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[Kibim]

I've got a '98 S70R with 170 000km on the clock. It's 100% stock at the moment, but i'm looking to do some subtle things to it.

Starting off with a chip, and then *maybe* a lowering kit.

With the chip side of life, what kind of impact is it going to have on my car? I've been quoted some MASSIVE figures of gain, of which i'm aprehensive.

They're talking nearly +50kw, and +90Nm. Is this realistic with JUST a chip. I have no intention of changing the exhaust or anything else.

Some advice please, from you guys who have done it, as to whether it's worth it, or should i rather spend 1/2 my month's salary on something else?

[jross]

Seems feasible, I suppose (looked at RICA's numbers), HOWEVER, I highly doubt that you would see those numbers without an exhaust upgrade and possibly one or two other small tweaks. Merely reprogramming the ECU... it seems a bit much.

[Kibim]

Seems feasible, I suppose (looked at RICA's numbers), HOWEVER, I highly doubt that you would see those numbers without an exhaust upgrade and possibly one or two other small tweaks. Merely reprogramming the ECU... it seems a bit much.

Those figures are pretty much inline with RICA's. But i don't know if that's just straight ECU or other work too ...

Volvo SA seem to think it's possible ...

[turbor850]

do the chip ! RICA ! I think your the only one besides someone else with a S70R

[98BRICK]

I've got a '98 S70R with 170 000km on the clock.

Braggert...where are u in the UK? prolly got a manual tranny, too...lucky dawg

Edited by Brett Ferguson, 14 October 2004 - 03:23 PM.

[theunderlord]

I've got a '98 S70R with 170 000km on the clock.

Braggert...where are u in the UK? prolly got a manual tranny, too...lucky dawg

Welcome to Volvospeed!
Ya! Chip it, Chip it! Take some pics inside and out and post 'em... We US boys don't get to see the S70R too often...

[Kibim]

I've got a '98 S70R with 170 000km on the clock.

Braggert...where are u in the UK? prolly got a manual tranny, too...lucky dawg

Welcome to Volvospeed!
Ya! Chip it, Chip it! Take some pics inside and out and post 'em... We US boys don't get to see the S70R too often...

Thanks for the welcome Guys! I'm actually in South Africa, and it's the only S70R(manual) in the country. It is a manual, but not the AWD, 'cause the SA workshops couldn't service AWD at the time of import.

Where's a convenient place for me to upload photos so you guys can have a look?

Edited by Kibim, 15 October 2004 - 06:28 AM.

[98BRICK]

I've got a '98 S70R with 170 000km on the clock.

Braggert...where are u in the UK? prolly got a manual tranny, too...lucky dawg

Welcome to Volvospeed!
Ya! Chip it, Chip it! Take some pics inside and out and post 'em... We US boys don't get to see the S70R too often...

Thanks for the welcome Guys! I'm actually in South Africa, and it's the only S70R(manual) in the country. It is a manual, but not the AWD, 'cause the SA workshops couldn't service AWD at the time of import.

Where's a convenient place for me to upload photos so you guys can have a look?

Here...its free

i cant wait to see it....esp the inside!!!! is it rhd or lhd?

[theunderlord]

Wow what a rare car! .... I want to know exactly (besides the engine) what the difference is between the R and the T-5 and GLT.

[StickThatClutch]

Don't forget the breathing. Exhuast and downpipe will play a big role in making the power you seek.

[prasamin]

chip it, take pics, and dyno it...i want to see that thing bad...i didn't know they had s70R's...and manual on top of that, that's awesome

[theunderlord]

chip it, take pics, and dyno it...i want to see that thing bad...i didn't know they had s70R's...and manual on top of that, that's awesome

How cool would it be if it was right hand drive too?! That would have to be so rare!

[S70 R]

Wow what a rare car! ....  I want to know exactly (besides the engine) what the difference is between the R and the T-5 and GLT.

Since it isnt AWD, it should be just like mine but just with stiffer suspinson

[theunderlord]

Wow what a rare car! ....  I want to know exactly (besides the engine) what the difference is between the R and the T-5 and GLT.

Since it isnt AWD, it should be just like mine but just with stiffer suspinson

keep dreamin.

[Kibim]

Ask and you shall recieve!

Bunch of pics I took today, specially for you guys.

[Kibim]

[Kibim]

[Kibim]

Wow what a rare car! ....  I want to know exactly (besides the engine) what the difference is between the R and the T-5 and GLT.

From what I understand, and i've struggled to find info, there are not many differences besides the engine. The engine is the 265bhp straight 5, same as the V70R AWD.

Differences i've picked up between my R, and the S70 T5

• Suede Seats
• Heated front seats
• Electric drivers and pasanger seat
• 3Disk front loader (C70 style) with pro-logic
(I don't have the prologic amp/centre speaker tho too expensive)
• Slighty lower, tighter suspension
• 17" Comets (obvious one)
• Different front valence and fog lights <-- although i've seen a very similar one on a V70 T5, but not with the gauze
• Headlight washers <-- S.A. spec don't have these as standard
• Limited slip viscous diff on the front. (i have no proof of this, but it's got plenty more traction than my 850 T5 in corners, also, when there's wheelspin, i have absolutly no control of the front, so i'm guess then it's only ever both of them that'll spin.)

Other than that I don't know.

[theunderlord]

Wow what a rare car! ....  I want to know exactly (besides the engine) what the difference is between the R and the T-5 and GLT.

From what I understand, and i've struggled to find info, there are not many differences besides the engine. The engine is the 265bhp straight 5, same as the V70R AWD.

Differences i've picked up between my R, and the S70 T5

• Suede Seats
• Heated front seats
• Electric drivers and pasanger seat
• 3Disk front loader (C70 style) with pro-logic
(I don't have the prologic amp/centre speaker tho too expensive)
• Slighty lower, tighter suspension
• 17" Comets (obvious one)
• Different front valence and fog lights <-- although i've seen a very similar one on a V70 T5, but not with the gauze
• Headlight washers <-- S.A. spec don't have these as standard
• Limited slip viscous diff on the front. (i have no proof of this, but it's got plenty more traction than my 850 T5 in corners, also, when there's wheelspin, i have absolutly no control of the front, so i'm guess then it's only ever both of them that'll spin.)

Other than that I don't know.

The guage cluster, center channel speaker, and seats are the only internal differences that I have ever noticed. Oh and the door panels. Any one know of any others?

[Kibim]

The guage cluster, center channel speaker, and seats are the only internal differences that I have ever noticed. Oh and the door panels. Any one know of any others?

The radio maybe? I dunno what the T5's have?