The S-60R seems to me to be a well thought out and well engineered car (accept for the wheel rub at full clock) I expect it to be very reliable ( I hope I'm rite)īut Hell, I'm not an automotive engineer. I'm already surprised at how well the rev limiter works, I like it a lot more than the rev limiter interaction on the hondas, vw and audi's. This is the gauge only for those that want to custom mount their gauge.
A great match to the factory R models produced from 2004-2007. Gauge reads from 30 inches of vacuum to 30PSI of boost. Generally, these modern motors are so worked up with knock sensors etc, that at the slightest over boost or detonation the ECU will pull timing go into limp mode preventing full boost from being requested long before you can blow it up. IPD's illuminated 52mm vacuum boost gauge functions well within the operating range of these models. Can you guys provided me with some ideas on where I can get. I also noticed some of the cheaper chip companies have products for the S-60 but not specific to the s-60 R. not getting a leak in the piping or a recirculating valve issue, limp mode etc. I noticed the chips from Eurosport and IPD are very expensive. In my opinion they're mostly good for showing that your making the requested boost. Not that a boost gauge isn't a good idea. I've modified a couple VW/audi 1.8T motors without a single issue, and without a boost gauge mind you. I would assume a good tune from IPD or RICA would be quite reliable, No? I assume the 2.5 turbo in the volvo is a time tested design. An a cheaper alternative when purchased used to the S4. However, the s-60 R is a relatively rare car in the states. Yep "cheap as chips" That's how I got the car.
I would say however that I still strongly commend the fitting of a boost gauge to my customers' R cars with MTE software as their knowledge and abilities do not extend to sprinkling fairy dust on those smaller components arround the engine that ultimately do control boost.ĭon, I have e-mailed you two times. IPD are a long established and well founded company who offer impeccable service.that costs you your $s but is worth it. There are various relatively cheap components arround the control of boost that can fail and the resulting high boost will cause the cylinder walls to burst, a very expensive failure to remedy on a now relatively cheap car.Īs the MTE distributor here in the UK I would commend your buying their product from IPD in Portland, Oregon.
If you are constrained by your budget to buy at the cheaper end of the market then also buy and fit a fair quality boost gauge. However, that does not detract from the fact that their engines have weaknesses with their wide and closely spaced bores. As is the case here in the UK I am sure that the S60R is now as 'cheap as chips', having depreciated greatly from new.