Whats my car worth? have almost 19k now still dent and scratch free mint condition in and out So far I've done all service intervals ie stage 0 due to time/age using factory parts sourced from the dealer: ALL fluid flushed and changes with Factory fluids Front rear shock mount Motor mounts Trans mou...

I bought a new Rica Isoftloader from Viva and its been sitting on the shelf. If I wanted to sell it would it be specific to same model or is it transferable between different models? Reading the instructions it appears you load the disc put in your info and Rica sends you the tune leading to an impr...

IPD price matched the Amazon price for me it came in a yellow bosch box

I can't speak for ipd hose as it was the hoses the wastegate adjustment tool came from when I ordered it from ipd. try these guys for Viton http://www.professionalplastics.com/professionalplastics/VitonTubeSize-specifications.pdf http://www.professionalplastics.com/VITON_Tubing or these guys https:/...

Basic kit or not should not affect your boost level. The basic kit is just that a basic kit with fewer parts. You need to take a look to see how much damage or wear you have and then order the appropriate kit with the parts needed. The upgrade kit also give you some better thrust washers and step ga...

That's the 1 edition style manifold they all do that crack. Volvo changed the design on later production R's and ME7's but the LPT's stuck with the original ones. Now would be a good time to port it and also recess the vanes to reduce further cracking.I haven't read yet anyone not upgrading after di...

No silicone "vacuum" hose is inferior to the rubber lines when fuel, oils and abrasion are a factor. There is less resistance to oil, heat and abrasion resistance on silicone vacuum hoses. There are 2 types of silicone vacuum hoses available organic peroxide cured the thin walled hose that...

Here's a write up guys used a hair dryer so I don't think those use that much heat to shrink. Harbor freight has mini torches between 4-8bucks. I use the larger torch on electrical work when I shrink wrap after the soldering connection.

Sound like a problem the wheel should never touch I think the bearing inside are toast allowing severe movement of the shaft so that the wheel touches, not a good situation. It reduces boost pressure due to drag or resistance the wheel can not spin fast enough to produce the proper boost pressure. T...

Does anyone know if the chart below is showing I have correct boost pressure for 2000 XC LPT? Land & speed Dynomite Dyno. Car ran in FWD mode, trans would downshift if fully accelerated below 3500 rpm so chart is full throttle after 3500rpm dyno reprogrammed to match. Could lack of airflow from ...