so im looking to find the "perfect" chip for my 99 GLT, any recommendations?

ive been to ipdusa and sent them an email as their chart does not show my year, and eurosporttuning has very little information as to what theirs does. im thinking of buying from ipd as u can get the sport exhaust system and ECU upgrade in a price package, but am still waiting to hear back from them. also, are their any other modifications i should make if im going to add this kind of power?
thanks

Do you have a 1999 s70 awd model? Just wondering or is it just a 1999 s70 GLT?

I am using the SpeedTuning USA 12PSI upgrade ECU upgrade on my 1999 s70 awd. I love it, it is great. I am wanting to do a 3" downpipe to 2.5" catback system upgrade as well, then send my ECU back to have it reprogrammed for the new exhaust.

I do suggest you do a dyno before and after to see results. I didn't, and wished I had.

I also agree do the exhaust and ECU upgrade same time. I would do a 3" downpipe as well to gain maximum performace and a 2.5" catback with free flowing muffler like Magnaflow or if you plan to upgrade your turbo do a 3" catback system as well.

I would get a boost gauge if you haven't already. Autometer makes great ones. And as for a pod, http://www.gaugepods.com for a single, double and triple styles. I know IPD has a single but $30 is a rip when gaugepods sells a single for $15, it is a good deal.

I would replace all vaccum lines with OEM replacements and or silicone replacements.

Its FWD


haha yea i cant afford a downpipe quite yet. as for hoses i have this site:
http://www.stylinmotors.com/volvo.html

a friend of mine said that the GLT was a LPT, is that right? would that effect the chip upgrade a lot too?

ORIGINAL: S70turbo1999

Its FWD


haha yea i cant afford a downpipe quite yet. as for hoses i have this site:
http://www.stylinmotors.com/volvo.html

a friend of mine said that the GLT was a LPT, is that right? would that effect the chip upgrade a lot too?


I never heard of that site before, but it seems good. So go for it.

Yes the GLT is an LPT engine, meaning Low Pressure Turbo. Well with a smaller turbo you should run the same program as a High Pressure Turbo (HPT) engine. You can but you will find most likely that the 15 and 17 PSI programs SpeedTuning USA and others offer will be out of your turbo's efficency range.

I suggest going with the 12PSI program from SpeedTuning USA, and the 15PSI program shouldn't be a problem either, just saying that it could get out of your turbos efficency range.

The ST program is a good program for the LPT car I would not use the 15/17 psi on your car.

ORIGINAL: sp5368

The ST program is a good program for the LPT car I would not use the 15/17 psi on your car.


I wouldn't either, that is why I opted for the 12PSI program, runs great.

S70driver is your car a 98 if it is have you ever tried running a 98 T5 ecu. I did that in my 97 and had very good results but my injectors were to big (whites) and ran really rich on the dyno. It produced more power than the St chip which was run right after the 98.

No mine is a 99 S70 awd. I am not so sure running an different cars ECU is better or worse. I know I wouldn't run one IMO.

what if i got the exhaust now and then chipped it later? would that screw around with the engine becuase its not set up for the exhaust?

That should not affect it at all.

Shouldn't affect it too much or at all. Just when you get an ECU upgrade mention you got an exhaust and what size it is. Please go for the 3" downpipe and 2.5" catback.

ok thanks. its probly just goin to be exhaust, no down pipe. then am going to drive over to Speed tuning and get it chipped. guy said it was gonna be around 400 for chip and labor, which is a much better deal then most websites are offering.

You will gain performance from an exhaust, but the downpipe is where you will see the best gains.

Did you talk to Oliver at Speed Tuning USA?

haha yeah

Could you understand him?

i emailed him so yea. im guessing hes got a pretty rough accent or sumthing. and now that ive thought about it, i think im going to get the downpipe. if i got the downpipe and exhaust, would i have to do ne other mods(besides hose upgrades) or can the ECU wait?


u in maryland s70driver?

You don't have to do any other upgrades. The ECU can wait. To can full performance from the exhuast though you should get an ECU upgrade sometime, plus the extra power the ECU upgrades gives you added to what the full exhaust system will give you.

I am in Pennsylvania, and called Oliver. His shop is only 1.5 hours from my house.

How much will a 3'downpipe cause the air/fuel to change if any, just better flow

ORIGINAL: sp5368

How much will a 3'downpipe cause the air/fuel to change if any, just better flow


Don't know, but a lot better flow. Also make sure you get the downpipe and catback mandrel bent. Otherwise it really isn't worth it.

i will most likely be able to let you all know how the downpipe and exhaust are as if i do get them, it will be in the next month. im probly goin to get both from EST, as ipd offers no downpipe and EST has a sale on exhaust at the moment. plus getting them both from same manufacturer or distributor or whatever ensures installation is a little bit easier.

s70 how was ST? like how long did it take and all?

IPD did sell a downpipe, but do you really want to spend the $1400 for it? I wouldn't.

As for ST it was fast. I forget the exact days but... Lets just say I sent my ECU out UPS next day on Tuesday, Oliver got it Wednesday, and I got it back by Friday. Now I did go through a groupbuy and that might have been the deal like return that quickly. So ask first.

Also I uninstalled and re-installed my ECU by myself.

thats good. i was actually thinking of just driving to ST and spending however long it takes at the place. figure that might save me some money on shipping costs and all that. and i just saw that ipd has a downpipe because they sent me a catalogue, and laughed at how they wanted double what EST offered. kinda makes you wonder...

I am having the guy look at my downpipe to see if he can make one for me. He said they usually run like $200-$400, so if yours is the same he might be able to make one for you as well. Just duplicate mine and ship it to you.

Sorry what guy, lol. I am talking about the guy who is dynoing my car this Monday the 27th at 1pm.

Good afternoon fella's. Can you tell me what the actual difference is appart from the obvious model's but your S70 GLT and my 850 GLT? many thanks, sorry but i'm new on here.

ORIGINAL: MadMark32

Good afternoon fella's. Can you tell me what the actual difference is appart from the obvious model's but your S70 GLT and my 850 GLT? many thanks, sorry but i'm new on here.



850's

1993: 850 GLT ($24,800 MSRP): 2.4L I5 (http://www.answers.com/topic/straight-5-1), 168hp (http://www.answers.com/topic/horsepower) (125kW (http://www.answers.com/topic/watt-surname)) @ 6300rpm and 162ft·lbf (http://www.answers.com/topic/torque) (220N·m (http://www.answers.com/topic/newton-meters)) @ 4500rpm All 1993 850 models were badged GLT, regardless of equipment. Many options (leather, sunroof, and more) were bundled into the Touring package.

1994: 850 ($24,300 MSRP): 2.4L I5, 168hp (125kW) @ 6300rpm and 162ft·lbf (220N·m) @ 4500rpm 850 Turbo ($29,985 MSRP): 2.3L I5, 222hp (166kW) @ 5200rpm and 221ft·lbf (300N·m) @ 2100rpm The base 850 sedan includes the same headlights, front valance and front and rear bumper as the 1993 850, while all other models, including the new wagon, get revised headlights, front valances, and front and rear bumpers. The GLT badge is dropped, although all the same equipment is available. The 222hp Turbo (http://www.answers.com/topic/turbocharger) sedan and wagon, as well as the normally aspirated 168hp wagon, are new models this year.

1995: 850 ($24,580 MSRP): 2.4L I5, 168hp (125kW) @ 6300rpm and 162ft·lbf (220N·m) @ 4500rpm 850 GLT ($27,110 MSRP): 2.4L I5, 168hp (125kW) @ 6300rpm and 162ft·lbf (220N·m) @ 4500rpm 850 Turbo ($31,045 MSRP): 2.3L I5, 222hp (166kW) @ 5200rpm and 221ft·lbf (300N·m) @ 2100rpm 850 T 5R ($35,545 MSRP): 2.3L I5, 240hp (179kW) @ 5600rpm and 221ft·lbf (300N·m) @ 2100rpm The GLT badge returned for the 1995 model year, so there were now sedan and wagon versions of the 850, 850 GLT, 850 Turbo, and 850 T-5R. The T-5R was the new high performance model, with more power stemming from ECU tuning, and special suspension, trim and wheels. In addition to the introduction of the T-5R, changes included new tail-lights for sedans, optional side airbags, new interior switch-gear design and several other detail changes.

1996: 850 ($26,125 MSRP): 2.4L I5, 168hp (125kW) @ 6300rpm and 162ft·lbf (220N·m) @ 4700rpm 850 GLT ($29,200 MSRP): 2.4L I5, 168hp (125kW) @ 6300rpm and 162ft·lbf (220N·m) @ 4500rpm 850 Turbo ($32,650 MSRP): 2.3L I5, 222hp (166kW) @ 5200rpm and 221ft·lbf (300N·m) @ 2100rpm 850 R ($37,925 MSRP): 2.3L I5, 240hp (179kW) @ 5600rpm and 221ft·lbf (300N·m) @ 2100rpm Changes this year include a revised power door lock system, new exterior colors, and full OBD-II (http://www.answers.com/topic/on-board-diagnostics-1) compliance. The T5-R high performance version became the R in 1996, but the performance differences remained relatively the same.

1997: 850 ($26,710 MSRP): 2.4L I5, 168hp (125kW) @ 6300rpm and 162ft·lbf (220N·m) @ 4500rpm 850 GLT ($31,835 MSRP): 2.4L I5, 190hp (142kW) @ 5100rpm and 199ft·lbf (270N·m) at 1600rpm 850 T-5 ($34,500 MSRP): 2.3L I5, 222hp (166kW) @ 5200rpm and 221ft·lbf (300N·m) @ 2100rpm 850 R ($38,685 MSRP): 2.3L I5, 240hp (179kW) @ 5600rpm and 221ft·lbf (300N·m) @ 2100rpm For 1997, the 850's final year, all GLT models were increased to 190hp (142kW) by pairing a low-pressure turbocharger with the 2.4L engine. The 850 Turbo model was thence called the 850 T-5. The 1997 model year was short, as the substantially similar (virtually identical except for superficial styling changes) Volvo S70 (http://www.answers.com/topic/volvo-s70) sedan and Volvo V70 (http://www.answers.com/topic/volvo-v70) wagon were introduced during the first half of 1997.

http://www.answers.com/Volvo%20850

S70's
Engine The base engine was a 2.4-liter dual overhead cam straight-5 (http://www.answers.com/topic/straight-5-1) gasoline engine (http://www.answers.com/topic/four-stroke-cycle) that produced a maximum output of 165hp. The GLT had a turbocharged (http://www.answers.com/topic/turbocharger) version of that engine that increased the power to 190hp (141kw). The T5 had a more highly tuned 2.3-liter turbocharged gasoline (http://www.answers.com/topic/gasoline) engine with an output of 236hp (175kw). The Base and T5 models had an optional five-speed manual transmission, the GL and GLT were available with only an automatic transmission. An option on the S70 was the TRACS traction control system that would apply the front brakes to limit wheel slippage. All models had disc brakes and anti-lock braking system (http://www.answers.com/topic/anti-lock-braking-system). These were also among the first cars in the United States to offer side airbags, an option that has extended to nearly all models today. All-wheel drive (http://www.answers.com/topic/four-by-four-four-wheel-drive) was also offered with the GLT model. Trim levels In 2000, the SE trim level was made available to the S70 "base" and GLT model. Therefore four trim levels were offered, Base, Base SE, GLT, and GLT SE. Starting for the 2001 model year, the S70 was replaced by the S60 (http://www.answers.com/topic/canon-powershot-1), as the S80 (http://www.answers.com/topic/s80) had been introduced in 1999 (http://www.answers.com/topic/1999). An S70-R version (which was not released in North America) was introduced later to offer higher performance, along with all-wheel drive. The engine was an extra-tuned edition of the 2319cc unit, rated 250hp and 350Nm for models fitted with a five-speed manual gearbox and limited slip differential (http://www.answers.com/topic/limited-slip-differential). Models fitted with a four-speed automatic gearbox rated 240hp and 330Nm. Specifications This table describes the engine specifications of the 2000 models. Trim Engine Displacement Power output Max torque 0-60mph Base DOHC (http://www.answers.com/topic/overhead-camshaft) I5 (http://www.answers.com/topic/straight-5-1) 2435cc 165hp (123kw) 220Nm (162 ft·lb) 9.9s GLT DOHC Turbocharged (http://www.answers.com/topic/turbocharger) I5 2435cc 190hp (141kw) 270Nm (199 ft·lb) 8.9s T5 DOHC Turbocharged I5 2319cc 236hp (175kw) 330Nm( 243 ft·lb) 6.4s

http://www.answers.com/Volvo%20s70

Hopefully that helps you.

EST offers a tuning package for your vehicle in the form of their Stage 2+ (includes ECU upgrade, air intake, andcat back exhaust) for the S70 AWD. Net result will be 253hp and 305lbs. of tq. Personally, I'm set to get their upgrade package for my '98 FWD GLT which will net 268hp and 300+ lbs. of tq. (bettering the V70R...hee hee).