S60 upgrades

classicswede · May 23rd, 2006, 21:05

Ok I'd like some input and the best performance mods available for a S60 2ltr turbo.
The car is a daily driver so nothing that will make the car undrivable

thanks

May 24th, 2006, 07:22

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Originally Posted by classicswede

Ok I'd like some input and the best performance mods available for a S60 2ltr turbo.
The car is a daily driver so nothing that will make the car undrivable

thanks

Hi There

What do you want out of your car? better handling, more BHP, more MPG?

There are various options people can advise you on but we need more info on what you really want.

Nat xx
Volvotuninguk.com

Simon Linton · May 24th, 2006, 09:11

See my comments on a TME remap and exhaust mod - it would be substantially the same on the S60 since the engine is very similar.

May 24th, 2006, 21:04

I found that I was most pleased with improving the suspension. I had initially replaced my down-pipe and exhaust which was great for exhuast note and maybe 10-15hp. However, for the money I spent, changing out the stock springs and swaybars yeilded the most satifaction while driving. It made the car handle soooo much better. I went with IPD sways and TME spring, a great combination imo.

Although, if you are strictly looking for power upgrades, the most bang for buck would be for a ECU upgrade and possibly a 3" DP.

Hope this helps.

Kevin

classicswede · May 24th, 2006, 21:17

The car is not mine but a customers car.
Handling wise we are going to fit a set of springs. Did you fit the springs and bars at the same time? Or one after the other? If so which made the biggest improment?
The main area for improvment seems to be ecu upgrades. I know the injectors are only going to about 50% of what they can deliver. Does anyone know what the upraded ecu's actualy do - timeing fueling etc.
Also who makes exhaust systems for these cars?
Any traders feel welcome to put forward your products.

Thanks to everyone so far for the input.

Aeroresh · May 25th, 2006, 22:22

Id say sell up and buy a T5 or R, T5 s in particular can be had for not alot of money.

At least that way you'd have a decent base to work with.

classicswede · May 27th, 2006, 21:43

Problem is we have already converted it to LPG. He does want to upgrade to a V70 T5 when he can find one but would like to spice up the S60 for now.

Aeroresh · May 28th, 2006, 08:52

ah, now it makes more sense!

What I would say is that you'll have to remap the LPG side once all the mods are done for it to run right. I had a similar issue with a modded Mondeo V6 which I used to run a couple of years back, however the mapping for the LPG was very basic so I never really felt the full benefit of the mods.

Hopefully LPG technology has moved on since then though.

classicswede · May 29th, 2006, 15:04

Mapping the lpg will not be a problem.

The map is very advanced and has more points than MS does!

May 23rd, 2006, 21:05	#1
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Today 20:52 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	S60 upgrades Ok I'd like some input and the best performance mods available for a S60 2ltr turbo. The car is a daily driver so nothing that will make the car undrivable thanks __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

May 24th, 2006, 09:11	#3
Simon Linton 850/70 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2008 19:02 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Leicester	The TME effect See my comments on a TME remap and exhaust mod - it would be substantially the same on the S60 since the engine is very similar.

May 24th, 2006, 21:17	#5
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Today 20:52 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	The car is not mine but a customers car. Handling wise we are going to fit a set of springs. Did you fit the springs and bars at the same time? Or one after the other? If so which made the biggest improment? The main area for improvment seems to be ecu upgrades. I know the injectors are only going to about 50% of what they can deliver. Does anyone know what the upraded ecu's actualy do - timeing fueling etc. Also who makes exhaust systems for these cars? Any traders feel welcome to put forward your products. Thanks to everyone so far for the input. __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

May 27th, 2006, 21:43	#7
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Today 20:52 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Problem is we have already converted it to LPG. He does want to upgrade to a V70 T5 when he can find one but would like to spice up the S60 for now. __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

May 29th, 2006, 15:04	#9
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Today 20:52 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Mapping the lpg will not be a problem. The map is very advanced and has more points than MS does! __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

May 24th, 2006, 21:04	#4
KVB Guest Location:	I found that I was most pleased with improving the suspension. I had initially replaced my down-pipe and exhaust which was great for exhuast note and maybe 10-15hp. However, for the money I spent, changing out the stock springs and swaybars yeilded the most satifaction while driving. It made the car handle soooo much better. I went with IPD sways and TME spring, a great combination imo. Although, if you are strictly looking for power upgrades, the most bang for buck would be for a ECU upgrade and possibly a 3" DP. Hope this helps. Kevin

May 25th, 2006, 22:22	#6
Aeroresh Member Last Online: Oct 28th, 2021 14:10 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Great Britain	Id say sell up and buy a T5 or R, T5 s in particular can be had for not alot of money. At least that way you'd have a decent base to work with.

May 28th, 2006, 08:52	#8
Aeroresh Member Last Online: Oct 28th, 2021 14:10 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Great Britain	ah, now it makes more sense! What I would say is that you'll have to remap the LPG side once all the mods are done for it to run right. I had a similar issue with a modded Mondeo V6 which I used to run a couple of years back, however the mapping for the LPG was very basic so I never really felt the full benefit of the mods. Hopefully LPG technology has moved on since then though.

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