half a year ago) WOW, what a difference! The car just feels so nice to...
View ArticleCng Conversion Build
http://epa.gov/otaq/consumer/fuels/altfuels/documents/420f12058.pdf Have been thinking about cars in general and in particular, whether to buy new/used or rebuild what I have. I purchased a new car...
View ArticleSport Springs With The Least Amount Of Lowering
Hello. I have koni orange shocks up front, and bilstein hd's/ipd overload springs in the rear. I feel like the front dives a lot under braking and cornering and I feel that I could benefit from having...
View ArticleAny Opinions On Maximizer Performance Turbo Back Exhausts?
Hey guys, since I can't find OBX exhausts currently for my '95 850 I was looking at some alternatives. I found this "Maximizer Performance Turbo Back Exhaust on eBay and was curious what you guys...
View ArticleHaving A Tough Time Finding H Beam Rods
Hey all, having a tough time finding rods for my build. I've got a B5254T2 that was pulled from an 03 XC70. Before I pulled the motor apart, I ordered a set of 143mm rods, since I believed that was...
View ArticleRemoving Slash From Xc Grille
Trying to remove the slash from an XC grille so I can paint. I've tried hammering the pegs from behind the slash and it starts warping the pegs a little. I can't pull the backs off the pegs because...
View ArticleHahn Super 20G Discontinued, Alternative Options?
I called Hahn Racecraft today to spec out a Super20G and they told me that they stopped selling Mitsubishi Turbos this year and are soon going to replace their entire lineup with Precision Turbos. This...
View ArticleGoing Wide - Wheel And Tire Options
Looking into 17x9 or 17x10 wheels with either a 255 or 265 tires. Seeing what you crafty Volvospeeders are rolling on. Anyone have similar fitments, and how much flaring and/or fender rolling have you...
View ArticleP2 Steering Rack In P80
I'm doing an RN swap and swear I saw somewhere that I could use the rack out of the s60 in in the p80 if I swapped the hoses- I was contemplating this as then I would have a newer rack and pump, and...
View ArticleS70 98 - Rear View Camera, Reverse Wire
Hello, I already know I need to connect the wire to the blue wire going from the big chunk of wires under he dash to the harness on the left side, to the trunk, to the reverse light bulb. Now the...
View ArticleQuestion About Glass Lens On X70 Projector Headlights
Does anyone know if the clear glass lens from the 03-04 jewels can be swapped to fit the projector headlights that IPD & EST sells? My guess is yes, but I'd like to be 100% sure before I buy it....
View ArticleUpgraded Front Motor Mount
People talk about this in multiple threads and I can never find a definitive answer. Does the (supposedly) stiffer front motor mount (8631702) that was made for 302 cars fit older p80s?
View ArticleWheel Paint Question
I would like to re-finish the wheels on my 07 S60 2.5T going with the stock silver. The OE Part# of the wheels is 70292B. I don't know if these are just plain silver or hyper silver or some other...
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