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can the S60 AWD get close to the S60R or just dreamin?

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#2 of 21 Re: can the S60 AWD get close to the S60R or just dreamin? [lovesthevolvos] by MrShift@Edmunds HOST

Jul 24, 2005 (9:54 am)

Replying to: lovesthevolvos (Jul 22, 2005 4:58 pm)
Hmmm....another 50 HP out of a turbo 4 cylinder? That's going to take some serious engine work I think.
 
Also you have to consider the effects of high HP on an AWD system---you could end up eating clutches for breakfast.

#4 of 21 You can do it... by lancerfixer

Jul 25, 2005 (6:14 pm)

Various tuners such as iPd sell chip/exhaust upgrades to boost horepower in Volvo engines. From what I've read elsewhere, they've been pretty reliable.
 
Shifty- Both the S40 (new style) and S60 are 5 cylinders.

#5 of 21 Re: You can do it... [lancerfixer] by MrShift@Edmunds HOST

Jul 26, 2005 (9:44 am)

Replying to: lancerfixer (Jul 25, 2005 6:14 pm)
Ah, thanks for the info. I guess I saw "T5" and thought of the older models with that designation.
 
So anyway---50 more HP from CAI, intake, cat back exhaust and a chip....hmmmm......maybe, maybe, but I'd sure want to know what that chip is actually doing to my engine.

#6 of 21 Re: You can do it... [Mr_Shiftright] by lemmer

Jul 26, 2005 (2:03 pm)

Replying to: MrShift@Edmunds (Jul 26, 2005 9:44 am)
That is easy - cutting the lifespan down by half or more.

#7 of 21 Re: You can do it... [lemmer] by MrShift@Edmunds HOST

Jul 26, 2005 (6:40 pm)

Replying to: lemmer (Jul 26, 2005 2:03 pm)
I was told by a prett-y well respected engine builder that a turbo engine already loses 10% engine life as compared to the exact same engine in n/a form.
 
So if we have a chip that is messing with maximum boost, or a boost controller allowing you to manipulate that manually, lemmer might be right about this.

#8 of 21 Re: can the S60 AWD get close to the S60R or just dreamin? by lovesthevolvos

Jul 27, 2005 (7:31 am)

well i figure a new exhaust, air intake, re-flash, down pipe, shoulde give quite
a gain. do you have any suggestions for manufactures and such? i understand
there are a limited # of them.
  
any suggestions for a clutch upgrade?
  
i plan on piecing stuff together in a good order and then getting it flashed
(hopefully i can find someone capable).
  
i don't want an ultimate car here just some modes to give it some more GUTS, i would really like to get the S60R and mod that to give my buddy w/ modded WRX a run for his money since he thinks volvos suck, i recently showed him some time slips of some s60r's that stomped some STi times.

#9 of 21 Re: can the S60 AWD get close to the S60R or just dreamin? [lovesthevolvos] by lemmer

Jul 27, 2005 (8:46 am)

Replying to: lovesthevolvos (Jul 27, 2005 7:31 am)
It would be likely cheaper in the long run (especially from a resale standpoint) to just buy a S60R. Or, you could buy something like an older S70 turbo and mod it and not have to worry about ruining a nice newer car.

#10 of 21 Re: can the S60 AWD get close to the S60R or just dreamin? [lemmer] by MrShift@Edmunds HOST

Jul 27, 2005 (9:59 am)

Replying to: lemmer (Jul 27, 2005 8:46 am)
That's one way for you to go and not a bad idea. Lemmer is right, you will drastically lower the resale value of this car if you do that to it.
 
But having said that, I think someone already recommended IPD for you, which is a great start for Volvo mods. I'm sure IPD could turn you on to other sources, too.

#11 of 21 lovesthevolvos by lancerfixer

Jul 30, 2005 (8:41 pm)

Here's the low-down on IPD's flash ECU reprogramming to allow more boost. It's a pdf file, so it might take a moment or two depending on connection speed.
 
I agree with lemmer; find the nicest '98 (pre electronic throttle) S or V70 T5 you can find and mod the whee out of it. You'll be saving money over buying a new-ish S60 and you'll have a greater degree of latitude for what you can do, mod-wise, with the simpler engine management system.

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