Boost, Turbo & Intercoolers

Fitting the Right TD04HL-15G Turbo to Your 1996 Volvo 850

Question: Replacement Turbo Doesn’t Fit! Why? boreddaily » Hello all. Just want to say this upfront, but I’m very new and very tired from a severe lack of…

Post categories In Boost, Turbo & Intercoolers, Engine, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo 850

Replace Turbocharger in a P80 Volvo — DIY Tutorial

This is a lengthy post describing how a non-expert amateur mechanic can replace the 850 turbocharger and save $2000 and perhaps save the car as a whole

Post categories In Boost, Turbo & Intercoolers, Volvo 850, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo XC70 & V70XC

1998 V70 GLT 19T Build

1998 V70 GLT 19T Build by an MVS Contributor and member since 2014 bmdubya1198. He guides us through a wonderful build thread on an everyday 1998 V70 GLT…

Post categories In Boost, Turbo & Intercoolers, ECU, TCU, PNP, ETM & Other Modules, Engine, Spark, Spark Plugs & Wires, Ignition, Rotor, Coils, Volvo Experiences, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000

Effective Compression Ratio for P80 Engines

Ryan — screen name callahanoffroad — did some math. What math? Why on this green Earth would someone do math outside of a school or a bank? Well,…

Post categories In Boost, Turbo & Intercoolers, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000

Boost Lag Explained In One Image

How about this – Boost Lag Explained In One Image ! What do you think? Does this clear everything up? If you’ve experienced Volvo boost lag for yourself,…

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How to Diagnose White Smoke on a 5-Cylinder Volvo

How to diagnose head gasket? Valve guides? Bad turbo? when you’re seeing white smoke in exhaust. Today we look at how to diagnose white smoke when decelerating from…

Post categories In Boost, Turbo & Intercoolers, Engine, Gaskets, O-Rings, Bushings & Mounts, Volvo C70, Volvo Exhaust, Volvo S60, Volvo S60 R 2004-2007, Volvo V70 2001-2007, Volvo V70 R 2004-2007, Volvo XC70 & V70XC

Performance Whiteblock Parts for Sale – Turbo, Manifold, Block & More

Performance Whiteblock Parts for Sale – Turbo, Manifold, Block & More Longtime MVS member and Contributor tryingbe is selling a bunch of performance parts and more. His location…

Post categories In Boost, Turbo & Intercoolers, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo Parts, Accessories, & Saving Money

Stage 0 and So Much More… Fix List for a V70

MVS Contributor Sledddriver goes on an multi-month blistering repair & fix odyssey, taking his 1998 V70 T5 from the edge of roadworthiness to 100% functional and reliable… all for not…

Post categories In Belts, Hoses & Lines, Body, Trim, Doors & Exterior, Boost, Turbo & Intercoolers, Brakes, Pads and Rotors, Diagnostics - VIDA, VADIS, DiCE, OBD, Codes, Drivetrain, Gaskets, O-Rings, Bushings & Mounts, Latches, Mounts & Hardware, Lights: Headlights, Tail Lights, Map Light, Signals, Indicators, Bulbs Etc., Restoration, Sensors, Spark, Spark Plugs & Wires, Ignition, Rotor, Coils, Timing Belt, Volvo Climate Control: Heat & AC, Volvo Electrical & Battery, Volvo Fluids, Volvo Radiator & Fan, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo Steering, Volvo Suspension & Wheels, Volvo Transmission, Water Pump

Engine Rebuild Tutorial PDF – 1996 Volvo 850

MVS Forums Contributor and advanced shadetree-level mechanic JimBee puts together a 288MB, 30-page downloadable PDF monster filled to the top with how to rebuild your Volvo 5-cylinder whiteblock engine. Then…

Post categories In Boost, Turbo & Intercoolers, Engine, Gaskets, O-Rings, Bushings & Mounts, Latches, Mounts & Hardware, Restoration, Spark, Spark Plugs & Wires, Ignition, Rotor, Coils, Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo Engine Oil, Return Line, etc., Volvo Exhaust, Volvo Parts, Accessories, & Saving Money, Volvo Repair Documentation, Volvo S60, Volvo S60 R 2004-2007, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo V70 2001-2007, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 2004-2007, Volvo XC70 & V70XC, Volvo XC90

Adjusting the Wastegate

Curious if your Volvo’s wastegate is properly configured? MVS Volvo Forums Contributor sleddriver documents adjusting the wastegate. He finds it off, and corrects it. Often owners “give them a…

Post categories In Boost, Turbo & Intercoolers, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo 850, Volvo C30, Volvo C70, Volvo S60, Volvo S60 R 2004-2007, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo S80, Volvo V70 2001-2007, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 2004-2007, Volvo XC70 & V70XC, Volvo XC90

MIJ is Back With a 2007 S40 AWD T5M

Longtime MVS Volvo Forums Moderator MadeInJapan is back with a stage 1 2007 S40 AWD T5M. I think my brain just exploded. Just bought a ’07 S40 AWD…

Post categories In Boost, Turbo & Intercoolers, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo S40 & V40

Which Volvo Turbocharger is Better? 13G, 13T, 15G

Confused about turbos for Volvos? If 13G, 13T, 15G, 16T, 18T, and 19T make you think of womens’ dress sizes, this post will help you understand what fits on your Volvo and why.

Post categories In Boost, Turbo & Intercoolers, Volvo 850, Volvo C30, Volvo C70, Volvo S60, Volvo S60 R 2004-2007, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo V70 2001-2007, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 2004-2007, Volvo XC70 & V70XC, Volvo XC90

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