Recent content by RvolvoR

So some guy over on a volvo forum, known as turbobricks, has created a transmission controller to take the place of the PNP switch on the Volvo AW30 transmission which allows him to use the paddle he made. The part where this is interesting for you guys is that this tranmission is the same one...

from what i have heard from some over on the volvo boards, is that the apexi S-AFC is able to do exactly what you are talking about and also act as a pretty good stand alone unit. you can put a MAP signal into it and it will spit out a MAF signal for you ECU to use

for measly 1.6-1.8l engines you are right bout torque but if you look at something like a volvo b21ft 2.1 liter four you will see that there is an assload of torque down low without much power. many people i know might make 200 torque and carry it almost to redline (from 1800) and like 150 hp

^well if you think about twin turbos on a 4.0 or 4.2 v8 then you would need a turbo sized for each bank. Therefore, you would need a pair of turbos that are made for a 2.0 to 2.1 liter engine. This size is a perfect compatibility for a GT28RS and makes the 30R a little bit too big for it; ie...

i put two gt25's but i would probably go with two gt28rs quick spools in my opinion. they are one of the best & most versatile turbos out there