10.12.2012 Views

Volvo Maintenance Hints for 7xx/9xx - Bill Garland's Nuclear ...

Volvo Maintenance Hints for 7xx/9xx - Bill Garland's Nuclear ...

Volvo Maintenance Hints for 7xx/9xx - Bill Garland's Nuclear ...

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

Create successful ePaper yourself

Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.

Stock or Per<strong>for</strong>mance Exhaust System? [Dick Riess] The advertising would have you<br />

believe that larger cat back exhaust systems are a real help on MPG and per<strong>for</strong>mance. My<br />

experience on two different cars tends to show no difference except <strong>for</strong> significantly increased<br />

noise levels in the vehicle and outside with the sport system. First car was an 87 740GLE NA.<br />

I put a 740 turbo exhaust, cat back. Had to have the cat welded to the first muffler and there<br />

are no adaptors. No difference noted except interior noise. Replaced with stock this past<br />

weekend. Next car was a 93 940 T which I put the IPD sport exhaust on. The noise level was<br />

terrible. No real changes in power or MPG. Gave it to son-in-law <strong>for</strong> his turbo wagon and<br />

replaced mine with stock. Son-in-law took it off his car and sold it. Bottom line: <strong>Volvo</strong> makes a<br />

good exhaust system stock. Unless you get into serious per<strong>for</strong>mance issues or like noise,<br />

stick with stock and save your money.<br />

<strong>Volvo</strong> <strong>Maintenance</strong> FAQ <strong>for</strong> <strong>7xx</strong>/<strong>9xx</strong>/90<br />

Cars Top of Page

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!