Extra 37 HP & 76 Nm Torque for £89??? - Page 2

Vecais · Oct 10th, 2010, 22:23

Why would you need this upgrade? The current D5 has plenty of power and torque.

Presumably Volvo have tuned the engine for best performance/life possible. Anything else may risk breakdown. The extra power may overstress engine and drive train components. Extra power generates extra heat, perhaps also leading to failures.

I agree with the comments that it may compromise the Volvo warranty and insurance claims. Why risk it?

XC60KEV · Oct 11th, 2010, 07:43

I just stumbled upon this link andjust wondered what the pro's (and mainly cons by the sound of it) were thats all.

Like all things you get what you pay for and judging by the responses this is a cheap and unreliable alternative to a re-map.

Vecais · Oct 11th, 2010, 09:58

This thread may overlap the age of owners thread. Possibly the younger members may have more interest in power upgrades than the older.

There is no harm debating such topics and individuals may be better informed before deciding to act or not. My previous comments were flippant and rhetorical. The serious advice would probably be to consider the Volvo approved upgrade, if you need it. It is doubtful that a cheap black box bought unproven on ebay would satisfy everybody.

If you get one, remember to notify your insurance company and be prepared to pay extra for insurance.

Daleman · Oct 11th, 2010, 10:05

I agree, wait till the thing is out of warranty before you start playing with fire. Good advice from the land of the Rundle Mall!

Vecais · Oct 11th, 2010, 12:42

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Originally Posted by Daleman

...from the land of the Rundle Mall!

Clearly it is a point of interest in our city, right up there with York Cathedral.

It is a strip shopping precinct that should be bulldozed. However, our city fathers are stuck in a time warp and believe that 1910 was the optimum period for city development.

Daleman · Oct 11th, 2010, 13:04

I liked the Rundle Mall and I speak of it affectionately .It seemed too new to bulldoze!

S60D5-185 · Oct 11th, 2010, 13:13

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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.
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!

Wise Words!!!!!!

The above is absolutely correct

Darryl

r-designbob · Oct 11th, 2010, 22:48

Don't faff around with this Kev. Get a Nitrous oxide kit............ you'll certainly have a laugh

Vecais · Oct 11th, 2010, 22:56

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Originally Posted by r-designbob

Don't faff around with this Kev. Get a Nitrous oxide kit............ you'll certainly have a laugh

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The boy racers call those Viagra Bottles.

r-designbob · Oct 11th, 2010, 23:21

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Originally Posted by Vecais

The boy racers call those Viagra Bottles.

Is that because they're HARD to fit in?

Oct 10th, 2010, 22:23	#11
Vecais Senior Member Last Online: Oct 9th, 2012 05:41 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Moving around, Australia	Why would you need this upgrade? The current D5 has plenty of power and torque. Presumably Volvo have tuned the engine for best performance/life possible. Anything else may risk breakdown. The extra power may overstress engine and drive train components. Extra power generates extra heat, perhaps also leading to failures. I agree with the comments that it may compromise the Volvo warranty and insurance claims. Why risk it? __________________ _____________________ XC60 MY10 D5 auto AWD

Oct 11th, 2010, 07:43	#12
XC60KEV Master Member Last Online: Sep 23rd, 2011 15:05 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Scotland View Photos By: XC60KEV	I just stumbled upon this link andjust wondered what the pro's (and mainly cons by the sound of it) were thats all. Like all things you get what you pay for and judging by the responses this is a cheap and unreliable alternative to a re-map. __________________ 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 11th, 2010, 09:58	#13
Vecais Senior Member Last Online: Oct 9th, 2012 05:41 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Moving around, Australia	This thread may overlap the age of owners thread. Possibly the younger members may have more interest in power upgrades than the older. There is no harm debating such topics and individuals may be better informed before deciding to act or not. My previous comments were flippant and rhetorical. The serious advice would probably be to consider the Volvo approved upgrade, if you need it. It is doubtful that a cheap black box bought unproven on ebay would satisfy everybody. If you get one, remember to notify your insurance company and be prepared to pay extra for insurance. __________________ _____________________ XC60 MY10 D5 auto AWD

Oct 11th, 2010, 13:04	#16
Daleman Master Member Last Online: Mar 25th, 2024 22:24 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: York	I liked the Rundle Mall and I speak of it affectionately .It seemed too new to bulldoze! Last edited by Daleman; Oct 11th, 2010 at 14:58. Reason: o

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r-designbob Premier Member Last Online: Nov 2nd, 2016 11:42 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: portsmouth	Don't faff around with this Kev. Get a Nitrous oxide kit............ you'll certainly have a laugh __________________ 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 11th, 2010, 10:05	#14
Daleman Master Member Last Online: Mar 25th, 2024 22:24 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: York	I agree, wait till the thing is out of warranty before you start playing with fire. Good advice from the land of the Rundle Mall!

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