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Forum: performance & modifications 07-29-2014, 08:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,496
Posted By 740Weapon
I would like to add, the muncie in my corvette...

I would like to add, the muncie in my corvette has probably these ratios:

2.20 / 1.64 / 1.28 / 1.00

Super close. Kind of annoying for the opposite reason. 1st gear is really too tall for...
Forum: performance & modifications 09-30-2013, 05:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,723
Posted By 740Weapon
FYI, the rear sub frame and the lower control...

FYI, the rear sub frame and the lower control arms can't handle traction either.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 03-05-2013, 05:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,954
Posted By 740Weapon
Don't Forget to Replace Your Flame Trap Regularly

I don't remember when I changed this last, but its been a while. God damn:

http://www.pbase.com/740weapon/image/149072572.jpg

The hint that something was wrong was when every seal started...
Forum: showroom 10-21-2012, 09:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,823
Posted By 740Weapon
240 Celebrating the Big Two-O with a Beauty Treatment

aka, yes I still own a Volvo.

In celebration of reaching 20 years and 215,000 miles of service, I properly cleaned my wife's 240 and took some pics.
...
Forum: performance & modifications 02-04-2012, 05:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,555
Posted By 740Weapon
If you do carb. Please at least put some WBO2...

If you do carb. Please at least put some WBO2 sensors on there to actually tune the thing properly.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 10-13-2011, 05:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,885
Posted By 740Weapon
Yes

Yes
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 10-12-2011, 09:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,885
Posted By 740Weapon
If you unbolt the transmission dipstick from the...

If you unbolt the transmission dipstick from the bell housing, you don't need to take off the manifold.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 08-08-2011, 04:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 22,077
Posted By 740Weapon
agreed. You are putting it together after...

agreed.

You are putting it together after soaking the clutches in ATF right?
Forum: performance & modifications 06-14-2011, 12:32 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 23,660
Posted By 740Weapon
If the plastic vs. metal thing wont solve itself,...

If the plastic vs. metal thing wont solve itself, its probably relatively 'affordable' to have a shop CNC a new impeller and press it on.
Forum: performance & modifications 06-11-2011, 10:18 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 23,660
Posted By 740Weapon
e-fan spinning backwards? impeller and/or...

e-fan spinning backwards?

impeller and/or shaft broken on waterpump?

if the water pump cavitated, it could wear off its blades very quickly. cavitation is abrasive.

really corroded radiator...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 06-04-2011, 07:21 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,740
Posted By 740Weapon
I seem to recall a ground by the headlights with...

I seem to recall a ground by the headlights with strange powers.

But also make sure you check the ground party next to the ECU
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 06-03-2011, 05:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,740
Posted By 740Weapon
This. And swap AMMs. As a seasoned volvo...

This. And swap AMMs.

As a seasoned volvo owner, I am suprized you dont have like 3 of every sensor and relay in your basement.

I know I do.

Also, my 740 did a similar thing for a failing...
Forum: performance & modifications 05-27-2011, 06:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,897
Posted By 740Weapon
the 740 turbo intake pump is nearly NLA. I...

the 740 turbo intake pump is nearly NLA.

I ended up 'having to' put an 850 turbo in-tank pump in my 940.

So I recommend going that route.
Forum: performance & modifications 04-13-2011, 05:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,435
Posted By 740Weapon
well done sir.

well done sir.
Forum: showroom 04-04-2011, 09:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,166
Posted By 740Weapon
Ruthless. And this is yet another reason why...

Ruthless.

And this is yet another reason why we can't have nice things in new england.
Forum: performance & modifications 03-20-2011, 07:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,319
Posted By 740Weapon
Having rebuilt an AW71, my advice is this: ...

Having rebuilt an AW71, my advice is this:

If your motivation is anything other than intellectual curiosity, don't do it.

It takes a long time and there is a decent chance that afterwords the...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 03-17-2011, 09:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,396
Posted By 740Weapon
That thing is 'engineered' so poorly it hurts. ...

That thing is 'engineered' so poorly it hurts.

The strongest bending moment is in the middle of a pinned-pinned beam under almost any load. Any 'engineer' knows this. My guess is some intern in...
Forum: performance & modifications 02-27-2011, 06:26 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,900
Posted By 740Weapon
no matter how hard you push in the direction of...

no matter how hard you push in the direction of the WG actuator arm, you should not be able to deform you bracket.

also, once my wg flapper was falling out of the turbo from getting the housing so...
Forum: performance & modifications 02-25-2011, 11:02 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,453
Posted By 740Weapon
Those rotors are going to wear the pads faster...

Those rotors are going to wear the pads faster because of those slots. Get solid steel rotors if your not having fade problems.

Also, I'm pretty sure you dont need backing shields for racing.
...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 02-24-2011, 09:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,744
Posted By 740Weapon
The tow hooks work very well in the direction of...

The tow hooks work very well in the direction of towing.

It was probably broken from a towtruck driver using it to tether the car to the bed... a big no-no that I have personally had to stop them...
Forum: performance & modifications 02-22-2011, 09:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,977
Posted By 740Weapon
The poly bushings are probably worth it, you will...

The poly bushings are probably worth it, you will notice the difference...

Also, be aware that you will still kill the cone bushings regularly if you push the car hard (even just on the street)....
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 02-08-2011, 06:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,973
Posted By 740Weapon
I have done this using only two bolts 180 degrees...

I have done this using only two bolts 180 degrees out of phase. I welded the bolt heads to the balancer so they cant back out.

This is a good fix.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 02-02-2011, 06:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,707
Posted By 740Weapon
You can take it out without messimg up other...

You can take it out without messimg up other things.

but someday you will regret that decision if you drive the car long distances, get enough speeding tickets for doing 80 in a 65, or perhaps...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 01-30-2011, 06:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,561
Posted By 740Weapon
did you use a torque wrench to put it together...

did you use a torque wrench to put it together and are you sure the sealing surfaces were clean and that the gasket wasn't 180 degrees backwards?

Its two flat pieces of aluminum... how can it not...
Forum: performance & modifications 01-27-2011, 10:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,173
Posted By 740Weapon
unless you shocks are yellow and say bilstein or...

unless you shocks are yellow and say bilstein or koni, throw them away and buy bilsteins

seriously.

and if your short on cash, don't buy sport springs, just cut down the springs you have.
...
Forum: performance & modifications 01-24-2011, 09:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,394
Posted By 740Weapon
230-240 WHP max. whats missing is tubular...

230-240 WHP max.

whats missing is tubular exhaust manifold or ported head or a bigger turbo.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 01-21-2011, 06:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,213
Posted By 740Weapon
Hi Mike, The problem with my 940 is very...

Hi Mike,

The problem with my 940 is very similar to what you described. It however does not stall, probably because the IAC is functional.

I have not tried anything since making my original...
Forum: performance & modifications 01-19-2011, 07:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,935
Posted By 740Weapon
and to add: bad tires = bad handling car. ...

and to add: bad tires = bad handling car.

and miss-matched tires too.

There is some **** out there that should be illegal
Forum: performance & modifications 12-28-2010, 10:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,437
Posted By 740Weapon
I consider that more marketing than anything...

I consider that more marketing than anything unless the motor is boosted or running nitrous or something.
My 350 HP SBC boat motors are 2 bolt main.
My ~200 HP TBI pickup truck is a 4 bolt main....
Forum: performance & modifications 12-27-2010, 05:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,579
Posted By 740Weapon
Think about it this way: (Math simplified) ...

Think about it this way: (Math simplified)

The steady-state cooling requirements of an engine are somehow related to the heat rejection. So a truck getting 12.5 mpg has ~2x more heat rejection...
Forum: performance & modifications 12-27-2010, 12:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,579
Posted By 740Weapon
What type of truck? if the truck came with a...

What type of truck?

if the truck came with a mechanical fan, this is still probably a bad idea.

when full-sized trucks went to electric fans, this was only made possible because the radiators...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-27-2010, 09:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,213
Posted By 740Weapon
Interesting. I am running NGK copper spark plugs...

Interesting. I am running NGK copper spark plugs two heat ranges cold for the high-boost situations gapped 0.028.

I will add 'try stock heat-range spark plugs' and 'try stock injectors' to the...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-27-2010, 07:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,213
Posted By 740Weapon
Intermittent Rough Running on Start-up.

Hello everyone,

I am having a long-time issue with my 940 that I am having trouble sorting out. A board member is very interested in the car so I would like to get the communities advice on fixing...
Forum: showroom 12-22-2010, 09:16 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,744
Posted By 740Weapon
FYI, in MA you only need collision coverage if...

FYI, in MA you only need collision coverage if you wreck your own car.

I don't carry collision and have been paid several times when people hit my ****.
Forum: showroom 12-22-2010, 07:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,054
Posted By 740Weapon
Is this the same V70 they had at swedish car day?...

Is this the same V70 they had at swedish car day?

in any case, wagons are always a good decision and I'm sure it will serve you well.
Forum: showroom 12-22-2010, 05:47 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,275
Posted By 740Weapon
downshifting is the basic approach. The...

downshifting is the basic approach.

The advanced method is to floor it in neutral and slam reverse.

Which I assure the crowd an AW71 can take no problem.

It it was a manual, I would...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-22-2010, 09:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,194
Posted By 740Weapon
I do, PM me you e-mail, and as everyone else...

I do, PM me you e-mail, and as everyone else said, don't do it.

Its not that rebuilding is hard, its that you can rebuild the whole thing, spend a week doing it, spend the $200, and still not find...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-21-2010, 07:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,194
Posted By 740Weapon
its probably not visible damage to the planetary...

its probably not visible damage to the planetary gears, but rebuilding it may not fix the problem.

I agree with 'get another AW don't bother rebuilding'
Forum: performance & modifications 12-19-2010, 02:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,074
Posted By 740Weapon
10.5-11:1 seems pretty common with LH 2.4. ...

10.5-11:1 seems pretty common with LH 2.4.

Its true you will make more power a bit leaner. Its ass-dyno obvious. The only way I have found mid 11s with LH is by maxing out my injectors. whatever...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-18-2010, 11:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,652
Posted By 740Weapon
Take off the head with the exhaust manifold still...

Take off the head with the exhaust manifold still attached. Buy new studs and nuts for whats going to break...

Heat the **** out of the studs/nuts/head, pray, and try to remove the fasteners with...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-17-2010, 08:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,019
Posted By 740Weapon
if its old thats fine, the point is new hushers...

if its old thats fine, the point is new hushers lead to adjustment fail.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-17-2010, 08:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,093
Posted By 740Weapon
There is a belt guide you can just cut off. ...

There is a belt guide you can just cut off.

it will be obvious.

also, I have re-coiled the spring successfully to give some more tension. Its a PITA at first, but its doable.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-16-2010, 10:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,019
Posted By 740Weapon
amen. and if you do this, you wont need hushers.

amen. and if you do this, you wont need hushers.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-16-2010, 04:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,093
Posted By 740Weapon
I have also modified the plastic of the mechanism...

I have also modified the plastic of the mechanism to reduce friction on the belt.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-14-2010, 08:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,366
Posted By 740Weapon
The pipes are low-grade stainless steel. Typical...

The pipes are low-grade stainless steel. Typical exhaust stainless.

The clamps, hangers, and muffler however are not.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-11-2010, 06:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,850
Posted By 740Weapon
Four modes of failure I encoutered. 1. torn...

Four modes of failure I encoutered.

1. torn vacuum diaphragm

2. broken throttle spool let cable fall off

3. vacuum T too-far on air pump blocking hole.

4. bad bulb-failure relay (you...
Forum: performance & modifications 12-10-2010, 10:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,089
Posted By 740Weapon
the TC shocks are complete fail. cut springs...

the TC shocks are complete fail.

cut springs and spend more muney on shocks.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-10-2010, 09:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,877
Posted By 740Weapon
fixed. go 185 65 R15 blizzak WS70 for...

fixed.

go 185 65 R15 blizzak WS70 for ultimate winter baller status.

They are even directional.

Plus they have good dry traction.
Forum: performance & modifications 12-09-2010, 07:10 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 20,800
Posted By 740Weapon
its loud AND in the tank, I am truly impressed.

its loud AND in the tank, I am truly impressed.
Forum: performance & modifications 12-05-2010, 04:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,208
Posted By 740Weapon
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