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• Better spark

  The spark plug sports coil and HT leads have a big impact on a cars performance
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• Selected Volvo Stats
• 240 240 Saloon GLT 4d Auto - 2316 cc - 133 bhp - -
• 760 760 Saloon 2.8 GLE 4d Auto (82) - 2849 cc - 170 bhp - -
• 960 960 Estate 2.5 CD 5d Auto - 2473 cc - 170 bhp - 230 Nm
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• 940 940 Saloon 2.3 S 4d - 2316 cc - 130 bhp - -

Latest Article in: Tuning

Better spark

The spark plug sports coil and HT leads have a big impact on a cars performance. Maximising the efficiency of the spark will increase power. We examine the effect of a performance ignition system Read article...

>>> Volvo Tuning: Diesels

Volvo Particulate filters

Diesel engines have a mysterious item known as particulate filters. What does the particulate filter do and does it affect performance. Read article...

>>> Volvo Tuning: Engine Mods

Volvo remapped ECU

Remapped ECU or sports computer tuning are an excellent way of adding power to the car. The characteristics of the engine can be completely revised and more power released over the conservative factory tuning map. Read article...

>>> Volvo Tuning: Forced Induction

Volvo Turbo uprating

Uprating the turbo in your car is a great way to increase power. A different profile of turbine will drmatically reduce lag and increase peak power altering your whole Torque curve. Read article...

>>> Volvo Tuning: Improve Handling

Volvo Weight reduction

Weight reduction, increase performance and improve handling by reducing the weight of the car. A guide to carbon fibre body panels and other methods to cut down the weight in a car. Read article...

>>> Volvo Tuning: Intake & Exhaust

Volvo Fuelling

Uprating the fuel system to avoid starvation and lean running. More power means that more fuel is required so we need to uprate the fuel system. Read article...

>>> Volvo Tuning: Transmission

Volvo Quick shift kits

A quick shift kit will really shorten your gearchange times. Quick shifters will make the car more enjoyable to drive. Read article...

>>> Volvo Tuning: 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...

All Tuning Articles

• [ Better spark ]
• [ remapped ECU ]
• [ Fuel and additives ]
• [ Superchargers ]
• [ Boost controllers ]
• [ Improving braking ]
• [ Weight reduction ]
• [ Basic engine mods ]
• [ Engine rebore ]
• [ Performance clutches ]
• [ Intake Valves ]
• [ Slip diffs ]
• [ Sports exhausts ]
• [ Performance tyres ]
• [ Engine balancing ]
• [ Strut braces ]
• [ Induction Kits ]
• [ Spoilers & Wings ]
• [ Porting and polishing ]
• [ Quick shift kits ]
• [ Particulate filters ]
• [ Intake vents ]
• [ Fuelling ]
• [ Roll cages ]
• [ Screamer pipes, BOV's ]
• [ Suspension ]
• [ Tuning for MPG ]
• [ Adding nitrous ]
• [ Gearboxes ]
• [ Suspension settings ]
• [ Camshafts ]
• [ Forced Induction ]
• [ intercoolers ]
• [ Adding a Turbo ]
• [ Alloy wheels ]
• [ Engine mods ]
• [ Diesel Tuning ]
• [ Engine Swaps ]
• [ Turbo uprating ]
• [ Flywheel lightening ]