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Hi, I haven't been a gearhead in 25 years so.... I'm trying to get back into the swing. I've bought my 5th volvo; a 2001 S80 T6, and I'm getting an IPD ECU kit installed in a couple of weeks. this part is pretty straight forward. However, I'm also looking into an N02 system for it but the modern nomenclature is a bit baffling :) i think I want an 50 shot WOT wet system, but i can't find a volvo parts vendor. most kits i've found are, of course, car model specific but none are mine. i've read a great deal of success here on the board today, and was wondering where i could get some of the popular kits like Nitrous Xpress for instance. I'm having my Volvo (non dealer) shop do it so in the end they'rell probably do a lot of the part recommendations, but i would still like to educate myself, as well as do some preliminary budgeting.

Thanks for any assistance, glad i found this board!

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Hi, I haven't been a gearhead in 25 years so.... I'm trying to get back into the swing. I've bought my 5th volvo; a 2001 S80 T6, and I'm getting an IPD ECU kit installed in a couple of weeks. this part is pretty straight forward. However, I'm also looking into an N02 system for it but the modern nomenclature is a bit baffling :) i think I want an 50 shot WOT wet system, but i can't find a volvo parts vendor. most kits i've found are, of course, car model specific but none are mine. i've read a great deal of success here on the board today, and was wondering where i could get some of the popular kits like Nitrous Xpress for instance. I'm having my Volvo (non dealer) shop do it so in the end they'rell probably do a lot of the part recommendations, but i would still like to educate myself, as well as do some preliminary budgeting.

Thanks for any assistance, glad i found this board!

As long as its not a direct port system almost any EFI kit will work fine. BTW welcome to the board

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Any other upgrades planned?  Never heard of anyone with NOS on an S80.  I'm sure it can be done but you will likely be doing something custom.  VMS may be of some help.

http://www.volvomotorsports.com/volvo1/

no, i couldn't find anyone doing S80's either... not sure why, they have nice HP to start from. i had checkedout volvo motor sports before. both reason i thought better to ask here, they too had nothing S80 specific.

other than maybe a backpressure relief kit, i hadn't any other thoughts... but i'm sure i'll get plenty from this board :)

As long as its not a direct port system almost any EFI kit will work fine. by the way welcome to the board

thanks! great info. and glad to be board :)

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All you need is nx efi kit. It will work fine on your car. All systems are installed pretty much the same. Tap into fuel line or rail for fuel and then the nitrous comes from the bottle and both run to a solenoid then to the nozzel. Then a Tps and window switch are often what will trigger the system.

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Its in a nitrous thread, so naturally I have another nitrous question of my own :rolleyes:

I know this would cost a nice sum of $$$$$$, but to further safeguard the car, has this been done before: Instead of tapping fuel off the cars main fuel system, can I place a fuel cell in the car and fill it up with high octane race fuel, attach a fuel pump and lines and connect that directly to the fuel solenoid? Therefore when I spray, It will not place load on the cars fuel system, and higher octane fuel will prevent detonation while spraying. What do you guys think and how much would this endeavour cost? Thanks

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Its in a nitrous thread, so naturally I have another nitrous question of my own :rolleyes:

I know this would cost a nice sum of $$$$$$, but to further safeguard the car, has this been done before: Instead of tapping fuel off the cars main fuel system, can I place a fuel cell in the car and fill it up with high octane race fuel, attach a fuel pump and lines and connect that directly to the fuel solenoid? Therefore when I spray, It will not place load on the cars fuel system, and higher octane fuel will prevent detonation while spraying. What do you guys think and how much would this endeavour cost? Thanks

I wouldnt do it. Way more stuff to go wrong, and its just not needed. Just make sure your fuel pump and lines are up to the job and you will be fine. Well right up to that point your engine explodes.

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A couple Q's:

1. His s80 being an ETB car will require that a simple lever/rocker switch be placed on the gas pedal instead of @ the TB

2. Since it is an ETB, how safe is it if the ECU decides to suddenly alter throttle/fueling while on the squeeze? I'd imagine that since a wetshot is rendering (roughly) equal amounts of fuel and NO2 then it *should* be ok.

3. Think the S80 transmission will hold up to a Chip + NOS? Hmmm ;)

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The electronic throttle body does worry me as well, but I have seen a number of ETB sprayed cars, IS300's, G35's and so on, and they seem to do just fine.

That is true.... just something I was wondering about.

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good points. i was aiming more for hiway rather than off the mark boost. if i spin 'em in the fast lane i'm dead already :)

The chip alone will let your roast the tires from a stop. The T6 is a torque monster for a FWD platform.

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