V90 or late 960 manual

[360beast]

Originally Posted by 940volvoman

Thanks, Dave. I know you're right in what you say. Other than an mbc what else counts as a legal upgrade? Exhaust maybe?

I'd I'd really like the low down front fog lights but probably can't have them because to have four might be illegal, and having the existing ons incorporated into the headlights but not working probably is illegal too...
Shaun

You could tune a redblock to 1000hp and it would be legal... It may not be road legal at that point though

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by 940volvoman

Thanks, Dave. I know you're right in what you say. Other than an mbc what else counts as a legal upgrade? Exhaust maybe?

I'd I'd really like the low down front fog lights but probably can't have them because to have four might be illegal, and having the existing ons incorporated into the headlights but not working probably is illegal too...
Shaun

There's no reason you can't fit the bumper mount front fogs and reroute the wiring so only they come on as front fogs. In fact, there's no reason why you couldn't still have the ones built in to the headlights still working other than the fact they would add brightness and that's not always a good thing in fog as it reflects back.

As for power upgrades, Luke makes a good point, most are road legal but i think you mean what will your insurers count as a modification and load you accordingly?

I was referring to improvements that won't alter the spec of your engine but optimise what you already have which although won't give big power hikes, won't alter your premium because it's keeping the standard spec. Something like this for starters :

https://youtu.be/As36dt7waBw

Then get your injectors reconditioned : https://www.emeraldm3d.com/asnu-fuel...ditioning.html

If your exhaust is standard, you could fit a stainless steel one for longevity which will often release a few bhp even as a standard replacement exhaust. You could also fit a standard K&N panel filter (again this is a standard replacement) which will give improved flow, there are two sizees of standard panel filter on the 7/9xx models so you need to check which you have and order accordingly.

https://www.knfilters.co.uk/volvo/94...4-petrol/1995/

That's for a 1995 2.3 turbo but it gets you onto the right area of the site, enter your exact model to make sure you get the right one.

None of these will give huge boosts in power but will give a few bhp more and make the engine smoother and more responsive. Any mods after that will not only need to be declared but will make the most of the improvements you've already made.

All depends what you're looking for overall though!

[classicswede]

Originally Posted by 360beast

The 960 did have an M90 manual but it was only fitted to the 170hp 2.5 and only a very small amount were made in comparison to the automatics.

They are very rare, I have had a few and have one for sale right now. The real rare bear is the V90 3ltr manual car, I have had one myself and seen 2 others.