scout01 Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 I just bought the car and finishing the appearance mods this week. I would like to increase performance, but not spend a lot of money all at once. Any suggestions. I have a S40 1.9 T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHEIII874T5M Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 ECU and exhaust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmartinlsmith Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 ecu and exhaust are the best bang for the buck mods you will ever do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVC Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 +1 on the ECU Upgrade... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynodyno312 Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 ecu and exhaust are the best bang for the buck mods you will ever do.+1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scout01 Posted November 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 ECU and exhaust.Thanks. I will look into it. Any suggestion on what type or brand.ecu and exhaust are the best bang for the buck mods you will ever do.Thanks+1 on the ECU Upgrade...thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHEIII874T5M Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 For exhaust I would suggest you find a local exhaust shop that has a mandrel bender or can work with mandrel bends. Make sure if you get a cat that it is metal core and that your mufflers are free-flow/hollow (not chambered).For ECU, looks like Rica and IPD have offerings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest_Colin_* Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 For exhaust I would suggest you find a local exhaust shop that has a mandrel bender or can work with mandrel bends. Make sure if you get a cat that it is metal core and that your mufflers are free-flow/hollow (not chambered).For ECU, looks like Rica and IPD have offerings.I have a 1987 Volvo 240 DL station wagon. Apart from obvious maintenance and repair. oil / flame trap replacement, keeping tire pressure up, etc., without replacing the engine, how can I boost the MPG and increase fuel efficiency? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynodyno312 Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 I have a 1987 Volvo 240 DL station wagon. Apart from obvious maintenance and repair. oil / flame trap replacement, keeping tire pressure up, etc., without replacing the engine, how can I boost the MPG and increase fuel efficiency?A free flowing intake and exhuast should help mpg, as will making sure all the maintainence is up to date (search "stage zero"). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolvoKid4Life Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 A free flowing intake and exhuast should help mpg, as will making sure all the maintainence is up to date (search "stage zero").yep that covers it... also if you drive slower u get better mpg.JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scout01 Posted November 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 yep that covers it... also if you drive slower u get better mpg.JRHard to do for me!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harleyhv Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 Regarding "A free flowing intake " Not sure if the 40 is like the 70 (P2).. The air box of the P2 is quite effective so a K&N filter remains the cheapest alternative. An intake could be considered more as a "sound" improvement.And don't forget the brakes/suspension set-up.... it's nice to have more power.... should be able to control it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynodyno312 Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 Regarding "A free flowing intake " Not sure if the 40 is like the 70 (P2).. The air box of the P2 is quite effective so a K&N filter remains the cheapest alternative. An intake could be considered more as a "sound" improvement.I was talking about a filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scout01 Posted November 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 I am putting the SRi (Short Ram intake) on this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theForgottenone Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 I am putting the SRi (Short Ram intake) on this week.Don't waste money on that, just put a K&N panel filter on. If you want intake upgrade, get EST with heatshield.Best mod beside MBCMany has passed inspection with same setup including CA. Oregon only have diagnostic hookup for DEQ without any tail sniffer :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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