Anyone here got their D5 chipped or Tuned?

XC90Fan · Jul 28th, 2011, 11:04

Just wanted to know if it is worth it? Does it really improve performance noticeably? Does it improve MPG? What impact it has on your insurance? On adverse effects on the car?

Can you suggest any chip's or companies to get it tuned by?

bluey_xc90 · Jul 28th, 2011, 14:43

Definitely worth it - had my 04 rica tuned to 205bhp and different beast. No lag on take off anymore and much more driveable. On the mpg I still get about 33mpg on a motorway run at 70-80mph average - so similar or slightly above normal. Done 55k miles in it so far and intercooler probably wore out slightly earlier (changed at about 78k).

XC90Fan · Jul 28th, 2011, 16:29

who did you get it tuned by? and did it effect your insurance premium?

bluey_xc90 · Jul 29th, 2011, 19:19

Was by an independent (5 years ago) who are no longer RICA suppliers. On the insurance I've changed a fair bit and from no difference to about £50.

JimG · Jul 29th, 2011, 22:31

I know that the Polestar upgrades have been popular, and they are supported by Volvo.

There was a thread not too long ago about peoples experiences with Polestar, everyone who had it done said that it was worth it. Have a search around if you fancy it.

Jim.

don kalmar union · Jul 30th, 2011, 09:32

I can offer you MTE's Swedish written software for Volvo's D5 engines for £435 including VAT.

For the earlier D5s this MTE product will give you outputs of 195bhp with 410nm of torque, the later D5s will give 220bhp with 475nm of torque.

You install this software yourself with MTE's unique Softloader device that acts as an interface between an XP or Windows 7 equipped laptop and your car's OBD port. I loan the softloader device against a returnable deposit of £155, if you do buy it outright it does allow you to swap between MTE and standard Volvo software at will, with your laptop. You can find some comprehensive videos on MTE's Softloader system if you visit www.ipdusa.com the site of their North American distributor.

One particular point with this MTE system is that you can ensure that all Volvo's latest software updates have been flashed into your car prior to installing MTE's product which then ensures that all that later Volvo software is kept as part of those final MTE callibrations.

You may well find more up to date and comprehensive accounts of various owners' experiences to date with other aftermarket offerings if you visit and search at www.t5d5.org where most UK owners of late model modified Volvos tend to congregate.

Regards, Don.

Jul 28th, 2011, 11:04	#1
XC90Fan Junior Member Last Online: Sep 3rd, 2011 21:59 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bletchley	Anyone here got their D5 chipped or Tuned? Just wanted to know if it is worth it? Does it really improve performance noticeably? Does it improve MPG? What impact it has on your insurance? On adverse effects on the car? Can you suggest any chip's or companies to get it tuned by?

Jul 29th, 2011, 22:31	#5
JimG Premier Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2021 09:00 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kent	I know that the Polestar upgrades have been popular, and they are supported by Volvo. There was a thread not too long ago about peoples experiences with Polestar, everyone who had it done said that it was worth it. Have a search around if you fancy it. Jim. __________________ XC90 - 2007 D5 SE LUX www.alignmycar.co.uk www.rearfacing.co.uk

Jul 30th, 2011, 09:32	#6
don kalmar union Trader Last Online: Today 16:24 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chesham, buckinghamshire	MTE Software for D5 engines. I can offer you MTE's Swedish written software for Volvo's D5 engines for £435 including VAT. For the earlier D5s this MTE product will give you outputs of 195bhp with 410nm of torque, the later D5s will give 220bhp with 475nm of torque. You install this software yourself with MTE's unique Softloader device that acts as an interface between an XP or Windows 7 equipped laptop and your car's OBD port. I loan the softloader device against a returnable deposit of £155, if you do buy it outright it does allow you to swap between MTE and standard Volvo software at will, with your laptop. You can find some comprehensive videos on MTE's Softloader system if you visit www.ipdusa.com the site of their North American distributor. One particular point with this MTE system is that you can ensure that all Volvo's latest software updates have been flashed into your car prior to installing MTE's product which then ensures that all that later Volvo software is kept as part of those final MTE callibrations. You may well find more up to date and comprehensive accounts of various owners' experiences to date with other aftermarket offerings if you visit and search at www.t5d5.org where most UK owners of late model modified Volvos tend to congregate. Regards, Don. __________________ Don.Norchi. MTE performance software , TME and Ferrita stainless exhausts, AP heavy duty clutch kits, KU single mass flywheels and LSDs. 01494 785508. email don@kalmar-union.com www.kalmar-union.com Last edited by don kalmar union; Jul 30th, 2011 at 09:44. Reason: spelling....

Jul 28th, 2011, 14:43	#2
bluey_xc90 Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 13:38 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Essex	Definitely worth it - had my 04 rica tuned to 205bhp and different beast. No lag on take off anymore and much more driveable. On the mpg I still get about 33mpg on a motorway run at 70-80mph average - so similar or slightly above normal. Done 55k miles in it so far and intercooler probably wore out slightly earlier (changed at about 78k).

Jul 28th, 2011, 16:29	#3
XC90Fan Junior Member Last Online: Sep 3rd, 2011 21:59 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bletchley	who did you get it tuned by? and did it effect your insurance premium?

Jul 29th, 2011, 19:19	#4
bluey_xc90 Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 13:38 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Essex	Was by an independent (5 years ago) who are no longer RICA suppliers. On the insurance I've changed a fair bit and from no difference to about £50.

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