Ihatespeedbumps Posted April 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 (edited) Update on the over boost situation. After setting the waste gate at 4psi cracking pressure I drove the car for a few days and was able to maintain a stable 15psi max with a new OEM TCV. Decided to turn the waste gate two more full rotations, drove gently for a few days and now the boost builds more quickly and still holds at 15. I intend to turn a few more times, do the same drive cycle and see what happens. For what it's worth I marked the initial position of the waste gate rod. So I'm trying to determine if the waste gate was out of adjustment or if the TCV had completely shit the bed. EDIT: Forgot to mention I had the IPD subframe inserts hit the mailbox this week, just need a free lift and a few minutes to install them. Will post results when they are installed. Edited April 30, 2014 by Ihatespeedbumps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Boost Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Nice pic of the granny going in.. So even with the suffrage out of the way the engine stays in play or do you have it supported while up on the lift as well? *tranny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ihatespeedbumps Posted April 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Engine has to be supported from the top and tilted towards the drivers side to get the M66 out. Don't have to do the tilt for autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzantushka1568908311 Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Josh, Let me know your thoughts on the subframe inserts.I have poly LCA bushings (front & rear) and the subframe inserts and it's more 'crashier' than I expected. At a guess, I think the inserts would work well with stock LCA bushings - or- poly LCA bushings and no inserts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ihatespeedbumps Posted May 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Trent, Got the inserts installed yesterday afternoon and I'm loving them. Bumps feel much smoother and since installing the track spec sway bars I had some uncertainty (for lack of a better word) in high speed cornering. All of that seems to be eliminated. Also, no detectable vibration added to the cabin. Great upgrade IMO for 68 bucks. It should be noted that I'm on stock LCA bushings that are in good shape, but original. My guess is the lack of "give" in your suspension is causing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEU Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 I upgraded to CJ's delrin subframe mounts. I noticed handling "uncertainty" on my stock 180K bushings in high speed cornering too. I could feel the bushings give, I also noticed it under hard braking in turns and high speed dips. With delrin it goes where I point it. The word I'd use to describe the steering is "crisp". I have a lot of motor vibration but that is due to motor mounts of stiff poly or OEM mounts encased in poly caulk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ihatespeedbumps Posted May 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Got the Snabb intercooler kit (standard model) installed yesterday. As I'm sure most of you have guessed, vast improvement over stock, especially with the warm temps we now have in TN. Fit and finish was really nice, not too bad of an install, though a few choice words were used at times. But it's silicone, who doesn't? Also got the PCV system knocked out while doing the IC. Surprisingly clean for 118K. The PO must have kept up with the oil changes pretty well. Once I wash the car I'll take some pics of the new IC. Also have to buy some 3M double sided tape and install the wiper delete plugs I've had sitting in my toolbox for 6 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt b Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Just seeing this thread, good stuff. Springs aren't sold yet, you can still change your mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfishing31568908306 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Once I wash the car I'll take some pics of the new IC. Also have to buy some 3M double sided tape and install the wiper delete plugs I've had sitting in my toolbox for 6 months.i've had mine for at least 3 years sitting on my parts shelf. to cheap to get painted, and not willing to bondo in yet lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt b Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 i've had mine for at least 3 years sitting on my parts shelf. to cheap to get painted, and not willing to bondo in yet lol.Paintscratch.com can of paint and multiple coats of clear ? It's $20, worth a shot, right ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfishing31568908306 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 na, i have OEM spray already. i want it to blend perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ihatespeedbumps Posted May 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 I just paid our body guy $20 bucks to spray them on the side. He was happy to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V70R LUVR Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 I'm looking for a factory hitch if anyone knows where I can find one. Those are the coolest hitches I've ever seen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfishing31568908306 Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 should be easy enough to find from online suppliers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V70R LUVR Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 should be easy enough to find from online suppliers.What do you mean by "online suppliers"? This particular hitch is a factory Volvo hitch. I prefer to find a used one as I imagine a new one from dealer would be an arm and a leg. I've asked around at a few salvage yards no luck so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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