Volvo should definitely dip more into the performance/tuner world of the cars and engineering. With the old S60r it would be nice to see something similar in the future. Never owned a volvo but was thinking about one for my next vehicle.
Thank for the helpful vids it’s hard to find stuff for these cars my car is a s60 2012 t6 I’ve got the tall d088 intercooler and noticed so much difference but only have a polestar tune atm can’t find anywhere in nsw to dyno it
Glad you like them. And there are alot of companies that make parts for these cars now. Ipd, kt4, elevate, vivaperformance, shark performance, do88, snabb, gfb...
Would the intercooler alone make a hp difference? My understanding of these cars is that the computer tells the engine how much power to make based on the tune you have and an intercooler is mainly going to help with allowing you to drive harder for longer but not necessarily give you more power since the polester tune is going to limit you to ~325hp
1- Intake 2-intercooler 3-catted downpipe 4- manifold 5-diverter valve 6-wastegate. notice the engine mount as well!!! Watch the video for brand names!!! I have a 2015 S60 T5 AWD that I will be adding these components to. I am thinking about titanium studs and enjoy the pedal feel of stainless steel brake lines.
@UpsideDownCanoe lol i had 650ft lbs engine torque for 3 years, no issues, and i drove it hard. The only thing you need to do is service the transmission every 30k if driven normal, and every 15k miles if driven hard. Extra cooler wouldn't hurt. But now i have high pressure valvebody and extra cooler and i also deleted the thermostat on transmission.
@@BuiltForSpeed that lol just put all my worrying about tuning my car to rest. I got a v60 t6 last weekend and I've been wanting to do all these performances mods to it, but been scared of the things I've heard about that trans, all be it, from people who's only read the wiki article. Thank you for your reply
Great Volvo coverage! Where can I get custom genuine Volvo side skirt ground effects that will fit my 2018 Rebel Blue S60 Polestar? Similar to Jay Leno's concept version he's got... Thank you and Go Volvo!!
Hey man, older video but I just picked up a 2010 xc70 with the T6 3.0 six, and I’m curious if you know how much additional boost the engine can handle in stock form without drastically increasing the wear on it. I’m considering getting a larger intercooler and inlet pipe kit from do88, additional boost pressure from the stock turbo, a full transmission and differential servicing/fluid change, and a dyno tune for the new higher airflow. I’m not looking to make it a monster, but if the engine can handle it without reinforcing the internals, I would definitely enjoy a moderate ~15% power increase. Just get it down to about 6 seconds flat for the 0-60.
Stock turbo you can put all bolt ons on it you want and max out the turbo it still won't be enough to kill the engine. With larger hybrid turbo max boost is about 25-26.
And we got out to 4.3 seconds 0-60 with basic bolt ons. Stage 2 tune and 2gallons of e85 on full tank. And no it wasn't tuned for e85 just regulars stage 2 tune.
Awesome, thanks dude. I’ll go ahead and start saving up for the parts and labor to get it all done next year. The XC70 T6 is certainly no sports car, but if I can make her just a little bit stiffer, a little bit more powerful, and put some smaller/lighter wheels and off-road tires on it, she’ll be an unstoppable monster on Wisconsin backroads.
HI. I congratulate you on your fantastic work. I'm taking my s80 3.0 t6 to a stage 2: suction d088 downpipe ipd high intake manifold ecrv valve high wastegates intercooler and pipes d088 Do I need to carry out improvements to the automatic transmission? You can recommend a great set of candles. Would your old Hilton Stage 2 tune be good for this setup? Thank you for your time. Greetings from Italy
Do you think an inter cooler is an important upgrade on a more daily driven car (I.e. using power mostly for overtaking, on ramps)? I’ve got an intake pipe, cone filter, and down pipe and looking at a Hilton tune now but don’t know if I should get an intercooler beforehand.
My only gripe is with the K&N recommendation. K&N drop-in filters allow for more dust ingestion due to there being larger openings in the filter media (larger holes over the same surface area = less restriction). I would recommend getting a stock paper filter and simply removing the foam meant for intake sound reduction. Some aftermarket paper filters don't even come with it. Aside from that, great video!
I would like to respectfully disagree. The k&n filter if oiled properly will filter dust even better then oem paper filter will. They just need to be cleaned and reoiled properly every 10k miles or so.
@@cammgt3rs370 superior? No they did filtration tests and the dry ones let alot more dust through. And performance is same for k&n and dry. The only small downside to k&n is that you cant put too much oil on them if you do you will get your maf dirty.
Thanks for the video. I have a 2015 S50 R Design Platinum Polestar tuned. Should I get the Stage three or does the Polestar tune from manufacturer, make stage 3 unnecessary?
Thanks for sharing. On my P3 2.4d awd xc60 I have done a do88 short and fat intercooler and already have a JR drop in air filter to fit in the box, normally this weekend I will install the air filter. I won't do a downpipes because that is not allowed here.
I’m just curious what were your last Dino numbers to the wheels and to the crank or if you don’t have a crank that’s fine I’m just curious at least to the wheels also thank you so very much for your videos I know it takes a lot of time and I do appreciate it another S60 owner myself
Hey there I just recently got my car and was looking at the cheapest way to add 100hp, you mentioned you got a dyno before and after using the elevate intake? what did it make before and after the intake? I was wondering the hp gains from just that part
Before and after elevate intake manifold/plenum. That after all the rest of the bolt ons were done. But that part alone with tune adjustment gained 20whp and 50ft lbs of torque. I made video on that specifically.
Theres just the mechanical part of the valve that gfb sells. But elevate volvo sells thw whole valve. Recirculating and atmospheric. I suggest the Recirculating to avoid boost surges.
@@BuiltForSpeed I've been looking at the recirculating valve from Elevate, but they sell a dual port vale and a single port, is one better than the other?
For my 2012 XC60 T6 (B6304T4), iPd offers an Engine ECU Flash Tune [+70 HP]. My car is 100% stock. What do you think about it? Considering I would not do any other mods.
I’m looking at one of these for sale right now. 2012, T6, 125k on the dash in great shape and it’s for sale for $6000. Just wondering if you think it’s worth buying and making it stage1-2? Any suggestions would be hugely appreciated. Thanks for the great video!!
2012 is the oldest year i would recommend that the year they first upgraded the transmission. Just make sure all services are done, transmission, diffs, haldex... and oil trap.
Good stuff! pretty much exactly all the mods I have planned for mine. I've been toying with the Tuning though....it sounds like you'd advise doing the mods FIRST, then tune? I was thinking the other way around and then having the tune adjusted once all the mods are done since I can imagine a tune, even stock, would give the most gains, bang for buck overall?
How much HP and torque did your car make stock vs how much it makes now? Maybe make a video showing all the mods you have and how much gains each individual mod got you.
Each individual mod that impossible. But stock these cars make 289whp and 350ft lbs at wheels. At stage 2 i dynoed 350whp and 500ft lbs. And i made few videos on my channel going over my mods. But i can make seperate one just going over stage 2 mods i had and after stage 3 is done i can make one for stage 3 also.
At what point in mods would you upgrade the trans? These cars are torque monsters, which I know is hard on them. Makes me want to go big turbo early on to lower torque.
Just service it every 20k and you will be fine. I would upgrade when you get close to 500ft lbs. Atleast add cooler. But stage 3 you will need high pressure valve body
@@BuiltForSpeed Haven't bought one yet. Still have the 2005 S60T5 and 2012 Audi A4. How did you do against VW golfs and S4s. I am looking to get into one of these.
@@cammgt3rs370 raced supercharged s4, the rdesign t6 takes it, same goes for golf r.. the golf r has good launch control that the only better part from the golf r. The audi s4 reacts better to upgrades in my opinion. So if you start modding the s4 it becomes quick alittle easier.
@@BuiltForSpeed Oh I thought the Golf R was moded. DIdn't know it was stock. I am honestly not a fan of the S4s crappy loose feeling steering. And for Golf Rs I like the look of the Volvo better.
@@cammgt3rs370 that stock to stock. I also raced golf r that had intercooler piping and intercooler and intake with tune i believe. And i had about same mods. I believe i had downpipe i don't think he had one. My tune wasnt finished but i still gapped him. He launched from spot abit quicker that about it.
I guess that's why you went to a 3.5" down pipe and catback exhaust, more back pressure. You can't have it both ways. You either want less back pressure or you don't. To make the turbo spool quicker you either need to have a smaller turbo or more exhaust pressure pre-turbo and the more heat you can keep in your exhaust to the turbo the better/quicker the turbo will spool up.
Volvo should definitely dip more into the performance/tuner world of the cars and engineering. With the old S60r it would be nice to see something similar in the future. Never owned a volvo but was thinking about one for my next vehicle.
Think their new owners never want this to happen
Thanks for putting the mods in your description along with links on where to get them! Best P3 on UA-cam!
No prob. Thought it would make it easier for you guys. And thanks
love that elevate intake manifold
i bought the exact same car you have today, im very thank ful for the video thank you!
Thank for the helpful vids it’s hard to find stuff for these cars my car is a s60 2012 t6 I’ve got the tall d088 intercooler and noticed so much difference but only have a polestar tune atm can’t find anywhere in nsw to dyno it
Glad you like them. And there are alot of companies that make parts for these cars now. Ipd, kt4, elevate, vivaperformance, shark performance, do88, snabb, gfb...
Would the intercooler alone make a hp difference? My understanding of these cars is that the computer tells the engine how much power to make based on the tune you have and an intercooler is mainly going to help with allowing you to drive harder for longer but not necessarily give you more power since the polester tune is going to limit you to ~325hp
@@BasicPremium yeah intercooler definetly will give you better response and better power top end.
1- Intake 2-intercooler 3-catted downpipe 4- manifold 5-diverter valve 6-wastegate. notice the engine mount as well!!! Watch the video for brand names!!! I have a 2015 S60 T5 AWD that I will be adding these components to. I am thinking about titanium studs and enjoy the pedal feel of stainless steel brake lines.
Any gearbox upgrades? Heard it can only handle 450nm of torque
@UpsideDownCanoe lol i had 650ft lbs engine torque for 3 years, no issues, and i drove it hard. The only thing you need to do is service the transmission every 30k if driven normal, and every 15k miles if driven hard. Extra cooler wouldn't hurt. But now i have high pressure valvebody and extra cooler and i also deleted the thermostat on transmission.
@@BuiltForSpeed that lol just put all my worrying about tuning my car to rest. I got a v60 t6 last weekend and I've been wanting to do all these performances mods to it, but been scared of the things I've heard about that trans, all be it, from people who's only read the wiki article.
Thank you for your reply
Great video! Now I know where to go if/when I get mine
Great Volvo coverage! Where can I get custom genuine Volvo side skirt ground effects that will fit my 2018 Rebel Blue S60 Polestar? Similar to Jay Leno's concept version he's got... Thank you and Go Volvo!!
Great video and links!
Thanks for this, i like your video's.
There isn't much for the P3 (tuning wise).
Greetings from Holland 😁
Hey man, older video but I just picked up a 2010 xc70 with the T6 3.0 six, and I’m curious if you know how much additional boost the engine can handle in stock form without drastically increasing the wear on it.
I’m considering getting a larger intercooler and inlet pipe kit from do88, additional boost pressure from the stock turbo, a full transmission and differential servicing/fluid change, and a dyno tune for the new higher airflow.
I’m not looking to make it a monster, but if the engine can handle it without reinforcing the internals, I would definitely enjoy a moderate ~15% power increase. Just get it down to about 6 seconds flat for the 0-60.
Stock turbo you can put all bolt ons on it you want and max out the turbo it still won't be enough to kill the engine. With larger hybrid turbo max boost is about 25-26.
And we got out to 4.3 seconds 0-60 with basic bolt ons. Stage 2 tune and 2gallons of e85 on full tank. And no it wasn't tuned for e85 just regulars stage 2 tune.
Awesome, thanks dude.
I’ll go ahead and start saving up for the parts and labor to get it all done next year.
The XC70 T6 is certainly no sports car, but if I can make her just a little bit stiffer, a little bit more powerful, and put some smaller/lighter wheels and off-road tires on it, she’ll be an unstoppable monster on Wisconsin backroads.
HI. I congratulate you on your fantastic work. I'm taking my s80 3.0 t6 to a stage 2: suction d088 downpipe ipd high intake manifold ecrv valve high wastegates intercooler and pipes d088 Do I need to carry out improvements to the automatic transmission? You can recommend a great set of candles. Would your old Hilton Stage 2 tune be good for this setup? Thank you for your time. Greetings from Italy
Do you think an inter cooler is an important upgrade on a more daily driven car (I.e. using power mostly for overtaking, on ramps)? I’ve got an intake pipe, cone filter, and down pipe and looking at a Hilton tune now but don’t know if I should get an intercooler beforehand.
Yes at the stage you are you need one.
My only gripe is with the K&N recommendation. K&N drop-in filters allow for more dust ingestion due to there being larger openings in the filter media (larger holes over the same surface area = less restriction). I would recommend getting a stock paper filter and simply removing the foam meant for intake sound reduction. Some aftermarket paper filters don't even come with it.
Aside from that, great video!
I would like to respectfully disagree. The k&n filter if oiled properly will filter dust even better then oem paper filter will. They just need to be cleaned and reoiled properly every 10k miles or so.
@@BuiltForSpeed Dudes in todays world there are AFE dry filters that are superior.
@@cammgt3rs370 superior? No they did filtration tests and the dry ones let alot more dust through. And performance is same for k&n and dry. The only small downside to k&n is that you cant put too much oil on them if you do you will get your maf dirty.
@@BuiltForSpeed Well I use dry filters and they are supposed to offer just as much protection. Anyway good job on the car.
Thanks for the video. I have a 2015 S50 R Design Platinum Polestar tuned. Should I get the Stage three or does the Polestar tune from manufacturer, make stage 3 unnecessary?
Thanks for sharing. On my P3 2.4d awd xc60 I have done a do88 short and fat intercooler and already have a JR drop in air filter to fit in the box, normally this weekend I will install the air filter. I won't do a downpipes because that is not allowed here.
Nice.
You have the link for the cold air takes for t5 2013
My car has a magnaflow muffler, i Was wondering if i can gro straitght pipe from the downpipe? will this cause any issue?
@francisdoucette3902 it won't but you will have alot of drone. You need muffler of some sort or resonator
@@BuiltForSpeed ok your set up sound very nice, i have the magnaflow muffler and i find its way too quiet
@@francisdoucette3902 mine has borla muffler and resonator if im not mistaking
I’m just curious what were your last Dino numbers to the wheels and to the crank or if you don’t have a crank that’s fine I’m just curious at least to the wheels also thank you so very much for your videos I know it takes a lot of time and I do appreciate it another S60 owner myself
If I remember correctly he got about 340whp
I made 349wheel hp and 500ft lbs of torque at wheels.
So that would put it at 420crank hp and 570ft lbs/ 772nm of torque at crank
Would you say you want the intercooler piping as well?
The piping wont do as much good as all the upgrades i named. I talked to a few people that did it they didn't really notice much after the piping.
Hey there I just recently got my car and was looking at the cheapest way to add 100hp, you mentioned you got a dyno before and after using the elevate intake? what did it make before and after the intake? I was wondering the hp gains from just that part
Before and after elevate intake manifold/plenum. That after all the rest of the bolt ons were done. But that part alone with tune adjustment gained 20whp and 50ft lbs of torque. I made video on that specifically.
which spark plugs did you use?
I appreciate your comments. Using KT4 per your advice.
Yea kt4 makes 3.5inch ones. But they got very expensive compared to when i was buying them..
Where would you reta stage 2 or 3 tune in the Philadelphia suburbs?
What do you mean? Stage 2 tune is just for basic bolt ons. Stage 3 is only for cars with upgraded turbos
when you say diverter are you referring to the turbo compressor recirculation valve ? If so would, did you get the dual port one or no ?
Theres just the mechanical part of the valve that gfb sells. But elevate volvo sells thw whole valve. Recirculating and atmospheric. I suggest the Recirculating to avoid boost surges.
@@BuiltForSpeed I've been looking at the recirculating valve from Elevate, but they sell a dual port vale and a single port, is one better than the other?
@@garotonovo1 one gives you the sound, the other peace... LOL
For my 2012 XC60 T6 (B6304T4), iPd offers an Engine ECU Flash Tune [+70 HP]. My car is 100% stock. What do you think about it? Considering I would not do any other mods.
If you dont want to do too much mods ipd tune is the way to go. I would put atleast k&n drop in filter though.
@@BuiltForSpeed Thank you so much!
Great videos! Is the rest of the exhaust included with the downpipe or would that be considered a separate mod that isn’t in the top 5?
That mod isn't required and doesn't add much HP i would only do it if you can afford it and when you go stage 3 you will need it.
Is the stage 3 tune similar to the Polestar tune that comes from the manufacturer? 17:24
No not even close. The stage 1 is.
If I got the air intake, K&N drop in filter as you state, and intercooler, then get the stage 3 tune, do you know what add gain from stock?
@Beachbender343 Stage 3 is only for upgraded turbos if you just get those 2 upgrades and/or add downpipe you can get stage 2 maximum
Also are you running a boost controller if so what one ,
Nope just oem one.
How much power does it make?
I’m looking at one of these for sale right now. 2012, T6, 125k on the dash in great shape and it’s for sale for $6000. Just wondering if you think it’s worth buying and making it stage1-2? Any suggestions would be hugely appreciated. Thanks for the great video!!
2012 is the oldest year i would recommend that the year they first upgraded the transmission. Just make sure all services are done, transmission, diffs, haldex... and oil trap.
@@BuiltForSpeed that’s really good info man. Thank you.
Good stuff! pretty much exactly all the mods I have planned for mine. I've been toying with the Tuning though....it sounds like you'd advise doing the mods FIRST, then tune? I was thinking the other way around and then having the tune adjusted once all the mods are done since I can imagine a tune, even stock, would give the most gains, bang for buck overall?
If you will plan on doing mods do them first then get tune. But if you get turbo upgrade then you will need tune before you can drive it.
Just curious: would any of these upgrades work for an 08 S80 T6? I’m looking for performance upgrades but I’m not finding much.
Yes im pretty sure. The intercooler, the intake piping, downpipe all turbo related stuff is the same. Besides the exhaust.
Just wondering does theses mods works for the present volvo s60 T6
No the 2017 i believe and newer are 2.0l engines.
What stage 1 do you recommend? Ihave a 2010 xc60 r-design, stock.
As for mods or tune?
@@BuiltForSpeed Tune.
@@robertanna9964 Hilton or ipd tune
@@BuiltForSpeed Thanks. The dealer installed polestar tune is ridiculous money.
How much HP and torque did your car make stock vs how much it makes now? Maybe make a video showing all the mods you have and how much gains each individual mod got you.
Each individual mod that impossible. But stock these cars make 289whp and 350ft lbs at wheels.
At stage 2 i dynoed 350whp and 500ft lbs. And i made few videos on my channel going over my mods. But i can make seperate one just going over stage 2 mods i had and after stage 3 is done i can make one for stage 3 also.
Do you get your tunes done locally,
No. Remote
@@BuiltForSpeed where from?
At what point in mods would you upgrade the trans? These cars are torque monsters, which I know is hard on them. Makes me want to go big turbo early on to lower torque.
Just service it every 20k and you will be fine. I would upgrade when you get close to 500ft lbs. Atleast add cooler. But stage 3 you will need high pressure valve body
Does the R design come with the TF-80SC like in the basic t6?
Heyy brother can i ask for advice how can I contact you on the Audi A8L suspension plsss much thank you’s brother
My Facebook page in description of every video, or instagram.
Would you recommend getting a turbo upgrade?
Im not sure. After i install mine ill let you know. Its very fun as is right now very fast too
Dude is this a Polestar or just a T6 R design. If I get one of these can I put the paddle shifters on with a steering wheel swap?
Its 2014 s60 t6 R-design. And there is some people that did the retro on adding the paddles. What year is yours. The 2014 and up come with paddles.
@@BuiltForSpeed Haven't bought one yet. Still have the 2005 S60T5 and 2012 Audi A4. How did you do against VW golfs and S4s. I am looking to get into one of these.
@@cammgt3rs370 raced supercharged s4, the rdesign t6 takes it, same goes for golf r.. the golf r has good launch control that the only better part from the golf r. The audi s4 reacts better to upgrades in my opinion. So if you start modding the s4 it becomes quick alittle easier.
@@BuiltForSpeed Oh I thought the Golf R was moded. DIdn't know it was stock. I am honestly not a fan of the S4s crappy loose feeling steering. And for Golf Rs I like the look of the Volvo better.
@@cammgt3rs370 that stock to stock. I also raced golf r that had intercooler piping and intercooler and intake with tune i believe. And i had about same mods. I believe i had downpipe i don't think he had one. My tune wasnt finished but i still gapped him. He launched from spot abit quicker that about it.
What year is your Volvo and is it also supercharged or just turbo?
2014 3.0l t6.
3.0l T6 models, best upgrade is the Polestar software upgrade.
+25hp/25tq
The t6 rdesign already comes with poleatar tuning
@@BuiltForSpeed correct, but you'd be misled looking at the title.
I just watch it because I know you 😂
my catless kt4 downpipe gave me better spooling at lower rpms. it lowered my 0-60 from 6.3 to 5.9 since my cars 4500 pounds
That just faster acceleration. Im talking about when you floor your car and how long it takes for the car to start pulling hard.
Any videos of the car with the bigger turbo
I have not received the ported exhaust manifold yet that what's holding me back from installing it.
@@BuiltForSpeed I'm looking to buy t6, I had built c70s but want something like this, I wanna runs under 8 seconds in 8th though
Get 2014-2016 3.0l t6 and you wont regret it.
@@BuiltForSpeed hard to find em, if I don't find one, I'll be getting a S4 or a7 maybe s7
S4 you can get pretty quick same as the volvo. A7 is too heavy for the v6 engine. S7 decent choice.
Hey Bro,
By any chance do you have any videos of removing the turbo and or exhaust manifold?
Will have some in next coming weeks
Is this list still accurate today?
Yep.
@@BuiltForSpeedWhat downpipe would you recommend if I wanted something not excessively loud, but loud enough if that makes sense lol.
@@xChance23 ferrita in your case. Or ipd.
@@BuiltForSpeed Thanks bro hope you get yours back on the road soon you got the best p3 in the community dude love the videos too!
top 5 until the new turbo, right?
Yep. With turbo there will be more needed ones.
Do we have to take off the elevate inlet manifold for changing the oil filter?
No of course not. I usually pull the powersteering resevoir up.
Yhaaa is this t6 dat I know
From all the videos you made you’ve never don a 0-60 time , with these upgrades what is your 0-60 and 1/4 mile ?
I did do them i have few of them actually on my channel
The fact your catted your still restricting the turbos flow. Catless is always the way to go , your wrong about the spool catless spools better.
um no going catless will make spool slower, turbos need backpressure to spool faster. Ask any good tuner.
I guess that's why you went to a 3.5" down pipe and catback exhaust, more back pressure. You can't have it both ways. You either want less back pressure or you don't. To make the turbo spool quicker you either need to have a smaller turbo or more exhaust pressure pre-turbo and the more heat you can keep in your exhaust to the turbo the better/quicker the turbo will spool up.