ARD Tuning Volvo RN Engine Swap Details

[@michaelbarnett2077]

Hey Robert, I came across you a while ago thanks to some forums. You put out some valuable info! Thank you. I now know what to plan for if my 97' GLT motor starts to go bad. Keep up the good work! I will hopefully be getting a tune from you soon once I fix my oil leaks and other various stage zero things. Almost there.

[@RobertArnoldardtuning]

+Michael Barnett Glad to be of service! Be in touch if you need anything (or have video suggestions) and we'll be happy to get you setup :)

[@handyman3320]

Thanks for the reply, I will be in contact to discuss such a build and the cost involved.

[@RobertArnoldardtuning]

Sounds good, be in touch as you have need and we'll be here to help!

[@ev239]

I've got a '98 V70 T5M with 256k miles currently. My plan has been on getting it to 300k before dropping money in it to rebuild/update/upgrade it. I just came across this video about swapping in an RN engine and wondered if in the long run it would be better going that route than rebuilding what I've got. Does the M56 transmission need any modification to attach to the newer engine? I'm not looking to max out horsepower, but I want to keep it fun and I would love it to be able to last another 150 - 200k miles while keeping things on a budget.

[@RobertArnoldardtuning]

+Eric Villanueva The M56 will bolt up to the later RN engines without issue. Just be sure to use a flywheel/clutch combo that matches your trans and setup and you're good to go!

[@camworks9448]

so ive got a 2000 s70 2.4 no turbo i was wondering if the ard orange tune could or would work on my volvo since i have some light work done it.. but i dont know if its only for turbo volvos or not... can someone please help. . thanks

[@RobertArnoldardtuning]

Tuning for Non turbo models only nets minimal gains and in most cases any changes you make to the engine configuration can be handled natively with ECU adaptions. So tuning is hard to justify on these non turbo models :(

[@RobertArnoldardtuning]

Zach 94 That's my take on it, tuning for non turbo will make gains but they are marginal at best :)

[@handyman3320]

can an rn motor be built (internally) as 400+ hp daily driver? or is it best to just do a v70r engine?

[@RobertArnoldardtuning]

Yes, with proper supporting components you can make an RN engine take as much as 650 bhp in the 81 mm bore. Larger 83mm bore engine (Like the V70R) tend to have liner issues at just above 400 bhp. So bear that in mind...

[@danijenaidi6539]

Hi Robert ,really you are the best in volvo cars I make many searches on my car problem and I get no answer and I find your videos :) I have v70 and the ecu are crashed how to copy the information from mine to used one to start the car? Please I need your help, regards.

[@RobertArnoldardtuning]

+Dani Jenaidi Thanks for the kind words! As for your ECU what year is your V70?

[@danijenaidi6539]

Hi Robert, thanks for your help, my car is 2005 model with part number MB079700-9301 Denso & 30729998 A , i need the bdm conections for this Ecu please I need your help with this car ,Best Regards to you Dr Volvo :)

[@RobertArnoldardtuning]

+Dani Jenaidi email me direct at [e-mail] and we'll see if we can help you out!