questions on enhancing 2002 volvo s60
I currently have a bronze 2002 volvo s60 (base model-2.4L) approx 70k miles, it does well but I would really like to give it some more juice. I found a bunch of items that caught my interest and need to know if they are compatible, worth the money, not going to harm other operating parts in my volvo, and whether or not the parts will void my car warranty/insurance.
I apologize in advance if I sound uneducated about cars, I dont know much at all but I am trying to learn as much as I can, please answer any questions you can. I really appreciate it.
-X3 Performance Chip with O2 Sensor Control
-Power Performance Chip X2
The performance chips advertise up to 50 hp increase, should i believe it?
http://www.engineperformancechip.com...or-control-p-6
http://www.engineperformancechip.com...ce-chip-x2-p-8
-Oxygen Performance Module- Worth the money? would it actually work and deliver?
http://www.engineperformancechip.com...on=add_product
-Electric Super Charger 2.5 PSI- is this a real super charger? or is it different because it is an electric super charger?
http://www.engineperformancechip.com...r-2-5-psi-p-16
-STAGE 1 Universal Turbo Kit-I heard I shouldn't install a turbo to a non-turbo s60 because apparently the engines arent built to withstand the extra pressure...is this so?
http://www.engineperformancechip.com...turbo-kit-p-21
-Air Intake Maximizer- will this make any noticeable difference?
http://www.engineperformancechip.com...maximizer-p-11
-Performance Air Intake System-will this make my car sound different? also worried it wont be able to fit under the hood.
http://www.engineperformancechip.com...ake-system-p-2
-Performance Spark Plugs- are the stock spark plugs worth swapping out and are they easily accessible to swap out? please take a look at the ones I found http://www.engineperformancechip.com...ark-plugs-p-10
Feel free to suggest any modifications or additions I can make on my car.
I apologize in advance if I sound uneducated about cars, I dont know much at all but I am trying to learn as much as I can, please answer any questions you can. I really appreciate it.
-X3 Performance Chip with O2 Sensor Control
-Power Performance Chip X2
The performance chips advertise up to 50 hp increase, should i believe it?
http://www.engineperformancechip.com...or-control-p-6
http://www.engineperformancechip.com...ce-chip-x2-p-8
-Oxygen Performance Module- Worth the money? would it actually work and deliver?
http://www.engineperformancechip.com...on=add_product
-Electric Super Charger 2.5 PSI- is this a real super charger? or is it different because it is an electric super charger?
http://www.engineperformancechip.com...r-2-5-psi-p-16
-STAGE 1 Universal Turbo Kit-I heard I shouldn't install a turbo to a non-turbo s60 because apparently the engines arent built to withstand the extra pressure...is this so?
http://www.engineperformancechip.com...turbo-kit-p-21
-Air Intake Maximizer- will this make any noticeable difference?
http://www.engineperformancechip.com...maximizer-p-11
-Performance Air Intake System-will this make my car sound different? also worried it wont be able to fit under the hood.
http://www.engineperformancechip.com...ake-system-p-2
-Performance Spark Plugs- are the stock spark plugs worth swapping out and are they easily accessible to swap out? please take a look at the ones I found http://www.engineperformancechip.com...ark-plugs-p-10
Feel free to suggest any modifications or additions I can make on my car.
Last edited by sharkbait; Mar 14, 2011 at 12:13 AM.
X3 = JUNK
OPM = JUNK
Super Charger = JUNK
Stage 1 Universal Turbo Kit = If you REALLY want a Turbo then sell this car and buy a 2.4T.
Air Intake Maximizer = JUNK. Looks like a fancier version of the Tornado.
Performance Air Intake System = Yes it will probably make your car sound different (i.e. louder) but wont make much difference. Just replace the stock air filter with K & N Filter. $45 vs. $109 and probably the same result.
Performance Spark Plugs = Might make a little difference, but for $98.99 not worth it.
When all is said and done, don't waste your money.
OPM = JUNK
Super Charger = JUNK
Stage 1 Universal Turbo Kit = If you REALLY want a Turbo then sell this car and buy a 2.4T.
Air Intake Maximizer = JUNK. Looks like a fancier version of the Tornado.
Performance Air Intake System = Yes it will probably make your car sound different (i.e. louder) but wont make much difference. Just replace the stock air filter with K & N Filter. $45 vs. $109 and probably the same result.
Performance Spark Plugs = Might make a little difference, but for $98.99 not worth it.
When all is said and done, don't waste your money.
damn...well is there anything I can do to improve my cars speed/acceleration other than those things? Im definitely keeping the volvo, Im just looking to improve it since its rated at 168hp, looking to get to 200-250.
Are you suggesting this one http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...x?Prod=33-2176
Are you suggesting this one http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...x?Prod=33-2176
Last edited by sharkbait; Mar 14, 2011 at 01:13 PM.
Thats the filter. I use K & N in all my vehicles. I don't know if there is much you can do to the NA engines. You might squeeze a few more HP out of the engine but 200 hp t0 250 hp is definitely out of the running.
Sad news but thanks for the advice and for saving me a lot of money! If you think of anything else to help improve hp please tell me. And not to be picky but if you suggest anything please be specific. Thanks
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