V70XC 98 not fast enough!!

Post by **Glencoeteen** » 31 Dec 2009, 12:15

okay guys i am a Newbie... I have a 98 V70XC just turned over 118k the stock turbo from what i have found is only a little 13T what I would like to find out from all you experienced and very informed guys is. can i unbolt this little bundle of sadness and bolt in one out of a V70R?

i found a couple used ones for only $150 U.S i figured this should give me more power with out having to go get a ecu swap. and other more expensive items for the time being that is.. any and all tips and info will be welcomed with open ears! thanks

mindshadow · Post by **mindshadow** » 31 Dec 2009, 12:34

From what I have been told by the people here the 2.4i can not handle the high-pressure turbo. You'll asplode your engine. The only real option is the ECU upgrade.

I know, it's disappointing.

Post by **FlyingVolvo** » 31 Dec 2009, 13:28

mindshadow wrote:From what I have been told by the people here the 2.4i can not handle the high-pressure turbo. You'll asplode your engine. The only real option is the ECU upgrade.

I know, it's disappointing.

His 98 V70XC is already a turbo though... so it should be fine for more boost? I think you're referring to non-turbo cars, or am I mistaken?

Post by **matthew1** » 31 Dec 2009, 13:33

For very little time and money you can do a Stage 0.

That would put you in a nice place maintenance-wise for any future upgrades like

ECU chip (discussion on that ECU post found here)
exhaust (discussion on that Exhaust post found here)
manual boost controller
wastegate turns

Stage 0 makes you sleep better at night also. Stuff will break if you push it harder when your car is not Stage 0.

Post by **Glencoeteen** » 31 Dec 2009, 15:22

Yeah it has a Low pressure Turbo already... and I already did a stage 0 Tune. thanks ill look into some of those things. i just want to get some more power out of it at least to a stock t-5 or R.

Post by **Pauloil** » 31 Dec 2009, 17:39

buy a different car
an 850R is a rocket
the XC is heavy

mindshadow · Post by **mindshadow** » 01 Jan 2010, 14:59

Glencoeteen wrote:Yeah it has a Low pressure Turbo already... and I already did a stage 0 Tune. thanks ill look into some of those things. i just want to get some more power out of it at least to a stock t-5 or R.

I know it has a low pressure already, I have the exact car (except mine is in gray) sitting in my driveway.

I'm just saying, from what I have been told the engine is not made to handle the pressure of a bigger turbo. Someone else can probably verify or disprove this though, I'm no expert.

Post by **BEJinFbk** » 01 Jan 2010, 15:34

Pauloil wrote:buy a different car
an 850R is a rocket
the XC is heavy

Uh Huh...Suuuure...
Glen, Meet Joe:

http://www.v70r.com/forums/index.php?sh ... entry89744

Your XC is just waitng! It's anything that you wish to make it.

Option B? If you really enjoy the AWD, find an R.

I started shopping thinking XC, but the more I read, the more 236hp stock appealed to me.
You also get a lower, tighter suspension, cool upholstery and a kickin' stereo!
Oregon and Washington seem to be home to plenty of these cars.
Just be patient and the right deal will come along. Or fix up the XC!

Post by **Glencoeteen** » 01 Jan 2010, 21:56

hmmm i wonder what i Could get for my XC I live in Oregon the other day we got 5 inches of snow in the Portland area in less than 3 hours. and my awd was simply amazing i was passing Subaru and BMW's with X drive... id love to get my hands on a R edition i want power!

BEJinFbk wrote:
Pauloil wrote:buy a different car
an 850R is a rocket
the XC is heavy

Uh Huh...Suuuure...
Glen, Meet Joe:

http://www.v70r.com/forums/index.php?sh ... entry89744

Your XC is just waitng! It's anything that you wish to make it.

Option B? If you really enjoy the AWD, find an R.
I started shopping thinking XC, but the more I read, the more 236hp stock appealed to me.
You also get a lower, tighter suspension, cool upholstery and a kickin' stereo!
Oregon and Washington seem to be home to plenty of these cars.
Just be patient and the right deal will come along. Or fix up the XC!

9394volvo850s · Post by **9394volvo850s** » 02 Jan 2010, 11:08

I agree about the 2.4 turbo is not as strong as the 2.3 when it comes to rods. I would go no bigger then a 15G get the ecu tuned set your cam timing, and a turbo back exhaust like OBX one. that could get you around 240hp, 250- 260tq at the crank.