Chip Tune vs. Manual Boost Controller
Chip Tune vs. Manual Boost ControllerI 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 thoughts...
View ArticleFast Friday #4 — The Boost Variance Problem
Fast Friday #4 — The Boost Variance ProblemBoost pressure issues seem to be the #2 issue in the Volvo Performance world beaten out only by vacuum leaks. Boost pressure control in the 1994-1998 models...
View ArticleFast Friday #5 — Injectors, MAFs, and Power
Fast Friday #5 — Injectors, MAFs, and PowerIt’s interesting to note that cars with even stock turbochargers are able to max out a MAF sensor as early as 14psi. When I say “Max out the MAF” what I mean...
View ArticleFast Friday #6 — Injectors, MAFs, and Power pt. II
Fast Friday #6 — Injectors, MAFs, and Power pt. IIAs performance levels rise so too do the necessary supporting components of the engine to reach the power goals you might have. Most fuel system...
View ArticleReview: ARD Green Tune
Review: ARD Green TuneAnother ARD Green Tune Review MVS Volvo Forum user ojdorson writes “It was a real pleasure to deal with Lucky. After a few quick e-mails, I decided to go with his recommendations...
View ArticleOctane And The Turbocharged Engine
Octane And The Turbocharged EngineAny time you compress air it’s going to increase in temperature, with a turbo charger it’s no different. The more boost you run the more heat is imparted to the air...
View ArticleHow to access ECM & TCM on 850, S70, V70, XC70, C70
How to access ECM & TCM on 850, S70, V70, XC70, C70How to remove ECU and TCU Modules MVS Forum member gchelidze tells us in text and (24!) photos how to access your ECU and TCU modules from under...
View ArticleFuel Cutoff w/ Stock ECU + MBC
Fuel Cutoff w/ Stock ECU + MBCClick through for a video example of the Volvo ECU cutting fuel after the parameters go off the map. Now that ambient air temperatures are very low, 9°F (-12°C), the...
View ArticlePiggybacks & SAFC… it’s Fast Friday #27!
Piggybacks & 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...
View ArticleE85 Fuel & Performance
E85 Fuel & PerformanceFor those who might remember the days of adjusting ignition timing at the distributor and feeling the gain of power by just a few degrees of ignition advance, E85 allows for...
View ArticleTunes: Does One Size Fit All?
Tunes: Does One Size Fit All?Not all tuners adjust the ECU calibrations the same, that likely doesn't surprise you. However what might surprise you is how it's actually done. Here at ARD we tune each...
View Article“628″ R ECUs and 850s
“628″ R ECUs and 850sSo, I recently installed a 628 ECU and it works great. It feels like I have a little more boost everywhere, not just for 7 seconds, 30 seconds, or whatever the literature claims....
View ArticleOpinions on Manual Boost Control
Opinions on Manual Boost ControlIn response to a request for opinions on how to safely boost a V70, MVS user pkplok posted this link which is specifically about boosting Volkswagens but should work for...
View ArticleSAS Delete Theory
SAS Delete TheoryFor those of you who also own Volvo, you would be familiar with "SAS Delete". Remember that virtually all European cars (Volvo, VW, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche etc.) use the same...
View ArticleVolvo 850 Repairs & Fixes
Volvo 850 Repairs & FixesHere is a legacy list of various 850 repairs I’m moving to the VRD, for posterity. Replacement of entire sunroof system Member, atikovi was having trouble with the sunroof...
View ArticleECU Failure in a ’99 V70-XC
ECU Failure in a ’99 V70-XCA rare ECU failure, something that’s becoming more common in Volvo P80 models as they age. Here’s what it looks like from a diagnosis viewpoint. 1999 V70XC I’m stuck – I need...
View ArticleDo our cars get used to one brand of fuel?
Do our cars get used to one brand of fuel?MVS Forums Member huzzsaba: Recently on a road trip, I filled up like I usually do at Canadian tire and got decent gas mileage that I usually get which is...
View ArticleScan Gauge II Reviewed
Scan Gauge II ReviewedI'm a little bit of a number geek and like to know what is going on with certain things all the time. So I decided to purchase one of the Scan Gauge II code scanner, etc., from...
View ArticleTroubleshoot Heat Soak ECM, BCM, CEM, & TCM
Troubleshoot Heat Soak ECM, BCM, CEM, & TCMDetailed thread from hankb on troubleshooting ECM DIM CAN bus as function of heat and humidity: This is my second post on this forum regarding the same...
View ArticleVolvo 850 M56 Swap DIY w/ Photos
Volvo 850 M56 Swap DIY w/ PhotosMVS Forums contributor polskamafia mjl just wrote what may be the best Volvo Auto-to-Manual swap DIY on the Web. M56 Swap Overview This is a write up for replacing the...
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