1998 V70 awd stage 3 tune $1600

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In Denver Area
135,000 miles

This car is fast, has a strong running motor with stage 3 upgrades and tune. Making approximately 350hp at max 19psi with New upgraded td04-19t spool control turbo on an R exhaust manifold, with ard turbo control valve. Reverse intercooler piping kit linked to snaab intake with extra large filter and new maf sensor. ARD custom tune, premium gas, upgraded 465cc injectors. Custom straight exhaust is not overly loud.

The bad: It was running hot, but never overheated, so to rule everything out, and better prepare a stage 0 tune, I replaced; Timing belt, all tensioners, water pump, OEM thermostat, coolant cap, coolant reservoir, ECT sensor, radiator, heater core, and did a full cooling flush, and replaced with proper volvo blue type. Runs smooth and fast, but sadly the coolant system keeps getting charged with air, so there is likely a small leak in the head gasket that seems to only appear under boost. So, it probably needs head gasket. Cooling system passes pressure test otherwise. Parts for HG job are cheap, but about 10+ shop hours of labor. However luckily, both the intake and exhaust manifold have recently been off and replaced so none of those bolts should be stuck, which is often much of the struggle in a head gasket job. Plus the belt, tensioners, and water pump have less than 50 miles on them, so you don't need new parts there either. Or drop a perfect $400 junkyard engine in this thing in a weekend and fly!

If no one purchases the car I will do the head gasket in the spring, but it's just sitting around until then. But once it's done I will probably keep it. But I need to sell to get a running commuter. But if you want to buy it before I do the work, and do it yourself, you'll have a great running, fast and fun car at a great price. I just don't have the time or place to do such a serious job in the winter.

More good; New front control arms and alignment. New thermostat and sensor. New Cam oil seals. Brand new windshield (if you've had older cars you know how important this is.) Boost meter installed. Newer battery. Cleaned out and refreshed intercooler. Have two keys, but no remote. Black leather interior is in fair shape. Power and heated seat works. Sunroof and windows all work. Stock cd/tape deck. Currently on good snow tires as pictured. Another set of black painted volvo rims available with decent all seasons. Included free with the buy it now price.

The next thing I was going to do on this project was suspension, but I just don't have time. Your gain.

All receipts for upgrades and repairs are included. Over $2500 in parts for stage 3 tune around a year ago with receipts! And another $1000 for repair/maintenance. On pickup I will guarantee it starts quick, idles smooth, revs perfect, and accelerates like a beast. It is fine on a 10 minute test drive. You should probably bring a trailer if you're driving over 30 mins though since the pressure in the cooling system will cause a slow loss of coolant out of the cap.

I could part out all the performance stuff for the right price and junk the car.

(to reiterate, this is not a v70r, but has stage 3 tune) this has the automatic transmission, 4 speed.

Open to trades. Clear title. Ready to drive.

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You know the auto trans is only rated to 320bhp?

Neil.

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... both the intake and exhaust manifold have recently been off and replaced so none of those bolts should be stuck, which is often much of the struggle in a head gasket job. ...

... Or drop a perfect $400 junkyard engine in this thing in a weekend and fly! ...

Just helping out with the greatest hits compilation.

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You know the auto trans is only rated to 320bhp?

Neil.

Where are you finding this? ARD tuning states they have not had any problems

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... both the intake and exhaust manifold have recently been off and replaced so none of those bolts should be stuck, which is often much of the struggle in a head gasket job. ...

... Or drop a perfect $400 junkyard engine in this thing in a weekend and fly! ...

Just helping out with the greatest hits compilation.

Yea, my brain has failed at this point, ha.

If you have the know how, throw in a new engine. I've done enough in my life and just don't have the time anymore

[scot850]

Aisin only rate the auto trans to 320bhp as do Volvo. Manual trans can be taken way beyond that, hence the preference for manual trans in hi-performance versions. Sure you can take the auto trans beyond the rating, but naturally it will shorten the lifespan significantly. The older 4 speed is more durable than the 5-speed auto.

Good luck.

Neil.

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This is the older 4 speed