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laziest worldwide
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Torrance, CA
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Original post from 02-28-2011: Well, since I've had my Volvo for about 15 months now and have done a fair amount of work on it, I think it's high time for a project thread. Even though the "real" project has yet to begin, I want to maintain this as a log of sorts, to document all the work that has been and will be done. The back story: I've always liked Volvos, be they 1800s, Amazons, 140s, 240s...several friends in high school had 240s, one girl even had a green 242! I lived in Berkeley for 4 years during college and saw older Volvos everywhere, all the time, which made me realize that I wanted one someday. It only took about 5 more years before I gave into the urge (my friends and I used to call it Volvovaginitis). The car: I thought about getting a 142 for a while, but started looking here and on Craigslist for a 242 since they are a) easier to find, b) slightly more modern (steering / suspension) and c) easier to get parts for. 2-door was chosen simply for reduced weight and better looks. I found this CA-native beige DL advertised here, and bought it from a lying scumbag in Pasadena. I'm really only the third owner according to DMV. Here's the wonderful tale of the purchase: http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=204857 I did not buy it for his full asking price. And here's one of the seller's pics of the car (taking nice photos was just about the only good thing he did when selling it): ![]() 242 by Chris Floren, on Flickr As purchased, it had mis-matched tires with cut up sidewalls (remounted by PO to face inwards so no one would notice ![]() ![]() The Plan: I want this to be a nice capable sleeper with no issues. I'm not going for perfection and not expecting to transform it into a new car. It would be fun to dumb-found some BMW douches at stoplights, at trackdays and the like. Not saying that everyone who owns a BMW is a DB, but that's the major trend around here anyways. The 242 is also sort of a "practice" car (a la Meg Griffin) in preparation for building a proper hot rod in the next few years. I want to get more experience with engine tuning, suspension setup, and general car development via testing, before I start building my '32 Ford pickup. For the hot rod the goal is to attain a traditional hot rod aesthetic mixed with capable handling and reliable power. I figured an old Volvo was a good place to start as it's basic, cheap and RWD. Squirter-block B230FT swap and stealth Garrett ball bearing turbo are in the works. Also I'd like to set some real (numerical, quantitative) goals and see how closely I can hit them. I'm looking forward to geeking out over skidpad times, measured g's, 0-60 times, calculated % anti-squat...all that good stuff. In that spirit, I've been working on a goal sheet. It is a work in progress. Straight-line 0-60 mph: 5.1 sec. Weight/power (at crankshaft): 10.0: 3000lb / 300hp, 2800lb / 280hp 11.5: 3000lb / 260hp, 2800lb / 244hp BMW 335i: 11.5 (3570lb / 310hp) (stock cars dyno around 280 whp, so about 350 hp at crank) ¼ Mile: low to mid 12's for starters Top speed: ?? Benchmark: BMW 335i (E92) Skidpad Speed @ diameter: needs more research Max lateral accel: above 1.0g on Benchmark: a well-sorted NA/NB Miata Drivability Suspension cycles/sec: firm but not bone-jarring (1.5-2.0 Hz?) Boost response / time-to-torque: 1.0 – 2.0 sec? No major NVH sacrifice. Maintain or improve current wind/road noise levels (subjective). Maintain seating comfort Improve seating “grip” Benchmark: Subaru WRX for ride/NVH Capabilities:
I'll end this posting with an action pic, and an artsy-fartsy shot... About 15 degrees of body roll by my estimation, and trying to de-bead the tires (training wheels were suggested by a colleague): ![]() SpeedVentures_02-27-11_Fontana-16 by Chris Floren, on Flickr This was taken this weekend in Southern CA, no BS: ![]() Snowy_mountains_greenhouse by Chris Floren, on Flickr ![]() DSCN0613 by Chris Floren, on Flickr
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laziest worldwide
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Torrance, CA
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![]() The Big To-Do List (in no particular order)
Repairs 12. Driveshaft lube 13. Rear end check 37. Fix rear window defroster 40. Door panel R&R, painting 42. Fix odometer (after engine swap) 43. Replace c-pillar interior plastic 45. Fix up parcel shelf cover 47. Remove rust spot in driver’s floor 49. Repaint 50. Repair windshield washer pump & relocate bottle 51. AC: upgrade to 1993 spec Upgrades 13. LSD: truetrac? 22. Rebuild rear end w/ new bushings 23. A-arm boxing 24. Trailing arm boxing 30. Braces: strut tower, 32. Reupholster rear seat 33. Reupholster / install armrest 42. Boost control: gear-dependent using ABS hubs & sensors 46. A/F ratio gauge w/ wideband 47. EGT gauge? 48. Oil temp gauge? 49. Hood pads? 53. Super-stealth ball bearing turbo upgrade 54. Create new lower half for 940T airbox Last edited by Duder; 11-13-2019 at 02:30 PM.. |
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: The Pitt, 15147
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![]() I really like how you've got this build thread started. I'm excited to meet you and get nerdy at WM.
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I Roll
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Dela-Where?
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![]() Flathood Time!
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tvåförti
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Mora, Sweden
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![]() Nice car! But it's not a "Brun Låda", brun means brown and this car is beige.
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laziest worldwide
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Torrance, CA
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I'm thinking about the '83 flathood look for this car, keeping the quad-rectangle lights and swapping to a homologation-style grille. I really would want to get a good quality paint-match on the flathood though, to make it look original. Flat black or odd-colored hood would kill the sleeper look for me ![]() Thanks! I know it's not technically "brun" but it sounded better than "Beige Låda" for a name. Google translate told me that beige is the same word in English and Swedish. Is that true? I need to learn some Swedish since my father's side of the family originated there, and came to the US in the 1850's. |
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thrsh
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Mancos, CO (no longer the Central Valley Smog Bank)
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![]() I'd leave the original hood be - with that paint code it looks great. Flathoods are status quo here anyway imho.
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Hnnnnnng
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Eastern Ontario
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![]() sometimes I miss my car having that frontend. I like the coffinhood
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laziest worldwide
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Torrance, CA
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laziest worldwide
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Torrance, CA
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![]() I added my current to-do list, with everything done so far crossed off. I'll keep this updated as I complete stuff and add new projects.
Now I need to catch the thread up with the major jobs I've completed... |
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#11 |
Newbie
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: The Pitt, 15147
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![]() Hmmm you've crossed off Upgrade #1. So what did you decide on?
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laziest worldwide
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Torrance, CA
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![]() I got a good deal on a complete, 182k-mile '94 B230FT from Roy (2manyturbos) in Oregon. Thanks Roy! He said it ran excellent and sent me some videos of it running before he pulled it from the wrecked 940T. My plan is to do a full smog-legal swap and get it certified as a complete '94 engine with all emissions equipment intact. After that, the tuning begins.
The B230FT came complete with almost everything for the swap:
I do still need to get this stuff:
And that's what I've decided! ![]() Last edited by Duder; 01-25-2013 at 04:37 PM.. |
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#13 |
Newbie
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: The Pitt, 15147
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![]() AC?!
PS?! Are you going to run LH2.4? |
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ALDORF THE DESTROYER OF WHITE SHIRTS
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Western PA
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![]() I would do a flat flywheel from RSI that has the holes drilled for 2.4 in it. Reason being that people have been having really bad luck with dished 2.4 flywheels exploding.
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I AM ALDORF THE DESTROYER 1985 744ti M46 -3rd, 15g, 3" exhaust, Ported Head, 333,333 miles 91 945 Turbo 3 pedal auto, DD 83 242 Turbo Flathood 15 Golf TDI 6 Speed Doug <3 me. Not scottyd. doug was here again |
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laziest worldwide
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Torrance, CA
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![]() AC & PS are both up in the air, to be honest. The AC compressor and newer-style PS pump came as a package deal with the new engine. The car came with both from the factory, still in the car but currently disabled/disconnected/not working and I'm living with that just fine. I want to lighten and simplify the car as much as possible but on the other hand I need to consider that my soon-to-be wife will be driving the car occasionally and she needs to be reasonably comfortable with it! I still have plenty of time to think it over though.
LH2.4 will be running in the first iteration of the swap, to get it BAR smog certified. If a standalone EMS magically appears in the car later on, it won't be obvious, and it will be easy to remove / swap back to LH2.4. |
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: The Pitt, 15147
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This. Plus its light. That stupid 2.4 flywheel is uber heavy. |
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laziest worldwide
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Torrance, CA
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![]() Thanks for the tip; I've seen a few of those threads! I can't seem to find that flywheel on RSI's website but I'll keep looking around here for more info, or call them if I get stumped. I'd like to go with something lighter than the stock dished boat anchor.
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#18 |
Newbie
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: The Pitt, 15147
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![]() Call them. But if they don't pick, call them 9000 more times. Their customer service is...
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†John3:16
![]() Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Fate, Tx
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![]() Ben got a job @ RSI?
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#20 |
Moderator
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Monroe, OR USA
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![]() That's a great looking 242.
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: The Pitt, 15147
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#22 |
laziest worldwide
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Torrance, CA
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#23 |
Newbie
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: The Pitt, 15147
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![]() An engine stand?! Go to harbor freight and pick up the 1000lb one. They've got 'em on sale.
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laziest worldwide
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Torrance, CA
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![]() I meant it's currently sitting there, on an engine stand, waiting to be put into the car...
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#25 |
Newbie
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: The Pitt, 15147
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![]() Ahhh yea that sentence makes more sense the second time around.
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