940 Wagon Project
 

Hi all!,

I'm new here but always had a love for Volvos, I have just recently bought a 1998 Volvo 940 Wagon LPT (B230FK), I am presuming it has the m90 box with the revised 3rd gear syncro but I am not sure until I get a better look.

I thought I should come here and ask for advice with the direction I am heading with this Volvo, I am aiming for big power and would be good to get some info on recommended setups and items I will need for the build.

The aim is for 500-600bhp so the engine will be getting pulled out and forged rods and pistons with ported 530 head and double valve springs.

Any advice on if I should go aftermarket intake plenum would be helpful, and if anyone knows of a reasonable priced exhaust manifold with T3 fitment would be appreciated as I am struggling a bit to find a selection of exhaust manifolds.

I already have a Link G4 extreme ecu for using on the car so that side is sorted so far.

I will leave it there for now but if anyone has experience or a nice recipe I should aim for and just any helpful information would be much appreciated!.

EDIT: I forgot to say I know about reinforcing the rear frame to prevent twisting and also any information on a good clutch setup will be brill', so far I think it will be a twin plate setup but if anyone has better information that will be a big thumbs up.

Cheers

Roger88

From a red-block? :err:

Yeah this was my mental goal I had in my head, any information would be appreciated if you have other thoughts on the idea/subject?

Cheers

Roger88

There a 're a few out there with over 1000hp Dave and it seems quite a few in Europe with about 600hp, have a look on you tube and enjoy haha.

I'm not saying it can't be done, just thinking of the cost! I think after about 250-300bhp it starts getting expensive plus there's a need for a special clutch from that sort of point.

Yes I admit it will be getting expensive but I am not holding back with this one, obviously I would still like to find the best compromise for price vs power but if the car needs X amount to make it then I will shell out and spend the funds, I just need to scratch that Swedish itch thats been going on for a while.

Cheers

Roger88

Good luck with it then! If a 945 goes past me like a dose of salts i'll know who to blame! :lol:

No one in the UK has gone that high.

Maybe build a 700hp 8v and turn it down a bit?

https://www.garaget.org/?car=37261

Probably best to go 16v at the 350-400hp barrier.

Sorry guys I just got online and seen messages, if I could find a 16v head I might consider it but I don't mind getting larger valves done on the 8v and a cam if all else fails.

I see that intake manifold on the link you showed, is there any information or does anyone know what manifold its from or what brand if aftermarket?.

Cheers

Roger88

That's just the manifold from older models running on k-jetronic (certain 740's and 240's), but no doubt modified with a larger throttle body.