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Category: Speed, Aftermarket & HP

Tunes, horsepower, big brakes, bigger turbos… and best of all: the theory behind why they work. Don’t just upgrade, understand the basics first.

Volvo Crossbars -

Volvo Crossbars – Will They Work with No Channel Strips?

Post date Updated February 12th, 2024
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Body, Trim, Doors & Exterior, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo Parts, Accessories, & Saving Money

Scangauge Ii -

Scan Gauge II Reviewed

Post date Updated February 12th, 2024
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Diagnostics - VIDA, VADIS, DiCE, OBD, Codes, ECU, TCU, PNP, ETM & Other Modules, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo Buyer's Guide, Volvo Emissions and Fuel Economy, Volvo Parts, Accessories, & Saving Money

msd-coil-and-ipd-bracket

MSD Ignition Coil Install Photos

Post date Updated July 30th, 2023
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Spark, Spark Plugs & Wires, Ignition, Rotor, Coils, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo 850, Volvo Electrical & Battery

Volvo Airbox Thermostat

Airbox Thermostat Cleaning = Better Performance, MPG on Non-turbo’s

Post date July 9, 2023
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Engine, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000
1 Comment on Airbox Thermostat Cleaning = Better Performance, MPG on Non-turbo’s

Volvo 70 Series 1996 2016 1 - Exterior, 1990, Images, 2018, Volvo S70/V70/XC70, Historical

Volvo Roof Rack Installation Notes

Post date May 22, 2023
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo Electrical & Battery, Volvo Experiences, Volvo Parts, Accessories, & Saving Money, Volvo Repair Documentation, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo XC70 & V70XC
1 Comment on Volvo Roof Rack Installation Notes

Volvo V70 Straight Pipe -

Performance Exhausts for Volvos

Post date May 5, 2023
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Boost, Turbo & Intercoolers, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo 850, Volvo C30, Volvo C70, Volvo Exhaust, Volvo S40 & V40, Volvo S60, Volvo S60 R 2004-2007, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo V40 2013+, Volvo V70 & XC70 2008+, Volvo V70 2001-2007, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 2004-2007, Volvo XC70 & V70XC
2 Comments on Performance Exhausts for Volvos

Mitsubishi Td04 19t -

Diagnose Low/No Boost on a Turbo Volvo

Post date May 5, 2023
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Engine, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000
2 Comments on Diagnose Low/No Boost on a Turbo Volvo

Tightening up the Turbo Waste Gate

Tightening up / Adjusting the Turbo WasteGate?

Post date November 3, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Engine, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo XC70 & V70XC
2 Comments on Tightening up / Adjusting the Turbo WasteGate?

Oem Lowering Springs 850

Was There a Stock Lowering Spring for Volvo 850s?

Post date October 16, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo 850, Volvo Suspension & Wheels

suspension parts

Performance Suspension Guide

Post date October 10, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo Experiences, Volvo Suspension & Wheels

S80 Performance – Can it be Improved?

Post date September 13, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo S80, Volvo Transmission
1 Comment on S80 Performance – Can it be Improved?

Throttle Body

850 N/A Throttleplate Modifications

Post date August 25, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Engine Breathing - MAF, PCV, EGR, Etc., Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo 850, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000

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