Volvo V70 late 01 model - Engine Tuning

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Wed 20 Jun 2007 09:26
Volvo V70 late 01 model - Engine Tuning - xtrailturton
I have the 140bhp 2.4-litre, 5-cylinder engine in the V70 and whilst it runs well, I've heard that it is the same as the engine that pumps out 170bhp.

Does anyone know who, in Derbyshire, can tune the engine and release the extra 30bhp, which I understand will increase power & mpg (so, actually quite good for the environment).

Thanks.

v70turton


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Wed 20 Jun 2007 11:17
Volvo V70 late 01 model - adverse camber
I think you are correct. Earlier v70's/850s had 10v and 20v engines, the later ones are the same.

I would say that I think the insurance hike for tuning your engine is quite high - more expensive than insuring the 170 version.

plenty of firms will tune. ask on the voc forum for advice - volvotuning do the RICA stuff.
the BSR kit has a good name and can be bought online (you plug it into the diag socket and it upgrades the ecu)

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Wed 20 Jun 2007 12:58
Volvo V70 late 01 model - xtrailturton
Many thanks for your help.

Best regards

v70Turton
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Wed 20 Jun 2007 21:33
Volvo V70 late 01 model - Engine Tuning - gsb49
If you search the web for 'diesel tuning' you will find there are lots available.
Gordon
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Thu 21 Jun 2007 13:19
Volvo V70 late 01 model - Engine Tuning - adverse camber
the 2.4 is petrol.

the diesel is 2.5 (well 2.49 or something) the vag unit. although late 2001 might have been the D5
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