Tossed a different set of wheels on the 240 today...
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Thanks guys. I like it, too. I haven't stripped the plastidip off, maybe someday I'll be bored and try it.
now, somebody should take my other wagon off my hands so I can keep working on the blue one!!!! a trade would be ideal...
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it's not a turbo diesel, but it is a turbo.
It started life as a 1984 245 turbo w/ intercooler (the whole intercooler thing was a big deal back then)
The old tired 2.1l low compression turbo motor has been pulled out and binned. I swapped in a newer Volvo turbo motor (its a 95 b230f+t, if you know anything about these cars) and it is running Bosch LH2.4 engine management.
Put simply, it has the latest and greatest Volvo 4cyl turbo motor with the best factory engine management. Right now I have it setup all stock so it's all super reliable, and it is a great base for modification. The rods are good for 280-300whp. Parts are pretty cheap for these (i.e.: chips that support up to 300whp are $100). It's getting more and more common for people to slap holsets
on these and make 300-350whp, but you have to know what you are doing if you want big power on a budget. 220whp you can do in your sleep, 250whp is pretty easy, and plenty of guys have gone beyond that. Of course all of these numbers I'm throwing out are specific to the rods that are in the block now, and the engine management that it is already running... If you toss in H-beam rods ($310) and go megasquirt (there are plug and play harnesses available) it's a whooooole different world.
I'm still finishing up a couple things, because I've really been taking my time on it, but the mechanical functionality of the car is great. The interior is in pretty good condition, but the driver seat foam isnt very supportive. Where the car needs help is the exterior.
brakes are new and are surprisingly very good for an old volvo. suspension is new (it's on lowering springs but they aren't very low or stiff. i would considering working out a deal including the front coilovers from my blue car)
I will be getting more pictures as I clean it up more. This thing is pretty unique, especially with the front end that is on it... it's quite uncommon to see it unless you are in the volvo community.
Like I said, I'm really looking more for trades (something a little more comfortable and modern to drive around everyday while I tear into the swapping the other car) but I won't turn down cash if the offer is right.
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okay, i'll dump a few more in of the interior and engine bay. they aren't much, but they're something. i'm hesitant to post much of the exterior just because it looks so jank right now (trim is off the car, and gross steelies are on in the pictures). I just got tires mounted on the original turbo wheels, but they need to be painted.
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so you can see the interior was pulled apart and cleaned a bunch, but the front seats could use a steam cleaning.
the panels that cover the underdash area I will be putting back in this weekend after I finish up moving around a few more wires.
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M20B27eta said:
If only I had the cash monies
Looks like a sweet ride!thanks! it needs some love to look pretty again, but it's a pretty cool car that you don't see everyday. it's really a great basis for a fun little project.
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bad picture, but it gives you an idea. shadowline (and mirrors) needs freshening up. the black spots along the bottom are areas where I have applied rust sealer.
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Ryan... said:
God that thing is sexy!
I really had no idea Volvo had turbo powerplants and and that anybody was making that kind of power with these things [ATTACH=CONFIG]484[/ATTACH]
that's why they are so cool!
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Brian said:
Thats quite sexual. Do want.
Make it happen. I just found a car that I would like to pick up, so I'm especially open to cash offers right now.
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Do you have a 240 for sale?
My brother LOVESSSSSSSSSSSSS volvo.
and he owns a 1982 240. but he has the first 6 month model with some chrysler box in it? I forgot exactly what. And the part went. And he has called all over. Texas, wisconsin, online stores. The part is expensive and his volvo is in real bad shape. I know he would love another one.
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