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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.

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Fuel Cutoff w/ Stock ECU + MBC

Post date Updated February 14th, 2021
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Boost, Turbo & Intercoolers, ECU, TCU, PNP, ETM & Other Modules, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo 850, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000

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Beyond Turbo- and Supercharging… There Exists Nitrous

Post date Updated April 12th, 2023
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Speed, Aftermarket & HP

Beyond OBDII – Small, Dedicated, Aftermarket Onboard Computers

Post date Updated October 25th, 2025
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Diagnostics - VIDA, VADIS, DiCE, OBD, Codes, Speed, Aftermarket & HP

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Intercoolers — How They Help Power

Post date Updated December 28th, 2020
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Boost, Turbo & Intercoolers, Cars 101, Speed, Aftermarket & HP
1 Comment on Intercoolers — How They Help Power

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SEMA 2012 – The PINs are Coming!

Post date Updated August 19th, 2020
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Speed, Aftermarket & HP

850 Turbo

Defeating the torque limit request on the Volvo 850 Turbo – TCM Signals

Post date Updated May 16th, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo 850, Volvo Electrical & Battery, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000

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Tune My Ride! ’98 V70 LPT

Post date Updated August 19th, 2020
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo Suspension & Wheels
1 Comment on Tune My Ride! ’98 V70 LPT

Boost Gauge Mounted in Headliner DIY

Post date Updated September 6th, 2025
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Boost, Turbo & Intercoolers, Instrument Cluster, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo Experiences

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Understeer vs. Oversteer vs. HP vs. Torque – Who Wins?

Post date Updated August 19th, 2020
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Speed, Aftermarket & HP
1 Comment on Understeer vs. Oversteer vs. HP vs. Torque – Who Wins?

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Water + Methanol = Power?

Post date Updated August 19th, 2020
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Boost, Turbo & Intercoolers, Cars 101, Engine, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, 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
1 Comment on Water + Methanol = Power?

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Octane And The Turbocharged Engine

Post date Updated April 12th, 2023
Post author By Matt
Post categories In ECU, TCU, PNP, ETM & Other Modules, Fuel, Gasoline, Fuel Filter, Injectors, Etc., Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo 240, Volvo 740 & 760, Volvo 850, Volvo 940, 960, S90 & V90, Volvo C30, Volvo C70, Volvo S40 & V40, Volvo S60, Volvo S60 R 2004-2007, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo S80, Volvo V50, Volvo V70 2001-2007, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 2004-2007, Volvo XC70 & V70XC, Volvo XC90
2 Comments on Octane And The Turbocharged Engine

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3… 2… 1… Ignition!

Post date Updated August 8th, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Spark, Spark Plugs & Wires, Ignition, Rotor, Coils, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo Experiences

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