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theneedforswede
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Picking up another 96 854R

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I'm getting another 96 854R next week that has some modifications and I had some quick questions about them. The car I'm getting has an R manifold and 16T with a stock tune. How much does that affect daily drivability before I put the ARD ecu in or is it not big enough of a change to really affect anything?
1996 854R "Astrid" White/Charcoal 16T, R mani, OBX turboback, ipd HD Endlinks, Koni FSDs, Eibach Prolines

Past Volvos: 95 Emerald/Tan 855T, 96 Primer/Charcoal 854R

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Post by Sommerfeldt »

The 16T makes no difference over a 15G on a stock tune, and neither does the manifold swap. The turbo might spool up a little quicker, but that's the only thing you'll see - you'll have the same boost limits as stock, same behavior and drivability as stock. :)

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Post by tryingbe »

Close to zero difference.
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Post by theneedforswede »

Fantastic. I figured there was no difference but wanted to make sure. I will post pictures once I get it.
1996 854R "Astrid" White/Charcoal 16T, R mani, OBX turboback, ipd HD Endlinks, Koni FSDs, Eibach Prolines

Past Volvos: 95 Emerald/Tan 855T, 96 Primer/Charcoal 854R

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Post by erikv11 »

Does it also have white injectors?
'95 854 T-5R, Motronic 4.4, 185k
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'06 S60 R, 197k
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Post by abscate »

Omg Erik....you can't just ask injectors if they are white.....
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