Minor performance mods that you may want to do on your P80 Volvo built from 1994 - 1998 850, S/V70.

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[@Twobarpsi]

I still can't believe a 2.3L engine hauls my wagon around! Fast even stock!

[@RobertDIY]

Very good engine.

[@bernardaflores1720]

Thanks for putting together this great list, version 2 should include upgrades to the fuel system, pump, and injectors.

[@RobertDIY]

Great point!

[@3erred-bloodedpatriot745]

Love my 93 Volvo 940 turbo , pushing around 320hp right now , bigger turbo , bigger intercooler, ECU and ezk is stage 2 chips tuned , 3inch cold air intake , 440cc injectors etc love it

[@RobertDIY]

wow

[@paulallen5911]

I love my new 850 GLT! these videos are great help thank you!

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@darylrobert3673]

i like your horn relocation, i put mine down near the charcoal canister works well but picks up some water.

[@RobertDIY]

Horn? I have not moved my horn.

[@visitmichschannel]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much.

[@RobertDIY]

glad to help.

[@edwinthomas618]

Queen Bee is really clean!

[@RobertDIY]

thanks

[@bowe1978]

@@RobertDIY Where can I find lite kits like Queen Bee for my 2000 S70 GLT SE? FWD - Thanks

[@vcu3rams]

Those crows are on one

[@RobertDIY]

I know, and they won't go away. :(

[@aaronfuller8761]

Hi Robert. You made a good video. I noticed you left out the oil canister check! After trial and error, there's a NEW oil canister to intake manifold check valve modification! That is a complete must upgrade.... If you're interested I would like to send you some pictures sir?

[@RobertDIY]

sure.

[@bradleyhovan9390]

Hey I’m interested in this. It there a page online you can link to a guide/photos? (I dont want to post my email here)

[@petejames9366]

Love your volvos rob! In beautiful Nic!

[@RobertDIY]

thanks

[@carabara3947]

The Throttle Sticks Take It Off And Lube The The Side Venturi Bushes For A Smoother Pedal Operation

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for sharing.

[@markcars7749]

Thanks BOSS

[@RobertDIY]

Welcome

[@KaitiBascomb96]

Air to water intercooler helps

[@RobertDIY]

ok

[@billpetersen298]

You didn’t mention, changing the size of the turbo? Won’t it be working too hard, with all these mods? By the way, great information, thanks.

[@RobertDIY]

That would not be considered minor 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@hippieJOSH420]

Any idea of how much power queen bee or panther is pushing??

[@RobertDIY]

Panther needs a tune so probably 220 at the wheels. Queen Bee was probably pushing 260 WHP. QB had a 18T hybrid and a ARD/Lucky box tune, it was quick and fast. 💪🏾

[@awhoot1]

So when you say “computer” you do mean pcm/ ecm. ? Cause I’m buying a customers 98 v70 awd turbo. I’d quite like to do the intake pipe upgrade, and the pcm upgrade!!??

[@RobertDIY]

Yes, ECM.

[@AP-er6mh]

Nice

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks

[@chaytonSmith]

You can also tune the ECM yourself with some basic tools.

[@RobertDIY]

ok

[@roberttshilidzijhbberea9501]

👏

[@RobertDIY]

Woot woot!

[@brianfischer788]

Robert - a great video! A couple of questions: I have a 1999 V70 xc with the low pressure turbo (13T, I believe) and I live in northern Minnesota. Would a 3" downpipe upgrade work on the 13T turbo, or is that turbo restricted by the exhaust flange? Second, although I don't live in the artic circle, I do live in a colder climate. Would you still recommend the RIP kit upgrade, or would that result in the same throttle body freezing that caused Volvo to change the setup in the first place. Thanks as always for great videos!

[@RobertDIY]

A RIP kit can get rid of old soft pressure tubes. You can also replace those tubes with new silicone hoses.

[@RobertDIY]

I don't think a LPT will benefit from a 3" down pipe.

[@brianfischer788]

Thanks @@RobertDIY! If you find yourself sliding through the northern half of Minnesota, shoot me a message. I would gladly consider meeting you en route (your route, not mine) and buy you and Diane a cup of coffee that you don't need to wait 25 minutes for.

[@bruiserray]

Hi Robert. Love all your videos! Sorry to hear about Diane. May I ask, re the ECU. I have a 1994 T5 so can't get an ECU from the same year can I. So can I just get one from any year and can you explain the "emissions codes". I do not understand what you mean by this. Cheers

[@RobertDIY]

The vehicle should have EGR and the pipe that goes around the head, intake to exhaust manifold. Any T5 or R ecu from a '94 or '95 should be plug and play. You can likely use an ECU from a '96 or '97. They may toss a code if the emissions system is different.

[@advcomsyst]

👍🏾

[@RobertDIY]

cool

[@korpz1000]

I race motorbikes in my 550 bhp t5r.

[@RobertDIY]

Dang

[@edwinthomas618]

Robert what 3" downpipe you used (what vehicle did it come off). that you referenced in this video? thanks

[@RobertDIY]

Got a new OBX downpipe from Facebook market place.

[@shahab_shawn_siahpoosh]

Any performance improvement by just a cat delete? Thanks for the nice video

[@RobertDIY]

Yes sir. My guess would be 5% gain.

[@xsduprwd3937]

But you can't change or set up cam timing with glt cams without an after market computer or dyno?

[@RobertDIY]

Sure you can. The NA cams will still add power and change torque curve. They still need to be timed correctly.

[@chef8918]

I'd imagine that this list would also work with an 1999 P80 v70 right? Because I was thinking if I could swap my stock computer with an R computer from the same year, but I'm not sure

[@RobertDIY]

Nope

[@mariannevigeland6044]

genius

[@RobertDIY]

thanks for watching.

[@ChongJhanEu]

Hi Rob, I would like to know the NA cam must be from 850? What about the the Cam from S/V70 2.5 Liter NA engine model from year 97’ to 99’?

[@RobertDIY]

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[@RobertDIY]

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[@morganstuartmcrae]

Were those three inch straight flange downpipes OEM on some Volvos? (Which ones?)

[@RobertDIY]

Nope

[@jdevlan3716]

How much horsepower you got? I got the 01 xc. Factory still, cept' I cut my exhaust pipe at the end. Fer sound.

[@RobertDIY]

I have several cars so I don't understand your question.

[@judgetravis5344]

🤘🏿

[@RobertDIY]

thanks.

[@SAMSAM-et3vc]

Hello Robert.Would you consider making 3inch downpipes for sale for the 16t staright flange. Or where to get/purchase one. Thanks

[@RobertDIY]

I don't make them. Usually find them for sale from time to time.

[@SAMSAM-et3vc]

Thanks for the reply..

[@puregamer4852]

Can somebody help me with choosing turbo for t5? I don´t know what is OEM for car or how big turbo can I put there. Thanks for help

[@RobertDIY]

what tag is on the current turbo?

[@RobertDIY]

What kind of T5 do you have?

[@puregamer4852]

It is 2.3T5 but I don't have any turbo

[@davidhunt8488]

Hi Robert, interested in the bit about swapping computer ecu over. Would this work on n/a car to go from 140hp to 170hp? Or would it not work? Thanks

[@RobertDIY]

No, won't even start the car.

[@SSammy-1]

And you actually lack 10 valves. 140hp - 10valve 170hp - 20valve engine

[@Laplander93]

@@SSammy-1 There is actually a 140hp 20valve, they are called B5244S2 while the 170hp is called B5244S.

[@cmarshun6930]

Depending on what all needs done to my p80 v70xc, I may decide to part it out. That being said, do you know if the downpipe and rip tube from the v70 will work on an 01 S60? Rip tube appears to have different connecting points, but I'm unsure as to the downpipe.

[@RobertDIY]

Not sure I follow your question. You can check iPd's website.

[@cmarshun6930]

@@RobertDIY sorry, I guess I could have worded that better. I have a 98 v70xc and an 01 S60 2.4t, I was just wondering if exhaust and turbo parts were interchangable between the 2.

[@fuentesrc1211]

I have a coolant leak down by the passenger side middle of the car looks like a drain but my plug might be missing Volvo s70 1998 any idea why or how and solution

[@RobertDIY]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn3GfWmkrJp5nKs

[@RobertDIY]

Do you have to add coolant?

[@fuentesrc1211]

@@RobertDIY yes

[@RobertDIY]

YES, sounds like you have a leak to fix.

[@fuentesrc1211]

@@RobertDIY thanks to your videos man saved me from going to the mechanic

[@austinpelham1766]

Am I correct in assuming I can install an angled flange 3" down pipe that will achieve the same effect as your straight flange 3" down pipe?

[@RobertDIY]

That would be better.

[@austinpelham1766]

@@RobertDIY Okay, sounds good. Thanks!

[@parkerallen2765]

Thinking about rebuilding a motor for my s70 how interchangeable are the “R” parts

[@RobertDIY]

I don't understand the question.

[@parkerallen2765]

@@RobertDIY I have a s70 motor can I put s70 r parts on such as head or cams , what components carry over ?

[@parkerallen2765]

@@RobertDIY or v70 r parts

[@da7douli]

Can these mods all be done to a GLT ? or is it only for R-Turbo 850s ?

[@RobertDIY]

I guess you can do it with a GLT.

[@BillionaireMinds777]

@@RobertDIY doesnt a GLT come with a turbo aswell? 2.0

[@billpetersen298]

@@BillionaireMinds777 You can’t go very far with a GLT. It has a low pressure turbo, with a higher compression engine. On my GLT, after it burnt a valve. I put a turbo head on, to lower the compression ratio. So it can handle white injectors, a slightly bigger turbo, and a T5 ecu. Bringing it up to the equivalent, of a T5. The rods in a GLT, (or LPT engine), are not strong. Most of them already have a lot of mileage. So don’t push it too hard.

[@billpetersen298]

@@BillionaireMinds777 Or go nuts, on it. Wait till it blows up. Them sell me all those goodies. To put on my 98 T5, engine.

[@josephstevens4032]

​@@billpetersen298 was it the 2.3 head?

[@giantrobot9000]

Does the turbo heat shield help or hurt anything? My 94 is still 100% stock with one, but I need to take it off to fix something...i notice you don’t bother with it

[@RobertDIY]

It helps on hot days when pulling hills, etc.

[@STG44VOLVO]

You can leave it off. Will not give any problems.

[@xsduprwd3937]

Volvo put it on for good reason, helps to keep the ambient under bonnet temps down when around town and in traffic, which will help keep degradation of under bonnet hoses and plastics to a minimum.

[@dutcherygaming6153]

Robert, what do you think of the 2.5t engine? With the low pressure turbo

[@RobertDIY]

What year? The older N engines are not as tough as the newer RN engines.

[@dutcherygaming6153]

@@RobertDIY from my v70 1998

[@RobertDIY]

Not sure what you are looking for with a general question, they are all basically the same. Should last 500,000 miles with normal care.

[@dutcherygaming6153]

@@RobertDIY nice, i only have 270.000 km, so thats around 168.000 miles. Got many miles left to go

[@9thgatedim273]

Big question how good Is a stock automatic transmission in the 98 v70 turbo

[@RobertDIY]

Very good.

[@Teeveepicksures]

Unbreakable. I only just changed my tranny fluid around 200k to be safe but have never had any issues ever.

[@parkerallen2765]

All of this applies to s70 awd as well ? Is there a computer swap you can do for those models?

[@RobertDIY]

Depends on the year.

[@parkerallen2765]

@@RobertDIY applicable fir the 99?

[@SimRacer96]

hi robert i have a question regarding the computer in lets say a Non turbo 850/v70 p80 if i have a 2.0 liter engine and lets say i swap in a computer from a 2.4/2.5 liter engine would that in theory increase any sort of performance at all in a 2.0 liter engine ? or would i have to take into consideration that those computers might have traction controll and such ?

[@RobertDIY]

My guess is the only thing that it would do is cause the vehicle to run rich. Don't fuel down the catalytic converter and probably destroy that. To increase power you have to increase air and fuel, I'm not sure the computer can do that.

[@SimRacer96]

@@RobertDIY would the car not relearn somehow maybe possibly if you place one in and turn it on and let it go through a couple phases like a normal drive / a pull to see if it would make any difference, anyhow it would be an experiment for sure to try that since it works on turbo cars but then again turbo cars have turbos so.. but if a non turbo car can gain some kind of fuel and possibly some more air and demand of park then theoreticly it should somehow gain 10-20 hp thats just my theory but could also be bad you never know untill you try it hehe

[@user-ry9ud1pg9u]

Самый крутой 😎))

[@RobertDIY]

Спасибо за просмотр.

[@user-ry9ud1pg9u]

@@RobertDIY Вам спасибо за вклад. Меня многие просили оставить информацию по ремонту P80， но я удалил очень много полезного.

[@BillionaireMinds777]

I know I'm late but is ther many differences between 2.0 and the 2.3 version?

[@RobertDIY]

0.3L

[@mohis5664]

Only crankshaft is different, nothing else.

[@unklebuck1239]

out of curiosity what is the paint code for that yellow?

[@RobertDIY]

I'll check or you can Google it.

[@petejames9366]

“Faded yellow” 🙌😛

[@antonioesteban3842]

I removed my turbo heat shield and it melted the edge of the cowl

[@STG44VOLVO]

Same here but no melting.

[@RobertDIY]

ouch

[@bugeye02707]

No more ard tuning they closed shop for good.

[@RobertDIY]

Are you in the area?

[@bugeye02707]

@@RobertDIY im in California i went on their website and thata how i found out

[@RobertDIY]

I think they only service local customers.

[@bugeye02707]

@@RobertDIY oh ok gotcha

[@thesweckd85]

Heat soak

[@RobertDIY]

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