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How MAF Affects Idle, mpg and More

How MAF Affects Idle MVS Forums contributor and Volvo wizard jimmy57 explains how the mass airflow sensor affects the air/fuel ratio, idle, mpg and more and various Volvo…

Post categories In Boost, Turbo & Intercoolers, Engine Breathing - MAF, PCV, EGR, Etc.

Volvo S80 T6 “R Kelly” Intake Install

Volvo S80 T6 “R Kelly” Intake Install – I just finished with the install of the R style intake in my 00′ S80 T6. I’ve seen lots of people who are skeptical and there’s only one other forum tutorial that I’m aware of on the net. I decided to just take a few pictures for anyone who would like to do this easy upgrade.

Post categories In Boost, Turbo & Intercoolers, Engine Breathing - MAF, PCV, EGR, Etc., Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo S80

DIY VVIS? I Did.

DIY VVIS? DIY Non-turbo Volvo Variable Intake System (VVIS) Non-turbo Volvo 850s and S70/V70 cars made in 1995 to 2000 were missing something their earlier brothers from 1993…

Post categories In Engine, Engine Breathing - MAF, PCV, EGR, Etc., Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo 850, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000

Volvo NA CARS: Airbox Mod

In trying to fix an airbox thermostat problem on a non-turbo, a discovery was made that the improved gas mileage as well as a power increase. Read about it, comment and possibly try it yourself? Not sure what the long term effects of this “mod” is but it could prove to be very useful. As always MVS is not responsible for any ill effects from doing this mod to your car.

Post categories In Engine, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo 850

How To Clean Volvo Throttle Body

You will see a black plastic cover with a single torx screw holding it down. Unscrew, remove plastic. You will now see the intake, the throttle body and the throttle wheel. Disconnect the intake from the throttle body…

Post categories In Engine, Sensors, Volvo 850, Volvo Emissions and Fuel Economy