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Anders_Gus
Joined: 12 May 2003 Posts: 4 Location: Sweden
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2003 2:32 am Post subject: Volvo engine |
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Hi I'm from sweden and volvo engines is very cheap to buy and also to tune here. I don't know anything of the prices in the rest of the world. But it is realatively cheap to build an engine with about 300-500 hp and it's light because it's a 4-cylinder turbo.
I wonder if anyone here has tried to convert to a volvo engine in their 924. I will probably try to convert to an B230FK volvo with volvo transmission and eventually 944 turbo brakes.
It would be nice if anyone who knows anything about this conversion could give me some advice.
/Anders |
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Peter_in_AU
Joined: 29 Jul 2001 Posts: 2743 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2003 11:43 pm Post subject: |
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Have you ever done an engine conversion before? Do you have the slightest idea about what is involved with interfacing the electronics of a modern engine with the electrical system of a 20 year old car?
Have you ever looked at a Volvo engine and a 924 engine? If you have then you know more about your subject than anyone else on this planet.
How high is the volvo engine? Is it designed to run when tilted over 40+ degrees so it fits under the bonnet/hood of a 924? Can you custom fabricate a bell-housing? Why do you think anyone would waste time and money doing such a conversion?
The entire planet is swamped in cheap engines that make thousands of horsepower. Leave the volvo engine where it belongs, in a volvo. _________________ 1979 924 (Gone to a better place)
1974 Lotus 7 S4 "Big Valve" Twin-cam (waiting)
1982 924 (As featured on Wikipedia)
Learn to love your multimeter and may the search be with you |
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Cavallino
Joined: 14 May 2003 Posts: 7 Location: Scheveningen (The Netherlands)
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Posted: Wed May 14, 2003 10:46 pm Post subject: |
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I've a Porsche 924S 2.5 and a Volvo 360 B200E/A
A B230 just won't fit, A 924 block is not so high as a Volvo... I would like a B230 turbo in mij Volvo 360 though _________________ If you don't like the way I drive, stay off the sidewalk! |
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Anders_Gus
Joined: 12 May 2003 Posts: 4 Location: Sweden
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Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2003 6:10 am Post subject: |
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The reason why i´ve decided to do this is that volvo is far more cheaper to tune up here in sweden. It is very easy to find parts and everything is reliable and uncomplicated.
The 230ET and FT uses very little electronics. The engines are fitted in cars made in the late 80:s.
I´m note sure if the engine is low enought for the 924 and if it could be tilted that much. But i´m going to look into it. |
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Nick Neves
Joined: 03 Nov 2002 Posts: 32 Location: Livermore, CA 94550
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Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2003 11:48 am Post subject: volvo lovers anonymous... |
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I love volvo turbo 4s! very cheep and easy to mod, and they came with big intercoolers. check out www.turbobricks.com if you do this swap, though, you are going to have a motor that is a few inches higher than the plane of your hood, you may have to get one of those chevy camaro hood cowls to fit the motor in... would you use a volvo tranny? if so, you should scrap the whole rear suspension. the Miata guys have noticed that teh independant rear of a miata has it's own bolt in frame that may be easy to adapt to other cars. parallel a arms would be nice, and the 94 on rear ends can handle 250 hp. tub it and add deep dish wheels to the rear! anyway, tons of work, but i like your thinking.
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Anders_Gus
Joined: 12 May 2003 Posts: 4 Location: Sweden
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Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 3:16 am Post subject: |
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Rear suspension = 944 turbo
Rear tranny = 944 turbo
Breakes = 944 turbo
Front susp. = 944 turbo
Steering = 944 turbo
Wheels = rear 265 wide and front 205
Engine B230ET, and volvo transmission (custom built with seq. gears)
The engine is easily capable of 4-500 bhp.
The engine will be controlled by a megasquirt system.
I thought of creating a custom hood in fiberglass which has a bulb over the engine. I know it should be possible and I know a ot of volvo tuners who will help me with the installation when the project reaches that point.
The car will be built as a racecar / steet racer with full roll cage and a minimum of electronical functions.
The body is a 924 Carrerra replica in fiberglass.
I will not give up this project and I believe that nothing is impossible, with the right amount of modification.
/Anders |
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Nick Neves
Joined: 03 Nov 2002 Posts: 32 Location: Livermore, CA 94550
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2003 1:30 pm Post subject: |
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sounds good, anders,
if you can, take some digital pictures and put them up here so we can see your progress. best of luck.
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Munken
Joined: 25 Jun 2004 Posts: 2 Location: Rossön, Sweden
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Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 2:57 am Post subject: |
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Where in sweden do you live?? Själv så bor jag i Norrland! _________________ Porsche 924 -78 |
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MugenRep
Joined: 15 Nov 2017 Posts: 25 Location: Watkins Glen, NY
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Makes me wonder if the B234F, Porsche designed head, could be adapted to the EA831? Kinda like the turboford.org guys do with the Folvo head swap. Doubt it’s possible, but ya never know. _________________ 1979 Porsche 924s with the beloved 915-based dog legged 5 speed. |
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KDJones2000
Joined: 14 Sep 2010 Posts: 322 Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2018 6:19 am Post subject: |
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How are you going to shift BOTH transmissions?
_________________ 1987 924S SPEC car
Team Toofah Racing
1988 944 Turbo S |
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gegge
Joined: 27 Jul 2007 Posts: 1124 Location: Sweden
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There are several transaxle redblockpowered Porsches in Sweden. Look at rejsa.nu or 944sverige.com for more info. 250hp B230 NA to turbocharged 16V. _________________ Carl Fredrik Torkildsen
924 turbo -81 Carrera GT RESTOMOD
924 turbo -80 Dolomite De Luxe
924 -85 DP kit, BBS RS, M030 and tuned engine
924s -86 Black on black turbo with Fuchs |
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