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..??
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..??
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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.
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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
V70R, Saffron, RICA340
Independent Volvo Specialist
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Thats a good increase, but its still a long way off being a t5, especially midrange.
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deffo a long way off a T5 as no turbo
V70R, Saffron, RICA340
Independent Volvo Specialist
RICA Authorised Distributor (www.rica-uk.com)
Shark Performance Authorised Distributor (http://www.sharkperformance.co.uk/)
www.grnmotors.co.uk (site under construction)
info@grnmotors.co.uk
Chad (Thursday 19th July 2012)
very true. V8 or turbo please. lol
V70R, Saffron, RICA340
Independent Volvo Specialist
RICA Authorised Distributor (www.rica-uk.com)
Shark Performance Authorised Distributor (http://www.sharkperformance.co.uk/)
www.grnmotors.co.uk (site under construction)
info@grnmotors.co.uk
Pointless.Get a boosting beast
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..??
Re-live The Future - VOLVO T5
17" Titans, Rica 280
ITG Performance Filter, OEM Front Strut BraceGraduated Window Tints, Clear Side RepeatersWobbly Dave's ABS ECU Repair, Ferrodo Race Pads
Any idea of costs on remapping it Chad as i see you deal in Rica upgrades by the look of it!!
Re-live The Future - VOLVO T5
17" Titans, Rica 280
ITG Performance Filter, OEM Front Strut BraceGraduated Window Tints, Clear Side RepeatersWobbly Dave's ABS ECU Repair, Ferrodo Race Pads
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.
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