Acquiring A Modded ECU (2015)

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Acquiring A Modded ECU (2015)

Post by PedroC » Fri Feb 27, 2015 9:57 pm

In the next 2 or so years, Im going to be on a lookout for a Volvo 480 Turbo, and alongside, I would like to run the ECU modification, that from what I've read, increases boost pressure and increase horsepower and torque output.

After having a look around the forum, I dont see much talk about WHERE and HOW a consumer would get one from or apply for one? And I assume its because the producer may have ceased production and there arn't any more retail units?

Thanks for any help!
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Re: Acquiring A Richmod ECU (2015)

Post by glasgowjim » Fri Feb 27, 2015 10:45 pm

you wont find a richmod but you could get a ROBOU mod. Does the same but smoother :D

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Re: Acquiring A Richmod ECU (2015)

Post by PedroC » Fri Feb 27, 2015 10:51 pm

So this ROBOU mod, is there a link or somewhere where I can get more information for it?

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Re: Acquiring A Modded ECU (2015)

Post by glasgowjim » Sat Feb 28, 2015 12:05 am


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Re: Acquiring A Modded ECU (2015)

Post by PedroC » Sat Feb 28, 2015 8:50 am

SO after checking that thread out, it appears it may still be possible top acquire it, am I correct?

What sort of performance gains would I see from this? Im aiming for atleast 160BHP, if more, I would like a way to tone it tone just slightly

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Re: Acquiring A Modded ECU (2015)

Post by glasgowjim » Sat Feb 28, 2015 9:19 am

The Robou ecu comes as is what you do with it afterwards is up to you but dont ask Robou he spent years getting it to the level it is. If you want total flexibility etc go the megasquirt route but it is costly. . Your top speed with a Robou mod is 140+ mph more than enough for the little car.

Do a few searches in the tuning and tweaking section and you will find out so much more on our little car.

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Re: Acquiring A Modded ECU (2015)

Post by PedroC » Sun Mar 01, 2015 1:10 pm

From reading the forum, I think Im wanting to run 0.9-1bar, so about 14PSI,

If I install said ECU, what boost pressure will I be looking at (Roughly, I know all are different)

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Re: Acquiring A Modded ECU (2015)

Post by DEATH » Wed Jul 01, 2015 9:15 pm


hey guys i read this topic but
if i send a pm to robo the forum said than the user don't exist
where i can find a edu mod
help me please

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Re: Acquiring A Modded ECU (2015)

Post by glasgowjim » Wed Jul 01, 2015 10:29 pm

robo doesnt exist but robou does ;)

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Re: Acquiring A Modded ECU (2015)

Post by DEATH » Thu Jul 02, 2015 8:14 am

glasgowjim wrote:robo doesnt exist but robou does ;)

Ok now is official.... I m a stupid :rofl:

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Re: Acquiring A Modded ECU (2015)

Post by hebruins » Thu Jul 02, 2015 9:14 am

There is a Richmod ECU for sale on the Volvo 480 page on Facebook.
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Re: Acquiring A Modded ECU (2015)

Post by Swanny » Thu Jul 02, 2015 11:35 am

There's ECU for sale...??? There's a facebook page!!!???
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Re: Acquiring A Modded ECU (2015)

Post by gltease » Thu Jul 02, 2015 12:23 pm

Facebook lists several 480 accounts, which one is it?
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Re: Acquiring A Modded ECU (2015)

Post by hebruins » Fri Jul 03, 2015 12:27 pm

I can't find it now, so guess it's sold already. Was on there only a few days ago. An orange ECU with Richmod.
Volvo 480 GT-Turbo 1995 ~ 321 current
Volvo 480 Turbo 1994 ~ 305 got totalled
Volvo 480 GT-Turbo 1994 ~ 323 sold
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