Engine ECU Flash Performance Power Upgrade Tune for B5254T5 & T12 - P3 T5 S60 V60 XC60 XC70

The best upgrade available from the oldest and most trusted provider in the business. When it comes to something as complex as remapping the ECU in your car, why would you settle for anything less?

Why an IPD upgrade?

Upgrading the tuning of the engine management software on your turbo Volvo is the most effective, and cost effective way to improve output. In fact, it is the only practical way to make significant performance changes on a vehicle with a torque request/demand system. You can expect to see realistic and measurable gains of up to 56 HP and even more importantly 80 pounds of torque. Since 1994 our engineers have designed the world's most effective and reliable upgrades. Our engineers develop performance calibrations optimized for the North American market that retain full factory functionality, drivability, diagnostics and emission levels.

IPD is famous for performance gains without sacrificing reliability or lifespan. If you do your homework, you will find that our upgrades provide superior real world performance and the reason is that we focus on developing the most area under the power curve with smooth linear power delivery. There is no point in big horsepower numbers that only exist at redline if you don’t run your car to the limits every day. Get the most from your bolt on performance upgrades.

Stage Zero?

When upgrading, it seems logical that you would want to make sure that the engine is in top tune, but this is often overlooked in the quest for instant performance gratification, which often results in poor performance from your upgrades. The increased loads can cause misfiring and other unpleasant issues. The Stage "ZERO" idea is simply that you should perform these steps before making upgrades to the engine in your Volvo if it is more than 5 years old or has more than 50,000 miles on it.

On P3s, these stage zero steps are especially crucial, as these later B5254T5 and T12 5-cylinders run a pretty wide spark plug gap, and their TF-80 6-speed automatic transmissions lack a fluid filter and are instead programmed to shift more gently over time as their transmission fluid ages. These components may be functioning fine at stock performance levels, but greater power and torque demand may push them past their limits.

Stage ZERO Tuning List:

• Spark plugs
• Air, fuel and oil filter service
• Trans fluid flush
• Inspect & replace vacuum lines and IC piping rubber
• Upgrade to silicone hoses where possible
• Clean intercooler / intercooler plumbing
• Compression and cylinder leak down test
• Turbocharger health check

No Chips! No Soldering!

We have been flash upgrading Volvo ECUs since 1994 and we still offer you the security and reliability that flash upgrading provides. Just like the factory: no soldering, no wire cutting, no piggyback connectors, no DICE unit, and no laptop required. Literally just install, drive and enjoy.

Where do I begin?

Call or email IPD for any technical questions and to arrange an appointment, payment and shipping details. We need your VIN to make sure we have the right files and tables for your specific car, so double-check you have it recorded correctly when you type it in during checkout.

The ECU in your car is in the wiper well and will take a few minutes for removal and reinstall. The ECU is located under the black plastic wiper tray. You will need to remove the locking clips along the front edge of the wiper tray and battery box covers. With the cover lifted the ECU is held in place with two latched harness connectors and 2 release buttons.

You will need to remove the ECU from the vehicle and send it to IPD for flash upgrading. Your car won't be driveable with the ECU removed, so make sure to park it somewhere it'll be safe for a few days before pulling the ECU.

Sending Your ECU To IPD For Upgrading

The ECU in these models is digitally serialized to the car. This means that no other ECU will work in your car, so care is critical. We can normally get a flash tune completed for your car in 12-36 hours not including the shipping time. The whole process is usually completed in 3-5 days with shipping. We recommend priority insured shipping methods both ways to protect your investment.

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Disclaimer: Performance products sold by IPD have not been tested or approved by any international, federal or local governing agency for street use, thus are designated for non-road or race track use only. Although every effort is made to maintain or improve upon the emissions standards and safety of your Volvo, some of our products may not be legal for street use in your region. IPD makes no claim of fitness or certification for such use and leave it up to you to research the laws of your region.