2005 Volvo s60 d5 tdi 185 BHP

Itsokitsmydadscar · Nov 13th, 2012, 11:12

Hi everyone.

My dad has a new car.

A 2005 Volvo s60 d5 tdi 185 BHP.

I would like any advise you may have on a remap please.

The car has covered 79K with FSH.

What do we think of piggy back boxes such as this

http://www.racechip.de/en/chiptuning...0/d5-136kw.php

Is there anyone in or around kent that would do a rolling road remap and if so how much.

What do you think is a sensible bhp gain for the 185.

Many thanks in advance for any help.

RobbieH · Nov 13th, 2012, 13:26

Interesting post - why isn't "Dad" asking the question - it's his car?

Anyway, plenty of info out and about. The search function is useful as is Google.

Just remember what ever information you get is based on other people's opinions and they might not neccessarily have the same point of view or opinion as you (or your dad for that matter; are you posting because your Dad has the opinion he doesn't want to alter the car?).

Anyway IMHO
First ditch any ideas of a plug in box. Good for this

Next, search and read. For example:
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=164777
http://forums.t5d5.org/topic/21267-w...-for-a-v70-d5/

In essence, do your research, make up your own mind and take it from there. Keywords to look for are MTE, Shark, RICA and BSR.

Anyone who says (sucking teeth) "mmmm, remapping, have to take the chip out of the ECU for that". Smile and walk away. Remapping over the OBD is the way to go with the car age indicated.

But then your Dad might not have the same opinions as you

edit: and don't forget, Dad might be asking you to pay for his insurance premium increase. You will remember to declare the remap to his insurers won't you?

marct1980 · Nov 13th, 2012, 20:14

a popular mod / improvement for the diesels is to get a DPF Delete, saves the risk of any issues with it becoming blocked etc, there are many companies out there that can do this, speak to Ben @ shark performance he has a diesel v50 which he has done some great stuff to.

Nov 13th, 2012, 11:12	#1
Itsokitsmydadscar New Member Last Online: Nov 13th, 2012 11:12 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Kent	2005 Volvo s60 d5 tdi 185 BHP Hi everyone. My dad has a new car. A 2005 Volvo s60 d5 tdi 185 BHP. I would like any advise you may have on a remap please. The car has covered 79K with FSH. What do we think of piggy back boxes such as this http://www.racechip.de/en/chiptuning...0/d5-136kw.php Is there anyone in or around kent that would do a rolling road remap and if so how much. What do you think is a sensible bhp gain for the 185. Many thanks in advance for any help.

Nov 13th, 2012, 13:26	#2
RobbieH Two wheeled lycra lout Last Online: Jan 30th, 2024 16:56 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Salford View Photos By: RobbieH	Interesting post - why isn't "Dad" asking the question - it's his car? Anyway, plenty of info out and about. The search function is useful as is Google. Just remember what ever information you get is based on other people's opinions and they might not neccessarily have the same point of view or opinion as you (or your dad for that matter; are you posting because your Dad has the opinion he doesn't want to alter the car?). Anyway IMHO First ditch any ideas of a plug in box. Good for this Next, search and read. For example: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=164777 http://forums.t5d5.org/topic/21267-w...-for-a-v70-d5/ In essence, do your research, make up your own mind and take it from there. Keywords to look for are MTE, Shark, RICA and BSR. Anyone who says (sucking teeth) "mmmm, remapping, have to take the chip out of the ECU for that". Smile and walk away. Remapping over the OBD is the way to go with the car age indicated. But then your Dad might not have the same opinions as you edit: and don't forget, Dad might be asking you to pay for his insurance premium increase. You will remember to declare the remap to his insurers won't you? __________________ Can we share the road please. Yes, I am insured on both 2 and 4 wheels. Not a motorist, not a cyclist, but a road user. 54 V70 D5 SE (163, EUIII) MTE, Eibach, Powerflex, IPD arb's, TWR FMIC, Ferrita cat-back. Last edited by RobbieH; Nov 13th, 2012 at 13:30. Reason: insurance!

Nov 13th, 2012, 20:14	#3
marct1980 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 31st, 2024 17:45 Join Date: May 2011 Location: portlethen	a popular mod / improvement for the diesels is to get a DPF Delete, saves the risk of any issues with it becoming blocked etc, there are many companies out there that can do this, speak to Ben @ shark performance he has a diesel v50 which he has done some great stuff to.

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