Engine ECU Flash Performance Power Upgrade Tune, 2016 - 2019 - P5 S60 V60 XC60 S90 V90 XC90
IPD - 143084
Product Description
IPD is bringing our 30+ years of tuning expertise to Volvo's latest high-tech engine family: high boost, direct-injected VEA 2.0l four cylinders.
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 44 HP and even more importantly 74 pounds of torque.
If you have a T8 hybrid model, this additional power & torque is on top of the electric motor's existing power.
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. These components may be functioning fine at stock performance levels but they may not at greater demand.
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.
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.
The ECU in your car is in the left front (USA driver's side) wheel well, behind the wheel well liner. See our DIY video below for removal steps:
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.
Additional Technical Information
The VEA 2.0l is a highly stressed engine, so its Denso ECU runs a pretty extensive learning/adaptation routine after major changes like a new tune. It may therefore take several drive cycles before the ECU safely "learns" the limits of its new, expanded performance envelope; we suggest driving the car normally for several days while this happens.
Product Fitment Notes & Potential Issues
Partway through 2018, Volvo began changing ECU software encryption on their ECUs. If you have a 2018 or 2019, check to see if your car has variant code CC01 (VEP4 generation 1), and not CC02 (VEP4 generation 2). If you don't know how to find your car's variant codes, call or email us with your VIN prior to purchase.
We decode the correct files for your ECU from your car's VIN, so make sure you type it in accurately during the checkout process.
After completing your purchase, please securely pack your ECU and ship it to:
IPD USA
Attn: Tuning
11744 NE Ainsworth Circle
Portland, OR 97220
We need to PIN decrypt these particular ECUs, so our typical turnaround time for VEA tunes is about 2 business days; IPD is not open on weekends, so we advise sending your ECU early in the work week if possible.
We strongly suggest shipping methods with insurance and tracking.
Technical Tips & Articles
Vehicle Fitment Guide
| Year | Make | Model | Trim | Chassis | Bodystyle | Engine | Fuelsys | Drive | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | VOLVO | S60 | T5 | P5 | 4 DR SEDAN | B4204T23 | GAS | FWD | TG-81SC |
| 2019 | VOLVO | S60 | T6 | P5 | 4 DR SEDAN | B4204T27 | GAS | AWD | TG-81SC AWD |
| 2019 | VOLVO | S60 | T8 | P5 | 4 DR SEDAN | B4204T28 | PLUG-IN HYBRID | EAWD | TG-81SC |
| 2019 | VOLVO | S90 | T5 | P5 | 4 DR SEDAN | B4204T23 | GAS | FWD | TG-81SC |
| 2019 | VOLVO | S90 | T5 | P5 | 4 DR SEDAN | B4204T23 | GAS | AWD | TG-81SC AWD |
| 2019 | VOLVO | S90 | T6 | P5 | 4 DR SEDAN | B4204T27 | GAS | AWD | TG-81SC AWD |
| 2019 | VOLVO | S90 | T8 | P5 | 4 DR SEDAN | B4204T28 | PLUG-IN HYBRID | EAWD | TG-81SC |
| 2018 | VOLVO | S90 | T5 | P5 | 4 DR SEDAN | B4204T23 | GAS | FWD | TG-81SC |
| 2018 | VOLVO | S90 | T6 | P5 | 4 DR SEDAN | B4204T23 | GAS | AWD | TG-81SC AWD |
| 2018 | VOLVO | S90 | T6 | P5 | 4 DR SEDAN | B4204T27 | GAS | AWD | TG-81SC AWD |
| 2018 | VOLVO | S90 | T8 | P5 | 4 DR SEDAN | B4204T28 | PLUG-IN HYBRID | EAWD | TG-81SC |
| 2017 | VOLVO | S90 | T5 | P5 | 4 DR SEDAN | B4204T23 | GAS | FWD | TG-81SC |
| 2017 | VOLVO | S90 | T6 | P5 | 4 DR SEDAN | B4204T27 | GAS | AWD | TG-81SC AWD |
| 2019 | VOLVO | V60 | T5 | P5 | 5 DR WAGON | B4204T23 | GAS | FWD | TG-81SC |
| 2019 | VOLVO | V60 | T5 XC | P5 | 5 DR WAGON | B4204T23 | GAS | AWD | TG-81SC AWD |
| 2019 | VOLVO | V60 | T6 | P5 | 5 DR WAGON | B4204T27 | GAS | AWD | TG-81SC AWD |
| 2019 | VOLVO | V90 | T5 | P5 | 5 DR WAGON | B4204T23 | GAS | FWD | TG-81SC |
| 2019 | VOLVO | V90 | T5 XC | P5 | 5 DR WAGON | B4204T23 | GAS | AWD | TG-81SC AWD |
| 2019 | VOLVO | V90 | T6 | P5 | 5 DR WAGON | B4204T27 | GAS | AWD | TG-81SC AWD |
| 2019 | VOLVO | V90 | T6 XC | P5 | 5 DR WAGON | B4204T27 | GAS | AWD | TG-81SC AWD |
| 2018 | VOLVO | V90 | T5 | P5 | 5 DR WAGON | B4204T23 | GAS | FWD | TG-81SC |
| 2018 | VOLVO | V90 | T5 XC | P5 | 5 DR WAGON | B4204T23 | GAS | AWD | TG-81SC AWD |
| 2018 | VOLVO | V90 | T6 | P5 | 5 DR WAGON | B4204T27 | GAS | AWD | TG-81SC AWD |
| 2018 | VOLVO | V90 | T6 XC | P5 | 5 DR WAGON | B4204T27 | GAS | AWD | TG-81SC AWD |
| 2017 | VOLVO | V90 | BASE | P5 | 5 DR WAGON | B4204T23 | GAS | FWD | TG-81SC |
| 2017 | VOLVO | V90 | T5 XC | P5 | 5 DR WAGON | B4204T23 | GAS | AWD | TG-81SC AWD |
| 2017 | VOLVO | V90 | T6 XC | P5 | 5 DR WAGON | B4204T27 | GAS | AWD | TG-81SC AWD |
| 2019 | VOLVO | XC60 | T5 | P5 | SUV | B4204T23 | GAS | FWD | TG-81SC |
| 2019 | VOLVO | XC60 | T5 | P5 | SUV | B4204T23 | GAS | AWD | TG-81SC AWD |
| 2019 | VOLVO | XC60 | T6 | P5 | SUV | B4204T27 | GAS | AWD | TG-81SC AWD |
| 2019 | VOLVO | XC60 | T8 | P5 | SUV | B4204T28 | PLUG-IN HYBRID | EAWD | TG-81SC |
| 2018 | VOLVO | XC60 | T5 | P5 | SUV | B4204T23 | GAS | FWD | TG-81SC |
| 2018 | VOLVO | XC60 | T5 | P5 | SUV | B4204T23 | GAS | AWD | TG-81SC AWD |
| 2018 | VOLVO | XC60 | T5 | P5 | SUV | B4204T26 | GAS | FWD | TG-81SC |
| 2018 | VOLVO | XC60 | T6 | P5 | SUV | B4204T27 | GAS | AWD | TG-81SC AWD |
| 2018 | VOLVO | XC60 | T8 | P5 | SUV | B4204T28 | PLUG-IN HYBRID | EAWD | TG-81SC |
| 2019 | VOLVO | XC90 | T5 | P5 | SUV | B4204T23 | GAS | FWD | TG-81SC |
| 2019 | VOLVO | XC90 | T5 | P5 | SUV | B4204T23 | GAS | AWD | TG-81SC AWD |
| 2019 | VOLVO | XC90 | T6 | P5 | SUV | B4204T27 | GAS | AWD | TG-81SC AWD |
| 2019 | VOLVO | XC90 | T8 | P5 | SUV | B4204T28 | PLUG-IN HYBRID | EAWD | TG-81SC |
| 2018 | VOLVO | XC90 | T5 | P5 | SUV | B4204T23 | GAS | FWD | TG-81SC |
| 2018 | VOLVO | XC90 | T5 | P5 | SUV | B4204T23 | GAS | AWD | TG-81SC AWD |
| 2018 | VOLVO | XC90 | T6 | P5 | SUV | B4204T27 | GAS | AWD | TG-81SC AWD |
| 2018 | VOLVO | XC90 | T8 | P5 | SUV | B4204T28 | PLUG-IN HYBRID | EAWD | TG-81SC |
| 2017 | VOLVO | XC90 | T5 | P5 | SUV | B4204T23 | GAS | FWD | TG-81SC |
| 2017 | VOLVO | XC90 | T5 | P5 | SUV | B4204T23 | GAS | AWD | TG-81SC AWD |
| 2017 | VOLVO | XC90 | T6 | P5 | SUV | B4204T27 | GAS | AWD | TG-81SC AWD |
| 2017 | VOLVO | XC90 | T8 | P5 | SUV | B4204T28 | PLUG-IN HYBRID | EAWD | TG-81SC |
| 2016 | VOLVO | XC90 | T5 | P5 | SUV | B4204T23 | GAS | FWD | TG-81SC |
| 2016 | VOLVO | XC90 | T5 | P5 | SUV | B4204T23 | GAS | AWD | TG-81SC AWD |
| 2016 | VOLVO | XC90 | T6 | P5 | SUV | B4204T27 | GAS | AWD | TG-81SC AWD |
| 2016 | VOLVO | XC90 | T8 | P5 | SUV | B4204T28 | PLUG-IN HYBRID | EAWD | TG-81SC |
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Product Fitment Notes & Potential Issues
Partway through 2018, Volvo began changing ECU software encryption on their ECUs. If you have a 2018 or 2019, check to see if your car has variant code CC01 (VEP4 generation 1), and not CC02 (VEP4 generation 2). If you don't know how to find your car's variant codes, call or email us with your VIN prior to purchase.
We decode the correct files for your ECU from your car's VIN, so make sure you type it in accurately during the checkout process.
After completing your purchase, please securely pack your ECU and ship it to:
IPD USA
Attn: Tuning
11744 NE Ainsworth Circle
Portland, OR 97220
We need to PIN decrypt these particular ECUs, so our typical turnaround time for VEA tunes is about 2 business days; IPD is not open on weekends, so we advise sending your ECU early in the work week if possible.
We strongly suggest shipping methods with insurance and tracking.
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