NotEnoughBass Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 I am about to get the volvo s80 t5 and I was wondering if there was anyway to up the boost to get more hp out of it. it has boost set at 9.7 stock, is there any way to give it more? Quote 1998 Jeep Cherokee Alpine HU Crunch Powerone 300.2 mid/highs + AP15001D bass Soon to be two OA18s Cadence coax and sony tweets Big three + All 1/0 wire Optima Yellow Top No hating on my ghetto system plz. (Im poor) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azagtoth502 Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 Typically you would change pulley sizes. Quote pa-pa-platypus sorry not everybody has a companies nuts so far down their throat they catch every drop ball sweat when it falls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newls1 Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 (edited) isnt this a "turbo" car? not many pulleys on a turbo ... I think someone drank to much "APPLE PIE IN A MASON JAR" last night Edited November 6, 2011 by newls1 Quote I love my staffie So anti FACEBOOK it isn't even funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azagtoth502 Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 Quote pa-pa-platypus sorry not everybody has a companies nuts so far down their throat they catch every drop ball sweat when it falls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackWhizz Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 Is it intercooled? Adding a intercooler may help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanitarium Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 Is it intercooled? Adding a intercooler may help. How does that increase boost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecco Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 You could get a chip.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white4d96 Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 You want a boost controller or a tune. Quote Too many projects, too little time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickers Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 raising your boost too much in a stock car will put alot of strain on your internal parts, and you could throw a rod. however, i would venture to say you could probably get away with 12psi with little effects of engine longevity intercoolers lower the temperature of air going into the combustion chamber, cold air is denser(more oxygen molecules) therefor you get more "air" into your combustion per power stroke, increasing efficiency Quote chevrolet all day er day. '81 camaro z28 performance '03 silverado ext cab show and go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexRhodes Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 (edited) raising your boost too much in a stock car will put alot of strain on your internal parts, and you could throw a rod. however, i would venture to say you could probably get away with 12psi with little effects of engine longevity intercoolers lower the temperature of air going into the combustion chamber, cold air is denser(more oxygen molecules) therefor you get more "air" into your combustion per power stroke, increasing efficiency The Volvo modular in the t5 has forged steel internals. Definitely capable of a lot more power. Depending on how boost is managed already, it may be as simple as a flash tune and a few dyno pulls. If not, you may need a boost controller. Any amount of boost you add will start requiring supporting mods, larger intercooler, better flowing fuel injectors, a higher output fuel pump... etc. I think the best place to start would be looking for a performance shop that specializes in volvo, or at least a forum or somewhere that people have experience with your specific car. Not trying to redirect you somewhere else, just saying that it varies widely, and it would be best to talk to someone who knows more about your car specifically. Edited November 15, 2011 by AlexRhodes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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