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swedish-rocket · 02-28-2011, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeh

No its not actually nesc, but nice to have. It will clear.

Thanks for the quick response!

Mueller · 02-28-2011, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BradC

With what is going on in the LH2.4 tuning thread, do you _really_ need the Turbo LH and EZK or can you simply upgrade the software in the N/A versions with something read from the Turbo computers? Would be a cheaper upgrade for those of us that live in places where volvo wreckers are harder to come by.

Both options require you to have something mailed or shipped to you correct?

How you do you figure it would be cheaper to do the software upgrade? The emulator alone is $175

You should be able to find at the wreckers, ebay or classifieds a proper Turbo ECU and EZK for $100

You might save a few dollars with the shipping on the smaller emulator...

If you feel comfortable to do the software upgrade that is the reason to do it...to try and save a few dollars is just plain silly since the factory parts are known to work.

swedish-rocket · 03-09-2011, 09:35 PM

How would the car perform if I was to install 577cc hi resistance injectors in place of the turbo volvo injectors if they fit? I may have a extra set off my srt4 if I decide to upgrade them.

500dollar744ti · 03-09-2011, 10:03 PM

probably about the same assuming you have lh2.4.

if you raise the boost results may be wonderful.

Death{AW} · 03-28-2011, 08:29 AM

OK guy I have 89 740 Intercooled turbo wagon. My engine is on it last days. I found nice low milage 230f from 91 NA 740. What I will need to do other than drill the hole in pan or block when I swap engines?

Death{AW} · 03-28-2011, 08:39 AM

Should I swap heads or leave them alone? Compression on NA is over 175 on all cylinders.

~~sevedenv90~~ · 03-28-2011, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Death{AW}

Should I swap heads or leave them alone? Compression on NA is over 175 on all cylinders.

i think your going to have to swap out the head gasket to lower the compression...

Death{AW} · 03-28-2011, 01:45 PM

I have stock tdo5-12b turbo and I run stock boost. Do you guys think I will have to get different gasket? I guess I will just run it way it is. If it will blow I will replace gasket and head from my old engine

leslie_s · 03-29-2011, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Death{AW}

OK guy I have 89 740 Intercooled turbo wagon. My engine is on it last days. I found nice low milage 230f from 91 NA 740. What I will need to do other than drill the hole in pan or block when I swap engines?

thats....it.

swedish-rocket · 04-22-2011, 02:43 PM

Does anyone have pictures or know of a how to on the coolant lines to and from the turbo?

turboCars · 10-26-2011, 05:06 AM

for some reason, its cool

242GT-R · 11-15-2011, 03:30 AM

is there a link or size for the oil sender thred size or for the T-?

242GT-R · 11-16-2011, 04:18 AM

Please

242GT-R · 11-27-2011, 10:18 PM

LOL well for ppl wondering its a 1/4 and Im pretty close to being done, in the photo i was mocking up with a 15G but i now have a K24 instead, if anyone needs help im sure I can be more use now that im doing and almost done.

TeamBuzzard · 11-28-2011, 01:42 AM

Well this thread has been helpful for the most part. Have a doner turbo car lined up. Minor problem I've run into. I have a 1992 245 M47 car. It has the LH 3.1... Tons of talk about the 2.2 and 2.4. Have followed all of the links in this thread and have seen no mention of the 3.1. I am a bit color blind so not sure of the injector top color. Same as the rest of the N/A cars? How compatable are the 2.4 and 3.1 harnesses? The air meter appears way different. really don't want to rewire car because of the before mentioned color thing. Extending wires is not that hard though. At least a nudge would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

mrmint359 · 11-28-2011, 08:56 PM

i have this engine in my 740 gl 1988

i want to put this 940 turbo into it

is all the wiring all there already??
i have everything from both cars just a little more fact gathering i want to be ready before starting!

volvoboy90 · 12-05-2011, 01:17 AM

Ok, here is something I haven't seen on here. I have a friend of a friend who says he can turbo my 89 240 for 750 - 1000 dollars... Naturally I haven't asked what all that includes yet, but he also said he can get it done in an afternoon. Does this sound generally reasonable from what all of you have seen and done? He said 750 to get it done cheaply, 1000 to get it done right... I assume the 1000 includes the ecu's, and such.. but not sure yet... anyways, I thought I would ask.

Mueller · 12-07-2011, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by volvoboy90

Ok, here is something I haven't seen on here. I have a friend of a friend who says he can turbo my 89 240 for 750 - 1000 dollars... Naturally I haven't asked what all that includes yet, but he also said he can get it done in an afternoon. Does this sound generally reasonable from what all of you have seen and done? He said 750 to get it done cheaply, 1000 to get it done right... I assume the 1000 includes the ecu's, and such.. but not sure yet... anyways, I thought I would ask.

heck, it can be done for $250 or so..... if you buy a $250 donor car which is possible.

so , yes, it can be done, I'm guessing that is parts and labor?

Why not do it yourself and save some money?

volvoboy90 · 12-09-2011, 11:47 PM

The reason I wouldn't do it myself is because I do not have proper tools... or a garage... Winter can be cruel when working on the side of the road without proper tools, an such. He said he has the parts sitting around and can get it done in an afternoon.

Mueller · 12-10-2011, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by volvoboy90

The reason I wouldn't do it myself is because I do not have proper tools... or a garage... Winter can be cruel when working on the side of the road without proper tools, an such. He said he has the parts sitting around and can get it done in an afternoon.

I'd find out the differance between both options if actuallly have the money and are serious.
The $750 option better come with the correct turbo ECU, they only sell for $50 so that couldn't be reason for the price change.

volvoboy90 · 12-10-2011, 12:51 PM

Well I have to wait until tax return season rolls around, but it is close enough for me to try to get an idea if I will need any extra parts, or not...

qbenplaya00 · 01-02-2012, 11:57 PM

def making swap... starting to collect all parts now. budget build!

Simi · 01-21-2012, 08:30 PM

Going to get the engine swapped by a volvo specialty shop in the summer, can't wait for my B230FT.

Hopefully I can pay them to throw a M90 transmission in with it, I heard the M47/46 Can't hold more than 200hp

Mueller · 02-16-2012, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simi

Going to get the engine swapped by a volvo specialty shop in the summer, can't wait for my B230FT.

Hopefully I can pay them to throw a M90 transmission in with it, I heard the M47/46 Can't hold more than 200hp

good luck, not available in the US unless you have one sent here from Europe, expect to pay $1000 for parts and shipping (or more)

hutchyy91 · 02-17-2012, 02:26 PM

just a quick question. Does a aw70 work fine with a b230ft? I'm thinking that it would but I'm not positive.

03-09-2011, 10:03 PM	#204
500dollar744ti still rides with MrDoug Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Falls Church, VA	probably about the same assuming you have lh2.4. if you raise the boost results may be wonderful. __________________ -Matt 1989 Volvo 744T- 16v turbo, '94 FD-block, RSI pistons/rods, GT35R, Tial 38mm, RFL, MSnS-E, DSM spark, 100lb Delphis, 4.6 springs, Bondo header, Heebspeed intake, Q45 90mm TB, Bosch 044 FP, 12x24x3 ebayIC, w/c t5, Clutchnet 4puck/PP, 4.10 G80, IPD sways, 960 brakes. 1998 Volvo S70 T5m- Stock, 229k 1998 Jeep Cherokee XJ- Stock, 154k 1983 Ford F150- '89 5.0 H.O, C6/4x4, F+R LSD 4.10, 7" lift, 35s. 1990 Cobia San Marino 225 ECS- MCM 350 Mag, GM Bowtie Intake, HR-Titan 19p.

11-15-2011, 03:30 AM	#212
242GT-R Board Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Seattle	is there a link or size for the oil sender thred size or for the T-? __________________ 79 242-GT+Hx35 and NX on LH2.2 04 S60R 314 Awhp 81 244 DD 2.1+2.3=Blueblock

01-02-2012, 11:57 PM	#222
qbenplaya00 Board Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Hudson County, N.J.	def making swap... starting to collect all parts now. budget build! __________________ Fern Feedback 122(66), 142(71), 144(68), 145(74), 242(80) died; '83 245, '89 240 sold; '91 240, '05 s60 2.5t awd

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03-09-2011, 09:35 PM	#203
swedish-rocket Board Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cincinnati Ohio	How would the car perform if I was to install 577cc hi resistance injectors in place of the turbo volvo injectors if they fit? I may have a extra set off my srt4 if I decide to upgrade them.

03-28-2011, 08:29 AM	#205
Death{AW} Board Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minneapolis	OK guy I have 89 740 Intercooled turbo wagon. My engine is on it last days. I found nice low milage 230f from 91 NA 740. What I will need to do other than drill the hole in pan or block when I swap engines?

03-28-2011, 08:39 AM	#206
Death{AW} Board Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minneapolis	Should I swap heads or leave them alone? Compression on NA is over 175 on all cylinders.

03-28-2011, 01:45 PM	#208
Death{AW} Board Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minneapolis	I have stock tdo5-12b turbo and I run stock boost. Do you guys think I will have to get different gasket? I guess I will just run it way it is. If it will blow I will replace gasket and head from my old engine

04-22-2011, 02:43 PM	#210
swedish-rocket Board Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cincinnati Ohio	Does anyone have pictures or know of a how to on the coolant lines to and from the turbo?

10-26-2011, 05:06 AM	#211
turboCars Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009	for some reason, its cool

11-16-2011, 04:18 AM	#213
242GT-R Board Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Seattle	Please

11-27-2011, 10:18 PM	#214
242GT-R Board Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Seattle	LOL well for ppl wondering its a 1/4 and Im pretty close to being done, in the photo i was mocking up with a 15G but i now have a K24 instead, if anyone needs help im sure I can be more use now that im doing and almost done.

11-28-2011, 01:42 AM	#215
TeamBuzzard Board Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ	Well this thread has been helpful for the most part. Have a doner turbo car lined up. Minor problem I've run into. I have a 1992 245 M47 car. It has the LH 3.1... Tons of talk about the 2.2 and 2.4. Have followed all of the links in this thread and have seen no mention of the 3.1. I am a bit color blind so not sure of the injector top color. Same as the rest of the N/A cars? How compatable are the 2.4 and 3.1 harnesses? The air meter appears way different. really don't want to rewire car because of the before mentioned color thing. Extending wires is not that hard though. At least a nudge would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

11-28-2011, 08:56 PM	#216
mrmint359 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: march cambs	i have this engine in my 740 gl 1988 i want to put this 940 turbo into it is all the wiring all there already?? i have everything from both cars just a little more fact gathering i want to be ready before starting!

12-09-2011, 11:47 PM	#219
volvoboy90 sanna kärlek är svensk Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dayton, Ohio	The reason I wouldn't do it myself is because I do not have proper tools... or a garage... Winter can be cruel when working on the side of the road without proper tools, an such. He said he has the parts sitting around and can get it done in an afternoon.

12-10-2011, 12:51 PM	#221
volvoboy90 sanna kärlek är svensk Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dayton, Ohio	Well I have to wait until tax return season rolls around, but it is close enough for me to try to get an idea if I will need any extra parts, or not...

01-21-2012, 08:30 PM	#223
Simi Upsetti Spaghetti Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Orlando, FL	Going to get the engine swapped by a volvo specialty shop in the summer, can't wait for my B230FT. Hopefully I can pay them to throw a M90 transmission in with it, I heard the M47/46 Can't hold more than 200hp

02-17-2012, 02:26 PM	#225
hutchyy91 Board Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: langhorne, PA 19047	just a quick question. Does a aw70 work fine with a b230ft? I'm thinking that it would but I'm not positive.