I’ve scoured the general internet and Volvo forums for info regarding legitimate performance modification on the 2019+ SPA S60/V60 platform.
So far I’ve seen three trains of thought coming from owners of this platform:
1. No interest in performance modification at all, with all communication on this forum (regarding 2019+ SPA) being relegated to basic diagnostic, general Q/A, and/or cosmetic alteration.
2. Interested in performance but exclusively first party (P* tune)/a general lack of interest in ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) based performance with emphasis on the T8/Recharge/B-Series power gains.
3. An interest in aftermarket performance modification for this platform but unclear where to start or seemingly disheartened by lack of aftermarket support and so give answers like “not worth” to modify.
All of these approaches are perfectly fine, no value judgements here. The purpose of my thread (in my mind) is to somewhat centralize an info dump area for those who are interested in modifying these vehicles so that those who are specifically interested in ICE based, aftermarket performance modification of this platform have a place to look for knowledge regarding it.
I myself fall under train of thought #3, specifically “disheartened” because I’ve always loved Volvo and their motorsport history and am kind of saddened by the seeming lack of interest in continuing that legacy on the SPA platform (at least from an ICE perspective, yes I’m aware of Polestar 1/2 and such).
If you’re part of #2, that’s cool I have no problem with that, but for the sake of clear, accessible information specific to aftermarket ICE performance I humbly ask that you would refrain from posting under this thread. There are some of us that still love ICE regardless of the future direction car manufacturers take. My thanks in advance.
Finally, as far as structure. For those who fall under #3, if you have information such as:
- A list of all current aftermarket manufacturers who provide parts, tuning, or a combination of both.
- Any inside technical info such as service manuals, engine layouts/part diagrams, TCM + ECM(U) cracking progress, detailed engine specs (power thresholds on internals) etc
- Personal experience with modifying this platform for performance in whatever way be it engine, induction, exhaust, tuning, suspension/handling, etc.
- Any additional questions/info that you would like to be answered/provided.
In short, if you love Volvo’s, love performance cars, and enjoy the challenge of taking non-performance cars and making them haul a** manageably, then please feel free to contribute to this thread.
Or tell me to f*** off, either way I hope you have a nice day.