Thinking of modding....

cherry1809 · Jun 18th, 2006, 17:39

Hi,just been pointed in the direction of RICA,and was wondering if anybody had done the 310 upgrade on a higher mileage engine?

I know the website says,dependant on age/condition.Just intrested to know how people got on.Cheers.

pault5 · Jun 18th, 2006, 18:04

Hi,
How high the milage is is less important to the condition of the engine. If it has been regulary serviced and well looked after there should not be a problem.
If you are getting Volvotuning to do the work they will check over the general condition of the car before they start.
Now, you may get other people posting after me telling you other wise, but I had a chip upgrade from rica (Volvotuning) and I can tell you, you won't be disapointed.
Paul.

Dan F · Jun 18th, 2006, 18:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by pault5

Hi,
How high the milage is is less important to the condition of the engine. If it has been regulary serviced and well looked after there should not be a problem.
If you are getting Volvotuning to do the work they will check over the general condition of the car before they start.
Now, you may get other people posting after me telling you other wise, but I had a chip upgrade from rica (Volvotuning) and I can tell you, you won't be disapointed.
Paul.

Hi.
Likewise. I had a RICA map on my C70 T5 not long after I had it. Transforms the car utterly, and it hasn't missed a beat in over 2 and a half years.

Later,
Dan.

adieu · Jun 18th, 2006, 18:36

Just remember any quoted figures may not be what you get. As long as you enjoy how the car drives that is the most important thing.

Don't forget other makes of ecu upgrade. I would check them all and see which works out best for you. I myself have an MTE/TME upgraded ecu of which i'm more than happy.

Regards

Iain

cherry1809 · Jun 19th, 2006, 17:48

Thanks for the reply's.The engine seems sweet enough.It's had dealer servicing from new,covered 131k,and i'm only the second owner (First one being a doctor,not THE Doctor of course)

bobcat · Jun 19th, 2006, 20:23

Also another option is a remap\chip from swauto's which is based in kent and home to the most powerful volvo in the uk.

I helped to develop the 850 t5 and r versions with them and im currently running one in my car.

best to give all the companies a call and then see what suits you best.

A remap is one of the best and easiest mods, it gets a lot harder and expensive after this.

IC · Jun 19th, 2006, 21:56

Hi and welcome to the forum cherry. Your type of post appears very regularly on the forum where a member posts that they have heard of a performance upgrade that they are considering having on their car and what advice would people give.

Usually there are a flood of replies with people supporting the use of the upgrade in question with people giving personal recommendations based on their own experiences, other people will recommend looking at what they have on their car as with buying any product it's important to look at the whole picture of what is available as there is choice out there - it's a buyers' market.

It can be totally confusing as everybody tries to help with advice and what appeared to be a simple request turns into a competition of mine is bigger and better even when the posts are well meaning! I would say that the best way to make a decision is to go out in different cars with different upgrades and then make an informed choice after speaking to people and experiencing the cars for yourself. Whatever you decide on I'm sure that you will not be disappointed!

I'm sure that people will allow you to go out in their cars to sample what their particular car' upgrade has to offer - where do you live as I'm sure that people would be willing to help by taking you out in their car if there is somebody local to you!

cherry1809 · Jun 20th, 2006, 09:23

I live in Exmouth,about 10 mile from Exeter.

Dan F · Jun 20th, 2006, 10:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by adieu

Just remember any quoted figures may not be what you get. As long as you enjoy how the car drives that is the most important thing.

Don't forget other makes of ecu upgrade. I would check them all and see which works out best for you. I myself have an MTE/TME upgraded ecu of which i'm more than happy.

Regards

Iain

Hi Iain.
What you said there goes without saying I reckon.

Oh, but you have said it now, OK. um.... Cool.
I will always stick with RICA for Volvos, but that is my personal choice.
RICA/TME/MTE/PPC etc etc, all very good products.

Wow, this is quite refreshing looking at all this from a different angle all of a sudden.

Jun 18th, 2006, 17:39	#1
cherry1809 Middle aged Member Last Online: Aug 4th, 2018 17:32 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southwest	Thinking of modding.... Hi,just been pointed in the direction of RICA,and was wondering if anybody had done the 310 upgrade on a higher mileage engine? I know the website says,dependant on age/condition.Just intrested to know how people got on.Cheers.

Jun 18th, 2006, 18:36	#4
adieu Master Member Last Online: Feb 5th, 2021 19:07 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: swindon	hp figures Just remember any quoted figures may not be what you get. As long as you enjoy how the car drives that is the most important thing. Don't forget other makes of ecu upgrade. I would check them all and see which works out best for you. I myself have an MTE/TME upgraded ecu of which i'm more than happy. Regards Iain __________________ Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary… That’s what gets you. A turbo: Exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster

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bobcat Premier Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 11:37 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location:	Also another option is a remap\chip from swauto's which is based in kent and home to the most powerful volvo in the uk. I helped to develop the 850 t5 and r versions with them and im currently running one in my car. best to give all the companies a call and then see what suits you best. A remap is one of the best and easiest mods, it gets a lot harder and expensive after this. __________________ Volvo 850R Auto,173K,Bobcat\SW Autos Ecu,18T,Reverse IC,13 Row Engine Oil Cooler,39 Row ATF Cooler,20psi VDO Boost Gauge,6000k HID's (low), Osram 50% Silverstars (High),ITG Filter,OEM Strutbrace,Aerial Down Switch,302mm Front Discs,Ferodo DS2500 Front/Rear,Goodridge SS Hoses,Koni Adjustable Dampers,Eibach Pro Kit, Powerflex Control Arm Bushes, Clear Side Repeaters. http://www.swautos.co.uk SW Auto's Ebay Shop http://www.volvo-tech.co.uk Last edited by bobcat; Jun 19th, 2006 at 20:26.

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IC S60R/V70R Last Online: Jun 4th, 2024 13:34 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brumbeldore View Photos By: IC	Well Meaning Posts Hi and welcome to the forum cherry. Your type of post appears very regularly on the forum where a member posts that they have heard of a performance upgrade that they are considering having on their car and what advice would people give. Usually there are a flood of replies with people supporting the use of the upgrade in question with people giving personal recommendations based on their own experiences, other people will recommend looking at what they have on their car as with buying any product it's important to look at the whole picture of what is available as there is choice out there - it's a buyers' market. It can be totally confusing as everybody tries to help with advice and what appeared to be a simple request turns into a competition of mine is bigger and better even when the posts are well meaning! I would say that the best way to make a decision is to go out in different cars with different upgrades and then make an informed choice after speaking to people and experiencing the cars for yourself. Whatever you decide on I'm sure that you will not be disappointed! I'm sure that people will allow you to go out in their cars to sample what their particular car' upgrade has to offer - where do you live as I'm sure that people would be willing to help by taking you out in their car if there is somebody local to you! __________________ 2003 S60R 2003 V70R VOC Speed Challenge Champion 2007/08/Joint Winner 2009 Motor Sport Challenge Winner 2008/Joint Winner 2009

Jun 18th, 2006, 18:04	#2
pault5 Member Last Online: Dec 30th, 2017 11:35 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: south	Hi, How high the milage is is less important to the condition of the engine. If it has been regulary serviced and well looked after there should not be a problem. If you are getting Volvotuning to do the work they will check over the general condition of the car before they start. Now, you may get other people posting after me telling you other wise, but I had a chip upgrade from rica (Volvotuning) and I can tell you, you won't be disapointed. Paul.

Jun 19th, 2006, 17:48	#5
cherry1809 Middle aged Member Last Online: Aug 4th, 2018 17:32 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southwest	Thanks for the reply's.The engine seems sweet enough.It's had dealer servicing from new,covered 131k,and i'm only the second owner (First one being a doctor,not THE Doctor of course)

Jun 20th, 2006, 09:23	#8
cherry1809 Middle aged Member Last Online: Aug 4th, 2018 17:32 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southwest	I live in Exmouth,about 10 mile from Exeter.

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