Performance/Cosmetics/Audio http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:09:53 +0000 60 http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/topic/152395-ipd-ecu-tune/ So IPD wants to charge me about $750 for me to ship them my ECU and tune it for my 02 s60 2.4T, or have then send me the tuner for $850, Is this really the only way to go?? Is there any other way thats cheaper that wont cost me $800, thank you@ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:09:53 +0000 http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/topic/152395-ipd-ecu-tune/ http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/topic/152389-downpipe-flanges/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:26:39 +0000 http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/topic/152389-downpipe-flanges/ http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/topic/152387-running-volvo-in-l-gear/
I drive a 02 S60 2.4T with a Spectre air intake 103,000 miles]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:03:57 +0000 http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/topic/152387-running-volvo-in-l-gear/ http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/topic/152377-02-volvo-s60-24t-boost/
I have a 02 volvo 2.4T with a Spectre air intake]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:33:14 +0000 http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/topic/152377-02-volvo-s60-24t-boost/ http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/topic/152375-s80-t6-transmission-questions-several-inquiries/ -=2000 S80 T6=-

Finally got the S80 Running smooth as glass. I have read all the problems people are having with the 4T65-E GM Transmission. I have several questions regarding preventive maintenance and upgrades to ensure reliability and driving style..

1. Do these ultimately fail despite WHAT you do them as far as changing the oil and filter say every 15K-20K miles? No flush just fluid and filter change...
2. Moderate driving...no dogging the car or abusive racing etc... Normal everyday operating...Do they still Fail?
3. I've read that these came in Many GM cars...Are they direct Bolt ons like If one is pulled from a Buick , Impala, Lumina etc... or are there vast differences in Bolt patterns and Torq converter size etc.?
4. Do they Fail as often in the GM cars as they do in the S80's?
5. Does it fail just as rapidly in the NON-Turbo S80's?
6. I think (Correct me if I'm wrong) The S80 comes with the 4T65-E. I have read that they've upgraded the Valve Bodies in Mid 2000------>Quoted [Starting in mid year 2000 models, all 4T65-E models received an upgraded valve body. Starting in 2003 the internal electronics were changed, hardened 4th gear shaft, ratcheting sprags for input and 3rd gear were added. The last application was the 2011 Chevrolet Impala as GM has transitioned to the 6T70 family transmissions for 2012]
Does this make the Transmission more reliable and is the Wiring / connectors the same??
7. I also read where they have also produced a 4T65E-HD.
Quoted [The 4T65E-HD (code MN7) is a heavy duty version of the 4T65-E used with more powerful engines such as the LS4 V8 and L67/L32 supercharged V6.]
Can this version be used in place of the 4T65-E?
8. What gives? General Meticulous Maintenance should be ok is my thinking....Do they Fail moreso in the Summer or the winter?
9. Will an External Auxiliary or ADD On Tranny Cooler help?

I paid Peanuts for this Car with a BHG...I have less than $500 Total in it and it runs like a Dream. (Not as fast as my 855 R but it is Comfortable as H3LL and Smooth as silk) I want to keep it around for awhile and would like to do all the preventive things that I read people having issues with. It has 161k on the clock, no CEL even when I put the head on and did the VVT timing setup per procedure... Its all to quiet in Barter town which scares me that something down the road is approaching... I've heard all the Trashing and Sarcasmistic posts regarding this model Volvo and I'm looking for some valid advice and not the typical "Get rid of it" kind of posts... In my daily operation I come across Hundreds of GM cars in scrap metal yard that probably have this same transmission. I can get one from $30-75 if I pull it. So having a few spares ready to go is no problem. I'd like to obtain one, have it upgraded and rebuilt so I'll be ready when "Tranny Death Day" comes.... Enlighten me please if you have some feasible ensight....

Thanks in advance
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Basically, I've driven the car for 2 years almost with my Hallman MBC, never had any problems (except for the massive amount of wheel spin I get in first and second gear). I'm currently running a RICA Stage 1 for a 19T, and gonna be throwing in the ARD Stage 2? 16T tune...should I let the computer decide what boost it should be running at what RPM (aka BCS) or do I keep my MBC?

Should I run them in parallel?


I know this topic has been raised a few times already, but I would like someone fill out this diagram for me as well lol, I really dont know how to connect this BCS. I have stylin vacuum hoses, so none are colored...where do 1,2,3 go?


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My M56 failed and I wanted a newer/lower mileage box so we found a 2005 2.4 T5 at a breakers. Tim Williams (posts on T5D5 most) did the swap and so far so good. We fitted a 2005 remote unit and cables as my cables were the wrong length. The 2001 M56 has a 23 spline input shaft so we reused the existing paddle clutch and SMF. Thankfully the depth from the edge of the bell housing to the tip of the slave is the same on both boxes. The Gripper diff needed modifying - we were going to add a 1.7mm spacer to the back of the ring that the crown wheel bolts to but in the end Gripper suggested milling that off the teeth (I think). The Phase 2 driveshafts are the same as the Phase 2.5 (facelifted) shafts.

No pics unfortunately. Thanks to Hussein for helping Tim during the swap. The next job is to find a way of using the solenoid that prevents accessing reverse - at the moment there is the possibility of selecting reverse at speed (unlikely but possible). The solenoid is not on a 12Volt feed so we are looking at a stock M66 car to find an answer.

Cruising is nice as 6th is higher than the M56H 5th. Through the gears is nippy as the ratios are all lower than their M56 equivalent and it's easy to stay in boost. Gearchange is very smooth but that may be due to using 75W80 Fuchs oil this time rather than Redline Heavyweight Shockproof in the last box. The diff is possibly slightly more audible with this oil as it contains no friction reducing additive but it locks up nicely.]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:41:51 +0000 http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/topic/152373-2001-t5-m66-gearbox-conversion/ http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/topic/152371-parts/ Can someone break down injector colors for me please. I have a 2000XC and I saw some white injectors for sale on craigslist. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:47:14 +0000 http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/topic/152371-parts/ http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/topic/152364-turbo-tuner-and-english-racing/ Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:02:30 +0000 http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/topic/152364-turbo-tuner-and-english-racing/ http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/topic/152352-x70-clear-turn-signals/ Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:39:05 +0000 http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/topic/152352-x70-clear-turn-signals/