VOLVO TUNE UPGRADE

Experiencing issues with a third-party tune? Our Tune Repair service helps diagnose and resolve performance problems, ensuring your vehicle runs smoothly and efficiently—regardless of its previous tuning source. Whether it’s drivability concerns, error codes, or suboptimal performance, our experts will carefully assess and refine your setup for optimal operation.

How We Can Help:

• Diagnostic Review: We analyze your current tune to identify any inefficiencies, errors, or compatibility issues.
• Performance Optimization: Smooth out rough running, throttle lag, or inconsistent power delivery.
• Error Correction: Resolve check engine lights (CELs) or fault codes triggered by previous tuning.
• Fuel & Ignition Refinement: Adjust maps to ensure proper air/fuel ratios and timing for reliability.
• Boost & Drivability Fixes: Correct overboost, turbo lag, or other forced-induction-related issues.

Common Issues We Address:

• Poor throttle response or hesitation
• Excessive fuel consumption or running too rich/lean
• Knock sensitivity or timing pull
• Transmission shifting problems (if TCU-tuned)
• Check engine lights related to tuning modifications

No matter where your tune originated, we’ll work to improve its functionality while maintaining safety and performance. Let us help you get the most out of your modifications—the right way.

With our Stage 2 tune, we take your vehicle’s performance to the next level by optimizing it specifically for your upgraded exhaust system. Our tune is tailored to work in perfect harmony with your larger exhaust downpipe and sport catalytic converter, maximizing the benefits they provide. By fine-tuning the engine parameters to complement your upgraded exhaust, you can expect a substantial increase in boost and throttle response. This optimized combination enhances exhaust flow, reduces restrictions, and unlocks the full potential of your vehicle’s engine, resulting in a significant performance boost.

What’s Included?

• Higher Boost limit than Stage 1
• Access to Options like Crackle, 2-Step Limiters, etc.
• Optimized Spark ignition maps
• O2 Sensor CEL Delete – to enable you to use a high-flow catalytic or catalytic delete for track days without the check engine light.
• Approx. gains (+45hp / +110NM)

Requirements:

• 3″ Downpipe with sports catalytic
• Cold Air Intake or High-flow Air Filter (Recommended)
• Stage 0
• RON98
• PCP J2534, Volvo DICE or Equivalent

Introducing our Stage 2 Competition tune, the ultimate choice for those seeking the highest level of performance and precision. In addition to the enhancements of our Stage 2 tune, this advanced option includes comprehensive datalogging capabilities. By recording and analyzing various parameters from your vehicle’s sensors, we fine-tune the tune to its absolute limits, ensuring maximum power output, responsiveness, and overall performance. With our Stage 2 Competition tune, you’ll experience optimized boost and throttle response, further amplified by the benefits of your upgraded exhaust system. The inclusion of datalogging allows us to carefully monitor and adjust the tune, repeatedly refining it until we find the perfect balance between power and reliability for your specific vehicle.

What’s Included:

• Access to Options like Crackle, 2-Step Limiters, etc.
• Optimized Spark ignition maps and fine-tuned fueling maps
• O2 Sensor CEL Delete – to enable you to use a high-flow catalytic or catalytic delete for track days without the check engine light.
• Approx. gains (+60hp / +130NM)

Requirements:

• 3″ Downpipe with sports catalytic (uprated catback recommended)
• Cold Air Intake or High-flow Air Filter (Recommended)
• Stage 0
• RON98
• RS Oil Cooler (For 2008 or older vehicles)
• PCP J2534, Volvo DICE or Equivalent

Our Stage 3 Competition Tune is designed for enthusiasts pushing the limits of their stock turbo. Tailored to extract maximum power from the K24 turbocharger, this tune delivers next-level performance. When you choose our Stage 3 tune, you’re not just getting one map—you’re getting two tunes for the price of one. Alongside the high-performance map, we include a low boost revision for everyday driving, giving you flexibility without compromising on power. To further enhance performance, we recommend pairing this tune with our wastegate mod, water-methanol injection, and ethanol fuel options. Every tuning process includes comprehensive datalogging to ensure your vehicle’s performance is finely tuned and optimized. Unleash the full potential of your stock turbo and experience the ultimate driving performance with our Stage 3 Competition Tune.

What’s Included?

• Tune 1: Safe Boost Limit
• Tune 2: Peak Boost limit
• Optimized Spark ignition maps and fine-tuned fueling maps
• O2 Sensor CEL delete to enable you to use a high-flow catalytic or catalytic delete for track days without the check engine light.
• Approx. gains (+80-100hp / +160NM)

Requirements:

• 3″ Downpipe with sports catalytic (uprated catback recommended)
• Uprated Intercooler
• Stage 0
• RON98
• RS Oil Cooler
• Cold Air Intake or High-flow Air Filter
• Block Mod (Recommended)
• PCP J2534, Volvo DICE or Equivalent

Our Stage 4 Competition tune is designed for drivers seeking unmatched power beyond the limitations of the K04 turbo. This tune utilizes the K16 turbo found in the Focus RS, delivering significant performance gains. Multiple revisions and comprehensive data logging are required to fine-tune this setup for optimal results. With our Stage 4 Competition tune, experience a new level of power and performance. Unleash the full potential of your vehicle and dominate the competition with our Stage 4 tune.

What’s Included?

• Bespoke tuning: This tune is customized to your specific vehicle, ensuring precise calibration for maximum power and efficiency.
• Approx. gains (+150-200hp/ 160-200NM)
• Extensive data logging: Comprehensive data logging is performed to analyze and adjust various engine parameters, achieving the best possible tune.

Requirements:

• 3″ Downpipe with sports catalytic (Larger catback recommended)
• Stage 3 Intercooler
• K16 Turbo
• RON98
• RS Oil Cooler
• Cold Air Intake or High-flow Air Filter
• Block Mod
• Uprated Fuel Pump
• 750cc Injectors
• PCP J2534, Volvo DICE or Equivalent

Hoon-Mode:

Implements Hoon-mode with your cruise control. When the cruise control is active, Hoon-mode is also active. Therefore, all compatible options will also activate. You need to purchase Hoon-mode compatible options to get Hoon Mode. Your vehicle must have a cruise control feature for this to work for now. (We are working on an alternative for those without a cruise control. Check back with us soon!)

Torque Limiter Delete (Automatic):

This removes the Torque Limiter applied by Volvo from factory on all automatic transmissions. Volvo limits the maximum torque to 60% on first and second gear.

Cold Start Delete:

During cold starts, the engine RPM would increase to around 1500 for 30 seconds or so, to warm up the catalytic converter. This option removes this procedure.

Wastegate Mod:

We will adjust your wastegate control maps so you may utilise an aftermarket wastegate with uprated spring like a Turbosmart 7psi wastegate. This mod allows you to hold more boost at higher RPMs.

2-Step Launch Control:

Implements a 2-Step Limiter at your desired RPM. The 2-Step uses fuel cut to control the RPM. It is enabled when the vehicle is stopped and clutch is depressed. This option is Hoon-mode Compatible.

Anti-Lag Launch Control:

Implements a launch control at your desired RPM. The Anti-Lag uses Spark cut to control the RPM. It is enabled when the vehicle is stopped, clutch is depressed. This option is Hoon-mode Compatible.

Burble/Crackle/Hoon Crackle:

We offer 4 versions of Fuel overrun Crackle:

• Burbles: This give you a gurgling exhaust note when you lift the throttle. Very discrete and will work with a catalytic.
• Lift-off Pop (Hybrid): This gives off one or two pops when you lift off the throttle during driving. Minimum requirement is a metal 200-cell Catalytic. Decat Recommended.
• AK47: Self-explanatory. Minimum requirement is a metal 200-cell Catalytic. Decat Recommended.
• Hoon Crackle: Switchable AK47 Crackle. Implemented via Hoon-Mode. If Hoon-mode is off, Crackle is disabled.

Water Methanol Injection:

Water Methanol Injection lowers the air intake temperature and cools the engine. It also boosts your octane, allowing us to increase ignition timing. We will tune your vehicle to take advantage of the cooling properties of water-methanol and increase more HP.

Injector Upgrade Recalibration:

Upgrading to a larger injector? Your tune needs to be calibrated for it. For Stage 4/Custom/Ethanol tunes, this is included so no need to purchase separately.

E30/E45/E85:

Ethanol is a high octane fuel. It is mostly used in racing applications. With our ethanol tunes, we can increase your ignition timing and run leaner air-fuel ratio – all of which increases horsepower. NOTE: You need to upgrade fuel injectors and fuel pump. (This is not a flex fuel tune as the ME9 ECU does not possess that ability.)

Overview: HOON-Mode is an advanced, switchable feature exclusive to Penta Performance that is programmed directly into your vehicle’s ECU. It allows you to enable or disable performance-related functions on demand while preserving full factory behaviour.

How it works: Your vehicle’s ECU controls many systems, including engine management and Cruise Control. HOON-Mode is an additional logic layer that we program into the ECU and link to the Cruise Control input as a safe activation trigger.

Real-world benefit: This allows features such as crackle behaviour, boost control, and launch functions to remain completely disabled during normal driving, while becoming available only when you choose to enable them.

Cruise Control logic: Cruise Control operates in three distinct stages, which allows HOON-Mode to function without affecting factory operation.

Disabled Stage:
Cruise Control off — HOON-Mode is disabled.

Enabled Stage:
Cruise Control enabled but not actively controlling speed — HOON-Mode is active and performance features are armed.

Engaged Stage:
Cruise Control actively controlling speed — HOON-Mode is disabled.

Why this matters: HOON-Mode never overrides Cruise Control. When Cruise Control is actually in use, HOON-Mode is automatically turned off, ensuring factory behaviour is preserved at all times.

HOON-Mode options:

HOON Boost+
Allows tiered boost levels depending on whether HOON-Mode is enabled or disabled. This gives you a lower-power, conservative mode when off and increased performance when on.

HOON Crackle
Crackle behaviour that is directly linked to HOON-Mode. When HOON-Mode is off, crackle is completely disabled.

HOON Dual Crackle
A multi-stage crackle system controlled via Cruise Control input:
Cruise Control off = Crackle disabled
Cruise Control on = Mild crackle
Cruise Control on + holding “0” = Aggressive crackle

HOON+ Launch
An integrated launch suite including:
• Two-Step Launch Control
• Rolling Launch
• No-Lift Shift

Configuration: All HOON+ Launch parameters are adjustable through the dedicated HOON+ software tab, allowing fine control over behaviour and limits.

Activation requirement: HOON+ Launch relies on a Cruise Control input to arm the system.

Without Cruise Control: Vehicles that do not have Cruise Control cannot currently use HOON+ Launch.

Retrofit option: Many vehicles can be retrofitted with factory Cruise Control hardware and software. Once installed and functioning, HOON-Mode and HOON+ Launch can be enabled.

Factory safeguards: No. HOON-Mode does not interfere with traction control, ABS, stability control, or factory torque monitoring.

Important clarification: HOON-Mode only uses Cruise Control as an activation signal and does not bypass or override core ECU safety logic. All factory protections remain active.

ECU fundamentals: The ECU manages fuel delivery, ignition timing, boost control, and numerous safety strategies.

Factory calibration: OEM software is intentionally conservative to account for varying fuel quality, climate, and emissions requirements.

Flash tuning: Remapping allows us to recalibrate these targets to better suit your vehicle, modifications, and intended use, resulting in improved power delivery, throttle response, and overall drivability.

When it’s required: Tuning is essential when installing upgraded components to ensure the engine operates safely and correctly.

Standard Tune (Flash Tune):
A Standard tune is a vehicle-specific flash tune developed using known ECU definitions and proven data. It provides improved performance and drivability without requiring datalogging or follow-up revisions. This option is ideal for owners who want reliable results with minimal involvement.

Competition Tune (Road-Tuned):
A Competition tune is a fully custom calibration developed through real-world datalogging. This process allows the tune to be refined specifically for your vehicle, modifications, and driving conditions. It is well suited to highly modified vehicles, motorsport use, or customers who want the calibration optimised as far as safely possible.

ECU definition: Every ECU firmware is unique. We begin by reading, backing up, disassembling, and defining the ECU before making any changes.

Map development: Once the ECU is defined, we identify and modify the relevant maps to suit your vehicle and installed hardware.

Road tuning: For Competition tunes, datalogging is used to analyse real-world engine behaviour and apply revisions until the desired result is achieved within safe limits.

Location: We are based in Western Sydney and service vehicles across the Sydney Metro area.

Availability: We are actively expanding our partner network to support customers across Australia and internationally.

No. All tuning is performed through the OBD port. The ECU does not need to be opened or physically modified.

ECU preparation: Each ECU firmware must be disassembled and defined before tuning begins. This ensures accuracy and avoids unsafe assumptions.

Initial turnaround: The first tune typically takes 2–4 business days.

Competition revisions: For road-tuned vehicles, each revision generally takes 1–2 business days, depending on datalog quality, vehicle setup, and required changes.

Depends on the part: Exhaust upgrades can usually be installed prior to tuning.

Important: Certain components, such as turbo wastegate changes, may require tuning before installation. Please contact us to confirm the correct order.

Fuel economy impact: This depends on tune goals and driving style.

Everyday driving: Many customers experience little to no change during normal use.

Performance driving: Aggressive driving and increased load will naturally consume more fuel, which is expected when extracting additional performance.