nube to the volvo world

red740t · 09-30-2008, 10:07 PM

just introducing myself. I just purchased my first volvo, a 1991 740 turbo. I am new to volvos but not new to turbo cars or tuner cars. I got the volvo because my girl is pregnant and it was easy to disguise as an affordable safe family car. It has some holy exhaust so I will be replacing that first. If it needs to be replaced anyway then I may as well upgrade, right? I will post pics of the progress.
Also, what cars did the different cams come in? I have found the different lists with the spect and the letter designations, but I can't find anything that tells the different cars that they came in. Is the letter stamped into the cam or do I need to know the part #

TurbOwner · 09-30-2008, 10:17 PM

What kind of corolla is that in the background? Nice volvo too, I like that color.

project volvo · 09-30-2008, 10:40 PM

the word is noob! noob! oh and nice car

rancidponymilk · 10-01-2008, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadowedheart89

What kind of corolla is that in the background? Nice volvo too, I like that color.

looks like an ae86.

Krisverde · 10-01-2008, 12:24 AM

Welcome, the letter is usually stamped into the cam.

2fast4u · 10-01-2008, 12:27 AM

It has to be a T cam.

red740t · 10-01-2008, 10:05 PM

the corolla is an 86 coupe with a 7agte 20 valve running megasquirt and ford edis ignition. still in the building process but I hope to get it on the dyno soon. I just got it back from the paint shop. I also have an 85 rx-7 with a 12a turbo and I have an s13 240sx with a ca18det. But none of those will pass for a family car. The volvo, on the other hand, hehehehehe.

F1reBird · 10-01-2008, 10:50 PM

get a boost controller.. then get this

http://www.ipdusa.com/Volvo-700/Perf.../p-70-190-451/

ninja edit~~ it should have the T cam.. great low end..non exsistant high end

2fast4u · 10-01-2008, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F1reBird

get a boost controller.. then get this

http://www.ipdusa.com/Volvo-700/Perf.../p-70-190-451/

ninja edit~~ it should have the T cam.. great low end..non exsistant high end

no no no..First things first.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cummi...mZ300262519551

triton · 10-02-2008, 12:47 AM

3" exhaust 47(?)# CFI injectors, bigger turbo, WBo2, proper boost gauge is what i would do, plus HDs and an ebay IC too

2fast4u · 10-02-2008, 01:43 AM

look up Linuxman51 in showroom and follow his build. Simple and cheap.

cjstephens · 10-02-2008, 05:25 AM

hachi roku! are the coupes common over there? over here they are rare as tits on a bull

cjstephens · 10-02-2008, 05:25 AM

wow did i just set a stereotype

ovlover · 10-02-2008, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjstephens

hachi roku! are the coupes common over there? over here they are rare as tits on a bull

dont you mean 'like hens teeth'? i thought the saying was "As useful as tits on a bull"

ovlover · 10-02-2008, 05:59 AM

oh yeah 16T, more powah to be made

linuxman51 · 10-02-2008, 10:47 AM

location?

red740t · 10-02-2008, 09:21 PM

well, the hachi coups are not as rare as the hatch backs but they are all hard to find in decent shape. I looked for about 6 months before I found this one.
As far as the volvo goes. I allready have some decent parts that I have packed away over the years from some othe projects. I have a 60 trim turbonetics t3/t4 turbo. I also have a nice intercooler and some aluminum plumbing and a tig welder so that won't be a problem. I also have not heard of anybody using an apex-i safc on a volvo, but I don't see why it won't work because they are just a hot wire maf. I was also trying to find out what the cc/min on the factory injectors is. I am planning on buying some injectors in the future but I only buy new injectors from fuelinjectorclinic.com , they are awsome guys and they sell injectors new for $275 a set. I am going to be doing the exhaust on friday evening. I have some 3 inch U bends and a 3 in magnaflow muffler. I will take some pictures of it when it is up on the rack. I am going to do the intercooler and turbo in the next couple of weeks. I have to modify the inlet and oulet of the intercooler to make it fit. according to my measurments the t3 turbo will bolt directly to my manifold if I machine the manifold outlet flat. I am going to experiment with the coolant temp sensor and a pressure switch to see what kind of afr #s I can pull. It is something I had a lot of luck with on an 87 grand national a few years ago.
I there an easy way to identify a locker rear end or do I just need to pull the rear cover off?
Has anybody used the intrax springs? I have found some for a pretty decent price. I also have a friend of mine that has some oz 17 inch wheels that I will be able to get cheap. I have to make it look good for the woman.
What kind of factory cams have any of you guys used to upgrade the turbo motors and had good performance from?
any help you guys have would be a great help.

09-30-2008, 10:07 PM	#1
red740t Board Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sarasota, fl	nube to the volvo world just introducing myself. I just purchased my first volvo, a 1991 740 turbo. I am new to volvos but not new to turbo cars or tuner cars. I got the volvo because my girl is pregnant and it was easy to disguise as an affordable safe family car. It has some holy exhaust so I will be replacing that first. If it needs to be replaced anyway then I may as well upgrade, right? I will post pics of the progress. Also, what cars did the different cams come in? I have found the different lists with the spect and the letter designations, but I can't find anything that tells the different cars that they came in. Is the letter stamped into the cam or do I need to know the part #

09-30-2008, 10:40 PM	#3
project volvo spoolakowski Join Date: May 2005 Location: from Burlington now Farmington,CT	the word is noob! noob! oh and nice car __________________ SIG

10-01-2008, 10:50 PM	#8
F1reBird uo ƃuıoƃ sʇɐɥʍ ˙˙˙sǝou ɥo Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA	get a boost controller.. then get this http://www.ipdusa.com/Volvo-700/Perf.../p-70-190-451/ ninja edit~~ it should have the T cam.. great low end..non exsistant high end __________________ 1984 760 Turbo- 740 wagon springs, IPD Sway bars, TurboXS HPBC @15 psi, 25x3x12 IC, Forge MotorSport DV, K&N cone + "ram air", IPD turbo cam, Dale's Gear advanced 6*, 90+ manifold (ported), MSD blaster3 Coil, Bilstien HDs, M46 swapped with stage 2 PP and 4 puck racing clutch, Rebuilt engine (http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=84732)

10-02-2008, 12:47 AM	#10
triton Board Member Join Date: Jul 2007	3" exhaust 47(?)# CFI injectors, bigger turbo, WBo2, proper boost gauge is what i would do, plus HDs and an ebay IC too __________________ MY CARS: 1987 VW Cabriolet wolfsburg ed. triple white BBS 1954 Oldsmobile super 88 SOLD: 1990 Volvo 740 turbo wagon (flying red brick!)

10-02-2008, 10:47 AM	#16
linuxman51 ARRRRHARHAR Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: mont, AL	location? __________________ "They bum rushed them in their own crib, they drank all their beer, they partied with their ladies and they left with the trophy" Megasquirt Tuning! Plug and play LH 2.4 Megasquirt, now with stealth mode! ported volvo heads

09-30-2008, 10:17 PM	#2
TurbOwner Back In Black Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rome, Georgia	What kind of corolla is that in the background? Nice volvo too, I like that color.

10-01-2008, 10:05 PM	#7
red740t Board Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sarasota, fl	the corolla is an 86 coupe with a 7agte 20 valve running megasquirt and ford edis ignition. still in the building process but I hope to get it on the dyno soon. I just got it back from the paint shop. I also have an 85 rx-7 with a 12a turbo and I have an s13 240sx with a ca18det. But none of those will pass for a family car. The volvo, on the other hand, hehehehehe.

10-02-2008, 01:43 AM	#11
2fast4u Board Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Acushnet, Massachusetts	look up Linuxman51 in showroom and follow his build. Simple and cheap.

10-02-2008, 05:25 AM	#13
cjstephens Board Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gold Coast, Australia	wow did i just set a stereotype

10-02-2008, 05:59 AM	#15
ovlover Board Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia	oh yeah 16T, more powah to be made

10-02-2008, 09:21 PM	#17
red740t Board Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sarasota, fl	well, the hachi coups are not as rare as the hatch backs but they are all hard to find in decent shape. I looked for about 6 months before I found this one. As far as the volvo goes. I allready have some decent parts that I have packed away over the years from some othe projects. I have a 60 trim turbonetics t3/t4 turbo. I also have a nice intercooler and some aluminum plumbing and a tig welder so that won't be a problem. I also have not heard of anybody using an apex-i safc on a volvo, but I don't see why it won't work because they are just a hot wire maf. I was also trying to find out what the cc/min on the factory injectors is. I am planning on buying some injectors in the future but I only buy new injectors from fuelinjectorclinic.com , they are awsome guys and they sell injectors new for $275 a set. I am going to be doing the exhaust on friday evening. I have some 3 inch U bends and a 3 in magnaflow muffler. I will take some pictures of it when it is up on the rack. I am going to do the intercooler and turbo in the next couple of weeks. I have to modify the inlet and oulet of the intercooler to make it fit. according to my measurments the t3 turbo will bolt directly to my manifold if I machine the manifold outlet flat. I am going to experiment with the coolant temp sensor and a pressure switch to see what kind of afr #s I can pull. It is something I had a lot of luck with on an 87 grand national a few years ago. I there an easy way to identify a locker rear end or do I just need to pull the rear cover off? Has anybody used the intrax springs? I have found some for a pretty decent price. I also have a friend of mine that has some oz 17 inch wheels that I will be able to get cheap. I have to make it look good for the woman. What kind of factory cams have any of you guys used to upgrade the turbo motors and had good performance from? any help you guys have would be a great help.

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