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Volvo Trucks FH13 2010> 12.8l EUR 5 D13C 520bhp remap figures

The Volvo Trucks FH13 12.8l EUR 5 D13C 520bhp (2010>) is a diesel 12.8L model making 520bhp and 2500Nm as standard. After a Stage 1 ECU remap we expect 585bhp and 2776Nm - up to 65bhp and 276Nm more than stock.

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Stage 1 remap figures

A Stage 1 remap is a software-only change to the ECU on an otherwise standard car. It needs no extra parts, which makes it the usual starting point.

StockVanguard expectedExpected gain, up to
Power520 bhp585 bhp+65 bhp
Torque2500 Nm2776 Nm+276 Nm

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All maps at a glance

MapPowerTorqueExpected gain, up to
Stock520 bhp2500 Nm
Stage 1Maximum software-only performance585 bhp2776 Nm+65 bhp
+276 Nm
Stage 1 EcoPerformance with economy in mind569 bhp2754 Nm+49 bhp
+254 Nm
Eco mapEconomy first564 bhp2740 Nm+44 bhp
+240 Nm

Who is the Stage 1 map for?

  • Drivers who want stronger pulling power for overtaking, hills and towing, with no parts to fit.
  • Daily and motorway drivers who want the engine to feel less strained at cruising speed.
  • Anyone who wants the biggest software-only change we list for this engine.

What this means for your FH13

On a diesel the biggest change is normally torque: the remap changes how much fuel and boost the ECU allows across the rev range, so pulling power arrives earlier and holds on longer.

This car is listed with a TRW EMS2 engine control unit. We read the ECU on your car and compare it with the software listed here before any work starts, so you know what to expect before you commit.

We remap at our Belgrave Gate workshop in Leicester, or at your home or work within 30 miles, and every job starts with a diagnostic check.

Please note: these are expected figures, not guarantees. Real results vary with the condition of the vehicle, the ECU software version, fuel quality and the hardware fitted. Some options - including Stage 2 and anything that needs extra hardware - are for off-road or competition use only. We check every vehicle first and confirm what is achievable before any work starts.

Figures reviewed 22 October 2026.

Stage 1 questions

How much power does the Stage 1 map give the Volvo Trucks FH13 12.8l EUR 5 D13C 520bhp?

We expect 585bhp and 2776Nm against 520bhp and 2500Nm as standard: up to +65bhp and +276Nm. These are expected figures, and we confirm what is achievable on your own car after a diagnostic check.

Does a Stage 1 remap need any extra parts on the Volvo Trucks FH13 12.8l EUR 5 D13C 520bhp?

No. Stage 1 is a software-only change to the ECU on an otherwise standard car.

Is there a gentler map than Stage 1 for this engine?

Yes, two. Stage 1 Eco is performance with economy in mind: 569bhp and 2754Nm expected. The Eco map is economy first: 564bhp and 2740Nm. Both still sit above the standard 520bhp and 2500Nm.

Do I need to tell my insurer about a remap?

Yes. A remap is a modification, so you should declare it to your insurer.