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• Selected Volvo Stats
• 850 850 Estate 2.0 GLE (126bhp) 5d - 1984 cc - 126 bhp - 172 Nm
• 940 940 Estate 2.3 Turbo 5d (90) - 2316 cc - 190 bhp - -
• 940 940 Estate 2.3 L 5d Auto - 2316 cc - 130 bhp - -
• C70 C70 Convertible 2.4T 2d - 2435 cc - 193 bhp - 270 Nm
• 940 940 Estate 2.3 Classic 5d Auto (HPT) - 2316 cc - 165 bhp - 265 Nm
• 940 940 Estate 2.3 Turbo 5d (95) - 2316 cc - 165 bhp - 264 Nm
• 850 850 Saloon 2.5 SE (144bhp) 4d Auto - 2435 cc - 144 bhp - 206 Nm
• 850 850 Saloon 2.0 SE (143bhp) 4d - 1984 cc - 143 bhp - 176 Nm
• 240 240 Saloon GL 4d (90) - 2316 cc - - - -
• 940 940 Saloon 2.0 Turbo 4d - 1986 cc - 155 bhp - -

Section:Volvo

240 Tuning

We look at 240 tuning and report on the best modifications. Volvo 240 are popular cars and with a few performance modifications you can increase your driving pleasure. Read On

All Volvo Articles

• [ 240 Tuning ]
• [ 850 Tuning ]
• [ 260 Tuning ]
• [ 740 Tuning ]
• [ 960 Tuning ]
• [ 940 Tuning ]
• [ 760 Tuning ]

Latest Article in: Tuning

Chip Tuning involves replacing the main ECU chip containing the map or reflashing this chip with a remap. We look at chip tuning and what benefits and power gains are on offer. Read article...

>>> Diesels

Volvo Diesel Tuning

Modern Turbo diesel engine can be very easily tuned to offer substantially more power and torque. In many cases the MPG will remain the same or better so it really is a win win tuning solution with a remap. Read article...

>>> Engine Mods

Volvo Engine Swaps

A great way to dramatically increase the power of your car is with an engine swap. Our engine swap article offers some practical tips and things to look out for when doing an engine swap. Read article...

>>> Forced Induction

Volvo Boost controllers

A good boost controller adds an electronic brain to the valve that controls the flow through the turbo and allows much better control of the boost. Instead of peaking at 1.3 and dipping to 0.7 and only allowing full turbo flow at its its peak you can main Read article...

>>> Improve Handling

Volvo Strut braces

How to fit a strut brace and the performance benefits of strut braces. A strut brace is an easy modification that can dramatically improve your cars handling. Read article...

>>> Intake & Exhaust

Volvo Intake vents

Adding some vents in the bonnet will reduce the intake temperature and help the intercooler so you will make more power. As cold air carries more oxygen you will be able to burn more fuel if the intake air vent supplies colder air. Read article...

>>> Transmission

Volvo Performance clutches

Power clutches and triple plate clutches. Clutch modifications. Avoiding judder and clutch selection guide for a fast street car or track day setup. Troubleshooting problems with a new clutch like slip and drag. Read article...

>>> Wheels & Tyres

Volvo Alloy wheels

Alloy wheels and their impact on handling and performance. Wheel section improves handling, rotational weight and reduces wear. Read article...

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• [ Sports coils ]
• [ remapped ECU ]
• [ Tune a Car ]
• [ Diesel Tuning ]
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• [ Turbos ]
• [ Engine Swaps ]
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• [ Porting and polishing ]
• [ Turbo uprating ]
• [ Induction Kits ]
• [ Chip Tuning ]
• [ Safety Mods ]
• [ Exhaust wraps ]
• [ Adding nitrous ]
• [ Suspension settings ]
• [ intercoolers ]
• [ Intake Valves ]
• [ Cryogenic Treatments ]
• [ Water Injection ]
• [ Better spark ]
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• [ Improving braking ]
• [ Screamer pipes, BOV's ]
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• [ Spoilers & Wings ]
• [ Particulate filters ]
• [ Intake vents ]
• [ Fuelling ]
• [ Roll cages ]
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• [ Tuning for MPG ]
• [ Forced Induction ]
• [ Engine mods ]