s_moneh Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 "genuine volvo parts" lmaoooo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted May 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 "genuine volvo parts" lmaoooo It's true - I use many genuine Volvo parts, I just modify them to fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublin14 Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 (edited) The whole break-in thing is all over the place. They all differ from one builder- mechanic ect to another. Somewhere in the middle of just beat on it and take it easy lol Car looks great! Edited May 15, 2012 by dublin14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crc1021 Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 I'll take some over the weekend this morning: I do not post much on here, more reading than anything, but I have to comment on this. THIS IS AN AMAZING LOOKING CAR!!! ONE WORD= AGGRESIVE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted May 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Ongoing issues: occasional stalling on decel, too lean part load, too rich mid load. Haven't even tried to go beyond that, it acts like blowout, but it maybe just the too rich condition. I'm also wondering if the lack of rear O2 is affecting the EMS - I have it disabled in TT, but when I check it with the Volvo, there are codes for no rear signal & another rear O2 code. I used to have a sensor connected, but I removed it entirely in preparation for VEMS. TT is working on the idle/timing issue - actual timing doesn't match requested 5-10º between 400-800rpm. I raised base idle over 950 to prevent stalling The AFR's are all over the place - way to lean @ part throttle low boost, way too rich over 10psi - this is all light progressive throttle - no WOT feels like blowout as soon as I hit positive pressure, not sure what has happened. I pulled & checked the plugs did a compression test while I was at it - warm engine, throttle held wide open reset intake cam back to 3º advance (still 1º retarded from original Enem setting) tried checking the fuel pressure, but my gauge has failed - it stuck & didn't register the increase with positive pressure - I checked the vacuum to the FPR, it's good. I'll have to borrow a good test gauge to confirm it's OK - I assume it is, based on my AFR's, but want to confirm pressure when cranking & idle. at this rate, I won't be in any condition to dyno, I haven't tuned at all. at least it looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEU Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 BTW how is the rear coilover set up? I've never seen anyone ever review the ride. What spring rate did you go with 450? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvo5.0 Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 The AFR's are all over the place - way to lean @ part throttle low boost, way too rich over 10psi - this is all light progressive throttle - no WOT You've been using TT a lot longer than I have, so are you're comparing it to your previous logs? What I've noticed on my logs is that at part load, my AFR's do exactly what yours are doing. Looks like the ECU is trying to maintain stoich (until you really put a load on the engine), bouncing around in the 14.7 range. I just assumed that was normal, because as soon as put a higher load on the engine, AFR's respond by going richer. I agree it's too rich under load, but you'll get that straight I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laird Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Finally got the airbox modified to fit, installed the brace yesterday @ Ben's. I left the coil cover off while I checked to make sure the coil pack issue is done - I killed two coil packs on #5, somehow. I hope you are buying your coil packs at AutoZone, They have a lifetime warranty:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted May 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 I hope you are buying your coil packs at AutoZone, They have a lifetime warranty:) No, they're IPD & used Volvo. Actually, only the Volvo ones seem bad - I put the IPD one back & it's working, so it probably was the solder connection. BTW how is the rear coilover set up? I've never seen anyone ever review the ride. What spring rate did you go with 450? Yeah, 450lb. The handling is great! When I went up to CT, one of the highways is a 2 lane winding road - the rear hangs in beautifully. Haven't really beat on it or launched hard, so I don't know if the squat issue is gone - I would assume so. You've been using TT a lot longer than I have, so are you're comparing it to your previous logs? What I've noticed on my logs is that at part load, my AFR's do exactly what yours are doing. Looks like the ECU is trying to maintain stoich (until you really put a load on the engine), bouncing around in the 14.7 range. I just assumed that was normal, because as soon as put a higher load on the engine, AFR's respond by going richer. I agree it's too rich under load, but you'll get that straight I'm sure. The stalling issue has been problematic as it interrupts the log connection. I did somewhat fix the part throttle issue. Very difficult to monitor anything while driving, it's significantly quicker than before, at light throttle. I did a pretty hard highway ramp pull tonight, and the clutch went out on a shift. I'll post the log after I process it. Now I can't get in gear easily, and the car creeps, so the clutch is also not completely disengaging... lead up Slip AFR's actually look OK in that log, even at WOT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEU Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Yeah, 450lb. The handling is great! When I went up to CT, one of the highways is a 2 lane winding road - the rear hangs in beautifully. Haven't really beat on it or launched hard, so I don't know if the squat issue is gone - I would assume so. I'm glad to finally hear some feedback on these. I was starting to think that they weren't worth the $$$$$ since nobody's ever commented on them! You'll have to take me for a spin at Carlisle so I can get a feel of how 450lb spring feels. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted May 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 I'm glad to finally hear some feedback on these. I was starting to think that they weren't worth the $$$$$ since nobody's ever commented on them! You'll have to take me for a spin at Carlisle so I can get a feel of how 450lb spring feels. That's assuming I can get the clutch back... 123rd log from yesterday afternoon when i was checking FPR function Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted May 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 You've been using TT a lot longer than I have, so are you're comparing it to your previous logs? What I'm concerned about now (since I have an EGT probe in the #4 runner where it comes into the collector) are the EGT"s I'm seeing at part load. With the AFR's staying in the 'normal' range, EGT's are hitting 1200-1300ºF easily. The logged EGT's are on the other side in the WG dump pipe, which in hindsight was a bad idea, since there is no flow unless the WG opens - temps seem to be at least 200ºF lower, unless the calibration in Logworks is way off (which is possible, given the trouble I seem to have with that). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappo Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 That is normal though. Exhaust temps after the turbo will be lower than in the manifold. When I had my Stage III setup, I ran my EGT in the manifold and I would see temps at 1400F at part throttle. My probe is now post turbo, and the temps are around 200 lower, so your numbers seem correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublin14 Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Whats happening with the clutch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maciekb2002 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Sorry to hear that. SPEC IS JUNK !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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