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Member ID: boostaddicted

Location: Lexington, Kentucky

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1997 Volvo 850

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile14.33 sec @ 99 mph
  • 0-606.1 sec
  • Top Speed160 mph
  • HP295
  • Weight3250 lbs

Major Upgrades

  • port and polish
  • turbo
  • bore-increase

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    • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.

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Last updated: Sep 05, 2008

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Lee’s Volvo 850:
“R GASM”

  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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Table of contents:
page 1 - mods list
page 2 - engine/exhaust(you are here)
page 3 - interior/audio
page 4 - exterior
page 5 - night pics with HIDs
page 6 - old pics

boostaddicted's 1997 Volvo 850 Lexington, KY Customized with Auto Meter Engine Electronics, NGK Ignition, KONI Shocks, Giovanna Wheels, Toyo Tires, Dynaudio Tweeters, Alpine Sub Enclosure, Dynaudio Speakers, JL Audio Subwoofers, Boss Wiring, JL Audio Amplifier, MOMO Strut Bars, Alpine Sound Processor, Alpine Head Unit, K&N Intake, A'PEX Exhaust, Intrax Springs, Magnacore Engine Comps., Alpine Security, Alpine Video, Hella Lighting, Auto Meter Gauges - 75 The infamous T-5 motor...2.3-liter inline 5-cylinder HPT engine with a stock 240bhp. Stock 310cc injectors have been replaced with 350cc, and both manifolds have been ported/polished, along with the throttle body.

boostaddicted's 1997 Volvo 850 Lexington, KY Customized with Auto Meter Engine Electronics, NGK Ignition, KONI Shocks, Giovanna Wheels, Toyo Tires, Dynaudio Tweeters, Alpine Sub Enclosure, Dynaudio Speakers, JL Audio Subwoofers, Boss Wiring, JL Audio Amplifier, MOMO Strut Bars, Alpine Sound Processor, Alpine Head Unit, K&N Intake, A'PEX Exhaust, Intrax Springs, Magnacore Engine Comps., Alpine Security, Alpine Video, Hella Lighting, Auto Meter Gauges - 111 Mitsubishi TD04HL-16T turbo...a very slight upgrade from the stock 15G.

boostaddicted's 1997 Volvo 850 Lexington, KY Customized with Auto Meter Engine Electronics, NGK Ignition, KONI Shocks, Giovanna Wheels, Toyo Tires, Dynaudio Tweeters, Alpine Sub Enclosure, Dynaudio Speakers, JL Audio Subwoofers, Boss Wiring, JL Audio Amplifier, MOMO Strut Bars, Alpine Sound Processor, Alpine Head Unit, K&N Intake, A'PEX Exhaust, Intrax Springs, Magnacore Engine Comps., Alpine Security, Alpine Video, Hella Lighting, Auto Meter Gauges - 112 Made sure the shaft nuts were nice and tight...the first turbo had a loose bearing and shredded itself at 20psi.

boostaddicted's 1997 Volvo 850 Lexington, KY Customized with Auto Meter Engine Electronics, NGK Ignition, KONI Shocks, Giovanna Wheels, Toyo Tires, Dynaudio Tweeters, Alpine Sub Enclosure, Dynaudio Speakers, JL Audio Subwoofers, Boss Wiring, JL Audio Amplifier, MOMO Strut Bars, Alpine Sound Processor, Alpine Head Unit, K&N Intake, A'PEX Exhaust, Intrax Springs, Magnacore Engine Comps., Alpine Security, Alpine Video, Hella Lighting, Auto Meter Gauges - 87 Adjustable cam gears.

boostaddicted's 1997 Volvo 850 Lexington, KY Customized with Auto Meter Engine Electronics, NGK Ignition, KONI Shocks, Giovanna Wheels, Toyo Tires, Dynaudio Tweeters, Alpine Sub Enclosure, Dynaudio Speakers, JL Audio Subwoofers, Boss Wiring, JL Audio Amplifier, MOMO Strut Bars, Alpine Sound Processor, Alpine Head Unit, K&N Intake, A'PEX Exhaust, Intrax Springs, Magnacore Engine Comps., Alpine Security, Alpine Video, Hella Lighting, Auto Meter Gauges - 76 Chrome plated intake manifold and fuel rail.

boostaddicted's 1997 Volvo 850 Lexington, KY Customized with Auto Meter Engine Electronics, NGK Ignition, KONI Shocks, Giovanna Wheels, Toyo Tires, Dynaudio Tweeters, Alpine Sub Enclosure, Dynaudio Speakers, JL Audio Subwoofers, Boss Wiring, JL Audio Amplifier, MOMO Strut Bars, Alpine Sound Processor, Alpine Head Unit, K&N Intake, A'PEX Exhaust, Intrax Springs, Magnacore Engine Comps., Alpine Security, Alpine Video, Hella Lighting, Auto Meter Gauges - 77 Upper RIP kit pipe and carbon fiber cam cover.

boostaddicted's 1997 Volvo 850 Lexington, KY Customized with Auto Meter Engine Electronics, NGK Ignition, KONI Shocks, Giovanna Wheels, Toyo Tires, Dynaudio Tweeters, Alpine Sub Enclosure, Dynaudio Speakers, JL Audio Subwoofers, Boss Wiring, JL Audio Amplifier, MOMO Strut Bars, Alpine Sound Processor, Alpine Head Unit, K&N Intake, A'PEX Exhaust, Intrax Springs, Magnacore Engine Comps., Alpine Security, Alpine Video, Hella Lighting, Auto Meter Gauges - 78 K&N short-ram intake and Optima Yellowtop. It heat soaks something awful so I'll be doing a custom CAI in the near future.

boostaddicted's 1997 Volvo 850 Lexington, KY Customized with Auto Meter Engine Electronics, NGK Ignition, KONI Shocks, Giovanna Wheels, Toyo Tires, Dynaudio Tweeters, Alpine Sub Enclosure, Dynaudio Speakers, JL Audio Subwoofers, Boss Wiring, JL Audio Amplifier, MOMO Strut Bars, Alpine Sound Processor, Alpine Head Unit, K&N Intake, A'PEX Exhaust, Intrax Springs, Magnacore Engine Comps., Alpine Security, Alpine Video, Hella Lighting, Auto Meter Gauges - 86 TurboXS dual-stage MBC. 

boostaddicted's 1997 Volvo 850 Lexington, KY Customized with Auto Meter Engine Electronics, NGK Ignition, KONI Shocks, Giovanna Wheels, Toyo Tires, Dynaudio Tweeters, Alpine Sub Enclosure, Dynaudio Speakers, JL Audio Subwoofers, Boss Wiring, JL Audio Amplifier, MOMO Strut Bars, Alpine Sound Processor, Alpine Head Unit, K&N Intake, A'PEX Exhaust, Intrax Springs, Magnacore Engine Comps., Alpine Security, Alpine Video, Hella Lighting, Auto Meter Gauges - 79 HKS SSQV blowoff valve...has been replaced with a GReddy Type-R (no pic yet).

boostaddicted's 1997 Volvo 850 Lexington, KY Customized with Auto Meter Engine Electronics, NGK Ignition, KONI Shocks, Giovanna Wheels, Toyo Tires, Dynaudio Tweeters, Alpine Sub Enclosure, Dynaudio Speakers, JL Audio Subwoofers, Boss Wiring, JL Audio Amplifier, MOMO Strut Bars, Alpine Sound Processor, Alpine Head Unit, K&N Intake, A'PEX Exhaust, Intrax Springs, Magnacore Engine Comps., Alpine Security, Alpine Video, Hella Lighting, Auto Meter Gauges - 25 Paxton 4-bar adjustable FPR.

boostaddicted's 1997 Volvo 850 Lexington, KY Customized with Auto Meter Engine Electronics, NGK Ignition, KONI Shocks, Giovanna Wheels, Toyo Tires, Dynaudio Tweeters, Alpine Sub Enclosure, Dynaudio Speakers, JL Audio Subwoofers, Boss Wiring, JL Audio Amplifier, MOMO Strut Bars, Alpine Sound Processor, Alpine Head Unit, K&N Intake, A'PEX Exhaust, Intrax Springs, Magnacore Engine Comps., Alpine Security, Alpine Video, Hella Lighting, Auto Meter Gauges - 114 3" IPD downpipe with straight flange.

boostaddicted's 1997 Volvo 850 Lexington, KY Customized with Auto Meter Engine Electronics, NGK Ignition, KONI Shocks, Giovanna Wheels, Toyo Tires, Dynaudio Tweeters, Alpine Sub Enclosure, Dynaudio Speakers, JL Audio Subwoofers, Boss Wiring, JL Audio Amplifier, MOMO Strut Bars, Alpine Sound Processor, Alpine Head Unit, K&N Intake, A'PEX Exhaust, Intrax Springs, Magnacore Engine Comps., Alpine Security, Alpine Video, Hella Lighting, Auto Meter Gauges - 81 Custom 3" SS mandrel-bent exhaust, compliments of Bluegrass Muffler.

boostaddicted's 1997 Volvo 850 Lexington, KY Customized with Auto Meter Engine Electronics, NGK Ignition, KONI Shocks, Giovanna Wheels, Toyo Tires, Dynaudio Tweeters, Alpine Sub Enclosure, Dynaudio Speakers, JL Audio Subwoofers, Boss Wiring, JL Audio Amplifier, MOMO Strut Bars, Alpine Sound Processor, Alpine Head Unit, K&N Intake, A'PEX Exhaust, Intrax Springs, Magnacore Engine Comps., Alpine Security, Alpine Video, Hella Lighting, Auto Meter Gauges - 80 4.5" Apex'i N1 turbo muffler in a polished black finish. The exhaust as a whole sounds like a mix between a WRX and a MKIV Supra.

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Vehicle Owner

Member ID: boostaddicted

Location: Lexington, Kentucky