BackInBlack
Monday 4th May 2009, 20:03
PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS FIRST BEFORE COMMENTING:
I did this insanely daft mod:
I don't want anyone to tell me it is a good idea or a bad idea. I knew the hot air consequences.
This is not a performance mod, I was merely interested in the 5 cylinder growl with a stock look AND I DID SUCCEED.
The air pipe ducting going from the air box to the grill has since been replaced. (More stock)
Full Details & Photos:
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=71714
Sample Photos:
http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/8200/rszf4ae0007.jpg
http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/4845/rszf4ae0003.jpg
Don't start a crazy war over this. This is my spare air box, so I thought I might as well test it and give you all the results.
The Results:
I think it sounds amazing. I know you can all use a cone filter but I prefer the stock look. I also know about the after market poly engine mount (gives more engine noise inside the cabin). It may look daft and it definatly does suck in warmer air than normal but I had to do it.
The 5 cylinder sound you hear from your 850 sounds amazing. With this mod the sound is enhanced, and enhanced with no deep 'boomy' noise at WOT. It has a real clean, natural & evil sound. Just the sound I like.
I am not suggesting anyone to do this. This is me having fun with an old air box of mine. I have since got a nice new one, just in case.
I hope you have enjoyed this & I hope it has amused the heck out of you.
DON'T BE AFRAID TO LAUGH TOO :D
I did this insanely daft mod:
I don't want anyone to tell me it is a good idea or a bad idea. I knew the hot air consequences.
This is not a performance mod, I was merely interested in the 5 cylinder growl with a stock look AND I DID SUCCEED.
The air pipe ducting going from the air box to the grill has since been replaced. (More stock)
Full Details & Photos:
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=71714
Sample Photos:
http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/8200/rszf4ae0007.jpg
http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/4845/rszf4ae0003.jpg
Don't start a crazy war over this. This is my spare air box, so I thought I might as well test it and give you all the results.
The Results:
I think it sounds amazing. I know you can all use a cone filter but I prefer the stock look. I also know about the after market poly engine mount (gives more engine noise inside the cabin). It may look daft and it definatly does suck in warmer air than normal but I had to do it.
The 5 cylinder sound you hear from your 850 sounds amazing. With this mod the sound is enhanced, and enhanced with no deep 'boomy' noise at WOT. It has a real clean, natural & evil sound. Just the sound I like.
I am not suggesting anyone to do this. This is me having fun with an old air box of mine. I have since got a nice new one, just in case.
I hope you have enjoyed this & I hope it has amused the heck out of you.
DON'T BE AFRAID TO LAUGH TOO :D