2000 S70 GLT SE mods

fresh70 · Post by **fresh70** » 28 Jan 2019, 17:16

Hey guys! Apologies if I haven't done my due diligence in the forum search.

I'm rebuilding my S70 and I'm in the process of getting everything to stage zero, which I do have a list for via Matthew's Volvo Site. During that, I'll be upgrading the rigidity- delrin subframe bushings (because I don't want to remove the subframe), anti-sway bars, etc. I ultimately want to end up somewhere in Stage 2; still road-worthy enough to drive around on weekends, but as far in the "race" category as I can get without losing all the reliability that these cars are legendary for.

What I currently have done/what's waiting in my garage to go on the car:
New Engine Mounts
Strut Mounts w/Hardware
Poly Upper Engine Stabilizer Mount & Bracket
HD Billet & Polyurethane Transmission Torque Mount
Front HD Sway Bar End Link Kit
IPD HD TCV
TCV Silicone Hose Kit
Silicone Turbo Coolant Hose Kit
Silicone Radiator Hose Kit
ECU Air Duct Cooling Hose (old one was cracked)
19T Turbo
ETM Rebuild Kit

After all of this, would the next step be a turbo back exhaust (IPD) and CCI kit (ViVA) ? There are no real comprehensive lists of what upgrades would be better to do before other ones. All I really know is that bolt-on mods count as Stage 1. Any suggestions after stage zero to get me pointed in the right direction? Thanks in advance!

Post by **Clemens** » 29 Jan 2019, 11:50

the 19T most probably requires at least a cat back, but also a 3 inch dp is a necessity as far as I remember. if not you will be choking the turbo, which creates massive heat and kills the turbo.

the best bang for the buck is ipd's turbo back stainless exhaust system. it is prone to be drony, especially in wagons.

also, the 19T is a rod bender if the tune is not done properly.

fresh70 · Post by **fresh70** » 29 Jan 2019, 12:49

I planned on doing the turbo back, it's first on my list after stage zero along with the CCI intake. I have a 16T as well, would I be better off doing the 16T and waiting on the 19T until the engine is beefed up?

Post by **Clemens** » 29 Jan 2019, 16:04

Did the 2000 GLT cone with the 13G or the 15G?
The 16T has little real world performance gain over the 15G, but quite alot over the 13G. The 16T should, with a downpipe, exhaust, maybe larger injectors and a good tune from ARD or va5t get you in the vincinity of 290 hp. if you really need more a 18T or 19T is your goal, but you will need a reputable tuner as suggested above to take care of the boost spikes at early rpms the 19T is able to produce.

fresh70 · Post by **fresh70** » 29 Jan 2019, 17:29

I'm pretty sure I have a 15G, but based on the model it should be a 13G. I'm pairing it with a boost controller, and the guys helping me build it have said that I should limit it at no more than 15psi, so would it be advantageous to do the 19T and simply limit it until I've upgraded the rest?

Apologies for so many beginner questions. I'm learning as I go.

Post by **Clemens** » 30 Jan 2019, 07:32

no, stay away from the 19T as long as you can. I think to remember that the Manual boost controller is not good with the ME7vyou have as opposed to m4.3 and m4.4 in the up to 98 cars. and i think the 19T doesn't play well with a manual boost controller. you REALLY need a good tune for a 19T. bent conrods are not that much fun...

Post by **Clemens** » 30 Jan 2019, 07:33

also: there is a very good tuning guide at volvospeed. and read all the fast friday articles here on mvs - words of wisdom from ard's lucky arnold

fresh70 · Post by **fresh70** » 30 Jan 2019, 08:08

Noted. I'll have to sit down tonight and pour over all the FF. I read the importance of Stage Zero, which is what kind of kickstarted all of this.

The car is really in fantastic shape. 111k, never missed an appointment, the paint is flawless with zero rust. I moved a few hours away for work and it became a garage queen. Then all of a sudden, I started getting a bug in my ear telling me to mod the hell out of it.

I have a B5254T. Would upgrading the rods and pistons be worth it in the long run to eventually slap a 19T on it, or can the head/block itself even handle what I'm going for?

Any way to swap the ECU or end up with 4.3 or 4.4? Or would I be getting the same result with ME7 and a good tune?

The sky is really the limit as far as swapping parts goes. I'm not made of money, but I have some good resources available to me. Just trying to get a better grip on the specifics of the oddball car that I have.