Well, had to play with the Volvos this weekend. Willie came up to change out a strut mount bushing on the wagon, and then we got to playing with the Turbo Pig. I had found some info online about a couple of free mods (much like upping the timing on a Type R), so we got some booshlaat and dove under the hood

Free mod #1: Horn relocation. The stock horns are about five inches in diameter (2 of them), and live in front of the radiator/condenser/intercooler setup. Moved those down to the splash pan to increase airflow. Big difference visually - lots more air available to the cooling bits.

Free mod #2: Intake cleanup. There was a plastic cover/mount covering up the fresh air t00b on the intake, probably to prevent water inhalation in monsoons. Yanked that out for better breathing.

Free mod #3: More airflow work. Took out the middle lower grille insert. Better flow to radiator/condenser/intercooler. Looks mean, too

Free mod #4: Wastegate actuator adjustment. Volvo apparently thinks boost at low rpm/low gear is unsafe, so they restrict boost under a couple of different conditions to 1.5 psi. Now that's no fun. A few turns of the actuator = 0.5 bar by 3k rpm in first and second gears. Really brings the low-end to life! And had one unintended consequence:



That's the kind of peak boost I should be seeing after an ECU upgrade! Hmm...


Pat, who knows this isn't really Type R related, but some folk may be interested

ps - b00st ownz

 

Boost sucks...cheater

Good stuff, Patrick

Jason-
who hopes Pat gets on track soon

 

I hope to, Garth.

Areas of concern = cooling (exhaust will be ordered today, while they are on sale at IPD), suspension (stock shocks are marginal - 'bout wore out already, Koni Sports + H&R springs will be installed), brakes (stock fl00id sux ), driver (still getting used to the beast).

 

HELL YEAH!

caps filter is gay.

 

And this is in the R forum because ??????



Hey Pat you should hitch a ride down with Jack on the 20th and party it up in So. FL with us

 

Settle down, buttcoin! Don't make me post another "Craig owned" pic from the expo


Pat, who wanted his Hype R buddies to see the turblow g00tness

 

hahaha LOL *buttcoin*

 

on the free mods, Pat.

I picked up the JE pistons for my turbo ITR project from Steve yesterday,
and will sent them to Swain Tech for their Gold Coat and Poly Moly coatings.

Ed- wo has now added ITR content to this thread.
Oh, And I love that gauge!! (note to self, order some F'n gauges)


[Modified by Zygspeed, 10:52 AM 6/24/2002]

 

nicey nice....uno baro rocks!

 

Heh. Thanks for the "content," Ed

Defi b00st gauge = good chit. I picked it up at the Expo from Leo. I'll try to send you some pics of the sensor and control module. Shame they're so expensive, because they're easy as ***** to install/work with.

Pat, who now wants an EGT gauge

 

im not impressed..........maybe if i saw 2.5bar i would be

 

Just for you, Tran:







(photo credit: BG Boost)

 

thats what i likey!!!!

 

need the red light to show up

Willis

 

Uh oh, everybody's going with b00st now!!! It has begun.....

Pat. 1bar+ 0wnz

 

you mean...?

 

Nicey nice, Dave!


Pat, who doesn't want to blow the Turbo Pig up