Extra 37 HP & 76 Nm Torque for £89???

XC60KEV · Oct 10th, 2010, 12:13

Found this on ebay.

Seems hard believe you could achieve extra 37HP and 76NM of torque for £89.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Digital-ASA-CR...item5d2aeda0b7

Do you think it would work?

r-designbob · Oct 10th, 2010, 15:18

Looks interesting. I guess it would invalidate the warranty tho?

XC60KEV · Oct 10th, 2010, 16:21

No idea about warranty although if plug n play could be easily removed I suppose. Sure someone will know either way. Makes you wonder if that's all it takes to “improve performance and economy“ why volvo just don't do it?

Philpottig · Oct 10th, 2010, 16:28

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Originally Posted by kj5cott

Found this on ebay.

Seems hard believe you could achieve extra 37HP and 76NM of torque for £89.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Digital-ASA-CR...item5d2aeda0b7

Do you think it would work?

Don't do it! These cheap units just chuck more diesel into the cycle to get more power. Sooner or later they screw up your fuelling sensors leading to a repair bill and of course they do invalidate warranty if discovered.

Most engines can give more power by remapping but - at the risk of over stressing the engine and components, I know from painful experience.

Also of course if you do go this route your insurers should be advised as they will invalidate your cover if not declared.

Much better is remapping your existing fuelling system and ECU, which funny enough is a service Volvo do offer. yes it's more expensive but it is covered under warranty!

Philpottig · Oct 10th, 2010, 16:31

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Originally Posted by Philpottig

Don't do it! These cheap units just chuck more diesel into the cycle to get more power. Sooner or later they screw up your fuelling sensors leading to a repair bill and of course they do invalidate warranty if discovered.

Most engines can give more power by remapping but - at the risk of over stressing the engine and components, I know from painful experience.

Also of course if you do go this route your insurers should be advised as they will invalidate your cover if not declared.

Much better is remapping your existing fuelling system and ECU, which funny enough is a service Volvo do offer. yes it's more expensive but it is covered under warranty!

Also there is a tendency to over fuel at peak load,at this point you engine will hiccup, may well cut out and go into limp home mode. While you can disconnect and play the innocent with your dealer, they are going to wonder why your car is over fuelling.....

wimorrison · Oct 10th, 2010, 16:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by kj5cott

Found this on ebay.

Seems hard believe you could achieve extra 37HP and 76NM of torque for £89.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Digital-ASA-CR...item5d2aeda0b7

Do you think it would work?

I think you will find that it is not available for the XC60 205 D5 - in fact the XC60 is not on the list of engines supported

XC60KEV · Oct 10th, 2010, 16:39

Must be reading a different link because the 420 Nm 205 D5 unit is mentioned.

Philpottig · Oct 10th, 2010, 17:15

www.polestar.se - Volvo approved +20 bhp + 40lb torque but £650!

wimorrison · Oct 10th, 2010, 18:05

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Originally Posted by kj5cott

Must be reading a different link because the 420 Nm 205 D5 unit is mentioned.

oops - was looking in the list, not at the top

t5_monkey · Oct 10th, 2010, 18:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by kj5cott

Found this on ebay.

Seems hard believe you could achieve extra 37HP and 76NM of torque for £89.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Digital-ASA-CR...item5d2aeda0b7

Do you think it would work?

Don't do it... go for a proper remap from a reputable company (MTE, Rica, BSR)

Oct 10th, 2010, 12:13	#1
XC60KEV Master Member Last Online: Sep 23rd, 2011 15:05 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Scotland View Photos By: XC60KEV	Extra 37 HP & 76 Nm Torque for £89??? Found this on ebay. Seems hard believe you could achieve extra 37HP and 76NM of torque for £89. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Digital-ASA-CR...item5d2aeda0b7 Do you think it would work? __________________ MY11 Black Sapphire XC60 D5 AWD (205) R-Design Premium, R Design Convenience Pack, Passenger & Cargo Blinds. Continental Cross Contact UHP Tyres with Nokian WRG2's in the tyre hotel.

Oct 10th, 2010, 15:18	#2
r-designbob Premier Member Last Online: Nov 2nd, 2016 11:42 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: portsmouth	Looks interesting. I guess it would invalidate the warranty tho? __________________ XC60 D3 R-Design- geartronic Sapphire black/ beige interior - Panoramic roof- Tinted rear screen Money can't buy you happiness but it does bring you a more pleasant form of misery..

Oct 10th, 2010, 16:21	#3
XC60KEV Master Member Last Online: Sep 23rd, 2011 15:05 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Scotland View Photos By: XC60KEV	No idea about warranty although if plug n play could be easily removed I suppose. Sure someone will know either way. Makes you wonder if that's all it takes to “improve performance and economy“ why volvo just don't do it? __________________ MY11 Black Sapphire XC60 D5 AWD (205) R-Design Premium, R Design Convenience Pack, Passenger & Cargo Blinds. Continental Cross Contact UHP Tyres with Nokian WRG2's in the tyre hotel.

Oct 10th, 2010, 16:39	#7
XC60KEV Master Member Last Online: Sep 23rd, 2011 15:05 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Scotland View Photos By: XC60KEV	Must be reading a different link because the 420 Nm 205 D5 unit is mentioned. __________________ MY11 Black Sapphire XC60 D5 AWD (205) R-Design Premium, R Design Convenience Pack, Passenger & Cargo Blinds. Continental Cross Contact UHP Tyres with Nokian WRG2's in the tyre hotel.

Oct 10th, 2010, 17:15	#8
Philpottig Better than an X3 or Q5 Last Online: Dec 15th, 2011 21:34 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Peak District	www.polestar.se - Volvo approved +20 bhp + 40lb torque but £650!

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