Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Porsche 911 Throttle Body on a P1 Volvo

I have Focus SVT rear shocks , Mazda 3 front calipers, Focus ST front rotors, Jaguar Super V8 rear rotors, a bolt pattern which is shared with Ferrari, a Mustang GT500 hood vent , a Mustang GT coolant reservoir , an Acura shift knob, and a chassis which is covered with Ford Motor Company stamping.  There is a Volvo badge in there somewhere... But why not include a part from a Porsche?

As it turns out, the 2005 Porsche 911 GT2 throttle body is a direct swap with the P1 Volvo unit.  Plug and play, no extra wiring or software updates are required!

Please visit FCP Euro to read my recent article: How to Install a Porsche Throttle Body on a P1 Volvo

For those who are modding on a budget, a refurbished Porsche throttle body can be purchased off ebay for $50-$75.  Just search part number: 98660511501

Below is a video with the step by step instructions for throttle body removal from the Elevate intake manifold.  Even if you are not installing an upgraded part, I still highly encourage removing the throttle body for a routine cleaning every 60k miles.



Saturday, January 9, 2016

Camber Arms, Where Negativity is a Good Thing

My loyal followers,

I am proud to announce that I have become a paid contributor to FCP Euro's blogs!  While I will now have weekly posts on FCPEuro's website, I will be unable to duplicate those posts here in my personal blog.

However, I will continue to share links to my FCP Euro posts, so that you may continue enjoying my automotive ramblings.  It will also help feed traffic to FCP Euro's website, which I personally consider one of the best online parts suppliers for European vehicles; a statement I made long before I was one of their payees.

Without further adieu, please enjoy my post about adjustable rear camber arms: P1 Volvo Negative Camber, the Problem and Solution (C30 S40 V50)

For those who cannot read, I am impressed that you even stumbled upon this internet blog...  To keep you interested, here is an embedded video for your viewing pleasure.