Tuning 2001 s40 D S 115bhp

Jonathan Stonehouse · May 13th, 2007, 01:10

Hello

Does any one have experience in tuning this model of Volvo.
I'd like to hear about your experiences and the type of equipment or techniques used to improve performance.

Thanks
Jon

Nickmac · May 13th, 2007, 12:42

Same as any engine really, the basics of tuning are, make the engine breathe in and out better. That is performance air filters and exhausts.
Then make the thing use more fuel/air mixture to achieve more power output.
Tuning modules/chips/upgrades etc..
All depends how serious you are about it and how much you wanna throw at it.
Always remember, if you want to make it go faster, you gotta make it stop better too!
Good luck with the mods and keep us posted on your progress.

Jonathan Stonehouse · May 13th, 2007, 16:30

Thanks for the reply.

I'm asking because I dont realy know much about engines.
Also there is a lot of advise out there and much of it contradicts.

I'm looking for the easier things to do to start off with for two reasons.

1 the basic things should be first anyway no point putting the cart before the horse.
2 basic things are easier to do

In terms of money I'm not going to go too far or I might as well just get a more powerful car so cost benefit is key.

What do you think of additives things in the fuel tank and to clean out the air intake I'd probably start there what are the cost benefits

The most tempting quick fix must be the computer that sits in the engine compartment and introduces more fuel.

Do you use one and what type is it. I understand there is a lot out there and some of it might be substandard and over stress the engine.

In terms of getting more air in I understand messing with the Turbo can be problematic and intercoloers are expensive to fit.

I have read something about bypassing or removing the pathway that reintroduces exhaust gas to be reburned. Is that easy to do and cheap will it effect the MOT.

What do you think of the diesel bob web site.

Your opinions would be valued

Jon

biffjrg · May 13th, 2007, 18:20

I'm seriously thinking about tuning my 2004 S40 1.9 D 115bhp with an ECU Upgrade from Rica tuning. Will take it up to 143 bhp, with more torque too! Just the outlay of £470 that is making me put on the brakes. But i Think it will be well worth it as it just updates the ECU, and there is no chip required!

Rooster · May 13th, 2007, 19:47

I've driven a rica chipped s40 diesel and was really impressed with how it drove, it seemed to drive so much better and seemed alot more happy to rev,

It also went like stink for a diesel

knobby · May 13th, 2007, 20:17

If you're looking at getting it chipped Upsolute offer upgrades on Volvos for £270.00.
I looked recently for my S40 2.0T but I dont know about the diesel engine.

The rep for the UK is Simon Coe I've got his number, PM me if you want it.

Mat

pyaap · May 13th, 2007, 20:28

Pretty much as with all tuning options, you have a choice of tuners for your car and below are only some of them:

Upsolute
Superchips
Rica
Dieseltuning (http://dieseltuning.uk.com/volvo.html)
"Tunit" (http://www.tunit.co.uk)

The first three on the list are probably the most popular of the bunch.

biffjrg · May 13th, 2007, 22:53

Is it worth putting an ITG air filter in the car as well as an Rica ECU Upgrade?

May 13th, 2007, 01:10	#1
Jonathan Stonehouse New Member Last Online: May 28th, 2007 01:42 Join Date: May 2007 Location: London	Tuning 2001 s40 D S 115bhp Hello Does any one have experience in tuning this model of Volvo. I'd like to hear about your experiences and the type of equipment or techniques used to improve performance. Thanks Jon

May 13th, 2007, 16:30	#3
Jonathan Stonehouse New Member Last Online: May 28th, 2007 01:42 Join Date: May 2007 Location: London	Thanks for the reply Thanks for the reply. I'm asking because I dont realy know much about engines. Also there is a lot of advise out there and much of it contradicts. I'm looking for the easier things to do to start off with for two reasons. 1 the basic things should be first anyway no point putting the cart before the horse. 2 basic things are easier to do In terms of money I'm not going to go too far or I might as well just get a more powerful car so cost benefit is key. What do you think of additives things in the fuel tank and to clean out the air intake I'd probably start there what are the cost benefits The most tempting quick fix must be the computer that sits in the engine compartment and introduces more fuel. Do you use one and what type is it. I understand there is a lot out there and some of it might be substandard and over stress the engine. In terms of getting more air in I understand messing with the Turbo can be problematic and intercoloers are expensive to fit. I have read something about bypassing or removing the pathway that reintroduces exhaust gas to be reburned. Is that easy to do and cheap will it effect the MOT. What do you think of the diesel bob web site. Your opinions would be valued Jon

May 13th, 2007, 19:47	#5
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	I've driven a rica chipped s40 diesel and was really impressed with how it drove, it seemed to drive so much better and seemed alot more happy to rev, It also went like stink for a diesel __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

May 13th, 2007, 20:28	#7
pyaap Non-T4 T4s RULE!!!! Last Online: Mar 29th, 2017 11:24 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bristol / Bath	Pretty much as with all tuning options, you have a choice of tuners for your car and below are only some of them: Upsolute Superchips Rica Dieseltuning (http://dieseltuning.uk.com/volvo.html) "Tunit" (http://www.tunit.co.uk) The first three on the list are probably the most popular of the bunch. __________________ "An Engine Which Runs Lean Lives on Borrowed Time" http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=13998

May 13th, 2007, 12:42	#2
Nickmac Member Last Online: Sep 27th, 2008 12:39 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gillingham, Dorset.	Same as any engine really, the basics of tuning are, make the engine breathe in and out better. That is performance air filters and exhausts. Then make the thing use more fuel/air mixture to achieve more power output. Tuning modules/chips/upgrades etc.. All depends how serious you are about it and how much you wanna throw at it. Always remember, if you want to make it go faster, you gotta make it stop better too! Good luck with the mods and keep us posted on your progress.

May 13th, 2007, 18:20	#4
biffjrg 2004 S40 1.9D Sport Last Online: Jun 30th, 2016 09:17 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bristol View Photos By: biffjrg	I'm seriously thinking about tuning my 2004 S40 1.9 D 115bhp with an ECU Upgrade from Rica tuning. Will take it up to 143 bhp, with more torque too! Just the outlay of £470 that is making me put on the brakes. But i Think it will be well worth it as it just updates the ECU, and there is no chip required!

May 13th, 2007, 20:17	#6
knobby Member Last Online: May 16th, 2024 15:36 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Talbot Green	If you're looking at getting it chipped Upsolute offer upgrades on Volvos for £270.00. I looked recently for my S40 2.0T but I dont know about the diesel engine. The rep for the UK is Simon Coe I've got his number, PM me if you want it. Mat

May 13th, 2007, 22:53	#8
biffjrg 2004 S40 1.9D Sport Last Online: Jun 30th, 2016 09:17 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bristol View Photos By: biffjrg	Is it worth putting an ITG air filter in the car as well as an Rica ECU Upgrade?

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