Tuning modifications for the Volvo C72
Volvo tuning guide, we take a look at the latest and greatest tuning mods for the C72 and report on the best trends and latest power tuning mods.
Available in standard form with power of upto 165bhp (depending on the year), so this goes to show the tuning potential of the C72. From this you can increase the power from anywhere between 181.5bhp to 280.5bhp with modifications varying from a few DIY mods to some pretty major engine work. The higher you go the more unreliable the car will be and you should expect to have to rebuild the engine regularly if you want to extract silly power. A big forced induction upgrade would be needed to push beyond the 100bhp per 1000cc limit.
Volvo mods should include an engine swap to provide a better base to work from. The ’165bhp C70 Convertibles’ is a real gem in terms of power. Already a popular choice for tuning up, especially the more powerful C72sThe most frequent modification we see on the C72 include sports exhausts, air intakes or induction kits and a fuel pressure boost valve.
The next level of modifications involve taking more aggressive action. The C72 responds well to a fast road cam which is one of the best value mods out there. Turn your attention next to the C72s engine head. With a good gas flowed ported engine you will see much better mid and peak range power.
The top C70 Convertible offers a base power level of 165 bhp. The car tuning guide would expect you to see power gains from 181.5 bhp to 280.5 bhp!
A C72 with forced induction (turbo or supercharger) will give even larger power gains that this. The most powerful C72 has a healthy 165 bhp. In a competition setting you may well, with some forced induction, reboring and other major work see power figures between 214.5 bhp to 313.5bhp with mods we have outlined above.) High on your list of mods for your C72 should be handling improvements. You shouldn’t really lower a car by more than 30-35mm.
Soon the car tuning guide will offer more detailed and in depth tuning guides for the C72 so bookmark this site and we hope to see you again.
Here are some motoring links who provide some excellent resources on all aspects of car tuning and modifications:
Car Tuning Tips Forum for general car tuning Q&A with make specific categories.
Torquecars Blog on updates to the Car tuning site.
