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Performance Whiteblock Parts for Sale – Turbo, Manifold, Block & More

Performance Whiteblock Parts for Sale – Turbo, Manifold, Block & More Longtime MVS member and Contributor tryingbe is selling a bunch of performance parts and more. His location…

Post categories In Boost, Turbo & Intercoolers, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo Parts, Accessories, & Saving Money

High Flow Cat – Magnaflow?

Weld in a Magnaflow high flow cat and a magnaflow center resonator (muffler) and you will see the power increase.

Post categories In Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo Exhaust

S40 & V40: Hidden Horsepower?

MVS Forums member FixXxer6 and his 2004 S40 were wondering if there was any hidden horsepower in its intake, engine (and peripherals) or exhaust…

I was wondering if anyone knows about or has done any free/almost free mods to Volvos. Some cars have hidden HP that can be unchained by doing mods like unrestricting flow or removing stuff that isn’t needed. Any ideas?

Post categories In Engine, Engine Breathing - MAF, PCV, EGR, Etc., Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo S40 & V40

Fast Friday Volvo Performance and Tuning

Piggyback ECU & SAFC… it’s Fast Friday #27!

ARD owner and tuner Robert “Lucky” Arnold writes When I started tuning years ago the only thing approachable was using a piggyback ECU to adjust fuel and timing…

Post categories In ECU, TCU, PNP, ETM & Other Modules, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo 240, Volvo Electrical & Battery

Understeer vs. Oversteer vs. HP vs. Torque – Who Wins?

Who Wins? UNDERSTEER is when you hit the wall forward.OVERSTEER is when you hit the wall backward.HORSEPOWER is how fast you hit the wall.TORQUE is how far the…

Post categories In Cars 101, Speed, Aftermarket & HP

Chip Tune vs. Manual Boost Controller

I shot an email over to my favorite Volvo speed genius Lucky, of Active Research & Development, formerly of iPD, MVS sponsor. He was happy to give his…

Post categories In Boost, Turbo & Intercoolers, ECU, TCU, PNP, ETM & Other Modules, Speed, Aftermarket & HP

Volvo Performance, HP, Tuning & Speed Mods

As you can see by looking at the post titles above, the focus was to help you tune your Volvo for more horsepower and torque. Often the content drifted into pure theory, even so far as to get into math and physics.

Post categories In Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo Experiences

Happy ARD Customer

I was looking for a 16t and a good tuner, but with limited cash I didn’t want to go to IPD. I heard nothing but good news from ARD when I found out it was Lucky from IPD, my hopes soared. Unfortunately, I still didn’t have a 16t.

Post categories In Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo Parts, Accessories, & Saving Money

Volvo S60 R downpipe upgrade to Volvo s60 T5

Volvo S60 R downpipe is an Easy Power Upgrade for S60 T5 and 2.4T Models Add a Volvo S60 R downpipe to your FWD S60 2.4T or T5.…

Post categories In Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo Repair Documentation, Volvo S60

Short Ram Intake

Let’s Talk Short Ram Intake Another Quick n Easy DIY Volvo Performance Mod Home Made Short Ram Intake I did want to put on a performance air intake.…

Post categories In Engine, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo 850, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000

850 N/a Throttle Body on a T-5 manifold for performance

Check out this Throttle Body Bigger Throttle Plate and Injectors for More Horsepower? Keep in mind that many of the N/A tricks do not apply as the turbo…

Post categories In Engine, Fuel, Gasoline, Fuel Filter, Injectors, Etc., Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo XC70 & V70XC

Tightening up / Adjusting the Turbo WasteGate?

Volvo Wastegate Settings – Numbers and Theory The turbo wastegate valve and actuator each have to do their part. While setting it the wastegate valve must be fully…

Post categories In Engine, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo XC70 & V70XC