81' 242 TI Build Up

[dturbo]

Ok a bit of history:

Bought my first volvo in 04' 98 s70 T5 SE. loved it, joined VS and tbricks right away. learned alot about FWD and what not. got bored with the FWD after a year and decided to look for a RWD. Found my:

1981
242 Turbo Intercooled
106k original miles
4spd w/OD
silver exterior
White interior
BONE Stock

I purchased the car from a 40 y/o lady about an hour south of Seattle in Olympia. She purchased the car 6months earlier for her daughter who wanted a jetta not a volvo. so She drove it for 6months from home to work 4 miles a day round trip. She bought the car from Topping Volvo in Olympia who had had the car since 1981 and kept it as their 'shop/grocery getter'. The dealer added the Intercooler.

I purchased the car for $3,000 in October of 2005. Car was kept stock for a while, did some minor cosmetic things, painted bezels black, black virgos etc.... Put the car up for sale in january cuz i just didnt see myself doing much to it. Then i went out and purchased iPD Sways and fell in love. Met Doug Kauer in Summer of 2005 when he and T came to Seattle for vacation. I had admired his work on his famous red 242 and figured heck why not rip into my car. SPring 2006 came around and Doug mentioned that he was going to be moving to seattle for the summer. i thought this was a great opertunity to learn more about RWD, and build my car at the same time.

Doug and I tore into the car in the end of June and are Mid way on teh project.

THE MOD LIST:

Phantom II Oil Pressure, Boost, Volts, EGT
Sparco Ring Steering Wheel
Sparco Hud adapter
Innovate XD-16
iPD Sways
iPD Turbo Camshaft
B21F intake manifold
SRT4 550cc injectors
EVO VIII Intercooler
Walbro 255
S60R kkk24 Turbo
2.5" IC piping
Forge BOV
Megasquirt
90+ Exhaust Manifold
Hose Techniques Vac Lines
Mallory 6-AL Box
SIngle Mount Fuel Pump Switch
New Gasket Kit
Tial 38/40 Hybrid External Wastegate FOR SALE!!!!!

First Day:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/FirstDay.jpg

Black Bezels:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/BlackedoutFront.jpg

Black Virgos:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_9879Medium.jpg
'Paint Booth'
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_9884Medium.jpg
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http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_9900Medium.jpg

Phantom II's:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0083Medium.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0080Medium.jpg

Stock Engine Bay:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0051Medium.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0047Medium.jpg

Torn Apart:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0460Medium.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0458Medium.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0455Medium.jpg

B21F:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0611Medium.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0606Medium.jpg

90+ Exhaust Manifold:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0589Medium.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0588Medium.jpg

KKK24:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0401Medium.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0402Medium.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/62068985.jpg

KJet UNinstalled:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0669Medium.jpg

EVO VIII Intercooler:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0630Medium.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0673Medium.jpg
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How It 'SHould' Look After:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/Hawt.jpg

How It 'Looks' Now(Picture will Change with Each Day Spent on it):
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0691Medium.jpg

[Hank Scorpio]

Looks great bud! I'll get you added to the list!

Im in a couple shots there hit and miss lol

[maxman142001]

Looks great man!!!! Can wait to see her done, and running!!!

This build along with dougs has inspired me to do something similar to my 78 242GT!!!! Now i just need some cash, hahahaha

[945ti]

That is a really clean 242!
Does it have the really cool black on white velour 81 GLT interior? I love that combo.
Only thing glaring that I would ever change is deleting the commando bumpers...it makes an old 240 look a few decades newer.
Funny, the shot of the gauges is really neat, but it is also cool how the silver looks just like the gold metallic in that light.

[83' Turbo]

looking forward to seeing this one!

[dturbo]

Ok so doug and i did ALOT more work this weekend on the 242. things went very very smoothly.

srt4 550cc injectors. no drilling needed.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0714Medium.jpg
They plugg right in
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0715Medium.jpg
Love these things so far, now only if i could drive the car.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0716Medium.jpg
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Almost done with the Cold side of the motor. fuel rail....
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0730Medium.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0722Medium.jpg

The remote oil filter kit from jeggs. mounts so clean, and makes oil changes a breeze so i was happy with that
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0732Medium.jpg
where the filter use to be...
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0747Medium.jpg
and where it is now. (no its not too close to the down pipe guyshahaha)

Mallory 6-AL and MS mounted up.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0737Medium.jpg
mallory is upside down for a reason, the rev limitor switch is on the side facing the rear of the car so for easy access to change, it had to be mounted this way.

And my favorite. the IC stuff came out AWESOME!!!!! i am very very happy with the way its coming, its going to be welded tomorrow and everything. doug and i have been amped on the IC project part since the beginning, and both of us think that thats going to be the high light of this car.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0749Medium.jpg
Cuttin the piping to fit.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0756Medium.jpg
COldside, goes right under the battery mount platform.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0759Medium.jpg
then bends around the wheel well where it hits into a 45* ilicone elbow, then 90's up into a hump coupler then onto the throttlebody.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0763Medium.jpg

And the hott side. we had to use the old turbo and clock it to the position that the new turbo is going to be at.(k24 is with ben having oilfeed adapters made)
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and with an intake, Darn this engine bay is gonna be sexors.

Then i had to cut out a bit of the reenforcement that the bumper bolts to so i can get some more flow on the IC. turned out really well. let me know what u think guys.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0778Medium.jpg

and the pride and joy of the project. the IC!!!!!!!!
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0788Medium.jpg

[maxman142001]

AWESOME JOB!!! Cant wait to see this when its done....

[GTJordan]

The only complaint I have... Is why did you mount the IC right behind the bumper? Is it not going to block flow to what looks like 70% of the IC? Why not just flip the IC over (have the IC pipes in the same location) but the IC up wehre the stock one was? Thats my only question.
But otherwise, that looks damn nice. Wish I could be working on my car!

Jordan

[dturbo]

The only complaint I have... Is why did you mount the IC right behind the bumper? Is it not going to block flow to what looks like 70% of the IC? Why not just flip the IC over (have the IC pipes in the same location) but the IC up wehre the stock one was? Thats my only question.
But otherwise, that looks damn nice. Wish I could be working on my car!

Jordan

oh just wait, 70% of it wont be blocked hahaha. custom front bumper in the worx FTW!!!

[GTJordan]

Werd

Awsome, thats all I was wondering, looking sweet!

Jordan

[dturbo]

Werd

Awsome, thats all I was wondering, looking sweet!

Jordan

thanks man. yeh when we first threw tha IC on and the bumper was on i liked it and all, and i knew itd get enough flow, jsut cuz thered be enough air circulating anyway through there. but then doug reminded me about a certain bumper idea and so my paint and body guy has lets see......3 front airdams and a euro bumper that he will be fabing up a front bumper+lip/airdam for the car once i can get it running and up to his shop. im hoping itll come out ok, he usually pulls through pretty well. thanks again jordan

brian

[Hank Scorpio]

Even if we just hack the bumper for now that'd work brian.

That being said, my FMIC has maybe 1/5th the exposed air yours has and it works fantastic. Was extremely consistent pull to pull on the dyno.

[maxman142001]

what throttle body are you using on the b21f manilfold?
got any plans to convert to a flathood?

[945ti]

If you slice carefully, removing most of where the license plate goes on a skinny bumper can actually look just fine. I plan to trim mine to put the oil cooler on my 240NA...that or delete the airbox and put it there, which I am reluctant to do since I like the paper filter for off road and in general. If you have some sheet aluminum you can also pretty easily build an air guide from the inlets on the deeper front airdam that comes on skinny bumper turbo cars (can you tell I dispise commandos yet?).
Anyway, looks great! Tho, isn't a K24 a bit tiny...I mean...you do have Doug helping you...there is a certain lack of holset I feel that is required with B21F intake 550cc injector fun.

[dturbo]

If you slice carefully, removing most of where the license plate goes on a skinny bumper can actually look just fine. I plan to trim mine to put the oil cooler on my 240NA...that or delete the airbox and put it there, which I am reluctant to do since I like the paper filter for off road and in general. If you have some sheet aluminum you can also pretty easily build an air guide from the inlets on the deeper front airdam that comes on skinny bumper turbo cars (can you tell I dispise commandos yet?).
Anyway, looks great! Tho, isn't a K24 a bit tiny...I mean...you do have Doug helping you...there is a certain lack of holset I feel that is required with B21F intake 550cc injector fun.

the bumper and FMIC are going to be the highlights of this car so....doug and i have a great plan for what is gonna happen, i also have an OUTSTANDING bodyshop guy that is doing mine for free so ill post pics in a few weeks when i get it on.

i also think the injectors might be a BIT big but i think they will work out fine. as for the k24, that bicth is gonna spool up pretty damn quickly so...we will see how it comes out.

[Orange_Crusader]

*drools* really, many more progress pics and pics when finished especially, that looks like teh sex already. Very nice car, I love it. :)

[dturbo]

UPDATE!!!!!!

Silicone came in today, and had the IC piping welded......

Love it or hate it, my buddy Bailey and I tiger striped the ISH outta the IC piping, it looks really raw and awesome i love it.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0809Medium.jpg
Hawtness
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0814Medium.jpg
holy HUGE front mount batman

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0821Medium.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0823Medium.jpg
my buddy blake on the left with his english bulldog 'Moki' and the stud Bailey, master mind behind the IC striping
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0824Medium.jpg
T clamps, only way to go


ANd the Tiger Striping, its super dead sexy if u ask me bailey or joseph.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0825Medium.jpg
The hawt side

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0827Medium.jpg
and the cold side u can kinda see.




OK well after, 3 different trys to fit the IC w/ the 90* coupilers, we got it in, and having to run the dye grinder at 1230 at night, it was a fun night, just messing around on the car. more updates saturday and sunday guys, thanksa again


Brian

[volvogeek]

Looking GREAT! Can't wait to see the finished product. :)

[nate_bass]

one question, if i may. i check performance like twice a week at least, and have never seen/heard anyone talk about converting from a b23 intake mani to a b21. what is the reasoning behind this?

fast progress, it seems, nice work!

[quinn_volvo]

one question, if i may. i check performance like twice a week at least, and have never seen/heard anyone talk about converting from a b23 intake mani to a b21. what is the reasoning behind this?

fast progress, it seems, nice work!

all 240 turbos came with b21fts - the intake manifolds are totally different from the b23's, the b21f intake is the one pictured , I reckon the theory is longer runner, a lil more bottom end torque.

It's been done a few times - (ie John, Aspirator)

Great build up guys!

[Hank Scorpio]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0814Medium.jpg

thats the money shot right there!

Dont forget we need to put something around the openings they pass through, once we do they will be golden. :-D

[quinn_volvo]

thats the money shot right there!

Dont forget we need to put something around the openings they pass through, once we do they will be golden. :-D

split vacuum tubing does the trick.

[dturbo]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0814Medium.jpg

thats the money shot right there!

Dont forget we need to put something around the openings they pass through, once we do they will be golden. :-D

Ye doug about that. we are gonna have to cut back the holes that the 90*s go through because its jsut waay too tight of a fit, i did one side lsatnight, 1230 at night running the dye grinder, that didnt go over too well with the rents hahaha. but i think i got it figured out, ull see it on sunday im hoping to have the IC all straightened out and mounted for when u come over. thanks for the comments guys. yeh the project is going really fast, it helps when u have ALOT of steady income.:)

[dturbo]

split vacuum tubing does the trick.

UPDATE!!!!!!

After lastnighs lil latenight work party this morning i decided to finish up and get the IC mounted perfectly and have it be done with. had to cut out some notches so the 90*s wouldnt rub through the holes.

And the cold side....
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0702Medium-1.jpg
Had to cut some Vac hose to wrap around the edges so there wont be any chance of a puncture
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0709Medium-1.jpg
Clears it by just enough, i love how it turned out.

Ok now the hawt side....
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0704Medium.jpg
turned out great, flawless on this side since it was the second one i did, i had it down pat.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0707Medium-1.jpg
Happiness comes in the form of Tclamps

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0717Medium.jpg
more hawt side ish
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0718Medium.jpg
View from the turbo and the IC piping coming back. lovin' the tiger stripes sooo much.


Ok thanks guys, look for more updates tonight and tomorrow, thanks.


Bdazzler

[Hank Scorpio]

Nicely done brian :-D I've got you harness mostly figured out.

[Inc3pt]

Looks sexy as hell.

I can't wait to see the bumper. I know it's ricey, but I like when a car subtlety shows off the front mount.

[volvogeek]

:urgod: Amazing work, those holes are just *perfect* for the IC.

[dturbo]

Looks sexy as hell.

I can't wait to see the bumper. I know it's ricey, but I like when a car subtlety shows off the front mount.


Honestly, anyone who thinks showing a front mount is ricey, im sorry but u must think alot of dope arse cars are ghey. and if u do think FMICs showing are ghey, argh......ur drunk or something

[quinn_volvo]

good job, EVO POWER

[Hank Scorpio]

Honestly, anyone who thinks showing a front mount is ricey, im sorry but u must think alot of dope arse cars are ghey. and if u do think FMICs showing are ghey, argh......ur drunk or something

I dont think he's knocking it brian :roll:

[quinn_volvo]

I dont think he's knocking it brian :roll:

We love our volvos, just not ricey ones.

what has this world come to.

[Inc3pt]

Honestly, anyone who thinks showing a front mount is ricey, im sorry but u must think alot of dope arse cars are ghey. and if u do think FMICs showing are ghey, argh......ur drunk or something

I'll make this my last post in here as not to clutter the thread, but this is what I meant:

I understand yours ISNT for looks purposes, because it'd be hard to mount that in the stock location. I wasn't trying to trash the car or anything, you obviously have a good reason to mount it there.

I have an NPR. Someday, I think it would be cool to move my intercooler (or get a different one and move it ) to the front mount location just for looks purposes because I like the look sooooo much. It gets a hell of a lot of air flow where it is, and I won't gain much if anything, but I would do it for looks. That, in my definition, would be rice. I would move the intercooler for looks purposes. :-P

So yeah, I definitely wasn't calling your car rice. Sorry to cause trouble. Hot project, I wish I was getting as much done as you. I'll be watching the thread...

[dturbo]

I'll make this my last post in here as not to clutter the thread, but this is what I meant:

I understand yours ISNT for looks purposes, because it'd be hard to mount that in the stock location. I wasn't trying to trash the car or anything, you obviously have a good reason to mount it there.

I have an NPR. Someday, I think it would be cool to move my intercooler (or get a different one and move it ) to the front mount location just for looks purposes because I like the look sooooo much. It gets a hell of a lot of air flow where it is, and I won't gain much if anything, but I would do it for looks. That, in my definition, would be rice. I would move the intercooler for looks purposes. :-P

So yeah, I definitely wasn't calling your car rice. Sorry to cause trouble. Hot project, I wish I was getting as much done as you. I'll be watching the thread...

Oh hey man, my bad, misinterpritation. Its chill i understand what u meant now. no biggy. Please keep posting i love to hear what people have to say. Thanks for the good comments everyone.



For all the k24 haters hahaha
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0725Medium.jpg
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Had a few problems, then bert came over and settle most of them. re-clocked the turbo, had to have some work done on it, got my flange from bert, got the down pipe stock. MS will be done on monday, all i need are a few silicone hoses, a filter, and my wideband and im set fellas.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0722Medium-1.jpg

ETS:(estimated time of start) 1 Week From Monday

[Hank Scorpio]

Looks good bud. Was a tough day yesterday but we buckled down and got it done. The turbo was a bit of a challange but bert AND I donkey punched carson out of the way and got it done.

Bert and Doug > Joo!

[maxman142001]

CANT WAIT TO SEE THIS THING DONE!!!! Countdown....

[dturbo]

Looks good bud. Was a tough day yesterday but we buckled down and got it done. The turbo was a bit of a challange but bert AND I donkey punched carson out of the way and got it done.

Bert and Doug > Joo!

HAHAHA carson needs a donkey punch every now and then, hes a distraction sometimes hahha. but yeh the turbo was a biotch for a bit but once u and the mad scientist got together u guys got it figured out. Im hackin up the S60R DP tonight so...then order the last bit from atp and BAM, pimpin.

[dturbo]

Ok so i solved the Flange problem i had. i went around trying to find people who made, or had a flange for this Darn k24 s60R turbo. with no luck, i called bert. i ask, hey u got a flange for this thing or know where i can get one??/ he says, yeh ive got a flange and a down pipe, want it?? HELLYESS I DO!!! so he came up yesterday and i snagged it from him.

1 problem. the way we have the turbo positioned it is the exact opposite way of how it sits stock on a s60R, and the flange only connects to the exhaust housing 1 way. so with the way we have it, the down pipe would come directly through the hood. (we thought about it, dont even ask about a flapper through the hood hahhaha)

so heres the stock s60r down pipe. i had to cut along the weld to disconnect it from the flange because the flange has a male lip that connects exactly into the female lip on the exhaust housing. so without damaging the lip i grinded away at the weld.

stock S60R down pipe. small.(like jakes dong)
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0732Medium-1.jpg
ground out the inside which freed it up from the outside.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0734Medium.jpg

the next problem was that since the exhaust housing is angled down at a 45* angle on a S60R, that since its upside down, the housing is angled UP 45*. so i mocked up the 3" stock piping i had, eyed the angle it should be at, marked it, and went over to the chop saw and hacked away.

the 3" pipe with the angle that is needed. the angle came out perfect. when installed, it clears every side.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0735Medium.jpg

now all i need is a weld to hold that thing together, but until then, ive got duct tape. the angle it sits on the S60R flange
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0736Medium.jpg

and now how it looks while installed. its pretty beefy i must say, fills up the area quite well.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0746Medium.jpg
and another angle for ya'll
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0747Medium-1.jpg


look for more updates tomorrow. we will be working on it again in the AM.

thanks guys,

Bnickle dickle

[Hank Scorpio]

bdawg taking the intiative! Thats my boy!

[nate_bass]

[QUOTE=quinn_volvo]all 240 turbos came with b21ftsQUOTE]

i should have known that, just wasn't thinking straight (bought a 242 converted with a b23ft).

downpipe looks sexy!

[dturbo]

Am I a loser cuz I'm posting in my thread while I'm getting a lapdance at a party?

[Hank Scorpio]

Am I a loser cuz I'm posting in my thread while I'm getting a lapdance at a party?

Yes :-p

but your up early so thats good. Im a few minutes from heading over

[dturbo]

Ok so the car is sooo close its killing me. all i need is the wideband and im pretty much set.

After waiting 5.5months for a hub adapter from speedwaremotorsports i decided to cancel the order the get one from imotogear. came the other day and got my sparco ring steering wheel in finally, and i love it.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0755Medium.jpg

The 3" DownPipe is DONE!!! BIG THANKS TO KITO AUTO SPORTS AND THE ENTIRE TEAM THERE SO HELPING ME OUT WITH THE PROJECT. If you live in seattle or around it, go to KAS, its the ish!!!!
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0770Medium.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0774Medium.jpg
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http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0781Medium.jpg

Also a big thanks to Bert for coming through and saving me some money on all the AN fittings i needed. still was $80 but they look awesome!!
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0785Medium-1.jpg

and of course, the other pride and joy, the part that Doug loves to do. Wiring!!!! he spent a better part of 2 days all together, on his head under the dash, wiring up everything. looks amazing, and i shouldnt have any problems blowing fuses since everything is triple fused almost hahaha. again the wiring came out fanastic doug thanks man!!1
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0757Medium.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0758Medium.jpg

and a random injector shot. damnt hey look so good in there.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0767Medium.jpg


MORE UPDATES THIS WEEKEND AND MAYBE EVEN A VIDEO OF IT RUNNING!!!!

[Hank Scorpio]

edit: fixed the links for you brian (removed the -1 after the medium(-1).jpg's)

Looking good buddy! Its oh so close! Dont forget to PP for the Wideband, we need to get that ordered ASAP.

[homer1300]

looks good. i'm going to install the IC this weekend, so i'll have those radiator brackets for you next week some time. do you still need them?

[dturbo]

looks good. i'm going to install the IC this weekend, so i'll have those radiator brackets for you next week some time. do you still need them?

no but thanks. got some last week at the Jyard, for a five finger discount hahahaha

[77240dl]

Im Telling Your Mom!!!!

[Brickster151]

Looks f***ing awesome Brian! I can't wait to see it in person.

[Hank Scorpio]

Sorry I can't be there today brian. I will call you in a little while and give you a list of things you can do today.

Doug

[83' Turbo]

damn brian the car is looking great bud, really want wait to see this on the road again. You still going to be rollin on virgos or what?

[dturbo]

damn brian the car is looking great bud, really want wait to see this on the road again. You still going to be rollin on virgos or what?

of course ill still be running the virgos. i love my black virgos, they wont be leaving anytime soon.

[77240dl]

Defineltly a nice car... i havent been a big fan on the quad headlights, but i think the gray sets it off, i really like that car...

[maxman142001]

Updates!!!!!

[DurableSwedish]

nice car, progress is moving really fast. PNW ftw!

[dturbo]

have had some problems guys.....need a fuel rail...gonna be the 3rd one now

[quinn_volvo]

brazing is the best method to make your tie downs. welding the brass/copper whatever the heck it is - is not kosher.

good luck........

[Hank Scorpio]

Actually the way I made the brackets they will loop all the way around and weld to themselves. That being said... we sorta screwed up number 2.

[83' Turbo]

Actually the way I made the brackets they will loop all the way around and weld to themselves. That being said... we sorta screwed up number 2.


damn i cant wait for this thing,

why the hell cant i have people like u and doug near my ass lol

[nohbudi]

why the hell cant i have people like u and doug near my ass lol

:twisted:

Mostly it has to do with the fact that most of the time when people like doug get near your ass, someone ends up in jail...

[Hank Scorpio]

:twisted:

Mostly it has to do with the fact that most of the time when people like doug get near your ass, someone ends up in jail...

oh god how true :nancy:

[dturbo]

damn i cant wait for this thing,

why the hell cant i have people like u and doug near my ass lol


you dont want me man, im worthless. dougs the mastermind behind everything. and i love him for it. yes i do, i actually love doug. .:bout to get flamed oh well:.

[Hank Scorpio]

you dont want me man, im worthless. dougs the mastermind behind everything. and i love him for it. yes i do, i actually love doug. .:bout to get flamed oh well:.

Don't sell yourself short man. Im just givin a lending hand and some good (sometimes) advice. Your the one getting in there and getting dirty!

[dturbo]

Don't sell yourself short man. Im just givin a lending hand and some good (sometimes) advice. Your the one getting in there and getting dirty!

haha ok ok ok. doug gives the orders, i follow through with them. its been a team effort. with a few mistakes along the way, but veryveryvery few id like to say.

[dturbo]

this thing runs biotchnesses!!!!!!!!

had a long long day, started at 10:30 and doug left at about 6. spent the whole time on the laptop, starting and restarting the car.


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[Hank Scorpio]

Pics!

[83' Turbo]

haha the bitch runs

[dturbo]

finally moved the car outta the garage after it had been sitting for over 3 months.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0813Medium.jpg

this turbo is very very loud when it starts up and gets idling, it sounds beautiful.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0816Medium.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0818Medium.jpg
the almost finished product.

[Jordan]

all this an no e-fan?

[dturbo]

yeh for right now, ive got one sitting in the garage

[Inc3pt]

Hella sexy, I'm excited to see how the front bumper comes out.

Moar pictures! Moar pictures!

[dturbo]

THIS TURBO IS SOOOOO LOUD!!!!! we drove the car around the city a bit, ran pretty well, just needs a bit better tune and itll be off the hook!!!!

[valvesprung]

all this an no e-fan?

Correction, all that and a Fram filter. :-(

[maxman142001]

what did this whole build-up cost?

[Hank Scorpio]

Correction, all that and a Fram filter. :-(

Its getting another oil change end of the week and a better filter ;-)

Thanks again for letting me drive it brian... makes me miss 240's

[dturbo]

Its getting another oil change end of the week and a better filter ;-)

Thanks again for letting me drive it brian... makes me miss 240's

Ok so heres my shout outs to everyone who helped in anyway in this project.

I wanna thank, kevin teeter for the sandblasting, carson swink for his handyness with the car the last few weeks, bert something, or the timing light and helping us figure out that issue, jonothan from tbricks for the dizzy, danny @ seattle volvo for hooking me up on so many parts, bailey woods for his help on the IC piping, zach, kiri, and whoever sold me parts that im forgetting.

last but not least i wanna send a CAPITAL THANKS TO KITO AUTO SPORTS HERE IN BALLARD FOR HELPING ME WITH SO MUCH OF THE CAR AND ALL THE FABRICATION, THEY TRULY ARE THE DEFINITION OF CUSTOMER SERVICE.

AND THE MASTER MIND BEHIND THE VEHICLE DOUG KAUER. HES TAUGHT ME SO MUCH IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS THAT WOULD HAVE TAKEN ME YEARS TO FIGURE OUT. HE TAUGHT ME TO GET MY HANDS DIRTY AND THE ONLY WAY TO LEARN IS TO DO TRY. HE HASNT JSUT TOUGHT ME JUST ABOUT CARS, HES SHOWED ME HIS LOVE FOR VOLVOS AND CARS IN GENERAL AND HAS HELPED ME BECOME A BETTER PERSON FROM ALL OF THIS. NO HE WASNT PAYED, HE DID IT FOR HIS LOVE OF VOLVOS. DOUG THANKS AGAIN, IVE LEARNED SO MUCH, IM NOT SURE HOW IM GOING TO REPAY YOU. JUST DONT BE SHOCKED WHEN U GET SOMETHING IN THE MAIL IN A FEW WEEKS OF 'BUD'. THANKS EVERYONE. MANY PICTURES AND VIDEOS TO COME.

Brian Kaloper

[quinn_volvo]

Good job guys - I wish my last name was caliper.

[Hank Scorpio]

My pleasure bud :-D 'cept I hate you cause I sort of miss driving 240's now lol.

When theresa and I move up full time, you can be sure what the new project car will be :-D

[swedishiron.com]

Doug Kauer FTW!

So you don't need that fuel rail I have, I presume?

LMK,
JD

[dturbo]

i havent added up all my reciepts yet, but i know for a fact it passed the 4k mark so...its around there i guess. oh dude, when u move up here full time doug, ill hopefully have a bigger turbo. hahaha

[maxman142001]

ya man thats is a really sweet ride!!!! it has inspired me to do this same kind out build-up with a b21ft that i am getting soon, and hopefully put out some BIG numbers.

let us all know how she runs when you are able to abuse the hell out of it.....

_Leland

[Hank Scorpio]

i havent added up all my reciepts yet, but i know for a fact it passed the 4k mark so...its around there i guess. oh dude, when u move up here full time doug, ill hopefully have a bigger turbo. hahaha

There is a proturbo header for sale on the board... but I know your broke enough already ;-)

I think your in probably right around 4-4500 bucks. You/we got screaming deals on almost everything, but for the most part its the little things that just nickle and dime you to death.

[dturbo]

There is a proturbo header for sale on the board... but I know your broke enough already ;-)

I think your in probably right around 4-4500 bucks. You/we got screaming deals on almost everything, but for the most part its the little things that just nickle and dime you to death.

yeh next summer, hopefully a 28-30r and have ben make a header.

but yeh man, this build could have easily cost around 6k. i saved alot of money. the killers are the 3/4" pipe tap for $28!!!!! wtf????? haha, i should still take that back. ill add everything up to the last dime, tonight and ill let u guys know.

[Hank Scorpio]

ill add everything up to the last dime, tonight and ill let u guys know.

Brian, its better to live in denial ;-)

[dturbo]

yeh, once i passed the 4k mark and had 10+ reciepts left, oh and plus the tuning and exhaust on friday, im definately gonna let it go and forget how much ive spent.

[83' Turbo]

haha, that is probably the best thing to do. Really looking forward to seeing what kinda numbers she puts down.

[dturbo]

AFR's on the dyno were nice and straight, did a pull at 13psi put down 195wheel. SNAP!!!!

turbo is dunzo. wasnt getting any oil.

Anyone got a KKK24 turbo laying around????

[maxman142001]

awwww man!!! good numbers for NO oil

[volvogeek]

AFR's on the dyno were nice and straight, did a pull at 13psi put down 195wheel. SNAP!!!!

turbo is dunzo. wasnt getting any oil.

Anyone got a KKK24 turbo laying around????

Oh man, that blows. Nice numbers though, even with a turbo that was going bye-bye. :-(

[Hank Scorpio]

Brian those are REALLY good numbers for basically straight fuel tuning and a dead turbo.

[RedFridge]

Need an engine rebuild very soon.

Sigh...I want my very own Doug too.

[dturbo]

the turbo is off and at the shop being rebuilt right now. hopefully have it back and in the car by friday. updates coming soon.

[dturbo]

ok so i havent posted many pictures lately, but here are some from the dyno when it was being tuned, and now as it sits in my garage.

Kitos Dyno Tuning
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0808Medium-1.jpg

Tunin'
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/DSC_3915Medium.jpg

the exhaust
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0823Medium-1.jpg

side exit
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0825Medium-1.jpg

the 24" resonator, its still pretty loud
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0840Medium.jpg

chyeah
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0836Medium.jpg

and turboless in seattle
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0832Medium.jpg

its getting there
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0831Medium.jpg

[stylngle2003]

incredibly clean! nice work

[dturbo]

thanks man, that was the plan

[maxman142001]

very nice, just needs a e-fan. hope the rebuilt turbo goes good.....cant wait for the actual numbers on the dyno :)

[dturbo]

very nice, just needs a e-fan. hope the rebuilt turbo goes good.....cant wait for the actual numbers on the dyno :)

well i actually bought a new turbo so....ill have 2, a blown one and a new one. the blown one will be rebuilt in due time so...

yeh im really excited to see the actual numbers i put down on the dyno, at 18-20psi, it should be quite interesting.

[quinn_volvo]

why wasn't the old turbo getting oil?

make sure there's no blockage in the oil galley from the block or you'll run into the problem again.

[Hank Scorpio]

why wasn't the old turbo getting oil?

make sure there's no blockage in the oil galley from the block or you'll run into the problem again.

I think it was the -4an line we got for free... I think it collasped internally.

[shaved240]

how did you route your oil filter relocation kit to the oil cooler?

no oil to the turbo? didnt you put your hand on the line when the car was running to make sure that you could feel the vibration from the oil running through the lines?

[dturbo]

how did you route your oil filter relocation kit to the oil cooler?

no oil to the turbo? didnt you put your hand on the line when the car was running to make sure that you could feel the vibration from the oil running through the lines?

obviously we didnt. kinda was a last ditch effort to get the car running before doug left so....we did miss a few things here and there, this one just happened to cost me a turbo so....all i can say is that thats how it is with building cars i guess, stuff happens, just gotta roll with it. its no ones fault, just a brain fart, completely forgot i guess. its all good though, shell be done and tuned by next friday.

brian

[shaved240]

obviously we didnt. kinda was a last ditch effort to get the car running before doug left so....we did miss a few things here and there, this one just happened to cost me a turbo so....all i can say is that thats how it is with building cars i guess, stuff happens, just gotta roll with it. its no ones fault, just a brain fart, completely forgot i guess. its all good though, shell be done and tuned by next friday.

brian

good to hear..guess its one of those things that you'll be EXTRA sure to check next time around.

[dturbo]

update: i finally had time to take the feed line off, i cut it open, sure enough RIGHT at the tip of the feed where it screws onto my adapter on the turbo, melted shut.

UPDATE: since the car is in the garage till i get the new turbo (tuesday or wednesday) decided id figure out my cooling. got teh Efan off of a s80, from Danny, works very very well and looks soooo damned clean guys, looks stock almost.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0844Medium.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0852Medium.jpg

follow the yellow ground wire, theres the temp switch for the fan.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0850Medium.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/s70t5R/IMG_0857Medium.jpg

thanks danny for the free fan, looks and works super great. thanks man. ill let u know how it effects my numbers.

briank

[Hank Scorpio]

good to hear..guess its one of those things that you'll be EXTRA sure to check next time around.

the way the line had melted it would have vibrated still.

btw Brian, fantastic job!! Really coming along nicely!

[Poik]

So.. Just getting done, why are you selling it...?

[DurableSwedish]

i think i just saw that thing on craigslist for like $5k..

[Inc3pt]

He said in the For Sale thread that he has a financial emergency.


Love the car, hope you get the financial stuff worked out without having to sell it. :-D

[Hank Scorpio]

So you get the new turdblow on last night Brian? ;-)

[Brickster151]

I will say I am the first to congratulate Mr Kaloper on his joining of the 300 hp club this evening.

[fryea]

I saw the car today at a VS meet in seattle.

I saw it fly down the street and pull in. Sexxxxiest redblock i have heard in many moons

Biggest shock is when they were talking about the 301ish HP and I asked what engine...

Stock b21ft, no internals, no headwork, just the basics.

More fuel, nice turbo, nice IC, good tune (MS too), amongst the other things

It was the coolest car there by far (no offense). We also had a guy from KITO there as well showing me little tricks i can do with the MS, and he was the one that tuned brians car

Brian is cool too, he scares ladys with their windows down, and the dogs inside.

Very slick ride

[Hank Scorpio]

Was Zia there today? That guy (and Kito himself) are both extremely sharp!

[fryea]

I feel bad, i cant recall his name, shorter guy with a checkered shirt on methinks

[Hank Scorpio]

I feel bad, i cant recall his name, shorter guy with a checkered shirt on methinks

probably zia (I think thats how you spell it).

[Poik]

What the hell. My friend calls me up "Hey Eric there are a ton of Volvo guys at Dicks." "Are they the newer Volvos?" "Yeah there are a bunch of the white-engine ones and lots are R." And I was about 3 minutes away at the time, so I hopped in my Camaro and drove down, and somehow in that time everyone left? When I got there the only Volvo was an incredibly clean blue 244, and parking lot was pretty much empty, dammit!

[isaac]

Hey what clutch are you using?

[BDKR]

Nice work and a hell of an inspiration. It feels good to see someone jump in and do some cool fabrication like you did. The Turbo plumbing is awesome and certainly a great way to deal with the choice of intercoolers.

Cheers,

BDKR (Late as usual)

[jpbturbo]

I can't wait to see this car!

[Brickster151]

I can't wait to see this car!

Wait did you buy it?

[DurableSwedish]

it sold for hella cheap...:-(

[Stereophile33]

how much and who did it sell to?

[RvolvoR]

I can't wait to see this car!

yeah, did you buy it?

[jpbturbo]

yeah, did you buy it?
Nope, My friend Dan did and he's supposed to be bringing it down at the end of february.

[Brickster151]

The final sale price was like $3k-$3500

[Biesey]

Hello, well I'm the proud owner of this fine Swedish stallion... the car gets I am getting the car around Feb 13 or so... I am itching to see it.

-dan

[RvolvoR]

Hello, well I'm the proud owner of this fine Swedish stallion... the car gets I am getting the car around Feb 13 or so... I am itching to see it.

-dan

Im itching to ask you a few questions when you get it

[2fast242gt]

i love your car!!! i wish i had the money to do that... it wil be a few years for me as im only 17..... god i wana +T and MS........ soo bad!! and you car just makes me jelouse

[Crazychopstick]

I hope to see more updates on this car by the new owner soon.

And I want details on the fuel rail too.

[amargill19?]

And I was about 3 minutes away at the time, so I hopped in my Camaro and drove down

camaro? where's ur mullet at?

[Biesey]

I hope to see more updates on this car by the new owner soon.

And I want details on the fuel rail too.

I will defiantly post updates on this car, my plans for it are to take care of the little rust on it, convert back to flat hood, do the suspension and down the road put some Eiker's on it. But first things first I have to finish my other project. I post some pictures up on Monday or so...

p.s. 2fast242gt, dude time is a good thing because it will give you a chance to figure out what you want and how to do it right the first time, and trust me doing it right the first time saves so many head aches...

[Hank Scorpio]

I hope to see more updates on this car by the new owner soon.

And I want details on the fuel rail too.

The new owner can take some pictures but we basically took strips of metal, looped them around the rail so we could weld them to themselves.

I will defiantly post updates on this car, my plans for it are to take care of the little rust on it, convert back to flat hood, do the suspension and down the road put some Eiker's on it. But first things first I have to finish my other project. I post some pictures up on Monday or so...

p.s. 2fast242gt, dude time is a good thing because it will give you a chance to figure out what you want and how to do it right the first time, and trust me doing it right the first time saves so many head aches...

Theres rust on that car? Man I sure never saw it!

I can't wait to see what you do with it!

[some guy]

Theres rust on that car? Man I sure never saw it!

What?!? Are you blind, man? How could you have missed this horrible blemish?!?

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/4591/omgrustoo4.jpg

I hate yous California, no-rust-having guys...

[Hank Scorpio]

What?!? Are you blind, man? How could you have missed this horrible blemish?!?

I hate yous California, no-rust-having guys...

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Biesey]

here is the rust i was talking about. with all the wretched salt that they put on the roads up here. I don't want to get this thing, and wake up in the morning and poof its rusted away...

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n168/DBiesenthal/Cars/rust1.jpg

The eta for pick up is this Wednesday! the rep. at the shipping company forgot to post my payment so they gave me free expedited service, then they called back an hour later to tell me that they are putting it on a covered trailer as well. All i had to say to that was BOO-YAH!

[Alex Buchka]

My 242 is completely rust free except for some in that exact same spot. Same with poik's 242. Obviously a common place for water to accumulate...

[2fast242gt]

i have NONE and im happy lol expecialy since my car was off ebay i took my chances and im soo happy

[Poik]

Same with poik's 242.
No mine's not you rat bastard.

[Alex Buchka]

No mine's not you rat bastard.

stfu fag

[Nick]

Any updates on this car? I'm curious about whats going on w/ that front bumper. I'm wanting to try and do an evo intercooler in a similar way. Great car!

[Mesoam]

it was sold to a guy on the forum

[Biesey]

I've been neglecting to post updates on this car.

Needs a LSD and suspension bad.

Lost 40hp to 50hp due to stickers being removed :-P ... even though it was done tastefully. They will be missed somewhat.

It did make a trip to Tenessee and back with little problems... IAT went, Water pump pulley sheared off, Wideband killed due to all the fuel being dumped, and is not working (even with a new sensor, properly calibrated). Rear bumper glue stopped sticking... so i need to glue it back on.

Blow off valve finally installed!!! no more compressor surge!!! :spin: (actually some can't figure out how to get rid of it.) Have Forge BOV. Green spring. Any Ideas? Would the dia of the vacuum line have anything to do with it... if the dia is too small?

The front end is getting a face lift soon. Not to fear it will be nothing like Coconut Colins. Might get a paint job if budget can afford. Also flathood :-D $50 score!!!

Installed Autometer Mechanical Water temp gauge...

Still need to solve tach issue... wires are all connected... must not be getting signal

Made Auminum skip pan... need to install.

Remake Catch can and install with better hoses.

Nick if you want I can snap some pics of the I.C. when i do the front end.

Car will be at Carlisle In May.

Ran 15-18 psi, spiked above 20 (thats where gauge ends reading) Needs boost leaks fixed.

Car freshly washed and waxed on friday... looks beautiful!

Plans for future... realistic.
1. Fix boost leaks
2. Figure out oil leaks
3. Solve tach
4. Glue Bumper back on
5. Remake and install new catch can
6. Clean up front end.

Car is running good, definately not running 300hp, but is quick, and a good DD.
Getting lot of positive compliments where ever I go, and a couple "WTF thats a volvo!?!"
Girls actually like the car, once it starts... did get a few laughs when they first saw it though...

Notes of consideration:
1. 8-track player still sounds good.
2. I believe that all rear axle bushing are thoroughly shot.

[Nick]

Post some pics of the intercooler/bumper setup if you could. I wanna see how that all looks.

[Hank Scorpio]

Sounds good Bisey. I wonder why the IAT sensor died? bizare.

About the tach, just get an aftermarket Autometer. The OEM tachs never seem to work well with the MSD/Mallory ignition boxes I've used.

-bout the Wideband. Take where ever its getting power from and hook it to a better source, will probably fix the problem.

[Biesey]

Sounds good Bisey. I wonder why the IAT sensor died? bizare.

About the tach, just get an aftermarket Autometer. The OEM tachs never seem to work well with the MSD/Mallory ignition boxes I've used.

-bout the Wideband. Take where ever its getting power from and hook it to a better source, will probably fix the problem.

Awesome will do chief.

I think part of the reason the IAT died is due running the Map setup, and putting the TPS back on it. Josh (JPBTurbo) was a big help.

Post some pics of the intercooler/bumper setup if you could. I wanna see how that all looks.

Will do as soon as i get the new stuff for the front end. hopefully some time later this week.

[adrianpike]

It did make a trip to Tenessee and back with little problems... IAT went, Water pump pulley sheared off, Wideband killed due to all the fuel being dumped, and is not working (even with a new sensor, properly calibrated). Rear bumper glue stopped sticking... so i need to glue it back on.

That's a weird one. Sure it's got a solid ground still?

Blow off valve finally installed!!! no more compressor surge!!! :spin: (actually some can't figure out how to get rid of it.) Have Forge BOV. Green spring. Any Ideas? Would the dia of the vacuum line have anything to do with it... if the dia is too small?

Surge isn't the turbo-killer that everybody makes it out to be, you'll be fine.


Still need to solve tach issue... wires are all connected... must not be getting signal

You might have to whip up an amplifier circuit if you can't get anything else to work, like 740ATL is currently running, and I made for my EDIS.

[Biesey]

beginning initial stages of flat hood conversion.

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n168/DBiesenthal/Cars/modifications/IMG_5816.jpg

thread below for more info!

http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=97470

[242turbo9]

i got a rust free az 242. I want 2 do a similar build up 2 this, but will the tranny be able to handle this power (275-325 whp)

[Biesey]

i got a rust free az 242. I want 2 do a similar build up 2 this, but will the tranny be able to handle this power (275-325 whp)

If it is a M46, it should be fine. With transmission it really depends on the history of the car, a.k.a. Previous owner, and the biggest issue about the transmission life span at 275-325hp is between the clutch pedal and shifter...

[Biesey]

Well just thought i would update this thread...flat hood is now on the car and looking sharp with the e-codes, the turbo took a crap, and the shaft of the turbo actually split in two. I believe extended exposure to compressor surge, and iirc the Mitsubishi/kkk have a smaller shaft then the Garrett. I have probably put 3200 miles on the car since the time I have owned it and about 1500 miles ago I installed the BOV.

The car has been sold, and is now in the hands of my capable younger brother. It is now his project car. I let him inform you all of his plans for this beast. He is a new member to turbo bricks as well.

just a couple of shots of how it looks now.

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n168/DBiesenthal/Cars/IMG_5871.jpg
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n168/DBiesenthal/Cars/IMG_5866.jpg
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n168/DBiesenthal/Cars/IMG_5872.jpg
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n168/DBiesenthal/Cars/IMG_5860.jpg

[Ruckus]

Well I guess it is time for me to start updating this thread seeing that I guess this thread is passed on with the ownership of the car.

Currently the car is parked exactly where it is in the picture above, meaning it's broken. But that is all explained a little higher up.

now the game plan for fixing the brokeness (I should try and add this to the dictionary) of the car.

I just got my new turbo yesterday, it being a Garret T3/T4 hybrid. My turbo guy is awesome, he is letting me test it out. Ounce the car is running if it is too laggy or spools to fast he's gonna swap out the hot side for me to get it just right. It's non-wastegated, so I got a Tial sport waste gate to go on. I ordered to material to make the header, complete stainless! and that's it for the turbo.

I am switching ecu's. going to haltech E6x, so I may have a MS board forsale soon.

Then to frost the cake I am going with complete Suspension from Ben.

I figure no later tha the end of july for the car to be on the road (I hope I loved driving it before igt broke). So I will post some pictures of the progress when I steal my bros camera (Biesey is my brother like he said).

Any ways, that is it for now.

-Erik

[RvolvoR]

Well I guess it is time for me to start updating this thread seeing that I guess this thread is passed on with the ownership of the car.

Currently the car is parked exactly where it is in the picture above, meaning it's broken. But that is all explained a little higher up.

now the game plan for fixing the brokeness (I should try and add this to the dictionary) of the car.

I just got my new turbo yesterday, it being a Garret T3/T4 hybrid. My turbo guy is awesome, he is letting me test it out. Ounce the car is running if it is too laggy or spools to fast he's gonna swap out the hot side for me to get it just right. It's non-wastegated, so I got a Tial sport waste gate to go on. I ordered to material to make the header, complete stainless! and that's it for the turbo.

I am switching ecu's. going to haltech E6x, so I may have a MS board forsale soon.

Then to frost the cake I am going with complete Suspension from Ben.

I figure no later tha the end of july for the car to be on the road (I hope I loved driving it before igt broke). So I will post some pictures of the progress when I steal my bros camera (Biesey is my brother like he said).

Any ways, that is it for now.

-Erik

why the switch from perfectly capable megasquirt to dos-tuned haltech?

[Ruckus]

Mainly because, the same sensor keeps burning out, and I am too lazy to dig into to it and figure that board out. Also I have local support for haltech, so thats a plus to the situation.

[stylngle2003]

hey bud :wave: nice to see the updates and pics!

[Ruckus]

Just to keep this updated (just for you billy). I am currently machining all of my flanges for my header, and will start welding on the weekend hope fully. I will get some pics up of the new stuff to go in within a day or two hopefully.

-erik

[dmelvi007]

I am glad I finally found this thread. I got a couple of hours invested in that car, good to see it again. That cars first flat hood can be found in my sig pic ;-)

[Biesey]

not sure if i am suppose to post this yet but here are some super secret teaser pictures from the skunk works of our laboratories...


the test fit one the super handy engine we have lounging around.
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n168/DBiesenthal/Cars/modifications/IMG_6691.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n168/DBiesenthal/Cars/modifications/IMG_6687.jpg

:ninja:I never showed them to you:ninja:

[RedFridge]

Holy piston batman.

[Biesey]

yeah its our new prototype for our 23L stroked red block...

[adrianpike]

undersquare much?

[Ruckus]

Ok, so this thread and my car have been dead for awhile... well the car is now running with .60 trim, .48 A/R t3/t4 turbo.

pics will come soon, haven't driven it yet, need a little tweaking, like 10 minutes and than it's golden. Just in time cause I am leaving in 2 days to go to school.

[Ruckus]

So now I am at school and have nothing to do since my classes don't start til tomorrow. So I am posting some pictures of the new turbo and manifold setup on the car.


This is the shot of the engine bay
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This is the only picture of the manifold that I really have in the completed form, I don't actually own a camera so never got around to taking any pics.
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the turbo it self. it is a garret t3/t4 hybrid .60trim with a .48 a/r
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things turned out to be a little tight to the engine since this was te first manifold I really made. so I am gonna take it off when I have time and extend the runners out since I have the space to go towards the strut tower.
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I am running the Tial external wastegate which is a 38mm I believe.
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It is vented directly to the atmosphere with a ghetto pipe, it need to be shortened to be clear from road debris, I think it just adds the ghetto touch to the car.
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That is pretty much it for now, really needs to be cleaned up though. the suspenion components are on their way and some new wheels for it, but more on that later.

-Erik

[adrianpike]

dump pipe ftw.

[badvlvo]

Just run the WG pipe behind the wheel and shoot fire.

[Mesoam]

is the car running?

[Biesey]

is the car running?

yup yup, he was driving it this past saturday night, still a couple issues needed to be worked out. Such as routing the coolant lines in a more suitable fashion.

With the new turbo it is sounding alot better, the exhaust note is alot throatier and deep, while being alot more quiet than the kkk24 was.

[Ruckus]

^What he said^

[Hank Scorpio]

kick ass!

[Nikolaos244Turbo]

In Greece,we use to say "Gamato!!!!" for this kind of occasions;-)
Congratulations mate!!!

[safracr]

In Greece,we use to say "Gamato!!!!" for this kind of occasions;-)
Congratulations mate!!!

This car was great when he had it, I miss it! :( Looks even better now!

[dturbo]

car looks good man

[Ruckus]

haven't updated in a while, got alot of my stuff but the downer is i have to rebuild the header for clearance issues with the water line to the block, so still have to do that. but got alot of my stuff just needs to be put on the car, so this really is just a teaser of what is happening. :oogle:

I spy some triangles...
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r178/erikb_7/IMG_9808.jpg

than a little shot of the interior, with me for some style, oh and the new sparco seat, lol.
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r178/erikb_7/IMG_1333.jpg

So the seat colour is not my first choice but I got it for a steal and doesn't look half as bad as I thought it would and it is so comfortable!!!! SPARCO FTW

thats all for now, alot of work needs to be done still.

[Mesoam]

sigh...i'm still pissed i didn't buy this

[adrianpike]

bne can't count past 8.8.

[blkaplan]

teh awesome

[Ruckus]

Not sure if I want to do this but I guess it can't hurt anyone.

got my tire in that I oredered, Dunlop Direzza DZ-101. Also mounted them on the rims

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r178/erikb_7/IMG_9963.jpg

Also tested fitted the brakes I have had stashed away for a bit, they fit without spacer, about 3/8" space between caliper and spokes. and some assorted pics of them

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r178/erikb_7/IMG_9967.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r178/erikb_7/IMG_9966.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r178/erikb_7/IMG_9969.jpg

thats it for now, they are goin on in about a week, tons of work goin down in the next 3 weeks over break, thats it for now.

peace

[DaytonAE86]

toodlenuts, I need to get working....

Pics as soon as you've got things on.

[GTJordan]

Damn man,

Looking good

[kidGT]

lookin sweet dude...i luv those wheels...some piks when u get them on

[hokman]

The only complaint I have... Is why did you mount the IC right behind the bumper? Is it not going to block flow to what looks like 70% of the IC? Why not just flip the IC over (have the IC pipes in the same location) but the IC up wehre the stock one was? Thats my only question.
But otherwise, that looks damn nice. Wish I could be working on my car!

Jordan

He's going to drive it just like that without the bumper
I love the IC install, using those holes to pass through the pipes make it look like a factory fit! Adds to the styling as well.

Are there any videos or this car?

[Biesey]

nah bro no videos yet, might get some during Christmas break when we put the suspension in.

Also it has some issues to sort out the the MS and most definitely needs a tune now that it has the new turbo on it.

[hokman]

nah bro no videos yet, might get some during Christmas break when we put the suspension in.

Also it has some issues to sort out the the MS and most definitely needs a tune now that it has the new turbo on it.

aww, ok. Why did you put the front bumper back on? Wouldn't it block the IC?

[Biesey]

aww, ok. Why did you put the front bumper back on? Wouldn't it block the IC?

when i bought the car the previous owner had a commando bumper on there. The bumper had a section removed from the bottom to help with flow. since then i sold it to my brother and he swapped on an +86 front bumper that we are going to duct and such to route the air through the intercooler. the bumper does block the IC some, but its better to have it there and loose a little performance. Instead of the alternative and have the front end sheet metal all mushed up if it ever hit anything.

[Ruckus]

Like my bro said, bottom ducting is going to be done to get the air flow to the intercooler going, also thinking about taking a hole saw to the bumper and pop a couple of holes to get the air blasting through there. At least that is my thoughts right, I have seen it done and it looks aight, maybe when I get a better condition 86+ bumper I will mover the intercooler up but for now I am just going to deal with it.

[gear whine]

Not sure if I want to do this but I guess it can't hurt anyone.

got my tire in that I oredered, Dunlop Direzza DZ-101. Also mounted them on the rims

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r178/erikb_7/IMG_9963.jpg



i have dunlop direzza dz-101 on my 83 turbo.

they are flippin sweet! in the rain. have fun!

[blkaplan]

l00kin good

[blkaplan]

progress?

[Biesey]

none yet, have to get my 1800 primed on off the lift, and then the over haul starts... By monday we shall have some progress fo-shizzle!!!

[volvoluvin]

Great stuff...love those rims. What tire width you running? They look 205?

[Ruckus]

they are 225/45 R17. on a 17x7 rim

[blkaplan]

bring the ruckus!

[Ruckus]

update coming, need to load pics...

[Ruckus]

Well I have finally finished putting the suspenion parts on the car, the R brakes are good and the lines are plumbed in. I just need to check everything and adjust the alignment so it is at least close enough to dirve to the alignment shop.

Though this is only the suspension side of what I need to finish over the break. I still have to pull off the header I made and cut and weld a bit on it to get better clearances for the plug wires and the water line to the engine. than install new wideband, and meet up with "the aspirator" hopefully to do some tuning. after that maybe install the stereo.

the disappointing fact is that I left the camera I took the final pics with at the shop so all I have is the partcial stuff, meaning one pic. so here it is the comparison of a kaplhenke side to the stock.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r178/erikb_7/242%20suspension/IMG_9919.jpg

more pics tomorrow if I remember.

[RvolvoR]

why is there a fan clutch still on the waterpump?

[Ruckus]

I took off the mechanical fan cause the e-fan wasn't working right and I was trying to fix it. I couldn't find the right nuts to work on it. it will be off soon.

[Ruckus]

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r178/erikb_7/242%20suspension/IMG_9978.jpg

more pics, this way ----> (http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=122389) :oogle:

[dturbo]

wow man I havent been on tbricks in a while and I am so happy I sold the car to you Beezy. Your doing **** right man, keep it up man!!!

[Biesey]

haha, its actually in the hand of my bro now, so he doing all the hook ups to it... its becoming quite a beast.

[dturbo]

Yeah I remember you told me that after I posted. Well the car looks good and is making great progress.

Is the tune still pretty good on it???

[Biesey]

Yeah I remember you told me that after I posted. Well the car looks good and is making great progress.

Is the tune still pretty good on it???

not with the T3/T4 :-P

but it'll start and run fine, he is not wanting to really drive it till the tune gets adjusted for the new turbo.

[Ruckus]

Yeah I remember you told me that after I posted. Well the car looks good and is making great progress.

Is the tune still pretty good on it???

The LC-1 gave out and my MS-Fu is weak so I got another LC-1, and the aspirator is now semi local, so gonna get some help with tuning.

not much happening to the car for the next while, school and all. hoping it will be good for Carlisle.

[dturbo]

Hmm, any reason why the LC-1 bit the dust?? thats kinda weird.....

Anyway, the car is coming along and looking very fresh to death, keep it up.

[Ruckus]

Hmm, any reason why the LC-1 bit the dust?? thats kinda weird.....

Anyway, the car is coming along and looking very fresh to death, keep it up.

Not sure, The IAT sensor went and it was dumping fuel like mad. Fowled the O2 sensor but after it was replaced never worked, looked into it through the forums on Innovates website, and I guess this happens some times. It is a project car stuff breaks, than you deal with it. lol just the way it is and it will be replaced and hopefully golden.

[dturbo]

I do recall that the position of the sensor was poor because it was at the bottom of the bend in the downpipe so moisture would accumulate causing the wideband to read an ERROR of some kind....

You guys will figure it out!!!

[Ruckus]

Back on the road again!!!! taking it easy, everything seems to be going fine. The Turbo heat shield smokes when it gets real hot, I'm figuring it will stop eventually lol. The E-fan still isn't working so sitting idling is not an option. Need to get the LC-1 working right, it is intermittent and spastic. Getting some rough compressor surge, figuring it is the cheap forge BOV, gonna go to a turbosmart or a tial one asap. Need alignment, but even without it the thing sticks like mad. alls good other wise. Feel great to finally be back on the road and to be driving the beast.

[blkaplan]

will it make it to carlisle? it betta

[MrBill]

Back on the road again!!!! taking it easy, everything seems to be going fine. The Turbo heat shield smokes when it gets real hot, I'm figuring it will stop eventually lol. The E-fan still isn't working so sitting idling is not an option. Need to get the LC-1 working right, it is intermittent and spastic. Getting some rough compressor surge, figuring it is the cheap forge BOV, gonna go to a turbosmart or a tial one asap. Need alignment, but even without it the thing sticks like mad. alls good other wise. Feel great to finally be back on the road and to be driving the beast.

forge is cheap but awesome.

It is one where you can change springs, yes?

[Biesey]

forge is cheap but awesome.

It is one where you can change springs, yes?

yup this is the one where you can change springs and add shims to adjust the pressure.

[Ruckus]

yup this is the one where you can change springs and add shims to adjust the pressure.

NO carlisle this year, need to gain trust in it. Been pretty good so far, though last night I saw a bunch of fluid sitting on my read driver side rim, not sure if it is leaking seals from the axle (my guess) or brake fluid (had the brake failure light come on, but I think that is cause of the R-brakes, and it still is a bit too squishy for my liking). So I need to pull apart the rear axle now too.

I have no idea how to deal with this BOV it is greek to me. the surge is bad, and I am not sure how to deal with it. If I can fix it without getting a new one I would be stoked. question going into performance!

But no carlisle, wish I was but way to busy and need to work on the weekend.

[blkaplan]

make sure you have a large vacuum line going from the intake manifold to the BOV. My blitz need over an 1/8" line to work properly.

sounds like you need new axle seals, might as well get fresh wheel bearings and rebuild both sides when you have it apart.

[Ruckus]

I put new seals and bearings in when I put the locker in at christmas. Guess I must off effed the seal seal some way. probly just fix the one side.

I will try the bigger line, hopefully that will work.

[Tom Wiley]

Anything new? I love this car.

[Anders-R32]

Very nice project you got there. and some nice suspension work 2 (: i'am currently working on my 142 Turbo B23ET. But i now wish it was a 242 (: the suspension is much better on the 242 (: So maby my next volvo would be a nice 242 TIC.. and maby whith a Volvo T5 - T6 engine ore a RB25 from a skyline