You're currently running 9:1 compression. HPTs run 8.5:1 Introducing extra boost should be done with great care as you can easily overboost an LPT engine with a T5 setup of turbo and ECU. Crank rods are usually the first casualties. Personally I would stick with a LPT tune and a modified exhaust. T...

I have a 2001 V70 2.4T with LPT and I am just looking for an easy/cheap way to turn up the boost or just increase general performance for the car without any detrimental effects to the engine. I have looked into manual boost controllers but they seem a bit sketchy to me and chipping the ecu seems li...

So in other words, if I want more performance I should just chip the ecu....

I know that the T5 uses a high pressure turbo vs the low pressure turbo in my 2.4T, would swapping out the turbo be sufficient to upgrade the car or would there be ecu changes needed as well? And would I need to invest in an intercooler?