What To Expect When Modifying A Volvo | Understanding Volvo’s & Performance

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We all know Volvo's are scary cars to work on, but they are actually not all that bad. Sometimes you just have to take a chance and try something new. In some way Volvo's are a little tedious to work on and are difficult to understand. Parts & prices are one of the biggest set backs of these cars but at least there are plenty of places that offer aftermarket parts to make your car vroom faster. Watch and find out what you're missing about Volvo's.

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[justinmenendez]

We need more good Volvo content like this!

[ericmoreno]

Volvos are so underrated especially the s60

[slugieswastaken]

as a Volvo owner ive just subscribed. its rare to find Volvo content!

[flatoutgearslammers]

This video is perfect for anyone who wants to buy and modify a S60. We have 5 S60R’s (4 that are road legal and not a parts car) and all of them have stage 0-1.5/2 done to them. Can’t wait to see more content!

[robertlewthwaite]

Couldn't agree more with the stage 0 before you start adding power. I have a stage 2 (350bhp) v70 2.4 T5. It is tuned by shemtek (u.k based) and he always recommends stage 0 before tuning. A brief explanation of this would be
-Plugs and coils. My car had the original coils on and after I tuned it, each one was dropping one after the other. I replaced them all for genuine in the end.
-Pcv system replacement. Expensive using genuine parts but prevents your cam seals and crank seals leaking in the first place. Also a bad pcv can cause maf error codes which can upset a tuned car
-replace all the one way valves on the engine and check for boost leaks from pipes and the turbo inlet pipe.
-replace tcv (turbo control valve) if its old as these commonly go wrong on higher mileage volvos
Like the dude in the video says, tuning volvos ain't cheap, especially if you want the job doing right. But it's soooo worth it 👌

[OnShouldersOfGiants]

I have an 04 VR. So far, I have a FMIC, upgraded sway bars, coilovers, the swedespeed high flow air filter and have gone through most the entire drivetrain/engine. The PCV system would be the biggest thing to make sure to keep in good shape since that causes oil to be pushed out of your seals.

[joquelleevans]

I’m so glad I came across your video, been looking up Volvos for years to get my s60 modified, I love how fast and torquey these cars are but yes indeed only a handful of websites out there n videos showing you how to do shyt, thank you for being one of them and giving us tools and recommendations, Your Volvo sounds Sick🔥

[Swedishfish]

great outline on safely modding P2s! we need more content like this.

There are actually some very recent tuners entering the p2 community. developing tunes for 04 and 05+ P2s for all trim types. they currently have multiple examples of reliable stage 1 and 2 tunes on the road. stage 3, 3+ and 4 are currently being developed and tested now. some very talented tuners and builders got together and have been working to understand how volvos ME7 engine management system works in great depth. they are not just re-using existing tune files that got passed around and adjusting them...they are developing their own tunes from scratch which is huge.

Hilton has been the only option for P2s... but his backlog is like 6-9 months right now which is a bummer. luckily the p2 community will be getting the support its needed very soon!

[ales]

thank you for doing Volvo content! So rare... very excited to modify my recently bought '10 s80 2.5ft manual 😁

[winnington]

As a B5234 owner, I would add that PCV should be changed. Also all the TCV (Turbo valve stuff) should be replaced as vacuum leaks will wreak havoc on the performance of these cars.

[sidlazzar]

I just bought a 03 2.9 s80. Needed a new catalytic converter right away. But I love Volvos such underrated Swedish gems 💎

[themike_]

important not to forget to upgrade your suspension as you add power! get better tires. upgrade bushings. upgrade sways. refresh/upgrade your brakes. its great to push 400+ hp out of a car but if u cant control it, then its worthless.

[thisfooraul]

Y’all inspiring me to work on my ‘06 2.5t

[shp]

Nice Video, im in the process of going towards stage 1 now with my T5. Keep the Volvo content coming please!

[colemanwalter]

No oil leaks, but there is a power steering leak which I have all the parts for, the lower cat has been removed as well, aftermarket fan mounting straps ruined my radiator I believe, I want it running right now, love this car

[randomrangoon]

Getting a 2.5t AWD xc70. This was helpful thanks.
After zeroing it out first thing in doing is a front mount intercooler

[Maartjinski]

I just found your channel and subbed 🤘
I own a 2000 V70 T5 Geartronic with about 311.000 Miles (500.000 km) for over 5 years now. It has been a learning curve... But there is a lot of information about these engines out there, just well hidden🤫
What i have learned so far :
2.4 and 2.5 engines need to be shimmed! Even stock the cilinderwalls tend to crack at the top.
It is a lot of work but in parts it's only the shims and a gasket-set for the head.
The 2.3 engine's (like i have) don't have that issue😁

All of the engines have oil seals in the sump that are critical for the oil pressure, replace them for oem and have one less thing to worry about.
They all have a PCV system, replace only for the ones that have Volvo stamped on the bags😉. The sets cost a bit more but i have had trouble with good branded others causing my camseals to blow out and leaving me with an oil soaked timing belt, happy days 🥳
For sparkplugs only use - i know i am repeating myself a bit now - Volvo original sparkplugs. These engines just love them ❤.
When changing the timingbelt make sure the waterpump has a metal fan (is that what you call the part that pushes the coolant??). There seem to be pumps with a plastic fan and according to the forums those can break in time.
As for the oilcooler on the back of engine, the one that was leaking on your S60, try to find a bigger one.
They are sold for crazy money by "performance" brands but the very same bigger ones were used on -i think- certain XC90 engines and those have the same fitment.
And ofc do a good quality oil, oilfilter, fuelfilter, airfilter, coolant, ignition coils(oem) and your engine is good to go!

Radiators with the plastic sides, vacuümhoses, enginemounts, original plastic air and pressure piping are all weaknesses with age.

Changing the rods for H-beam rods seems to be the general advice if you want to take the tuning seriously, a path into the mist i am about to take 🥴.

Now the limit will be our automatic gearboxes, from what i understand it's critical to have an extra cooler for the oil and to have the tune not go flat-out in first and second gear and she will be able to take a beating. But i haven't found any numbers on how much they can really take.

I hope my essay here helped anyone out there, my rambling is pure from my experience and in no form do i claim to know it all so please do comment if you (the reader) disagree.
These Volvo 5 cilinder engines are something 🥰

[craiggoebbel]

XC90 AWD suspension mods/brake upgrades would be appreciated. Stage Zero, alignment. Alignment is critical for maximizing available power.

[joshuaspitznogle]

Just picked up a 2007 s60 from an auction can’t wait to fix it up

[christopherybarra]

Just Got A 2013 S60 T5 & Was About To Muffler Delete & Straight Pipe It But Watching This Makes Me Want To Do Stage 0 First 🗣️👌🏽 We Need More Volvo Content!