Volvo V40 performance upgrades
 

Hi there everyone. I'm new to the forums as well as a new owner of a V40. My knowledge of car upgrades in general is minimal; let alone specifically with regard to Volvos. A complete newbie to say the least.

I have a 2014 Volvo V40 T4 that has had its engine changed from the ecoboost engine to the later version present in the 2015-2019 versions of the car. I would like to try to increase the performance of the car, but I struggled to find relevant information regarding this specific model. But this is probably the best place to find information.

Basically what specific upgrades can be made? Such as a bolt on turbo upgrades, exhaust, injectors ect. My goal is to try get it to around 300hp.

I appreciate all the responses and look forward to hearing from all of you.

Thanks

Hi there,
I'd say the upgrade potential depends on the exact engine that's now in the car. If from 15 onwards will be a Volvo VEA engine. These have a number in format B4204Txx. The B4204T11 would possibly go to 300 with a map - bigger turbo, lower compression and bigger crank shaft. If its one of the lesser powered versions like B4204T37 these would go to 210 maybe. A bigger turbo maybe a problem on these with 11.3:1 compression - it's possible the T11 type has a lower 10.3:1 (IIRC) to allow more boost without detonation. Also these engines have a smaller crank.

I’d sell it and buy a T5. In this day and age it’s easier to buy a car designed with a certain level of performance rather than modify a lesser one.

If it was a Ford Focus or something like that where there is a choice of aftermarket go-faster parts, I get it, but on the V40 (whilst some focus parts might fit) that option is much more limited.

The T5 is a real street sleeper.