Rica Question??

[ripper]

I have recently come back to the Volvo fold after having a diesel of other make for 3 years....!!!!

I've purchased a 2002 V70 2.4 se (140)

My question is can it be Rica'd as its a lot gutless compared to my previous T5..??

[LiamT4]

I'm sorry to say this but even with a remap its still going to feel gutless compared to a t5. N/A cars don't benefit from remaps like turbo'd cars do. I'v got an extra 20bhp (at the very most) out of my N/A 4.4 V8, so doubt you would get much from a 2.4.

[Chad]

Rica offer the 170HP upgrade as the 2.4 NA came in a 140hp verion and a 170hp version.

http://www.rica-uk.com/viewcar.aspx?vehicle=190

the link above shows the engine in question.

hth

Chad

[LiamT4]

Thats a good increase, but its still a long way off being a t5, especially midrange.

[Chad]

deffo a long way off a T5 as no turbo

[LiamT4]

deffo a long way off a T5 as no turbo

Thats the problem with N/A engines, unless there big, there poo! lol

[Chad]

very true. V8 or turbo please. lol

[Kingsford G]

Pointless.Get a boosting beast

[ripper]

I would have liked another T5 but this one came up as a good offer and it will only really be used as a work horse for my business. I might get it increased to 170 if thats a possibility and then change it in a year for another T5 hopefully if funds allow.

I'll prob speak with Hamish at volvotuning to see what he can do to it if anything..??

[ripper]

Any idea of costs on remapping it Chad as i see you deal in Rica upgrades by the look of it!!

[LiamT4]

Theres definatly options for it and if it can take you to 170 then thats quite a big increase when you only have 140 to start with. As long as you don't expect miracles then it sounds like it could make a good difference. A remap made mine feel better and my increase was pretty small considering i had 286bhp to start with.

made it a bit better on fuel too.