Folvo, Bob's 2013 Science Fair Project

[BOSSMAN]

I have a local guy doing this same thing. He showed me what he did to relocate/block off some water passages. Pretty interesting task!

[SSChevyManiac]

Bob, for the AI/AIX car couldn't you regulate power through engine management? I'm sure DG or one of the other tuning gurus could help make it happen. I like to dream about the idea of building an engine with too much power and backing it off hopefully in such a way that above a given RPM you wind up with a table top powercurve right on the limit.

[Bob Holmes]

Yep, you're right on. I had DG come out and help us with the car. The power curve is flat as a pancake. Really surprised the guy that certified our power on the chassis dyno.

We had to lose over 100 whp/wtq to get the car close to specs. Now, with some recent series rule changes, we are just about spot on.

[dieselgeek]

This is a cool project.

Bob, the guys at Turbobricks forums are awesome, not just at Volvo stuff but DIY in general. Some of them are the original Megasquirt guys too - great folks, can't say enough good about them.

[TC]

that's really cool, but what is it with the Scandinavians and tile floors in their garages?

That used to be the kitchen........

[TheSilverBuick]

Bob, for the AI/AIX car couldn't you regulate power through engine management? I'm sure DG or one of the other tuning gurus could help make it happen.

Like through a wiper switch?

[Bob Holmes]

Like through a wiper switch?

If I told you, I'd have to kill you. Just sayin...

[BOOOGHAR]

im gunna be following this, volvos are more than abundant in the local pick n pulls and ive always wanted another for ranger for a daily driver

[Deaf Bob]

Like through a wiper switch?

Dash lights dimmer switch....
Losing?.. Dial more power..

[SSChevyManiac]

Now that's a darn good idea! The F1 guys do it, why cant Bob?

[Bob Holmes]

Geoff "do you really think this will work?" Mike "its another one of Bob's crackpot ideas." Lee "?"



Mike comparing the 2.3 Ford headgasket to the Volvo head:

[TC]

Wow, that lines up pretty damn good doesn't it.....

[Beagle]

im gunna be following this, volvos are more than abundant in the local pick n pulls and ive always wanted another for ranger for a daily driver

So are Duratec Rangers... but this is interesting. I'd seen where people were looking into this several years ago but it looks like now there are some actually running.

[DanStokes]

But how much will it cost to get the "V" milled off the valve cover, a pad welded back on, and an "F" ball-milled in place? Unseen expenses.

Dan

[Beagle]

But how much will it cost to get the "V" milled off the valve cover, a pad welded back on, and an "F" ball-milled in place? Unseen expenses.

Dan

belt sand it all off and use a Sears router with a carbide bit and some old sears letter templates to engrave it with "Take it from Bob"