chipped ECU for 89 volvo 760 turbo?
10-08-2007, 12:49 AM
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chipped ECU for 89 volvo 760 turbo?
looking to jack the boost a few pounds, is there any company that makes an ecu to supply more fuel and take away a little more timing. the car is an 89 volvo 760 with the B23ET motor. thanks
10-08-2007, 01:12 AM
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Re: chipped ECU for 89 volvo 760 turbo?
hell no. Megasquirt fo the win. Only way you can cheaply get aroung the MAF kicking your *** is the old resistor trick. Look up turbobricks.com and search you should find some good ----. You rocking a sedan or wagon? I had a clean *** 740GL that USAA screwed me out of after a fender bender.
10-08-2007, 01:14 AM
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Re: chipped ECU for 89 volvo 760 turbo?
I'm not a huge expert on Volvo engine codes, but B23 is not the 2.8 V6 engine code that comes in a 760, is it?
The B230 4 cyl based stuff ran Motronic units that could be chipped. They were generally limited units - limited by the ----- stock MAF - but there are freeware softs out there if you want to DIY.
The B230 4 cyl based stuff ran Motronic units that could be chipped. They were generally limited units - limited by the ----- stock MAF - but there are freeware softs out there if you want to DIY.
for the win
10-08-2007, 01:19 AM
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Re: chipped ECU for 89 volvo 760 turbo?
Originally Posted by Joseph Davis
I'm not a huge expert on Volvo engine codes, but B23 is not the 2.8 V6 engine code that comes in a 760, is it?
The B230 4 cyl based stuff ran Motronic units that could be chipped. They were generally limited units - limited by the ----- stock MAF - but there are freeware softs out there if you want to DIY.
The B230 4 cyl based stuff ran Motronic units that could be chipped. They were generally limited units - limited by the ----- stock MAF - but there are freeware softs out there if you want to DIY.
B series lol
10-08-2007, 12:57 PM
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Re: chipped ECU for 89 volvo 760 turbo?
Yeah, I have never been lucky enough to wrench on a V6. I heard they were POS's though, But I have always driven and worked on the 4cyl versions. I did see one in the yard, it didnt seem too much different that the 4's as far as the electronics and such were set up.
I liked that motor, that was a damn good 4 cyl. I wish Volvo still made them and kept the RWD. because they are POS's now. For example, Something as simple as a power steering line took like 2 hours to do on a 01 S80 T6, and the thing was at least 3 feet long lol. I nearly had to pull the rack down, but I managed to get my wrench up in there to back it off. At this point I cant remeber what all had to come down, that was like 1 year ago, but I know I had to remove part of the exhaust out of my way.
LOL did you know that the kickdown cable cost like 110 new? I got it for 90 though because I have a connect at the Volvo-Benz dealership but i still got raped
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I liked that motor, that was a damn good 4 cyl. I wish Volvo still made them and kept the RWD. because they are POS's now. For example, Something as simple as a power steering line took like 2 hours to do on a 01 S80 T6, and the thing was at least 3 feet long lol. I nearly had to pull the rack down, but I managed to get my wrench up in there to back it off. At this point I cant remeber what all had to come down, that was like 1 year ago, but I know I had to remove part of the exhaust out of my way.
LOL did you know that the kickdown cable cost like 110 new? I got it for 90 though because I have a connect at the Volvo-Benz dealership but i still got raped
Done with the threadjack
10-08-2007, 03:15 PM
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Re: chipped ECU for 89 volvo 760 turbo?
thanks for the replys guys. are the b23 strong? i mean will they be able to handle a few extra lbs of boost? i dont know what im going to do about fuel yet. ill pull the wideband from my honda and go 1psi at a time i guess. these cars must use a crank angle sensor to adjust timing?
what is a good turbo to upgrade too? im thinking about a garrett gt17. what do you think?
what is a good turbo to upgrade too? im thinking about a garrett gt17. what do you think?
He *may* be able to send you a plug-n-play megasquirt. Not sure of the price or if he still makes them or not.
