The leather with the diamond pattern suede seats found in the 1998 to 2000 V70R represent one of the most memorable features from that generation. Unfortunately, 100,000+ miles of use can reveals a cracks and frayed suede on most of these vehicles. Leather seat cracks and imperfections often go...

Project V70 T5MBase Car:1998 Volvo V70 T5 T6Engine:2.3-liter five-cylinder turbochargedTransmission:Five-speed manualColor: WhiteModifications:Engine:IPD Stage 3Transmission:850R clutch and pressure plateExhaust: IPD 3-inch turbo backWheels:17-inch Volvo PegasusTires:General Altimax...

While we were finalizing Stage 0 and other cosmetic enhancements, we began to plan out what we were going to do to turn up the fun factor for our Project V70 T5. While chatting with IPD, they mentioned they were going to be offering a new “Turbo back” exhaust system for the 870 (the term 870...

When you talk to an enthusiast or read a vendor’s website, they often offer this warning: “Be sure to complete Stage 0 before performing any performance modifications.” Project T5 is one of those cars that needed a little more attention than I expected to get to Stage 0. The actual definition...