240 Turbo

STW240 · Apr 28th, 2013, 20:19

Looking for a 240 saloon (not estate) with completed 2.3 Turbo conversion.

MUST BE:
- sound well carried out conversion as this will be my daily driver
- later 13mm rod engine
- not a beaten up track / drift car at end of life
- 5 speed box

I am looking for a ready completed conversion as i dont have an awful lot of time on my hands due to other commitments.

Any help in finding a good car will be much appreciated.

Regards

Simon.

Fridazadilak · Apr 28th, 2013, 21:33

The amount of 240 turbos in this country are minimal, I only know of a handful and I've been looking for quite a while! I doubt you'll find a decent one any time soon but good luck!

STW240 · Apr 28th, 2013, 21:41

Thanks,

Its frustrating because i am more than capable of carrying out the conversion as i have a couple of engine transplants under my belt. Its just the time i dont have.

Antz · Apr 28th, 2013, 21:44

I think this may be one of those unicorn moments. You'd be best taking the tiem to make your own and have it how you want. From my previous experience an engine conversion is never truly done how you want it and you always end up changing things.

Unfortunately time is the main problem

STW240 · Apr 28th, 2013, 21:52

discussing the more technical details of a potential conversion here

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...=162380&page=3

STW240 · Apr 28th, 2013, 21:57

Antz -

Agreed, as life goes on spare time seems to become more scarce. Im currently refurbing a house so cars are not on priority list. Bored of my Audi A3 tho & want to get back into something more interesting. Needs some poke though !

I knew that copy of retro cars was a bad idea !

john h · Apr 29th, 2013, 07:03

If you don't have the time to do an engine swap, a flat-front 740 turbo could be a nice compromise - still pretty retro.

John

Apr 28th, 2013, 20:19	#1
STW240 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 16:43 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Leic's	240 Turbo Looking for a 240 saloon (not estate) with completed 2.3 Turbo conversion. MUST BE: - sound well carried out conversion as this will be my daily driver - later 13mm rod engine - not a beaten up track / drift car at end of life - 5 speed box I am looking for a ready completed conversion as i dont have an awful lot of time on my hands due to other commitments. Any help in finding a good car will be much appreciated. Regards Simon.

Apr 28th, 2013, 21:33	#2
Fridazadilak Low & Lazy Last Online: Jan 31st, 2024 18:15 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Torbay	The amount of 240 turbos in this country are minimal, I only know of a handful and I've been looking for quite a while! I doubt you'll find a decent one any time soon but good luck! __________________ Cheap, Reliable, Fast. Pick two. 1993 240 Torslanda Turbo - With added pssh tsssch! 1996 940 Sport - The new daily driver

Apr 28th, 2013, 21:44	#4
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	I think this may be one of those unicorn moments. You'd be best taking the tiem to make your own and have it how you want. From my previous experience an engine conversion is never truly done how you want it and you always end up changing things. Unfortunately time is the main problem __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

Apr 29th, 2013, 07:03	#7
john h VOC Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 13:49 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	If you don't have the time to do an engine swap, a flat-front 740 turbo could be a nice compromise - still pretty retro. John __________________ XX

Apr 28th, 2013, 21:41	#3
STW240 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 16:43 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Leic's	Thanks, Its frustrating because i am more than capable of carrying out the conversion as i have a couple of engine transplants under my belt. Its just the time i dont have.

Apr 28th, 2013, 21:52	#5
STW240 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 16:43 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Leic's	discussing the more technical details of a potential conversion here http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...=162380&page=3

Apr 28th, 2013, 21:57	#6
STW240 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 16:43 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Leic's	Antz - Agreed, as life goes on spare time seems to become more scarce. Im currently refurbing a house so cars are not on priority list. Bored of my Audi A3 tho & want to get back into something more interesting. Needs some poke though ! I knew that copy of retro cars was a bad idea !

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