Turbo/supercharger

doomvolvo · Feb 8th, 2006, 22:59

This isnt the usual "can I fit a turbo to my 1.7" but a new one! Can I fit a turbo to my 2.0???
I'm aware that just before the end of the line for the 400 series car they had developed a 2.0 turbo for the more sportier models! I have heard that a low presure turbo may be possible.
I also thought maybe a supercharger could be used although I have very little knowledge of these although I know it's a popular conversion on minis, hondas and BMW's. Any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated.
cheers

tuning_redblock · Feb 8th, 2006, 23:13

Your best bet would be to look at a jap motor for a supercharger, see Practicle Performance car, this month they are doing something with superchargers bought abroad.

Sorry for the lack of info but it's not my scene, the 400's that is, but best of luck

Andi K

Feb 9th, 2006, 13:21

Did see a 480 with a T4 engine in out of a S40. Think they had problems at the time with cooling, as there wasn't much space in the engine bay. Think the T5 is a little too big.

You can Supercharge engines, but you have to watch out for your compression ratios, and you also have to upgrade valves, stems, pistons, flywheel and cams I think, (£££££'s). IMO not worth it on the 2.0ltr engine - it's not that good. I'd look into a T4 transplant, with upgraded gearbox, suspension and brakes to match. It's gonna be expensive either way though.

Pedro Fandango · Feb 9th, 2006, 13:45

since i had a 480 i've always wondered why they turbo'd the 1.7 & not the 2, not sure how much difference there is between exhaust manifolds etc on the 1.7 compared to the 2 but would of loved to of done it

Feb 9th, 2006, 14:12

Yup, totally agree. The 480 Turbo could have handled a lot more power. If it was more popular in terms of sales, it may have been more cost effective to have a 2 ltr Turbo. But I think development cost were too high, for a little return.

Mark480 · Feb 9th, 2006, 17:48

Volvo reportedly worked on a 2.0 litre turbo but it was never produced. The 2.0 litre was "de-tuned" to avoid competition with the 1.7 turbo. As for the manifolds they are pretty similar and a 1.7 manifold is an improvement on the 2.0 litre one.

Feb 8th, 2006, 22:59	#1
doomvolvo Volvo 440 2.0 Last Online: Mar 2nd, 2010 17:26 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Derbyshire	Turbo/supercharger This isnt the usual "can I fit a turbo to my 1.7" but a new one! Can I fit a turbo to my 2.0??? I'm aware that just before the end of the line for the 400 series car they had developed a 2.0 turbo for the more sportier models! I have heard that a low presure turbo may be possible. I also thought maybe a supercharger could be used although I have very little knowledge of these although I know it's a popular conversion on minis, hondas and BMW's. Any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated. cheers

Feb 8th, 2006, 23:13	#2
tuning_redblock Grrrrrrrrrrreat Member Last Online: Aug 31st, 2009 21:30 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: alfreton View Photos By: tuning_redblock	Your best bet would be to look at a jap motor for a supercharger, see Practicle Performance car, this month they are doing something with superchargers bought abroad. Sorry for the lack of info but it's not my scene, the 400's that is, but best of luck Andi K

Feb 9th, 2006, 13:21	#3
Steve B Guest Location:	Did see a 480 with a T4 engine in out of a S40. Think they had problems at the time with cooling, as there wasn't much space in the engine bay. Think the T5 is a little too big. You can Supercharge engines, but you have to watch out for your compression ratios, and you also have to upgrade valves, stems, pistons, flywheel and cams I think, (£££££'s). IMO not worth it on the 2.0ltr engine - it's not that good. I'd look into a T4 transplant, with upgraded gearbox, suspension and brakes to match. It's gonna be expensive either way though.

Feb 9th, 2006, 13:45	#4
Pedro Fandango I've Been Banned Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2015 16:12 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: can't remember	since i had a 480 i've always wondered why they turbo'd the 1.7 & not the 2, not sure how much difference there is between exhaust manifolds etc on the 1.7 compared to the 2 but would of loved to of done it

Feb 9th, 2006, 14:12	#5
Steve B Guest Location:	Yup, totally agree. The 480 Turbo could have handled a lot more power. If it was more popular in terms of sales, it may have been more cost effective to have a 2 ltr Turbo. But I think development cost were too high, for a little return.

Feb 9th, 2006, 17:48	#6
Mark480 Loser Last Online: Jan 23rd, 2010 00:59 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Aberdeen	Volvo reportedly worked on a 2.0 litre turbo but it was never produced. The 2.0 litre was "de-tuned" to avoid competition with the 1.7 turbo. As for the manifolds they are pretty similar and a 1.7 manifold is an improvement on the 2.0 litre one.

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