Hi all,
I am not a new Volvo owner, but I am new to the Volvo forums. In 2001, my wife and I bought our first Volvo. It is a 2001 S40. I loved the car so much that when I finally let my 1986 Chevrolet Caprice go last month, I got another Volvo. I purchased a 2001 S60 T5. Not that it isn't fast enough, but I am already thinking of modding it. I have heard that by adding a K&N intake and filter along with an Upsolute chip, I can add nearly 50 hp and over 55 ft lbs of torque. This seems like an unreal amount of power for under $700 worth of mods. Does anyone have experience with either of these modifications? Is the Upsolute chip safe for my engine?

Thanks to anyone who can help me out,
Swish


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I would say that 50hp is unrealistic for starters. Not to say it can't be done, but I wouldn't expect those results on a stock vehicle. So far as the Upsolete chip, it's hard to tell. I've had one of the worst experiences you can have on behalf of just a chip, so I'm not a good person to ask.

 

I just had my S40 chipped by upsolute and so far I am pretty happy with it. If you want to talk more about see S40 forum

P.S. Welcom

 

Thanks for the prompt reply. What kind of chip did you get and what kind of issues did you have? I am completely new to the moddin' world and will take any suggestions. I don't want to break the bank. Even more...I don't want to break my car. [sm=smiley5.gif]

Thanks for the help,
Swish

 

Upsolute chip reprogram. So far no problems just enjoyment. Before it is like having the car locked down and now it is free. I guess I had hoped for more doubt I would be satified until I hit 300 hp.

 

I had a 96 Cobra with a new Vortech S-Trim Supercharger. At the time, there were no ignition products available for that car to retard/advance ignition, etc. So, the kit came with a coupon for a free Hypertech chip that was necessary to adjust fuel/spark for the supercharger. Unfortunately, the "super-brains" at Hypertech made my chip run my car almost 40% too rich ALL THE TIME. My catalytic converters clogged with fuel, and caused a rich exhaust "detonation" inside the drivers side cylinder head, when the spark plugs/compression ignited the gases in the exhaust. So, 6400 dollars later, I had a brand new engine in an 8 month old car. Hypertech told me to go pound sand. I'm a little cynical now about chips.

 

Was that a piggyback chip? Upsolute is not a piggy back but complete reprogram.