16v head on 8v turbo engine

11-20-2002, 07:15 PM

how hard is it to put a 16v head on a b230ft? and how much better is the 16v over the 8v?

RobTarD · 11-20-2002, 07:34 PM

It's not easy, it's expensive, and there are better ways to increase power.

Hank Scorpio · 11-20-2002, 09:21 PM

Exactly. There is sooo much more aftermarket for SOHC volvos than the 16v. Biggest thing is, plan on fabbing an exhaust manifold, and some other fitment things.

I like like the 8v's and I think there is a couple of neat things about them, but they make it more application specific.

All in all, there nothing wrong w/ a well ported 8v.

11-20-2002, 09:46 PM

hmm ... I like the 16v ... people in sweden claim it flows to almost 400hp unmodified.

-Oskar

11-20-2002, 11:45 PM

Yea thats right ! 450hp on the wheels in a 1200kilo car and 2 bar turbopressure and a bigg,bigg holset turbo

Hank Scorpio · 11-21-2002, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vptmotorsport

Yea thats right ! 450hp on the wheels in a 1200kilo car and 2 bar turbopressure and a bigg,bigg holset turbo

:D :D :D

11-21-2002, 04:07 AM

Hi

To add a 16 valve head to a B230 bottom end. The head bolts straight on. Exhaust manifold from volvo or aftermarket. Timing Belt Tensioner from here www.ovlov.net/products_2.html. Aftermarket computer and some fabrication go to this link for more information
wwwrsphysse.anu.edu.au/%7Eamh110/16_valve_turbo_volvo.htm

George

Volvo78GT · 11-21-2002, 04:25 AM

click on : http://www.isp.northwestern.edu/~lau...issionCategory and click on AW72L... sounds sweet! I wonder why people tout AW71's as the best auto while there's a AW72L?

I also found a nice site...
http://www.164club.org/wb2/wb21_pt1.htm (page 1)
http://www.164club.org/wb2/wb21_pt2.htm (page 2)

just sharing w/ y'all and touting my new sig

Hey Dana... is it ok that I use your awesome pic as an avatar? if not, I completely understand

Oskari · 11-21-2002, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doug242ti

Exactly. There is sooo much more aftermarket for SOHC volvos than the 16v. Biggest thing is, plan on fabbing an exhaust manifold, and some other fitment things.

I like like the 8v's and I think there is a couple of neat things about them, but they make it more application specific.

All in all, there nothing wrong w/ a well ported 8v.

stock 16v flows better than much ported 531 with big valves.

Hank Scorpio · 11-21-2002, 04:53 PM

No your right, I know they will.

But, that being said, a well port 8v will work in most apps to unless you can build a header, and do more fab work than I can do.

Just throwing that option out. I agree, for an all out volvonater 16v is the way to go.

11-20-2002, 09:21 PM	#3
Hank Scorpio Chubfest 2009 Survivor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The neighborhood with the ******* guitar player.	Exactly. There is sooo much more aftermarket for SOHC volvos than the 16v. Biggest thing is, plan on fabbing an exhaust manifold, and some other fitment things. I like like the 8v's and I think there is a couple of neat things about them, but they make it more application specific. All in all, there nothing wrong w/ a well ported 8v. __________________ Will trade guitars/guitar parts for go fast goodies or stuff I need. Just PM. www.kauerguitars.com the second best way to upset neighbors and alienate people. History: Car 1 \| Car 2 \| Car 3

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11-20-2002, 07:15 PM	#1
Anonymous Guest	how hard is it to put a 16v head on a b230ft? and how much better is the 16v over the 8v?

11-20-2002, 07:34 PM	#2
RobTarD Board Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chicago	It's not easy, it's expensive, and there are better ways to increase power.

11-20-2002, 09:46 PM	#4
Anonymous Guest	hmm ... I like the 16v ... people in sweden claim it flows to almost 400hp unmodified. -Oskar

11-20-2002, 11:45 PM	#5
Anonymous Guest	Yea thats right ! 450hp on the wheels in a 1200kilo car and 2 bar turbopressure and a bigg,bigg holset turbo

11-21-2002, 04:07 AM	#7
Anonymous Guest	Hi To add a 16 valve head to a B230 bottom end. The head bolts straight on. Exhaust manifold from volvo or aftermarket. Timing Belt Tensioner from here www.ovlov.net/products_2.html. Aftermarket computer and some fabrication go to this link for more information wwwrsphysse.anu.edu.au/%7Eamh110/16_valve_turbo_volvo.htm George

11-21-2002, 04:53 PM	#10
Hank Scorpio Chubfest 2009 Survivor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The neighborhood with the ******* guitar player.	No your right, I know they will. But, that being said, a well port 8v will work in most apps to unless you can build a header, and do more fab work than I can do. Just throwing that option out. I agree, for an all out volvonater 16v is the way to go.