Looking to make your car turbocharged? READ FIRST

Captain Bondo · 09-24-2005, 04:01 PM

We get a very steady flow of folks signing up here because they are interested in turbocharging their normally aspirated volvo.

The good news is, plenty of folks here have added turbochargers to their normally aspirated engines, and plenty other have installed factory turbo engines in place of their normally aspirated ones.

The other good news is that several of each example have been documented here.

The bad news is, asking people for general advice on how to do it will not yeild results as good as doing a search.

Please use our search feature here on the board, and also refer to this link:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&l...om&btnG=Search

That will turn up a bunch of threads from this board pertaining to turbo conversion. Best of luck and feel free to post with any specific quesitons you might have.
Cheers,

kyle242gt · 10-03-2005, 04:20 PM

I'd like to see links to documented (pics) F+Ts. That was very helpful when I started out.
Here's mine: http://www.sonic.net/~kyle/242/work/
And The Aspirators: http://www.vipinfoservices.com/john/...ap_default.htm

boosted · 10-03-2005, 04:40 PM

f+t's are schweet when done correctly. i've doc'd over 12k on mine before i sold it

isaac · 10-04-2005, 12:18 AM

Mine's been online for 2 1/2 years now, not to mention heavily documented on turbobricks.

http://www.pbase.com/volvoisaac/23ft_conversion

jimjawz · 10-04-2005, 12:38 AM

My +t had 210,000 miles before I did the convertion and now It has 225,000 on it and I am about to +t my brothers 244. Good luck and i have lots of pics in my sig link.

BDKR · 10-18-2005, 09:24 AM

Another happy +T'r.

Hey Cap'n. How about appending a list of topics they may want to search for in your thread? Also, the showroom is a great place to look as people will have their projects and go into details there.

11-04-2005, 06:43 PM

For some reason, I hadn't seen this thread before.

Here's mine. http://www.pbase.com/740atl/turbo_swap

Mike

Vo_Rider · 11-09-2005, 02:34 AM

while pulling a bmw tranny for a freind I recently found an L/N turbo in a wrecked 740. the motor looked the same as the one in my '87 240 gle. So, i said why not, and took the turbo, intercooler, mass air flow, injectors, every associated hose clamp and what have. i kick myself for not having puuled the fuel pump. oh well i have a apexi super afc from a previous project, and wanted to try and use it for fuel delivery.

has anyone here used the apexi safc??

Vo_Rider · 11-09-2005, 02:40 AM

I'm pretty set on trying, so i guess i'll document it for you guys

linuxman51 · 11-09-2005, 03:12 AM

yea, unce did with relative success until his motor departed beneath him. any more there are various similarly priced things people can get to suit their tuning needs vs the relatively feature-sparse afc (however used afc's can be had now and again for pretty cheap).

however one doesnt really need it if one gets the fuel and ignition ecus from the 700 series turbo car and adapts the ignition computer to work. (you'd basically fab up a harness for it).

Vo_Rider · 11-09-2005, 03:12 AM

does anyone have a pin diagram of the fuel comp?

linuxman51 · 11-09-2005, 03:30 AM

http://www.unce.org/volvo/reference/740-89.htm

c/o the infector.

Vo_Rider · 11-09-2005, 03:36 AM

How about the pin for the 240 fuel ecu?

Vo_Rider · 11-09-2005, 03:42 AM

is there a faq page on how to mate the 740 comp to the 240

linuxman51 · 11-09-2005, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vo_Rider

How about the pin for the 240 fuel ecu?

the pinouts are the same for lh 2.2 and 2.4.

as for a faq, no not really, but everything you need to know is on that page. the sensors between the two cars are the same.

BorderCity242 · 11-10-2005, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle242GT

I'd like to see links to documented (pics) F+Ts. That was very helpful when I started out.
Here's mine: http://www.sonic.net/~kyle/242/work/
And The Aspirators: http://www.vipinfoservices.com/john/...ap_default.htm

I checked out your site and the pictures were pretty well self-explaning. But I have on question. I want to EFI my CIS '82 240T using an '88 740 b230 manifold and all it's electronic components. But what about the mechanical injector holes in the head? Is it just a simple matter of plugging them?

stylngle2003 · 11-10-2005, 05:41 PM

search for the answer to that one, it certainly exists....

Vo_Rider · 11-11-2005, 12:56 PM

Can I put my mass airflow sensor after my intercooler?

240Psycho · 11-25-2005, 03:09 AM

my F+T has been on the site,

Any questions feel free to PM me

STEVEN GIDDINGS · 12-24-2005, 03:51 PM

I Have A C70 Coupe Lpt Can Anyone Explain What Is A Low Pressure Turbo Can I Improve On It .I HAVE A FEW MODES THAT I AM THINKING OF DOING

STEVEN GIDDINGS · 12-24-2005, 03:57 PM

I Had My Car For Nearly 18 Month And I Am So Pleased With The Performance With It I Decided To Hot My Little Baby Up,i Will Shortly Having Management Reprogramed,suspension Lowered And A New Exhaust Made For It,i Would Love A Body Kit For It But Not Avaible In The Uk At Presant,if Any Body Got Any Info I Would Be Gratefull

02-26-2006, 06:23 PM

ohh ok sweet thanks

HansW · 03-03-2006, 04:25 PM

Hi Bordercity
this change over might be a bit tricky -- the second temp sensor for the ECU -- there is no hole for it too, and closing off the 4 injector-holes might be tricky.
Why not mount a complete head from an B200FT, or B230FT ?
Greetings from ireland, hans

safarimike · 04-15-2006, 12:59 AM

i guess im just stupid or something - where exzactly do the oil feed/return lines go??
from the pan to the turbo and then from the turbo the block??? i saw the pics but am still confuesed

stylngle2003 · 04-16-2006, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by safarimike

i guess im just stupid or something - where exzactly do the oil feed/return lines go??
from the pan to the turbo and then from the turbo the block??? i saw the pics but am still confuesed

the oil feed line goes from the block (some do right under the oil pressure sender) to the top of the turbo, while the oil drain line goes from the bottom of the turbo to either a fitting/hole on t he block, or on the pan

10-03-2005, 04:40 PM	#3
boosted Board Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: melbourne, fl	f+t's are schweet when done correctly. i've doc'd over 12k on mine before i sold it __________________ -1998 V70r AWD

10-04-2005, 12:18 AM	#4
isaac F*ck the police Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ciudad Poupstonn	Mine's been online for 2 1/2 years now, not to mention heavily documented on turbobricks. http://www.pbase.com/volvoisaac/23ft_conversion __________________ "If you, the citizen, deliberately vote for someone who won't give you health care over someone who will, you need to have your head examined, except you can't afford to have your head examined." - Bill Maher 1998 Volvo V70T5 1989 Volvo 244DL 1990 BMW 52(3)5i and Matt Dionne still rides with me

11-09-2005, 02:34 AM	#8
Vo_Rider Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005	apexi safc while pulling a bmw tranny for a freind I recently found an L/N turbo in a wrecked 740. the motor looked the same as the one in my '87 240 gle. So, i said why not, and took the turbo, intercooler, mass air flow, injectors, every associated hose clamp and what have. i kick myself for not having puuled the fuel pump. oh well i have a apexi super afc from a previous project, and wanted to try and use it for fuel delivery. has anyone here used the apexi safc??

11-09-2005, 03:12 AM	#10
linuxman51 BRANDSCHUTZVORSCHRIFTEN! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: mont, AL	yea, unce did with relative success until his motor departed beneath him. any more there are various similarly priced things people can get to suit their tuning needs vs the relatively feature-sparse afc (however used afc's can be had now and again for pretty cheap). however one doesnt really need it if one gets the fuel and ignition ecus from the 700 series turbo car and adapts the ignition computer to work. (you'd basically fab up a harness for it). __________________ "They bum rushed them in their own crib, they drank all their beer, they partied with their ladies and they left with the trophy" Now with in-house Dyno tuning! Megasquirt Tuning! Plug and play LH 2.4 Megasquirt, now with stealth mode!

11-10-2005, 05:41 PM	#17
stylngle2003 Board Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Two Up, Two Down	search for the answer to that one, it certainly exists.... __________________ -Billy Volvoless for the first time since 1990... 2002 Toyota Avalon XLS (comfy gradma car) 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 2WD (hauls ass) 1990 Mazda Miata (track toy)

10-04-2005, 12:38 AM	#5
jimjawz Board Member Join Date: May 2005	My +t had 210,000 miles before I did the convertion and now It has 225,000 on it and I am about to +t my brothers 244. Good luck and i have lots of pics in my sig link.

11-04-2005, 06:43 PM	#7
740ATL Guest	For some reason, I hadn't seen this thread before. Here's mine. http://www.pbase.com/740atl/turbo_swap Mike

11-09-2005, 02:40 AM	#9
Vo_Rider Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005	I'm pretty set on trying, so i guess i'll document it for you guys

11-09-2005, 03:30 AM	#12
linuxman51 BRANDSCHUTZVORSCHRIFTEN! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: mont, AL	http://www.unce.org/volvo/reference/740-89.htm c/o the infector.

11-09-2005, 03:36 AM	#13
Vo_Rider Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005	How about the pin for the 240 fuel ecu?

11-09-2005, 03:42 AM	#14
Vo_Rider Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005	is there a faq page on how to mate the 740 comp to the 240

11-11-2005, 12:56 PM	#18
Vo_Rider Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005	Can I put my mass airflow sensor after my intercooler?

11-25-2005, 03:09 AM	#19
240Psycho still trying Join Date: May 2003 Location: Port Richey, Florida	my F+T has been on the site, Any questions feel free to PM me __________________ *..::VFBG::..* Kyle with a '91 244 2.5L 16V turbo 00 S70 T5 81 242 T 79 242 GT

12-24-2005, 03:51 PM	#20
STEVEN GIDDINGS Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: bristol england	C70 2000 Lpt I Have A C70 Coupe Lpt Can Anyone Explain What Is A Low Pressure Turbo Can I Improve On It .I HAVE A FEW MODES THAT I AM THINKING OF DOING

12-24-2005, 03:57 PM	#21
STEVEN GIDDINGS Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: bristol england	I Had My Car For Nearly 18 Month And I Am So Pleased With The Performance With It I Decided To Hot My Little Baby Up,i Will Shortly Having Management Reprogramed,suspension Lowered And A New Exhaust Made For It,i Would Love A Body Kit For It But Not Avaible In The Uk At Presant,if Any Body Got Any Info I Would Be Gratefull

02-26-2006, 06:23 PM	#22
D2evolved.org Guest	ohh ok sweet thanks

03-03-2006, 04:25 PM	#23
HansW Board Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ireland	Hi Bordercity this change over might be a bit tricky -- the second temp sensor for the ECU -- there is no hole for it too, and closing off the 4 injector-holes might be tricky. Why not mount a complete head from an B200FT, or B230FT ? Greetings from ireland, hans __________________ 940 classic Cd 1997 B230FT / M90L 530 head planed, KG 2T cam Head gasket: Elring standard (Mls 0.35 was too tight, -- piston- head contact), 1041 axle 3.74, M90 15G at 0,85 bar 3" turbo back JT-superflow 3" Amm. + 42lbs injectors STONI chips in 984 ecu and 167 EZK Bosch WR5 DC+ (+15)

04-15-2006, 12:59 AM	#24
safarimike Board Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Marlton, New Jersey	i guess im just stupid or something - where exzactly do the oil feed/return lines go?? from the pan to the turbo and then from the turbo the block??? i saw the pics but am still confuesed __________________ 1994 940 Wagon 1992 240 Wagon 1990 240 Wagon

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