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Forum: Volvo 850
Apr 15, 2013, 12:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,190
Posted By gilber33

I would start looking by getting under the car...

I would start looking by getting under the car and looking where it could be leaking from. Turbo coolant return, heater core coolant feed, heater core coolant return, or radiator coolant feed.
Forum: Volvo 850
Feb 27, 2013, 05:02 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 59,968
Posted By gilber33

I noticed it mostly on the bottom end from a...

I noticed it mostly on the bottom end from a stop. Same driving style with na vs turbo tb I was breaking the tires loose where as I wouldn't before. A lot peppier from a stop.

No CEL. Just get an...
Forum: Volvo 850
Feb 17, 2013, 04:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 28,741
Posted By gilber33

Sounds like you do, I stand corrected. But I...

Sounds like you do, I stand corrected. But I still think 500hp is a huge stretch. Might want to consider getting the block sleeved if you're going all out.


Also, if you're going to want help...
Forum: Volvo 850
Feb 17, 2013, 02:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 28,741
Posted By gilber33

I'm sorry, but you're trying to build a 500+ hp...

I'm sorry, but you're trying to build a 500+ hp car and you don't know any of these things?


Good luck, because I honestly don't think you have any idea of what it takes to get 500hp out of this...
Forum: For Sale / Trade - Archive
Feb 6, 2013, 07:24 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,722
Posted By gilber33

94-97 850 Rica Stage 3 Tune $250 shipped

Selling my custom tuned ECU from Viva. It is a RICA Stage 3 tune. This will work in 94-97 Volvo 850s. The ECU is custom tuned for the following modifications:



-Manual Transmission

-18T/19T...
Forum: Volvo 850
Jan 1, 2013, 07:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,814
Posted By gilber33

You're active on VS and ask questions like this...

You're active on VS and ask questions like this on this forum? The majority of posts are related to "What is a PCV system and where do I order parts for it?". If someone on here is running e85 and...
Forum: Volvo 850
Dec 20, 2012, 12:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,496
Posted By gilber33

The list of potential problems and issues is...

The list of potential problems and issues is endless going from an NA N block to a turbo RN block.
Forum: Volvo 850
Dec 20, 2012, 10:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,496
Posted By gilber33

First off, from the sounds of your mechanical...

First off, from the sounds of your mechanical experience, this will be WAY over your head. You're talking about swapping in an RN turbo engine into your NA. I mean, let's just start with a list of...
Forum: Volvo 850
Nov 18, 2012, 02:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,141
Posted By gilber33

omg. I thought I've read it all when the guy was...

omg. I thought I've read it all when the guy was wondering why his eyes burned when he shoved his face into his exhaust, but this takes the cake.

"Oh damn! Need to slow down from 65 to 63! Quick,...
Forum: Volvo 850
Nov 15, 2012, 04:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,249
Posted By gilber33

lol. That's like sticking your hand in a fire and...

lol. That's like sticking your hand in a fire and asking why it burned you.

But when the exhaust burns your eyes, it's weird and abnormal.
Forum: Volvo 850
Aug 15, 2012, 11:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 830
Posted By gilber33

No more discount codes there.

No more discount codes there.
Forum: Volvo 850
Aug 7, 2012, 06:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,769
Posted By gilber33

squeeze the clips and pull the hose out.

squeeze the clips and pull the hose out.
Forum: Volvo 850
Jul 31, 2012, 04:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 26,953
Posted By gilber33

16T=15G Green injectors=overkill cat...

16T=15G

Green injectors=overkill

cat back=/=turbo back

air filter=sound

Read:
Forum: Volvo 850
Jul 25, 2012, 01:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,516
Posted By gilber33

Do you have spacers on there, too? Anyone...

Do you have spacers on there, too?

Anyone who is at stock offsets with lowering springs doesn't need to roll their fenders.



Like Matt said, tons of heat and take your time. I did it on...
Forum: Volvo 850
Jul 23, 2012, 06:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 9,473
Posted By gilber33

Who did you have tune the ECU? Perhaps they did a...

Who did you have tune the ECU? Perhaps they did a poor job of it.
Forum: Volvo 850
Jul 16, 2012, 01:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,955
Posted By gilber33

Just have to check and make sure there aren't any...

Just have to check and make sure there aren't any bundles of wires or components in the way. I just did mine a month or so ago and the dash went right in and sat on the CCU. Make sure nothing's in...
Forum: Volvo 850
Jul 16, 2012, 12:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,329
Posted By gilber33

IPD sway bars float inside the silicone bushings....

IPD sway bars float inside the silicone bushings. OEM sway bars are molded into the rubber bushings. If you just look at the sway bar you can see that there isn't anything preventing sway bar being...
Forum: Volvo 850
Jul 12, 2012, 07:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,672
Posted By gilber33

No, no, and no. 15Gs came on every turboT5...

No, no, and no.

15Gs came on every turboT5 model on volvo 850s. Not just 94/95. Only 94/95 got the conical housing.

If he has a turbo, and it's not LPT, he already has a 15G on it. And you...
Forum: Volvo 850
Jul 11, 2012, 10:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,672
Posted By gilber33

First off, if there's oil around the oil return...

First off, if there's oil around the oil return line from the turbo to the pan, it's not the turbo, it would be the gasket between the turbo and the line and/or the o-ring at the pan. The only way to...
Forum: Volvo 850
Jul 11, 2012, 10:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,748
Posted By gilber33

throttle position sensor idle air control ...

throttle position sensor
idle air control

replace those.
Forum: Volvo 850
Jul 10, 2012, 01:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 951
Posted By gilber33

What do you mean, get it into the trans the right...

What do you mean, get it into the trans the right way? Bolt PP, cluch kit up to engine, slide transmission onto engine/crank, bolt up trans.
Forum: Volvo 850
Jul 6, 2012, 11:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,400
Posted By gilber33

looool. Can't tell if serious. You want the...

looool. Can't tell if serious.

You want the exhaust to be crackly and pop when you really get on it, but you don't want it to be loud???

First off, good luck achieving anything like that with...
Forum: Volvo 850
Jul 6, 2012, 10:14 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 59,968
Posted By gilber33

What the hell is going on in here? lol Cams?...

What the hell is going on in here? lol Cams? GLTs? off topic much? lol

-Only 97 GLTs were LPT, the rest were NA.
-You use an 850 NA manifold (to avoid porting out the turbo manifold), 850 NA...
Forum: Volvo 850
Jul 5, 2012, 01:59 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 59,968
Posted By gilber33

already said. :)

already said. :)
Forum: Volvo 850
Jul 5, 2012, 12:13 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 59,968
Posted By gilber33

Because I'm guessing the majority of users here...

Because I'm guessing the majority of users here don't know how easy of a mod this is, or that you can do it, and there's always ten threads per day saying "I just bought an 850, what performance...
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