I have access to the following parts, now what?

pinguin · 06-21-2006, 12:05 AM

Well, I have access to what could be considered a Volvo boneyard, There are numerous 100, 200, and 700 series cars in various stages of rot and disassembly. There are also a couple of 1800s, and a PV, and a few other old Volvos. There is an early 240 turbo (b21ft), and a couple of 760 turbos (one is a '90), but that's about it for turbo cars, the question is, given the vast arrray of volvo bits at my disposal, what sort of things should I take for putting into my shell (89 240)? and how much power can I squeeze out of it without breaking things?

Kevin Hawkinson · 06-21-2006, 02:58 AM

Limiting factor will be the transmission. The rumor on the internet is that Volvo manual boxes start breaking at around "250 hp". Slushboxes are good for slightly more.

Transmission durablility is actually a function of torque (not BHPs), driving style, and traction, so the 250hp claim is actually a bunch of hooey.

snason · 06-21-2006, 12:40 PM

if that number is hoey that what number would be acurate ? if i have a 1983 242 turbo with k-jet fuel injection how much torque would i expect ?
i am a newbie lol thanks for the help

SteveMD · 06-21-2006, 01:46 PM

The GRM challenges are cool. Pinquin, that early 240 turbo might have a sought-after .63 ar hotside. One clue may be no water cooling.

06-21-2006, 01:47 PM

Above 420Nm or so things start to break with M46.

AnthonyH · 06-21-2006, 02:15 PM

420 nm????? Wow...hehe.

snason · 06-21-2006, 02:27 PM

420 nm is equal to what lol newbie here ?
and in your opion if i get 240 hp what amount of torque would i expect ?

06-21-2006, 08:15 PM

It seems the 960 Turbo would offer the most power from the simplest bolt on....

06-21-2006, 12:05 AM	#1
pinguin The Babe With The Power Join Date: May 2006 Location: L'etoile du Nord	I have access to tons of parts, now what? Well, I have access to what could be considered a Volvo boneyard, There are numerous 100, 200, and 700 series cars in various stages of rot and disassembly. There are also a couple of 1800s, and a PV, and a few other old Volvos. There is an early 240 turbo (b21ft), and a couple of 760 turbos (one is a '90), but that's about it for turbo cars, the question is, given the vast arrray of volvo bits at my disposal, what sort of things should I take for putting into my shell (89 240)? and how much power can I squeeze out of it without breaking things? __________________ Signature.

06-21-2006, 02:58 AM	#2
Kevin Hawkinson Better Red than Dead Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle	Limiting factor will be the transmission. The rumor on the internet is that Volvo manual boxes start breaking at around "250 hp". Slushboxes are good for slightly more. Transmission durablility is actually a function of torque (not BHPs), driving style, and traction, so the 250hp claim is actually a bunch of hooey. __________________ -Kevvie Hoikansanalainenen

06-21-2006, 02:15 PM	#6
AnthonyH Board Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangkok, Thailand	420 nm????? Wow...hehe. __________________ Too many old volvos... 122S '58,'59 &'63 -4A-GE, B20f, B5234t 144S '72 - B254+t04s 164 '70- B6244+hx40 244GLT '84, b230+t gt37 940estate, 1uz+T51rKAI, Koni, IPD sways, 360mm 6pot+355mm 4pot Porsche calipers, 18" VST Monoblocks

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06-21-2006, 12:40 PM	#3
snason Board Member Join Date: Jul 2005	if that number is hoey that what number would be acurate ? if i have a 1983 242 turbo with k-jet fuel injection how much torque would i expect ? i am a newbie lol thanks for the help

06-21-2006, 01:46 PM	#4
SteveMD Membro Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: MD (Maryland)	The GRM challenges are cool. Pinquin, that early 240 turbo might have a sought-after .63 ar hotside. One clue may be no water cooling.

06-21-2006, 01:47 PM	#5
Unregistered Guest	Above 420Nm or so things start to break with M46.

06-21-2006, 02:27 PM	#7
snason Board Member Join Date: Jul 2005	420 nm is equal to what lol newbie here ? and in your opion if i get 240 hp what amount of torque would i expect ?

06-21-2006, 08:15 PM	#8
Unregistered Guest	It seems the 960 Turbo would offer the most power from the simplest bolt on....