996tt "normal" versus XC50

[finmac]

Any difference in standard BHP and whats the best ECU mod (for some safe extra BHP) on either? In an nut shell is it worth seeking out an X50?

cheers

Edited by finmac on Saturday 25th August 19:49

[damiangt3]

Errr I'm pretty sure you're not comparing a 996 Turbo against this....

A Volvo XC50


I think you mean the powerkitted X50 Turbo

[30121980]

x50 option was an extra 30 bhp, uprated clutch, larger K24 Turbo's, larger Intercoolers, different Exhaust & Headers and stronger Gearbox. IIRC am i correct?
plus the torque is greater in my opinion


if your after a 996 turbo, try and get an x50 - but dont pay over the odds

[finmac]

VOLVO Cant believe I typed that!

Edited by finmac on Saturday 25th August 19:53

[egbert]

I have a standard TT with K16's and have considered upgrading to an X50 so I can be more aggresssive with the tuning, with the standard car you're pretty much limited to just under 500 bhp.

[30121980]

just fitted a sports exhaust(designtek titanium) to my x50 turbo....the torque is more agressive already IMO.

just started the mod`s

[Weltmeister]

30121980 said:

x50 option was an extra 30 bhp, uprated clutch, larger K24 Turbo's, larger Intercoolers, plus the torque is greater in my opinion
if your after a 996 turbo, try and get an x50 - but dont pay over the odds

Amended for you.

If you cannot find an X50 at a sensible premium, get a 420 996TT and put in a Sports panel filter, a good quality free flow exhaust & a quality ECU reprogramme = 500 BHP & 535 Lb-ft of torque. The std car with the smaller K16 turbo's really spools up much earlier than the X50 cars. However the X50 cars will hold boost higher up the rev range and pull harder for longer.

Regards

Allan

[30121980]

Allan..................you bloody know your stuff mate, sorry - should have just waited on you coming in.

just started my mods on the x50............what a machine so far

all the best

stevie f


I`ll get the lads in !!!

Edited by 30121980 on Saturday 25th August 22:15

[Weltmeister]

Stevie
Stop firkin about and get my yankee friend up there and putting a programme in your car, its firkin unbelievable...

Allan

[cardigankid]

Stop talking some weird jargon and let us all participate!

[woogie]

I take it when you do these mods you inform your insurance company? Does it cost a lot more?

[MOD500]

30121980,

If you do get the reflash via Allan, do try to get to v-max if poss, am very keen to see how that map performs.

Kind Regards



Martyn.

[CraigBruce]

As an indication - my 995 Turbo S (i.e. X50) 'scored' an additional 4mph at V-Max after Allan's handiwork with no changes to exhaust or filter

Edited by CraigBruce on Thursday 6th September 18:09

[Moosh]

woogie said:

I take it when you do these mods you inform your insurance company? Does it cost a lot more?

if the upgrade is more than 10% over the standard bhp you won't get insurance!

[Wetwipe]

Moosh said:

woogie said:

I take it when you do these mods you inform your insurance company? Does it cost a lot more?

if the upgrade is more than 10% over the standard bhp you won't get insurance!

eh? how do you figure that?

[30121980]

Errrrrrrrrr?, Buy an 996tt with X50 and NO to insurance!

all the best

stevie f