Mysticle31
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- Jul 12, 2007
Hey Guys. I'm Steve, and I'm been researching cars for a couple months now, and Volvo Turbos are higher up on my list. Obviously, I'm shopping my condition and not by model, however one has to know what models to look for. I wouldn?t want a Pontiac Sunfire in excellent condition. Ideally in whatever I get, I would love to see low 14s to mid 13s, and a decent handler, with a stick, and good practicality. I'm short, so larger 2-doors suck.
Just a little history:
I'm interested in late 80s early 90s performance/sport cars. Nothing too old, as they usually require alot of work. Nothing too new because they are more expensive initially, and I do like to tinker with my when the car is worth it (IE no working on a LTD with 100hp and 12mpg, that?s a pain). Buying an older performance orientated vehicle, I would just have to spend some money catching up on any maintenance and getting them running the way they should. Then it's bolt on time for fun!
I've done many engine swaps in my history. A MK2 VW Jetta with a VR6, MX6 with KL-ZE, Festiva with a B6T (1.6L Turbo), Ranchero with a 460, and I've helped several people do Hondas (B16, B18). I'm sick and tired of doing swaps to get a quick fun car, and would like to try another route. First, swaps are alot of work. Second, they have the smog police in California to deal with. Third, of all I was unable to keep AC on any of them. Plus OEM has a certain quality, they spend alot of money to make everything fit right. That being said, I don't want to go hog wild with mods either. I?m limiting myself to bolt ons, chips, intake work, exhaust work, maybe cams if good for daily..etc.
Forced induction cars place high on my list due to the ease of gaining extra power. There are some quick N/A cars on my list too, like the Taurus SHO, and Nissan Maxima SE. These pretty much have a mid 14 second cap without really digging into the engine, but are perhaps more drivable in daily situations than a turbo.
I?m not really interested in Mustangs and Camaros as they usually command a higher initial price if in good shape, 2-door, and I?m partial to a sleeper/super-sleepers. Too bad V8 sedans exceed my 3500lb weight limit, and are all automatic.
To the point:
So, how tune friendly are Turbo Volvos? What kind of 1/4 mile times are possible with some bolt ons in good running condition? I've read the FAQs and learned that mid 200s HP is relatively achivable in the 700/900 (non first gen block) and the 240.
Just a little history:
I'm interested in late 80s early 90s performance/sport cars. Nothing too old, as they usually require alot of work. Nothing too new because they are more expensive initially, and I do like to tinker with my when the car is worth it (IE no working on a LTD with 100hp and 12mpg, that?s a pain). Buying an older performance orientated vehicle, I would just have to spend some money catching up on any maintenance and getting them running the way they should. Then it's bolt on time for fun!
I've done many engine swaps in my history. A MK2 VW Jetta with a VR6, MX6 with KL-ZE, Festiva with a B6T (1.6L Turbo), Ranchero with a 460, and I've helped several people do Hondas (B16, B18). I'm sick and tired of doing swaps to get a quick fun car, and would like to try another route. First, swaps are alot of work. Second, they have the smog police in California to deal with. Third, of all I was unable to keep AC on any of them. Plus OEM has a certain quality, they spend alot of money to make everything fit right. That being said, I don't want to go hog wild with mods either. I?m limiting myself to bolt ons, chips, intake work, exhaust work, maybe cams if good for daily..etc.
Forced induction cars place high on my list due to the ease of gaining extra power. There are some quick N/A cars on my list too, like the Taurus SHO, and Nissan Maxima SE. These pretty much have a mid 14 second cap without really digging into the engine, but are perhaps more drivable in daily situations than a turbo.
I?m not really interested in Mustangs and Camaros as they usually command a higher initial price if in good shape, 2-door, and I?m partial to a sleeper/super-sleepers. Too bad V8 sedans exceed my 3500lb weight limit, and are all automatic.
To the point:
So, how tune friendly are Turbo Volvos? What kind of 1/4 mile times are possible with some bolt ons in good running condition? I've read the FAQs and learned that mid 200s HP is relatively achivable in the 700/900 (non first gen block) and the 240.
LH2.4 equiped 240(think 90 up) with 
