+20bhp or is it rubbish

jacksonb123 · Jul 19th, 2006, 22:12

There's an auction on ebay advertising "+20BHP MOD VOLVO 240 340 440 460 740 C70 S90 V70 V90", they reckon it's a resistor that goes somewhere between one of the sensors and the ECU to give you extra performance.

I didn't actually know my 1991 240 had an ECU I thought that sort of kit only came on more modern computer filled cars.

Is it a load of rubbish ? I'd imagine someone on this forum has come across this sort of thing before ?

Regards

Ben

740Estate · Jul 19th, 2006, 22:24

The claimed figure is UP TO 20bhp.

It fools the ECU via the air flow meter/sensor into thinking it needs to adjust. That's where the gain comes in. It works, it came from the Yank Dragstrips.

The resistor costs about 5p from Maplins.

The Gain will most probably be 1hp...

Les, slight limp · Jul 19th, 2006, 22:29

I think it only works on the bosch lh fuel injection, 5hp would be a better estimation, if you fit it make sure it's removeable cause it mucks the emissions up and lowers mpg, an mbc would probably be a better investment if you've got a turbo.

jacksonb123 · Jul 19th, 2006, 22:30

Probably not even worth a visit to maplins for 1hp then ;-)

tuning_redblock · Jul 20th, 2006, 19:00

I had afriend try this on a 440, and the fuel ecocomy was dire! Best off just driving your car a 'little' harder

Jul 19th, 2006, 22:12	#1
jacksonb123 Senior Member Last Online: Jun 15th, 2014 23:12 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Londinium	+20bhp or is it rubbish There's an auction on ebay advertising "+20BHP MOD VOLVO 240 340 440 460 740 C70 S90 V70 V90", they reckon it's a resistor that goes somewhere between one of the sensors and the ECU to give you extra performance. I didn't actually know my 1991 240 had an ECU I thought that sort of kit only came on more modern computer filled cars. Is it a load of rubbish ? I'd imagine someone on this forum has come across this sort of thing before ? Regards Ben

Jul 19th, 2006, 22:24	#2
740Estate Undercover 740 Last Online: Jun 2nd, 2007 12:14 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cambs View Photos By: 740Estate	The claimed figure is UP TO 20bhp. It fools the ECU via the air flow meter/sensor into thinking it needs to adjust. That's where the gain comes in. It works, it came from the Yank Dragstrips. The resistor costs about 5p from Maplins. The Gain will most probably be 1hp... __________________ 1991 960 3.0 24v - Project Dark ------------------------------------------------ "Ah, isn't that nice, the wife of the Cambridge president is kissing the cox of the Oxford crew." -- Harry Carpenter, BBC TV, Boat Race 1977. ------------------------------------------------ Slidin' it round past the apex of reality

Jul 20th, 2006, 19:00	#5
tuning_redblock Grrrrrrrrrrreat Member Last Online: Aug 31st, 2009 21:30 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: alfreton View Photos By: tuning_redblock	I had afriend try this on a 440, and the fuel ecocomy was dire! Best off just driving your car a 'little' harder __________________ 1994 480 ES - 2.0 Auto (Blondie77's Car) Poppy 1980 24? GL - Pick Up, Complete shed 1984 244 GLT - NORDICA Replica (ish) aka Minstrel 1989 245 GL(T) - Modified Tulip (Died 01.01.2007) 1996 460 Turbo - Scrap metal (11.01.2007) 1986 245 GL - Dead 1982 240 GLT - Rust bucket, all parts saved 1989 745 GL - Sold and still going 1989 440 Xi - Sold and still going 1988 240 GLT - Dead 1989 360 GLT - Stolen 1988 360 GLT - Twisted shell!! Erm....I've lost my keys again darling.

Jul 19th, 2006, 22:29	#3
Les, slight limp Senior Member Last Online: Oct 21st, 2007 09:24 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: walsall	I think it only works on the bosch lh fuel injection, 5hp would be a better estimation, if you fit it make sure it's removeable cause it mucks the emissions up and lowers mpg, an mbc would probably be a better investment if you've got a turbo.

Jul 19th, 2006, 22:30	#4
jacksonb123 Senior Member Last Online: Jun 15th, 2014 23:12 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Londinium	Probably not even worth a visit to maplins for 1hp then ;-)

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