Category: Boost, Turbo & Intercoolers

Topics concerning boost: fuel-air mixture, psi, air temperature, turbo models and brands, turbo lag, vacuum hoses…

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

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

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

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 Volvo S60, Engine, Volvo Exhaust, Volvo XC70 & V70XC, Volvo C70, Volvo V70 R 2004-2007, Volvo S60 R 2004-2007, Volvo V70 2001-2007, Boost, Turbo & Intercoolers, Gaskets & Related Pieces

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…

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

Engine Rebuild Tutorial PDF – 1996 Volvo 850

Hydro-lock Causes Engine Failure, Which Causes Engine Rebuild The project lasted into the third week. Were I to do this again, I could do it in a week…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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Volvo Project: Get a 2000 V70 XC Running Again.

MVS forums member CommandoNate updates us on how everything went with his Volvo Project: Get a 2000 V70 XC running again: “I figured I’d give you an update on…

Post categories In Engine, Volvo Fluids, Volvo XC70 & V70XC, Boost, Turbo & Intercoolers