also, could u recomend a particular Flowmaster muffler, i went to the website, and there are so many choices and variations, none of which are specific to volvo?

What is the size of the catback piping on a stock 850? could i just change the muffler or do u need all new pipes,
? thanks a lot

 

I have never delt with Flowmaster so I cannot reccomend one. Maybe their 40 series I dunno. As for Volvo specific there wont be one. Just pick one that will fit.

The piping of the stock system should be like 2.25" and yes you can just get a muffler but it wont gain you any Hp and just sound. If you want to be like the Honda RICER kids thats ok. IMO get all new piping and a muffler. You can't say you have a full catback system unless you get the new piping and muffler. You can only say I added a muffler to my stock exhaust if you only replace the muffler.

Like I said a mandrel bent or even crush bent 2.25" or 2.5" piping with a Flowmaster muffler will sound good and may gain you a little power but not much.

 

OK cool thank you, i will see about the catback as you said i think i will stick to suspension upgrades.
Do you reccomend that i get the IPD springs instead?

Does the fact that they are softer mean i will be sacrificing performance? i live in los angeles where there are many cracks and potholes, and this car will also remain a daily driver, but i would like some better handling characteristics.

 

IPD springs are fine, it is up to you man.

No it wont sacrifice performance either.

 

alright thank you!

ALSO, i was wondering how a wider and or larger wheels would effect the handling. currently my 850 has the 15 "cetus," wheels which i believe are 6.5 inches wide. i found another volvo wheel called the "titan," which is 17 x 7 and i was wondering if that would be a good choice and if the extra 2 inches would cause problems when mated with the koni's and ebiachs that would lower the car about 1 inch.

 

There should be no problems with those rims.

 

Thank you