Volvo 850 Made from 1993 to 1997, this Volvo line was available in both a wagon and a sedan, both with were graced with several trim levels.

My new 18T and exhaust setup

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Old Aug 28, 2013 | 01:20 AM
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Over the last week I've done the following to my 97 850R and I'm stoked, and just wanted to share some of Boxpin's awesome fab work as well, big thanks to him!

18T, ARD billet wheel (rebuilt by Boxpin)
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3" downpipe/test pipe combo, all custom
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On the car
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I upgraded my ARD green tune to a blue with the 4.4 upgrade, but when I installed the ECU my car wouldn't fire up.. So I sent the thing back to Lucky and should have it by the end of the week. Can't wait.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2013 | 07:28 AM
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Congrats, its going to move when you get that tune in there and let it really let loose.


Never showed you this...my battle wounds. The 02 bung touched my arm after welding.


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Old Aug 28, 2013 | 08:38 AM
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how much do you estimate you have invested in it? just curious
 
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Old Aug 28, 2013 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 97black850
how much do you estimate you have invested in it? just curious
Turbo- $425

Exhaust- $430

Intake- $140

Tune- $600

Other stuff- $200?

Too much money, lol
 
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Old Aug 28, 2013 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by boxpin
Congrats, its going to move when you get that tune in there and let it really let loose.


Never showed you this...my battle wounds. The 02 bung touched my arm after welding.


Ouch!

Lucky's sending it out today express, so I may have it tomorrow

He said it looks like the switch got stuck in 'boot mode' hence why the fan turned on and wouldn't stop.

Oh, and when did you go e85?? I swear we just spoke about that weeks ago and you said you weren't?
 

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Old Aug 28, 2013 | 03:35 PM
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Oh, and when did you go e85?? I swear we just spoke about that weeks ago and you said you weren't?
I am always changing, trying new stuff. The tune will be here tomorrow.
 

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Old Aug 28, 2013 | 06:01 PM
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for what thing is gonna do, i'd say its reasonable lol
 
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Old Aug 29, 2013 | 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 97black850
for what thing is gonna do, i'd say its reasonable lol
I agree!

Plus I only paid $3500 for my R, and that's really the only reason I was able to dump money into it. But yeah >$2000 for 80-90bhp gain is good
 
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