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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 06:06 PM
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i have a '95 850 turbo. im not lokking to go to crazy maybe 300hp. my question is will a stock mitu evo 8 turbo fit on my volvo? j/w. and if it works will a ecu upgrade or re-flash be required? also what is the compression ratio for an 850 t?
 
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 06:27 PM
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1. What is your budget like?

2. What turbo comes on the EVO 8? Model etc...

3. An ECU upgrade would be a good idea to maximize the power and potential of the new turbo. Likefrom RICA or IPD.

- http://www.vivaperformance.com (RICA)
- http://www.ipdusa.com (IPD)

4. You should really get a BOOST/VACCUM gauge if you don't have one already.

- http://www.egauges.com

Also you should get a gauge pod.

- http://www.gaugepods.com

5. Next you should really get turbo hoses from either SAMCO, which are sold by http://www.vivaperformance.com Or get them from Stylin Motors, http://www.stylinmotors.com

6. You should upgrade your vaccum lines with silicone ones from http://www.stylinmotors.com

7. If you want to maximize the performance from upgrading your turbo you should really have a 3" downpipe made and a 3" free flowing catback system made for you.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 06:30 PM
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Oh I am sure you can somehow get that EVO 8 turbo on there, but it would take a lot of custom work and custom tuning.

I suggest getting a 16T, 18T or 19T from Volvo.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 07:08 PM
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i did research b/c i couldn't think of the size off the top of my head, but i couldnt find it so i found the evo 9 size which is a little bigger than the 8 it's a tdo5hr-16g. From than i would assume its almost the same maybe a tdo5-16g. i guess ill have to do more research before i decide what to do. one other question does the euro sporttuning intercooler work better than a FMIC (front mount intercooler) or is the stock intercooler good enough?
 
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 07:28 PM
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I don't think it is a direct fit sorry.

I could be wrong.

 
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 09:12 PM
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From what I have been told the Stock intercooler on the Front wheel drive cars is a very good stock one.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 09:34 PM
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This might be of interest to you

http://www.swedespeed.com/resources/...854_index.html
 
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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 05:43 PM
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thank you gullyg for that article it answered a lot of questions in sure tech and s70driver are tired of answering. I love my volvo but sometimes i wish it were less expensive to upgrade. oh well ill just have to make more money! haha
 
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Old Sep 20, 2007 | 12:51 AM
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looks like a good read....ill have to read it later.
 
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