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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 08:36 AM
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hey guys. im thinking about getting a volvo. i have could some around the area and i love the look of the s40. i would get a volvo with the turbo in it. im just wonder what i can do to get more power out of it? are there ways of tuneing? are the s40 and s60 models the same look?
 
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 09:57 AM
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Welcome

1. Downpipe
2. Catback
3. Intake
4. ECU upgrade

The four common tuning options.


 
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 10:12 AM
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how much will that cost? im on a budget
is the s60 better then the s40 ?
im new to volvos so im going to ask alot of questions idc what you call me or say to me i want to know more about these two cars
with those upgrades what hp will i be pushing?
 
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 10:15 AM
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S60 better the s40, that depends on the person buying it.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 10:17 AM
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ok thanks i have a s40 and s60 both i could afford around my area
 
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 10:19 AM
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http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...amp;cardist=75




thats the s60 what you guys think?
 
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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Mods if you go premade your looking at least $1,500 if not $2,000 maybe more, depending on what you buy.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 01:44 PM
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ok thanks

 
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 01:46 PM
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You can sometimes do custom downpipe and catback for less then what you can buy premade. But you want mandrel bent piping since your turbo.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 07:26 PM
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