D12 pre DEF - performance upgrades?

Discussion in 'Volvo Forum' started by newdriver2, Sep 19, 2019.

  1. newdriver2

    newdriver2 Light Load Member

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    Yes, I have googl'ed.

    07 volvo vnl with the D12 pre DEF (has working EGRS)

    few random questions I have been researching ...

    Turbo upgrades? I know the stock turbo is the HX52... made by volvo. I have seen Holset make a turbo also, are they the same? I've read that the stock HX52 is good up to 750hp and is also used in the Dodge 5.0 cummins.

    I have also read some guys swapping the HX52 with a HX55? I assume there is a ton of turbo lag associated with that...

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    question #2 - Does the dealer simply offer just a quick tune? A "Performance" tune or something? Ideally I would like to have the EGR delete done (a tune would be nice just to turn it off an keep them closed) I'm not looking to spend thousands on a tune...it drives an runs fine..

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    I'm sure it has been gone over three million times, Yeah I know...its a d12.. I'm not looking to win any races by any means but just curious. I was simply researching to make the truck run a little cooler and have cleaner oil and that is why I started looking an reading all of the different stories from the other drivers on the road.

    anyways :)
     
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 19, 2019
    Reason for edit: Wanting info on egr deletes
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  3. Socal Xpress

    Socal Xpress Road Train Member

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    #1 Holset makes the turbos for Volvo.
    #2 Any Volvo dealer will Never install any kind of delete. TTR does not allow members to openly discuss deletes.
     
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    FYI most know that the D12 never came with DEF.
     
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