Chipping a S80 D5

Discussion in 'Volvo S80' started by David Griffith, Feb 27, 2005.

  1. I am in the UK and I am about to take delivery of the above car, has any one
    any experience of chipping the engine?

    TIA.
     
    David Griffith, Feb 27, 2005
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  2. David Griffith

    Guest Guest


    A friend of mine has a 54 plate S60 D5 manual which he chipped with a Tuning
    Box, having used one on all his previous cars (Passat 130 TDi, Bmw 320D, &
    330D x2 193bhp & 203bhp) to great effect..

    In the S60 its not exactly slow to begin with, but the 'Box really wakes it
    up, with the turbo coming in fully from just over 1500rpm and pulling hard
    well past 4000rpm now. There is no smoke whatsoever.

    His MPG average has risen from 42 to 45, and he does drive it pretty hard.

    Recommended, and essential if you have a XC90 D5 auto, which are sluggish to
    the point of being dangerous when pulling away.

    Tim..
     
    Guest, Feb 27, 2005
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  3. Try the usual chipping merchants like Superchips, Bromleys, Demon Tweaks
    etc.or subscribe to "Diesel Car" every four weeks at £3.50 for articles and
    adverts.

    Cheers, Peter.
     
    Peter K L Milnes, Feb 27, 2005
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  4. David Griffith

    jg Guest

    42 mpg was already equal to the most economical (production) car I have ever
    heard of... is that normal for any model volvo?
     
    jg, Feb 28, 2005
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  5. David Griffith

    Guest Guest


    How do yoou mean?

    The new S40 when equiped with the PSA 1.6 110bhp diesel is easily capable of
    55mpg driven gently.

    Tim..
     
    Guest, Feb 28, 2005
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  6. David Griffith

    jg Guest

    I mean is that sort of mileage typical for all volvos built in the last few
    years? I know many 6 and even some 8 cylinder (petrol) cars have become
    capable of maybe 30 mpg in recent years. Diesels are generally considered
    more economical but not almost double the mileage. Also, taken over all
    makes and models diesels are a real mixed bag of performance, economy and
    reliability compared with their alternative petrol option.
     
    jg, Feb 28, 2005
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  7. And your experience of diesel cars is....?

    Cheers, Peter.
     
    Peter K L Milnes, Mar 1, 2005
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  8. David Griffith

    jg Guest

    Relatively small, that's why I'm asking. And your answer is....?
     
    jg, Mar 1, 2005
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