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Anyone tried BSR tuning for V40 T2 1.5?

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Hi guys, would like to check if anyone has experience on BSR tuning for the VEA engines?

Thinking of getting the T2 tuned, but they don't have a dealer here in Singapore. And I'm not sure if I should go ahead do it myself.
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Tuning for Volvo V40 II T2 122Hp 2016-2018 Aut, Stage 1

Tuning for Volvo V40 II T2 122Hp 2016-2018 Aut, Stage 1. Tuning result 205Hp / 313Nm. Engine code B 4154 T5
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Keep in mind that the ECU (all VEA engines) must be unlocked first, but BSR delivers the decoding tool to do that. Have fun!
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yauwera said:
Keep in mind that the ECU (all VEA engines) must be unlocked first, but BSR delivers the decoding tool to do that. Have fun!
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Yes I realised too. But it comes with some risk of bricking the ECU. That is why I am hesitant since there is no dealer support here.

Hoping to get some user experience feedback here.
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I understand, but I think BSR will not take the risk in delivering a bad tool.
Mine is also tuned by APEC Belgium. I have seen them unmounting the ECU for decoding it, and that is a simple job to do. After decoding, which took 6 seconds, the ECU was mounted again and then the actual tuning (reading the original software and writing the tuned software) is done over the OBD port.
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Placed an order for this BSR and it's loader. Wish me luck!
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Nitsuji said:
Placed an order for this BSR and it's loader. Wish me luck!
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Good luck to you! (y)
Did you also order the decoding tool which you need to send back?
Keep us posted about your findings.
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Got the BSR tuning package and delivery was really quick!

Got the PPC3 and the Volvo Contact Loader to connect to the ECM direct in about a week.

Sat on it a few weeks and finally got down to removing the ECM for the tune. It was a bit of a hassle to remove the ECM from behind the wheel well lining, but once out the decoding and tuning was simple and instructions were clear enough.

Feels great so far and I found the gears shifting a lot more on point!

Attached some pics of my experience!
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yauwera said:
Good luck to you! (y)
Did you also order the decoding tool which you need to send back?
Keep us posted about your findings.
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I decided to get the PPC3, and the Volvo Contact Loader came as a separate box but included in the price. This is a connector thing with a power supply. Basically allows the PPC3 to connect to the ECM direct.

Felt safer this way since I don't have local support here in Singapore.
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Great to hear your good experience with BSR !! Enjoy the extra power and torque! :)
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Nitsuji said:
I decided to get the PPC3, and the Volvo Contact Loader came as a separate box but included in the price. This is a connector thing with a power supply. Basically allows the PPC3 to connect to the ECM direct.

Felt safer this way since I don't have local support here in Singapore.
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So the tune was loaded directly onto the ecu and not via the OBD port in the car?
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Nitsuji said:
I decided to get the PPC3, and the Volvo Contact Loader came as a separate box but included in the price. This is a connector thing with a power supply. Basically allows the PPC3 to connect to the ECM direct.

Felt safer this way since I don't have local support here in Singapore.
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TS how was your experience after 2 years? Would you recommend?
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Yongkaer said:
TS how was your experience after 2 years? Would you recommend?
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The OP hasn't logged on for over two years now, you might have a long wait for a reply.
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TS how was your experience after 2 years? Would you recommend?
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Lol sorry I have been enjoying the car too a lot more after the tune. Definitely recommended. Sold it a year ago before I went overseas for a bit. Came back and bought a 2016 S60 D4. Considering the BSR tune for D4 now!

Not sure if I should first get brake upgrades first though.... The S60 is heavy!
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