1stRavens 1989 740TI - The 700R

[1stRaven]

I got this car December 04 for £350 off ebay. Its a 1989 740 B230ET with M46. It had 173000 Miles when i first got it.


Travelled down on the train then got a lift with Griz to pick up the car. Its then a 140 mile trip back home.

On the way, had a meet up with griz and chas

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/minimeet2.jpg

These were taken once she had arrived.

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/744.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/744 (3).jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/744 (6).jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/744 (5).jpg

NB : Each post will be an update. lots more to come.

[1stRaven]

After running the car of a couple of weeks, its time to clean it up and fix a few issues

During this time, it had its first Turbobricks meet - UK meet 6. At this meet, one of the foglights decided to stop working. :roll:

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/meet6_3.jpg

After its clean up

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/18-02-05/front.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/18-02-05/rear.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/18-02-05/side.jpg

fixed the light

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/18-02-05/lights.jpg

[1stRaven]

At the end of February, the car had a service and a few other parts added to it

The back exhaust box bracket had broken just after I had the car so I found a way of routing the gases another way

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/03-03-05/thericeman.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/03-03-05/finishedrice.jpg

Pete (chesh740r) had a spare silver splitter so we replaced the black one for a better look.

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/03-03-05/silversplitter.jpg

I had some driving lights left over from my old 745 so we fitted these to the car

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/03-03-05/smegginlights.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/lights/744lights.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/lights/lights2.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/lights/lights1.jpg

They make a huge different to the light output.

[1stRaven]

Gave the car another good clean in April 05. The sun makes quite a difference to it looking good.

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/22-04-05/front.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/22-04-05/side.jpg

[1stRaven]

At the start of May 05, I had managed to get hold of a set of lowering springs and shocks from ebay. With Pete (chesh740R) and Griz's help, we got these fitted.

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/lowering/DSCF0031.jpg

Some of the bolts need a bit of help.
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/lowering/DSCF0062.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/lowering/DSCF0077.jpg

The finished thing
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/lowering/DSCF0042.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/lowering/DSCF0104.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/lowering/LOWERING2 (3).jpg

These springs have made a huge difference to the way the car handles.

[1stRaven]

Boost gauge was fitted in the summer

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/11-07-05/image_149.jpg

[1stRaven]

In August, with Rupert's (TheJoyofSix) help, fixed the headlight glass and made some more changes to the front/rear end

Headlights and grill removed
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/29-08-05/imag0044.jpg

Airbox mod
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/29-08-05/imag0046.jpg

760 spoiler fitted
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/29-08-05/imag0055.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/29-08-05/imag0057.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/29-08-05/imag0058.jpg

Finished front end.
New headlight glass to fix stone hole, colour coded strip under corner light and headlights. Colour coded the grill surround
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/29-08-05/imag0065.jpg

[ANTHUG740]

Besides the foglight what other things did you have to repair?

[1stRaven]

In December 05 with Dave's (volvorsport) help, the engine had some upgrades

A new t3/t4 hybrid turbo, K&N filter, Strut Brace, Baileys DB26 Dump valve, Chipped ECU and a new mbc.

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/turbo/turbo.JPG

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/turbo/IMAG0159 (Medium).JPG

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/turbo/IMAG0160 (Medium).JPG

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/turbo/IMAG0161 (Medium).JPG

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/turbo/IMAG0165 (Medium).JPG

This has made a big difference to the way the car drives. It pulls so much better when it is in boost and yet, if a lot more fuel economical under 2500 rpm.

[1stRaven]

Just thought I would now include some 'hot shots' of the car over the last year.

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/29-08-05/imag0067.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/29-08-05/imag0061.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/lowering/dscf0047.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/14-09-05/IMAG0129 (Medium).JPG

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/14-09-05/IMAG0135 (Medium).JPG

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/14-09-05/IMAG0141 (Medium).JPG

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/14-09-05/IMAG0157 (Medium).JPG

[1stRaven]

I have also changed my dash and switch lights for blue wideangle leds.

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/bulbs2.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/dash_new.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/cockpit_new.jpg

I also got a sticker off ebay which I liked the look off

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/sticker2.jpg

[1stRaven]

Besides the foglight what other things did you have to repair?

Just a few niggles - bulbs in the dome light not working, glove box door coming loose, washer jets blocked etc etc.

[ANTHUG740]

not too bad then, it looks great, and with those blue lights :rockon:

[TheJoyOfSix]

Nice! You know I've always liked that car.

Why no pice of the 'Fix/service Ryans car meet', or the modified headlining??:-P

[1stRaven]

Nice! You know I've always liked that car.

Why no pice of the 'Fix/service Ryans car meet', or the modified headlining??:-P

There is - exhaust.

and i'm not sure the headliner classes as a mod. lol.

[samyboy]

first time ive been over 100mph was in this car :rofl: love it, keep up the good work

[1stRaven]

lol, glad you enjoyed it sam. Good thing is was on a private road too

[grizlyadams]

I personaly prefer the b+w version of that shot of chesh with the grinder...if i do say so myself :-D
http://www.kinveredge.org.uk/volvosite/pictures/loweringryans/DSCF0058.jpg

http://www.kinveredge.org.uk/volvosite/pictures/loweringryans/DSCF0058b.JPG

500kb jpg version lol

Anyway, great looking car mate, love lowered 744's (wish i had one) be that hybrid feels nice! :-D
Griz

[oldschoolvolvo]

yea that's a cool pic...and the car looks good too

[1stRaven]

Rebadged it

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/rebadge.JPG

[1stRaven]

Old and new together

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/exhaust/IMAG0035%20(Medium).JPG

kept the old dp so fitted an enlarger into the 3" pipe
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/exhaust/IMAG0040%20(Medium).JPG

Straight pipe to over axel bend
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/exhaust/IMAG0041%20(Medium).JPG

Over axel
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/exhaust/IMAG0044%20(Medium).JPG

Custom Hanger :lol:
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/exhaust/IMAG0043%20(Medium).JPG

last, a video of it. The noise level is too high for the mic but you will get an idea.

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/video/new exhaust.avi

A few problems with it.

First, the crossmember below the rear seats is a tad close to the exhaust and it bangs over every bump. I need to find a way of sorting this so if anyone has any ideas.
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/exhaust/IMAG0046%20(Medium).JPG

Second is the back pipe is about 3" too short so is hidden from the back when you look down. Also makes it very noisy in the car

Third is the noise. OMG this is loud. I was going to try it without boxes but I will be ordering one next week to go on the back.

[1stRaven]

Update

Some genuine polaris came up on ebay but under a strange title. I watched them and in the end, bid and won them!

some pics :

Before :
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/14-09-05/IMAG0127%20(Medium).JPG
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/28-08-05/IMAG0060.JPG

During:
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/polaris/polaris_ozzy.jpg
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/polaris/polaris_foggy_chav.jpg
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/polaris/polaris_half.jpg

After :
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/polaris/polaris_side2.jpg
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/polaris/polaris_side.jpg
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/polaris/polaris_shocker.jpg

And the best part, I paid less than £150 for 5 wheels, 4 of which have almost new tires. :lol: :lol: :lol:

[1stRaven]

And daytime pics.

Shame the sun wasn't out. The wheels have also been cleaned.

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/polaris/IMAG0016%20(Medium).JPG

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/polaris/IMAG0018%20(Medium).JPG

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/polaris/IMAG0020%20(Medium).JPG

[1stRaven]

Finally got round to washing the car and thought I'll pop out and snap some pics.

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/17-04-06/IMAG0114.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/17-04-06/IMAG0116.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/17-04-06/IMAG0118.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/17-04-06/IMAG0122.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/17-04-06/IMAG0124.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/17-04-06/IMAG0125.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/17-04-06/IMAG0127.jpg

[1stRaven]

The new parts from Thailand (VBS) arrived this week. I got them sprayed up myself and put them on the car.

New parts

Snow cap
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/parts/25-05-06/IMAG0056 (Medium).JPG

Clear Lenses
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/parts/25-05-06/IMAG0060 (Medium).JPG

Sprayed up the cap and bottom of the lenses. The paint bubbled a bit on the bottom of the lenses but after a few coats, came up fine.
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/parts/25-05-06/IMAG0066 (Medium).JPG

Painted the bulbs to make them amber for legal reasons. These came out way too dark so redid a spare set of bulbs a lot lighter. Didn’t look as good but provide the right colour of light.
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/parts/25-05-06/IMAG0065 (Medium).JPG

The parts installed.
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/clears/IMAG0071.jpg

They do look a little strange but I think this is due to how clean they are compared to the rest of the car. They should look fine in a month or so.

[Vee_Que]

Awsome work, makes me want a 760T.

[Addicted242Boost]

Quite the turn around. Makes me want to ditch my 240 a little ;)

[BrickBaller]

Wow. One of the best looking 740's I've seen in a while.

[1stRaven]

and from last weekend

We took a look at the task ahead. Firstly, evidence that the 90+ manifold
has a very small hole in the flange. http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/blackpool/blackpool_manifolds.jpg

We then compared the wastegate housings / turbo outlets. The ATP has such a
massively better flow path for the WG hole

The ATP also has a honking huge outlet! [img]http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/blackpool/blackpool_flappers2.jpg

...and the flapper can open a lot further, too. http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/blackpool/blackpool_flappers1.jpg

Since the exhaust side of the head was wide open, it would be rude not to
try out the SSAutocrap header. We noted how it actually leaves the turbo in
quite a sensible location. And how it's held together with lady's welds. http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/blackpool/blackpool_ssac.jpg

After a combined effort from myself and Mr BB-Q, the 90+ had a T3-flange
sized hole in it. http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/blackpool/blackpool_manifold_ported1.jpg

Shiney! :) http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/blackpool/blackpool_manifold_ported2.jpg

The WG hole on the 'Chinese special' T3/T4 hybrid was TINY given the size of
even the standard flapper, so we set about porting this out too. http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/blackpool/blackpool_wg_preporting.jpg

Wait...what do you think this is BB-Q, a Turbobricks meet or something? http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/blackpool/blackpool_ziptie.jpg

Ah yes, zipties for teh win! http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/blackpool/blackpool_porting.jpg

A slightly more respectably sized WG hole. http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/blackpool/blackpool_wg_ported.jpg

The oil drain had to be modified to fit the different spacing created by the
move to the 90+ manifold. We also switched to the Mitsubishi actuator, as
the Garrett one is huge, and makes turbo removal most tricky. However, this
made clearance seriously tight. http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/blackpool/blackpool_actuator.jpg

After that was all bolted up, it was time to get busy with the MIG http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/blackpool/blackpool_welding1.jpg

...and some more... http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/blackpool/blackpool_welding2.jpg

...and some more... http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/blackpool/blackpool_welding3.jpg

....until we had a very smart looking open downpipe. http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/blackpool/blackpool_open_dp.jpg

The arrangement at the turbo end was super-neat http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/blackpool/blackpool_dp3.jpg

Close-up: http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/blackpool/blackpool_dp2.jpg

Old vs new: http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/blackpool/blackpool_dps.jpg

New, close-up http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/blackpool/blackpool_dp1.jpg

The system was re-hung, and after a few tweaks which dictated a second
overnight stop, declared completed. The end result as seen primarily by STI
and Evo owners :rofl:...a very highly polished just-under-3" tailpipe... http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/blackpool/blackpool_pipe1.jpg
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/blackpool/blackpool_pipe2.jpg

Boost control is now solid, and there has been a notable improvement in
performance (quite literally) pound for pound. The DP is virtually a work of
art and thanks again to Mark and family (especially the highly patient
Tina!) for their help and hospitality. Top folk :)

Written by foggyjames

[1stRaven]

Fitted a set of hova tail lights to the car.

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/hova/fitted.jpg

Nb The amber bulbs have been replaced with clear led bulbs just to complete the look.

[1stRaven]

A bit of an update on the car.

After being off the road for six weeks due to new pas rack being fitted (long story), the car made it to a meet in oxford last weekend. On the way down, it was noticed that while under boost, lots of blue smoke was coming out the exhaust. It made it back (using 4 litres of oil to cover 240 miles) and is now (again!) off the road as we move house.

Plan is to get a 940 lpt block (with 13mm rods and squirters) in, get a t3 and rebuild it, fit my t4 compressor and wheel onto the t3 and put the whole lot in place of the current engine. Should hopefully fix the oil burning issue and the multiple oil leaks that I currently have.

[1stRaven]

and following on from the last post,

We got the block on monday, and got it onto the stand last nght. I'm planning to start working on it tomorrow but this made change looking at the forecast.

B230FK shortblock. Bores look fine with a very slight lip.
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/07-02-07/230fk.jpg

Inlet manifold came with the engine so I managed to get a cruise control throttle spool and 940 tps (if anyone wants one, the tps is for sale)

and summit racing have just delivered the parts for my turbo oil drain (2 sets as BB-Q wants one too)
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/07-02-07/oildrainparts.jpg

Just waiting for fcp to delivery their parts now.

[77240dl]

ive always wanted a RHD dash to hang up in my garage... good work i like it alot

[1stRaven]

and another update, mostly taken from the thread in showroom

531 is off my old car
http://www.foggyjames.co.uk/inbox/700R_Feb_4.jpg

http://www.foggyjames.co.uk/inbox/700R_Feb_6.jpg

New block has been cleaned and repainted
http://www.foggyjames.co.uk/inbox/700R_Feb_8.jpg

Grind out the oil drain hole to ~23mm with a carbide burr, then cut a thread in it with a 3/4" NPT tap.
http://www.foggyjames.co.uk/inbox/700R_Feb_9.jpg

Fit 3/4" NPT to -10AN male/male coupler.
http://www.foggyjames.co.uk/inbox/700R_Feb_10.jpg

Add -10AN to -10AN terminated braided hose. (I had to cut this another 3" shorter)
http://www.foggyjames.co.uk/inbox/700R_Feb_11.jpg

Parts from FCP
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/22-02-07/boxofparts.jpg

Cleaned up 531
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/22-02-07/head.jpg

Repainted sump and valve cover
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/22-02-07/painting.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/22-02-07/valvecover.jpg

B230ET removed
http://www.foggyjames.co.uk/inbox/700R_Feb_13.jpg

http://www.foggyjames.co.uk/inbox/700R_Feb_14.jpg

Bonnet Dented :roll:
http://www.foggyjames.co.uk/inbox/700R_Feb_16.jpg

new seals going in
http://www.foggyjames.co.uk/inbox/700R_Feb_19.jpg

Waterpump and 531 fitted
http://www.foggyjames.co.uk/inbox/700R_Feb_24.jpg

the old block - oil leak possible?
http://www.foggyjames.co.uk/inbox/700R_Feb_28.jpg

New block with manifolds and turbo attached
http://www.foggyjames.co.uk/inbox/700R_Feb_29.jpg

New engine in place
http://www.foggyjames.co.uk/inbox/700R_march_2.jpg

Just need to put the car together again

[BB-Q]

Nice work bud.

[suterman]

yeah, nice one ryan.

Looks like its going to be very quick.

What I/C do you have?

[1stRaven]

Stock one at the moment. I want an Iveco one but struggling to get hold of one.

[1stRaven]

I've just seen how out of date this thread is so time for a big update.

After fitting the engine - it turned out the head bolts were torqued wrong (long story) so one snapped.
http://www.foggyjames.co.uk/inbox/700R_march_5.jpg

Stump came out fine though
http://www.foggyjames.co.uk/inbox/700R_march_6.jpg

After refitting the head, another problem came up - low oil pressure. So, we had to remove the engine again :roll:
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/29-04-07/IMAG0224.jpg

had a bit of fun with the engine 2 foot up in the air
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/29-04-07/IMAG0225.jpg

In the end, got it all back in. Oil pressure issue was down to the oil filter boss so this was replaced.
http://www.foggyjames.co.uk/inbox/700R_May_3.jpg
http://www.foggyjames.co.uk/inbox/700R_May_4.jpg

The car as it stands now
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/meets/bkv_2007/IMAG0294.JPG

and it has crossed over into the 200k group
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/meets/bkv_2007/IMAG0325.JPG

[1stRaven]

Andy (stuntman on v3m) popped round this weekend to put a tint on my car.

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/01-07-07/IMAG0339.JPG

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/01-07-07/IMAG0341.JPG

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/01-07-07/IMAG0343.JPG

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/01-07-07/IMAG0344.JPG

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/01-07-07/IMAG0345.JPG

Also, Fordy-88 helped me recover my headliner, fix my sunroof and fit my new pillar pods to the car. (its quite hard to get decent pics of a headliner in a saloon)

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/01-07-07/IMAG0350.JPG

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/01-07-07/IMAG0351.JPG

[Dr Dokeh]

Just had a re-read through the entire thread, I'm totally envious of your clean and shiny engine :-D

How's the MS install going?

[1stRaven]

we start on saturday. Just been trying to pick up all the little things that we will need.

[BB-Q]

Good luck on the MS install lads.

[1stRaven]

Current Mod List:

Engine Specifications:

940 B230FK Short Block
740 Turbo 531 Head
T3/T4 Hybrid Turbo
ATP 3" Turbo wastegate
Cosworth T-31 Actuator
MSnS Engine Management System
Innovate LC1 Wideband System
HKS Cone Filter
Bailey DV36 Dump Valve
3" Custom turboback exhaust
Iveco Truck Intercooler
Silcon Hoses
M90 Gearbox from a 940

Suspension, wheels & tyres:

Volvo Polaris 17" Alloys in Gunmetal Grey
Spax 40mm lowering springs
Bilstein shocks front and back
IPD Anti Roll bars front and Back
Poly bushed on all front suspension

Interior:

2 pod A pillar trim with Boost gauge and AFR gauge
Blue Leds in Dash and surround switches.
Custom Stereo - Sony Mp3 Player, JL Amp and Sub.
Recovered Suede Headliner
Mobile phone mount - useful for handsfree

Exterior:

760 Boot Spoiler
Hova Red/Clear Rear Lights
LED Indictor System All around.
Colour Coded Volvo Snow Cap
Colour Coded Front Clear Sidelights and Indicators
Clear side markers
Colour coded grill and front trim
Additional Driving Lights
Got Moose! and Turbobricks Stickers
Rebadged to 700R with C70, XC90 and R badges

[1stRaven]

Fitted these

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/23-09-2007/injectors.jpg

with this

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/23-09-2007/mbc.jpg

They are 630cc injectors with an mbc set to 22psi at the moment.

Boost is gooooooooood!

[Dr Dokeh]

22psi

So it's quick then? :-D

[Chris_R]

Looks awesome!! You've put in some great work and parts there. My 7s are jealous.

Might I suggest painting the trim around the windows black? I think it would make the car look longer/lower and really compliment the black trim/rims/tint.

Maybe try a photoshop of it first?

[1stRaven]

So it's quick then? :-D

Still needs tuning but the plan is to get it to a 1/4 mile or dyno or both before the winter hits.

Looks awesome!! You've put in some great work and parts there. My 7s are jealous.

Might I suggest painting the trim around the windows black? I think it would make the car look longer/lower and really compliment the black trim/rims/tint.

Maybe try a photoshop of it first?

All trim is black already. Do you mean the door frames? Ie, get rid of the silver b pillar?

[Chris_R]

All trim is black already. Do you mean the door frames? Ie, get rid of the silver b pillar?

Yes, that.

[skld]

This is one of my favorite 700s!

[1stRaven]

Thanks for the reminder skld. I need to update this thread.

On the swedish trip in the summer, I picked up a copy of the volvo addon kit. Its fitted but needs some tweaks etc.

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/bodykit/IMAG0734.JPG

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/bodykit/IMAG0735.JPG

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/bodykit/IMAG0736.JPG

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/bodykit/IMAG0737.JPG

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/bodykit/IMAG0739.JPG

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/bodykit/IMAG0741.JPG

A couple of small issues to sort out - the main one being the dent in my sill which I was hoping to be covered by the kit - it kinda highlights more instead which is a bit of a pain.

[1stRaven]

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/dyno_result.jpg

Good points : 258Bhp at the crank with 280ft/lbs of torque at 1.7bar (23 psi) of boost.

Bad points - Short story : Engine is shot.

Bad Points - Long story :

On the drive down, the car seems to struggling at some points to get up and go. Once we arrived, Iain noticed that it was not idling on all 4 cylinders (James and myself thought that this was due to the 630cc injectors that had recently been installed). Iain did a compression test and leak test on all the cylinders.

Cylinder 1 : 150 Compression, 41% leak
Cylinder 2 : 170 Compression, 30% (I think) leak
Cylinder 3 : 150 Compression, 40 % leak
Cylinder 4 : 190 Compression, No leak test.

So, it seems that the rings are shot and from the tuning runs we did, it was down to the spark map being set too agressively off boost. On boost map was pretty much good.

We did two power runs anyway which gave the 258bhp figure. From what Iain said, with a good bottom end, it would of been over the 300 mark.

On the way home, the car decided to blow its head gasket and then one of the studs holding the turbo on decided to shear off.

Time to do another engine swap.

Edit - I forget to mention that the above dyno result was on standard 95 octane fuel.

[Tick]

Build it, break it and repeat.

My car is the white trash wagon cousin of yours. Same interior, black titans, tore back. I like.
Any more info on how you brought the headliner back to life?

[stylngle2003]

i really wish they wouldn't convert to crank hp. so silly. but those are pretty good numbers. grab another block and do it again!

[paulofvf]

damn.......what a beauty!!!!!!!!!!!

[1stRaven]

Its runs!

The 700 has now had another b230fk bottom end fitted as well as a k cam installed. Started up for the first time tonight after the winter and it looks pretty good. A few oil leaks need to be fixed this weekend, as well as a further few parts that need fitting.

[1stRaven]

As of tonight, the 700R in its home environment

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/700R_120408.jpg

[Streetkarnage]

very nice 700 mate, very very clean you have done well.

gl with it mate

[turbowagoneer940]

got another FK short block handy??:)
congrats for putting it back on the road
so quickly!
very nice project indeed!

[1stRaven]

and time for another update.

After visiting the dyno again, we hit a figure of 275bhp at the crank on 95 fuel but found that one pot was running lean due to a faulty injector. We also found that over 25 psi of boost, the clutch has started slipping and since we will be running more boost than this, a 4 puck paddle clutch has been ordered from clutchnet. I'm hoping to get these finished soon and get it back on the road for the end of May.

[1stRaven]

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[Captain Slow]

I am so envious....

[Mr.Borrie]

Wow i just relaised that we have the same engine. awesome work on the car man! i'd might PM you about some stuff if you dont mind.

[1stRaven]

Yeah, not a problem. I'll try and help as much as possible.

[faster4_tec]

neat to see it rolling the rollers!!!

often thought about a 230fk, not many of them about, but seems to be the best engine in terms of it having squirters and thick rods and a nicer head/cam all in one ready to pull package??

what management are you running? msne = ??? not too up on it LOL

[1stRaven]

We used the head from my b230et engine (531) since it is slightly better than a 530. Plus gave us chance to replace the headgasket since it will need to be able to hold a decent amount of boost.

We are using megasquirt running twin coil packs.

[foggyjames]

I think you might be getting a bit mixed up there with some other engine....B230FKs are the most common varient after 1995 (which is where the decent conditions blocks are generally to be found), but the head/cam combo (530/T) is pretty weak. The head isn't too bad, but the cam has to go!

The spec for my 360 (essentially the same as Ryan's 740) will be a standard 1997 B230FK block with a rebuilt 531 and an Enem V16 Turbo cam. Ryan's is just like that, except he's running his original 200k-old 531, and a K cam with a slot cut in it (which I reckon is 95% as good as the Enem cam, and a quarter of the price!).

Something I think is remarkable about this car is that the gearbox (M90) has over 300k on it. We tossed it in after smoking the M46's clutch (and thinking it wasn't worth buying another M46 clutch), as it's what I had lying around...half expecting it to implode...and it still shifts like new, despite that healthy amount of torque.

cheers

James

[faster4_tec]

m90#s are mint, drove a late 940/60 on saturday with a b230ft (? think, looked LH, but code was worn off the front, not sure what an fk has different topside :S). with an m90, had 260,000miles but g'box was the nicest volvo box I've ever used! actually felt like a modern car and not a tractoor

[foggyjames]

They do feel much nicer than the M4x series. They're basically the same inside as the M56 FWD box.

Once the B230FK was introduced, the FT & FK are identical, apart from the wastegate actuator giving ~7psi on a FT and ~4psi on an FK. FKs are generally in better shape, as they won't have been worked as hard.

cheers

James

[1stRaven]

I have to say, fitting the m90 did make the car feel so much better to drive.

I really need to get on with fitting some more parts and get some decent pics of the car taken.

[SteveP]

Is it on the road now Ryan? Hope to see it at the weekend

[1stRaven]

still waiting for the injectors to come back.

As for the weekend - that depends on James. If his 343 is done, i'll hitch a lift with him. If not, we'll hopefully be bringing this down.

So you should see it there ;-)

[foggyjames]

Tart :-P

cheers

James

[1stRaven]

Time to get a few more parts fitted and some little niggles sorted out.

Due to the position of the Air intake temp sensor, it has been getting heat soak so it needed to be moved. There was also the issue of the baileys DV36 blow off valve not being big enough to handle the air flow so that needed to be replaced.

And so...
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/11-06-08/IMAG0861.JPG

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/11-06-08/IMAG0862.JPG

I was given the HKS valve for free so if anyone knows the model number or type, that would be great.

I also started to look at cleaning up the bodykit so more updates will be coming soon.

[grim reaper]

this...is...awesome :-D

and now i must blame you and hate you....as i want a saloon 7/9 now :-(

yours just looks so perfect :-D

[J2_]

Do you still have your old baileys dumpvalve ?

if so.. would you like to sell it?

[1stRaven]

Your number 2 in my list at the moment. My housemate (foggyjames) has already called dibs last night but I do need to test this one first to make sure it is all working.

[foggyjames]

All yours J2_...I need to find as many excuses as I can to stop spending money :rofl:

cheers

James

[JW240]

Looks great :-D

I recognize that intercooler! Iveco FTW :rockon:

One injector went bad? I just bought new injectors (i think the same ones, 4-beam 630 cc Siemens Deka from racetronix). What did you do about it? warranty or cleaning?

[1stRaven]

They went off to a friend who runs a dyno to see if he could sort them out. He had a lot of trouble making them seal since they seem to be slightly smaller than bosch ones. He has sent them back as I will need them for the weekend but not sure if he finally got to test them or not.

and yes, those were the same as mine. Seems one of the flow matched set was not flowing the same at all and causing one of the cylinders to run lean. Thats why i am running 10:1 afr or lower at full boost, in order to try and protect it.

[340GL]

i need to stop reading this thread - it's making me long for another 700

[1stRaven]

lol. I need to stop reading this thread - Keeps making me what to drive the car.

Spent the last two nights changing the head gasket on it (again) as it decided to start drinking the coolant. Almost ready to starting hitting the streets in lincoln again.

[foggyjames]

If reading this makes you want one...don't go for a ride in it :rofl: It's fast, with a capital FUUUUUUUUCCCC.....anyway....:rofl:

Interestingly, the lean condition is now on #1. We didn't mark #3's injector before we sent it off, but it seems that one is now in #1...and an injector is indeed to blame. We'll stick it in #2, and see if that shows signs of lean running after a couple of hundred miles. If so...that injector has a date with a firing squad.

cheers

James

[1stRaven]

Some updated pics

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/2581800456_9f55b08dee_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3268/2581801748_4ce5cf219b_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3027/2581802304_d0c834ec4b_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3001/2581801178_36e99eb569_b.jpg

[grim reaper]

very very nice :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D

[iron_mighty07]

Just caught up with the whole thread, some serious inspiration here for the future. Looking at a turbo wagon myself and this is one cool ride.Keep it up!:)

[1stRaven]

Cheers for the comments.

[grim reaper]

Cheers for the comments.

so, got anymore pics??? :-D

[1stRaven]

There is this one.

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/15-06-08/IMAG0889.JPG

[grim reaper]

you love fields dont you :lol:

looking very very nice :-D

[charles850t]

Next recommended upgrade/mod
http://www.ipdusa.com/uploads/images_skus/11350.jpg

Will you sell and ship the car to me?
Or at least rent it out? :-P

[Quin]

man, i really am not fond of 700s in general. but i would like to congratulate you on assembling this rad f*cking example of such.

[MikeHardy]

often thought about a 230fk, not many of them about, but seems to be the best engine in terms of it having squirters and thick rods and a nicer head/cam all in one ready to pull package??

sounds like your thinking of a B230FB

[Steve940Estate]

Small hyjack here but is the B230FB a good base engine to Turbo, I have one in my car and thought it would need a bit doing to it.

[Ruben]

Probably the best engine to +T if you'd like to stay LH2.4 (except for the cam which isn't a good cam combined with a turbocharger).

[grim reaper]

as james said at RR, get off your fanny and get that turbo :-D *

*easier said than done, me know lol

[1stRaven]

Current Mod List:

Engine Specifications:

940 B230FK Short Block
740 Turbo 531 Head
T3/T4 Hybrid Turbo
ATP 3" Turbo wastegate
Cosworth T-31 Actuator
MSnS Engine Management System
Innovate LC1 Wideband System
630cc Injectors
HKS Cone Filter
HKS Dump Valve
3" Custom turboback exhaust
Iveco Truck Intercooler
Silcon Hoses
M90 Gearbox from a 940

Suspension, wheels & tyres:

Volvo Polaris 17" Alloys in Gunmetal Grey
Spax 40mm lowering springs
Bilstein shocks front and back
IPD Anti Roll bars front and Back
Poly bushed on all front suspension

Interior:

2 pod A pillar trim with Boost gauge and AFR gauge
Blue Leds in Dash and surround switches.
Custom Stereo - Sony HU, JL Amp and Sub.
Recovered Suede Headliner
Mobile phone mount - useful for handsfree

Exterior:

Volvo Addon Bodykit
760 Boot Spoiler
Hova Red/Clear Rear Lights
LED Indictor System All around.
Colour Coded Volvo Snow Cap
Colour Coded Front Clear Sidelights and Indicators
Clear side markers
Colour coded grill and front trim
Additional Driving Lights
Got Moose! and Turbobricks Stickers
Rebadged to 700R with C70, XC90 and R badges


Update : Currently the Turbo has blown so I'm trying to find a decent replacement for it. Not looking so good just yet.

[Ruben]

So the china turbo did actually pretty well, since it didn't blow up sooner?!

[1stRaven]

So the china turbo did actually pretty well, since it didn't blow up sooner?!

Yeah, 3 years and high boost didn't appear to put it off. Only issue now is the seals have gone on it and its burning oil.

For the last year, the turbo has been chattering when I let off due to the dump valve not really being big enough. I'm guess that might be what has killed it.

[Ruben]

Ok, sounds like it might be an option for future plans.

Why not just put in new seal from ebay?

[foggyjames]

We're not sure what to do for the best. It's proving hard to find a new turbo which is a direct match, as the new 'XS Powah' ones are a bit different. Genuine Garrett turbos are a bit spendy, and again it's not that east to find something which is exactly right...plus do we go external gate at this point, since this thing will creep to over 20psi whatever we do? Some people suggest that a seal kit is worthwhile. Others say no, and that unless the turbo is balanced, it will fail again soon anyway.

So many questions...

cheers

James

[hokman]

your car has a ferrari f40 feel to it

[hokman]

Where in Sweden did you buy the bodykit? Do they have a site so I can buy online? THanks

[foggyjames]

Sadly no...you'd have to go and get it yourself :-(

cheers

James

[hokman]

Sadly no...you'd have to go and get it yourself :-(

cheers

James

is it official volvo kit? is it new? is it sold by store or private?

THis kit is a great addition to 700. I hope some 3rd party made replica kits
Thanks

[1stRaven]

the site is www.spoilershop.se but he wont ship out due to issues with the sizes etc. I went to sweden with a load of other uk tbrickers and picked it up over there.

The kit is a fibreglass copy of the standard volvo kit so is a little more of a pain to fit but worth it.

[Lucky the Smiling Pirate]

as far as i've been told, he wont ship because of sizes because he uses the swedish post:wtf:

he could box the thing and ship dhl no problem...good luck working that out. I'd love to have a spoilershop body kit:-(

[1stRaven]

You could always see if there was someone based near gothenburg who could package these up for you and send them via dhl?

[stylngle2003]

i might be interested in that. i plan to do something plainer on the skirts, likely S90, but the splitters and rear apron are my favorites ever, besides the gpA 760t.

[24OGL]

Damn those headlights are mean :nod:

[1stRaven]

Ty

[700volts]

Awesome 700 man!

[1stRaven]

Shock horror! Its an update!

I have most of the parts now as shown in the pic. New cheap turbo to last this summer only. A new manifold and holset will hopefully be fitted next winter.

Anyway, more parts have been ordered as shown below.

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/03-05-09/IMAGE_060.jpg

Clutchnet 4 Puck Racing Clutch plate
T3/T4 Turbo (just a cheapie)
Volvo 360 waterpump
Bosch 680cc Motorsport Injectors
IPD Dizzy seal plate.
Jetex Straight through Exhaust box (not pictured)

Mot is booked for the 15th so fingers crossed, it'll be on the road in the next couple of weeks.

The bodykit has also been resprayed and filled correctly. Volvo 960 door handles have been sprayed and fitted as well as colour coded body trim. Colour Coded door mirrors will also be fitted in the next week. Pictures to come later.

[Mr.Borrie]

Nice, i love your car

[Turbosteen]

Nice, i love your car

Me too, first time I took the time to read your entire thread, and I really like your car!:cool:
Keep up the good work!

[foggyjames]

Update? Parts? WHAT?!

Looks like we have a busy couple of weeks ahead of us!

Would now be a bad time to admit that I forgot to ask Ozzy about the 4th 960 door handle...? Might be time to crack out the Hammerite Silver on one of the 740 ones...:rofl:

cheers

James

[1stRaven]

Looks like I also forgot to post about getting these fitted to it.

R Sport seat covers. They make a big difference to the way the seats feel. Well worth the monies.

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/15-06-08/IMAG0893.JPG

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/15-06-08/IMAG0890.JPG

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/15-06-08/IMAG0891.JPG

[TheJoyOfSix]

FAIL - estate seat covers in a saloon.

[J2_]

WHY a volvo 360 waterpump?

I know it's different.. but What/Why ?

[1stRaven]

Estate seat covers? Not sure what you mean by that but they fit completely fine.

The 360 waterpump is a shorter pump which gives me more room up front. At the moment, there is only about half an inch between the end of the pump and the efan motor.

[foggyjames]

A T3 exhaust housing with a partly ported wastegate hole was lurking in the garage on my return from an evening out...;-)

cheers

James

[J2_]

Estate seat covers? Not sure what you mean by that but they fit completely fine.

The 360 waterpump is a shorter pump which gives me more room up front. At the moment, there is only about half an inch between the end of the pump and the efan motor.

Now thats a good idea !! I have the same problem ..

But can you still use the stock 740 pully, or get a 360 pully ??

[foggyjames]

You need to use the 360 pulley. The end of the pump is completely different.

With a bit of tweaking, Ryan's added some useful clearance, so there's no desperate hurry to fit the 360 pump...but it was originally...er...well...making contact! :rofl:

As for the seat covers...I think the saloon ones are sculpted more like the front ones, while the estate ones are flat.

cheers

James

[1stRaven]

A T3 exhaust housing with a partly ported wastegate hole was lurking in the garage on my return from an evening out...;-)

cheers

James

Partly?!? That was 3 hours work and is pretty much done now. Hopefully the car will be running by the end of play today.

[WindowsBreakerG4]

Where did you get your R sport covers? Are those from a 240? Or did they make 740 rsport covers?

[Mr.Borrie]

they where a listed option

[1stRaven]

I purchased them from a guy on TB.

[1stRaven]

Another update (I need to stop doing this, actually shows I've been working on my car!)

Colour coded door mirrors have been fitted and the car passed its mot on Friday. Only items that remain to be fitted are the injectors and new spark plugs but these need to wait until I have the wideband back in the car (sensor was removed to make the exhaust fit the new turbo - Hopefully going to be extended on monday so the wideband will fit back in. )

I'll get some pics up once the car has been cleaned and sorted.

[1stRaven]

and a few camera phone pics

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/17-05-09/image_085.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/17-05-09/image_086.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/17-05-09/image_087.jpg

[Cojones]

Noice!That makes me want to paint the door trim and snowcap, but makes me want to leave the mirrors black.

Are those the original Volvo accessory sideskirts?

[Dr Dokeh]

Sweet!

[CHESH740R]

Looking Good.

I've got to raise my game in the styling stakes, or stop giving away old styling stuff.

But first I need a running car......

[1stRaven]

Lol, well I'm not complaining. The car is covered in dirt though so one night, I'll be giving this a good was, polish and wax ready for the weekend. To give you a clue, you can tell by the rear lights how dirty the car is. The clear lenses should be pretty shiny.

[1stRaven]

Quick shot by James of the front end.

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt201/foggyjames/740_front.jpg

[grim reaper]

:lol:

[JW240]

nice updates!

how did it end with the Siemens injectors? one was faulty?

[1stRaven]

Well, I had them tested and they tested fine but one pot was still running lean over the others. James fitted the 680cc bosch ones this weekend and the idle/running over the car is a lot smoother although the fuel bins all needed increasing in MS. I need to pull the plugs this weekend and check to see the colours on them to make sure all of the cylinders are good.

We have a slight boost issue at the moment when it hits 20 psi, some sort of limiter kicks in (feels like your hitting fuel cut) so just working on sorting that out. New BOV has been ordered as well and my older mbc has been put back on (the current one would only appear to work over 4000 rpm)

[SteveP]

Reckon the older MBC has helped?

[1stRaven]

Yep, Hits the boost hard now (until the issue occurs.) How much do I owe you for it?

[SteveP]

Cool, will PM now

[foggyjames]

Having to *increase* the values in the VE table with "larger" injectors was a head****. I assume the Bosch ones are designed to run a higher rail pressure....3 Bar instead of the stock 2.5 (or whatever it is?!). It doesn't really matter anyway...they're more than big enough as-is. The other worry is that the retaining clips don't fit (no grooves for them in the injectors), so they're only held in at the fuel rail end by the two bolts for the rail. :oops:

We swapped them over, added about 10 points to every 'normal driving' VE bin, and the idle became smooth more or less straight away. It still occasionally does something weird, but I think that's some little detail somewhere in MS. It's early days with regard to achieving 'perfection'. The new injectors are a massive improvement.

I think our friend flowbenched the Siemens injectors with DC. I suspect if you do a mixed duty cycle test, they will be all over the place at lower opening times. Two people have now suggested this quite independently, and it makes a LOT of sense.

Boost control...haha! We still have a problem with this, but we're not completely sure if it's the MBC or BOV to blame. The apparant 'boost cut' situation didn't occur with the old MBC, but that may just be because it was set slightly lower. The new one (well...it's the old one, strictly speaking...sold when we were originally going to use MS for EBC...now repatriated!) builds boost as it should...when the setup (as a whole) is behaving. Who knows exactly what is causing the problem?! The new HKS BOV should settle it. Eventually we're going to use a boost control solenoid triggered by MS, but it's still something else on the 'to do' list at this point.

cheers

James

[JW240]

I think our friend flowbenched the Siemens injectors with DC. I suspect if you do a mixed duty cycle test, they will be all over the place at lower opening times. Two people have now suggested this quite independently, and it makes a LOT of sense.


uh-oh. maybe this is why my 240 idles so shaky when cold. seems to be running on 3 cylinders for a very short while. not as bad with different chip, but still not as good as i'd like.

[Dr Dokeh]

Having to *increase* the values in the VE table with "larger" injectors was a head****. I assume the Bosch ones are designed to run a higher rail pressure....3 Bar instead of the stock 2.5 (or whatever it is?!)

Stock should be 3 bar.

Maybe it's the other way around and the siemens ones were rated at 2.5 bar (or lower??)

[Ruben]

But his car was motronic and motronic/lh2.2 did not always have a 3bar fpr.

[FCPKyle "moose hunter" Ammons]

SWEET! Love it that looks sick. Jealous

[1stRaven]

uh-oh. maybe this is why my 240 idles so shaky when cold. seems to be running on 3 cylinders for a very short while. not as bad with different chip, but still not as good as i'd like.

Yeah, thats how mine sounded. Better as it warms up.

[1stRaven]

I'll try and get out this weekend to get a photo session going if I can get a camera. Think the car is pretty much finished on the outside so best get some good pics of it.

[Krepotkin]

The R-sports are looking schweet man.

[Rogerb]

Keep up the good work!

Will see you two soon

Regards RogerB

[1stRaven]

and some pictures from the meet today

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/21-06-09/imag0024.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/21-06-09/imag0034.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/21-06-09/imag0036.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/21-06-09/imag0037.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/21-06-09/imag0048.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/21-06-09/imag0043.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/21-06-09/imag0030.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/21-06-09/imag0031.jpg

[1stRaven]

Current Mod List:

Engine Specifications:

940 B230FK Short Block
740 Turbo 531 Head
M90 Gearbox from a 940
T3/T4 Hybrid Turbo
ATP 3" Turbo wastegate
Cosworth T-31 Actuator
MSnS Engine Management System
Innovate LC1 Wideband System
Bosch Motorsport 680cc Injectors
Clutchnet 4 Puck Race Clutch
HKS Cone Filter
HKS SQV Dump Valve
3" Custom Turbo back exhaust
Iveco Truck Intercooler
Silcon Hoses

Suspension, wheels & tyres:

Volvo Polaris 17" Alloys in Gunmetal Grey
Spax 40mm lowering springs
Bilstein shocks all around
IPD 25mm Anti Roll bars all around
Poly bushed on all front suspension

Exterior:

Volvo Addon Bodykit
760 Boot Spoiler
Hova Red/Clear Rear Lights
Volvo 960 Colour Coded Door Handles
Colour Coder Door Mirrors and Door Trim
LED Indictor System All around.
Colour Coded Volvo Snow Cap
Colour Coded Front Clear Sidelights and Indicators
Clear side markers
Colour coded grill and front trim
Additional Driving Lights
Got Moose! and Turbobricks Stickers
Rebadged to 700R with C70, XC90 and R badges

Interior:

Volvo Rsport Seat Covers
2 pod A pillar trim with Boost gauge and AFR gauge
Blue Leds in Dash and surround switches.
Custom Stereo - Sony HU, JL Amp and Sub.
Recovered Suede Headliner
Mobile phone mount

[340GL]

I'd really like to do a photoshoot with your car somewhere urban. It would be awesome

[1stRaven]

Sounds good to me.

[foggyjames]

I already have a location in mind, but unfortunately they turned it into a building site a few months ago, and removed the cool lighting. Do you have some sort of nifty camera? I've only got a Fuji S7000, which is better than a poke in the eye, but not exactly good, either...

cheers

James

[1stRaven]

Couple of shots of the car at the Northern BKV. The blue one hasn't been lowered so you get the idea on the drop.

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/26-07-09/740s_1.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/26-07-09/740s_6.jpg

[spruill745]

Your car is so badass.

[SteveP]

Who's is that blue car by the way? Looks interesting, just needs some nicer wheels!

[1stRaven]

Not sure if he is on here but he was at the BKV and then the northern.

[300+K 740GLE]

The car as it stands now
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/meets/bkv_2007/IMAG0294.JPG

and it has crossed over into the 200k group
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/meets/bkv_2007/IMAG0325.JPG

This Is Lola, I figured I'd match your pics with pics :-)
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv182/itsmechurch/Picture127.jpg

This is in June 2007 when she hit the 300k mark
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv182/itsmechurch/odom.jpg

[340GL]

Do you have some sort of nifty camera? Duno if this question was directed at me, but I have a few reasonably nifty cameras

Nikon D50 - pretty basic DSLR by today's standards and it was entry level three years ago when it was new, but still takes cracking pics.

Canon 1000F N - once again, pretty basic SLR - entry level stuff but I wanted something to start using film with

Hasselblad 1000F - My pride and joy. Built in 1954, with a Carl Zeiss lens, 100% manual controls. Medium format is gorgeous. only downside is that per picture it costs about 3 times as much as 35mm to use, but it's such a wonderful piece of equipment, i'd gladly live forever in debt as a tortured artist to continue owning it.

*cameraporn*
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2449/3778800256_456cf54385.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2421/3777996599_eec4c543d6.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2610/3806410256_3a16b04909.jpg


[/camera nerd post]

[340GL]

I can't believe that I only just noticed that I have two cameras both with the model designation "1000F"

ANYWAY - move along, nothing to see here! back to the cars and whatnot

[foggyjames]

Yup, it was directed at you! Hasselblad...mmm....! Sorry...I zoned out for a moment there. For anyone not familiar with how epic Hasselblad cameras are, the current top-spec H3D is 50mpixel and costs in the order of £20k. Jeeeeeesus....! The D50 is not at all to be sneezed at. Pretty much any DSLR counts as a "serious" camera to me...compared to what most people have.

We actually had a couple of guys come around to talk 7/900 series tuning a week ago, and they a few pictures on a Canon DSLR. Pics here: http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=177683

We're heading towards getting a silly little job ticked off - I got cruise control about a third of the way in in about half an hour today. The hold up was that we're running out of grommet space in the bulkhead! :rofl:

cheers

James

[MikeHardy]

The D50 is not at all to be sneezed at. Pretty much any DSLR counts as a "serious" camera to me...compared to what most people have.

considering that 6mp on a SLR is perfectly good to make 30x20" prints yeah and the 50 is higher then this no worries. most consumers get caught up in the OMG i must get as many pixels as possible rush and forget its them that make a picture look good not the camera

[340GL]

The D50 is not at all to be sneezed at. Pretty much any DSLR counts as a "serious" camera to me...compared to what most people have.Don't get me wrong, I love the D50! It produces great results and for me right now I don't really need much more (although I would love a D300, or even a D90 right now)

considering that 6mp on a SLR is perfectly good to make 30x20" prints yeah and the 50 is higher then this no worries.Yeah I had this picture:

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v162/239/77/500913505/n500913505_343569_6248.jpg

printed up at 20x30 and it came out very nicely.

[1stRaven]

and some pics from the photoshoot recently.

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/03-08-09/mini-img_1022.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/03-08-09/mini-img_1020.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/03-08-09/mini-img_1032.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/03-08-09/img_1031hdr_sm.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/03-08-09/img_1032hdr_sm.jpg

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/03-08-09/img_1048hdr_sm.jpg

[spruill745]

last picture is awesome.
how is the car running?

[1stRaven]

Not too bad at the moment. I've got the warped discs replaced for some drilled and grooved ones today, sorted out an oil leak from the turbo return and James is test driving it to see if the cruise control is working or not.

Its running at about 23 psi for the moment just so we can test a couple of things and then I'll turn up the wick again to 25-28 psi.

Only issue I had is that the insurance on it is limited to 2000 miles and it has done 1000 of those already in 8 weeks. It'll done another 500 this weekend so it doesn't have too long left on the road for this year.

[WindowsBreakerG4]

Do they actually check there? Car is looking excellent :)

[Mr.Borrie]

Do they actually check there? Car is looking excellent :)

yo on the MOT i assume like they do in the netherlands here

[1stRaven]

The insurance company requests the current mileage of the car at each renewal.

[mblue240]

Are you missing a lug nut on each wheel?

[foggyjames]

No, they're the locking nuts. If it were mine, I'd probably run standard ones, as I think they look a bit weird, and if someone wants your wheels, they'll have them...but I totally understand wanting to use lockers. Some insurers insist on them.

cheers

James

[volvorsport]

i took a double take of this - i thought hed nicked your reg plate !!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1989-VOLVO-760-GLE-AUTO-Maroon_W0QQitemZ150366967447QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAut omobiles_UK?hash=item230291d697&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

[1stRaven]

Just an update on the car as I know its been quiet recently.

This year has been a bit of trying things and getting little bits sorted - just not everything I wanted in the end. Car is now back in the garage for the winter since the Efan decided to eat the rad in mid Oct. It was also quite close to the mileage limit on the car insurance policy for the year.

Now comes the big decision though. Its come to the point where I need to either sort out the engine and turbo with a rebuild and fix the wiring niggles and boost issues that car has had this year. OR insert a t6 block into the engine bay and play around with that from now on. They are getting cheap enough that its possibly become an option however there are a few things I need to work out for cost reasons. Either way, not sure if the car will return to the road next year or spend it on stands while the cash is saved up and the work is carried out.

As always, your opinions are welcome....

[SteveP]

Hmm yes T6 engines are cheap but stick at the redblock! A T6 doesn't make that much more power and if you wanted to upgrade to a single turbo you'd need a custom manifold, no? How about doing some headwork and sorting the niggles for a reliable 300bhp? The issues you had this year are so minor compared to the efforts involved in fitting a T6 motor.

Or if your heart is set on a T6, I'd try finding a 960 manual and putting it all in that, funded by selling some of the pimp parts from the 700R?

[CHESH740R]

Stick with the redblock, as i fear if you go the T6 route you'll have it running before i get mine done.


But in all seriousness, stick with the redblock, you've done the hard work of getting everything together, you just need to spend some time bullet proofing the things that let you down from enjoying the car.

So spend sometime rewiring the MS and the car, find another block and head and rebuild with forged bits.

Yes that will cost cash, but you'll only spend that rebuilding costs getting a stock t6 engine into the 700. Before you even get a chance to up the power.

[volvo_nut]

this car is my inspiration to get off my ass and do sh*t with my car!!

[1stRaven]

Stick with the redblock, as i fear if you go the T6 route you'll have it running before i get mine done.


But in all seriousness, stick with the redblock, you've done the hard work of getting everything together, you just need to spend some time bullet proofing the things that let you down from enjoying the car.

So spend sometime rewiring the MS and the car, find another block and head and rebuild with forged bits.

Yes that will cost cash, but you'll only spend that rebuilding costs getting a stock t6 engine into the 700. Before you even get a chance to up the power.

Cost wise, the red block should be cheaper but wont have the power output of the T6 at the end of the day. Granted, this should be easier to do though as well.

T6 would require a rebuilt t6 block with pistons etc plus a manual 960 donor car for all those little bits that would be needed. I would think £2000 for that lot (which means it would cost about £4000 in real life).

[Dr Dokeh]

Although I've only measured roughly so far, I'm fairly certain the stock manifold/turbo combo on the T6 won't fit a RHD bay without some sort of hideously misshapen downpipes twisting around everything in their path.

Custom manifolds would solve the issue though :oogle:

[foggyjames]

The draw of a T6 is mainly that it'll make the same power whilst being more "relaxed"...spooling earlier, being smoother, etc. There were even mumblings about daily driving the 740 if T6 powered...but...it's a lot of work, and it'll need forged internals 'earlier' than the redblock.

I guess it depends on the car you want to create. The power potential is similar (block strength will ultimately limit the T6...RB26s and 2JZs being iron-blocked), but the delivery will be different. Starting from scratch, today, I would do a T6, rather than a B230 (in a 1.5 ton car)...but I think my gut feeling now is to stick at the B230.

cheers

James

[1stRaven]

I think you guys are right. Might be best to stick with what I have - Just uprate some of the pieces as required.

[SteveP]

I think a T6 motor would be great fun, and as foggy said a more relaxed and smoother delivery than a high boost B230... but I don't think that suits the 700R. Why would you want a smooth and refined fun car? ;)

[1stRaven]

well, just a quick update. A certain big valve head has found its way to the garage so that will hopefully be getting fitted this winter. Should make a big difference with the new turbo that is on its way to me as we speak. 25+psi with a head that can flow - looking forward to next summer!

[foggyjames]

I'll start stockpiling rear subframes...:)

cheers

James

[Mr.Borrie]

B230ET FTW pull trough it

[volvorsport]

look forward to doing the rods !!!!!

[foggyjames]

We're going to be heading towards the limits of the stock rods, certainly. I guess we'll see. I'm not anticipating a problem, but I wouldn't be completely surprised, either.

cheers

James

[Ruben]

look forward to doing the rods !!!!!

Or get a B23 block......

[1stRaven]

Turbo arrived today

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs005.snc3/11248_197302258436_533978436_3149066_1857392_n.jpg

[Dr Dokeh]

Bloody hell that's a biggun :lol:

Can't wait to see how that and the head work out for you.

[maxman142001]

glad it got to you ok :)

good luck

[1stRaven]

glad it got to you ok :)

good luck

Yep, thanks for the decent packing job on it as well. Arrived without an issue (apart from the custom charges. Parcelforce are stealing B******s for that)

To give a bit more of a size comparison, the turbo semi bolted on to a 90+ manifold. The 40mm m10 studs in the manifold are too small in height for the locking nuts to engage on so just order some 52mm ones.

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs025.snc3/11248_199029823436_533978436_3154478_17562_n.jpg

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs005.snc3/11248_199030128436_533978436_3154480_6089018_n.jpg

[RvolvoR]

youll like that turbo...a lot

[1stRaven]

Car saw daylight today.

Stripped off the old head and waterpump before having a play with the welder (my exhaust needs some work so thats going to be interesting.

Old headgasket still looked good so its stood up well to the various boost pressures over the summer - I think the max it saw was around 28psi.

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/06-03-10/engine.jpg