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This topic has come up many times over the years. A couple of people have already mentioned that it's a tool best used for measuring changes between modifications, and you can minimise the variables...

RICA ECU upgrades for the new V40 diesels are now available too!

V40 D3 -
http://www.rica-uk.com/viewcar.aspx?vehicle=2352

V40 D4 -
http://www.rica-uk.com/viewcar.aspx?vehicle=2353

As...

For anyone who is interested, RICA have just released ECU upgrades for the brand new 2013 V40 petrol models -

http://www.rica-uk.com/viewcar.aspx?vehicle=2350
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If your car was the 140 hp version, then yes it would definitely be worth remapping it. Click the following link to see the power and torque curves, and where the improvements are:
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If by phase 3 you means 2007 onwards, then you won't find any "chips" for these cars.

The only options available are either tuning boxes, or OBD2 remaps (although bench flashing the ECU is also...

Yes you can. Drop me an email when you are ready to do this.

You planning a trip to the moon in the near future? :cuckoo: :biggrin:

Both of these were running a Turbo-Tuner ECU and both had significant engine mods. I don't think Spesh's had a LSD. Not sure about Elliot's.

yep, here -

http://www.turbo-tuner.co.uk/ttusb-compatible.htm

No I won't post up ignition tables for you to compare. As I said earlier, anyone who claims RICA is not changing ignition timing is misinformed and completely incorrect. If they are making such...

Yes it does. 100% guaranteed. Any claim otherwise would be pure misinformation and completely inaccurate.

The car may have been put back to standard during the service. If so, just call your nearest RICA agent and book it in to have the new Volvo software read and remapped again.

A remap is always better than a tuning box. The link below explains why:

http://www.rica-uk.com/about.aspx?tab=4

Don't forget that on your Maha graph, the stated 235 WHP is at the point of max engine power, which occurs at 6445 rpm. So basically, you had 235 WHP @ 6445 RPM. However, your PEAK WHP was actually...

That depends on several factors -

1. The ambient conditions (some tuners are equipped with climate controlled dyno cells).

2. The dyno fan capability (some tuners have fans capable of exceeding...

Having owned my V60 D3 R-Design for 9 months now, I thought I would write a brief review based on my ownership experience so far.

Handling - In a word, awesome! This is by far the best handling...

Yes, they can be tuned to about 250 hp / 500 Nm -

http://www.rica-uk.com/viewcar.aspx?vehicle=2022

As you say, the handling is awesome, even on the FWD models. Surprises almost everyone on...

The 140 hp and 170 hp were both 20V engines - B5244S and B5244S2.

The only difference between them is the ECU software. You can see from the dyno chart (link below) that the 140 hp is restricted...

I have noticed this thread. Email is best if you need help because I can respond faster.

Anyway to answer some questions...

1. No it does not run on Linux. You need Win XP or Vista or Win 7 (32...

Yes, 851 ECU does have immobiliser, although it can be disabled.

RICA quote 300 Nm not 300 lb.ft.

http://www.rica-uk.com/viewcar.aspx?vehicle=144

I think that considering the car has done 160,000 miles and was down on stock power anyway, the results are...

There is a RICA dealer in Leeds which I guess isn't too far away from where you are. You could go there and I believe they will dyno test it for you before and after so at least you know what you...

32 psi = 2.2 bar

Take away 1.0 bar atmospheric pressure and you get 1.2 bar (@manifold) which is probably correct.

If my theory is correct, then it should read approx 14.5 psi @ idle. If it...

For some people, sure! I'm not saying you made a good/bad choice - ultimately you decide yourself what's best for you.

From a purely technical perspective, there are many reasons why flashing via...

The OBD2 programmers like RICA etc do program the EPROM, which is done via the OBD2 port. The reason why the tuners you spoke to told you otherwise is simply because they don't have the tools to do...