90 to 93 Estate

STW240 · May 17th, 2013, 21:49

Due to a re think (and seeing some very cool estates) i have now changed my search from saloon to estate.

Looking for a 1990 onwards 240 estate 2.3 LH2.4 - must

Must be manual 5 speed gearbox

This will be the base for a B230FT turbo engine transplant.

Must be a tidy solid car as this will be my daily retro cruiser. I would prefer leather interior but will consider other good condition cars.

Looking for around 150k max mileage at this point. Must have a reasonable level of service history

Cash waiting

Kind regards

Simon

jonah · May 19th, 2013, 10:39

You could be ruling out some decent cars by insisting on 2.3 only, which doesn't make sense if you will be fitting a B230ft anyway.

STW240 · May 19th, 2013, 14:36

Hi Jonah,

I am still learning the finer details of the volvo specs.

My intention by insisting on a 2.3 with LH2.4 engine management is that the 230ft engine runs on the same management making the engine swap 'plug in' in terms on the electrical side of things which i am less confident with.

Any other ways of doing it will be greatfully received.

Members on this forum are teaching me alot, which i am grateful for.

Thanks

Simon

jonah · May 19th, 2013, 17:33

ECUs are different between 2.0 and 2.3, but as you'll be swapping them for turbo ECUs it doesn't matter. The rest is the same.

STW240 · May 28th, 2013, 17:05

After viewing a potential car at the weekend which turned out to be in unsuitable condition i am still looking for a 240 wagon as described.

Regards

Simon

davebslater(uk) · Jun 2nd, 2013, 13:02

may be one for sale soon ..... once ive MOT'd it..

STW240 · Jun 16th, 2013, 19:21

Found & bought a 91 estate 240 GL so no longer looking.

Thanks all

Simon

minesa240x3 · Jun 27th, 2013, 19:11

Glad you found one.Please feel free to post pictures as well as doing a project post if you can.
We all like to learn and by seeing how others achieve these mods it gives us confidence to do the same.
Regards Brian.

STW240 · Jun 27th, 2013, 21:56

Thanks for your interest, been driving my new (and 1st) volvo around everyday for 3 wks now and love it ! Already done a classic car show in it. & i'll be at retro show at santa pod a wk on sunday getting ideas.

I need to sell my Audi to make room & i'll start thinking about getting it a bit (well a lot) closer to the ground. Also going to put it on LPG to combat running costs.

Im refitting my house right now, but 230ft conversion is planned for next year.

Thanks for all the help so far & all of that to come.

I'll try my best to put info up on forums as i go.

May 17th, 2013, 21:49	#1
STW240 Junior Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:43 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Leic's	90 to 93 Estate Due to a re think (and seeing some very cool estates) i have now changed my search from saloon to estate. Looking for a 1990 onwards 240 estate 2.3 LH2.4 - must Must be manual 5 speed gearbox This will be the base for a B230FT turbo engine transplant. Must be a tidy solid car as this will be my daily retro cruiser. I would prefer leather interior but will consider other good condition cars. Looking for around 150k max mileage at this point. Must have a reasonable level of service history Cash waiting Kind regards Simon Last edited by STW240; May 17th, 2013 at 22:09.

Jun 2nd, 2013, 13:02	#6
davebslater(uk) redbollock guru Last Online: Jun 30th, 2016 23:54 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: lincoln	may be one for sale soon ..... once ive MOT'd it.. __________________ www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk

May 19th, 2013, 14:36	#3
STW240 Junior Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:43 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Leic's	Hi Jonah, I am still learning the finer details of the volvo specs. My intention by insisting on a 2.3 with LH2.4 engine management is that the 230ft engine runs on the same management making the engine swap 'plug in' in terms on the electrical side of things which i am less confident with. Any other ways of doing it will be greatfully received. Members on this forum are teaching me alot, which i am grateful for. Thanks Simon

May 28th, 2013, 17:05	#5
STW240 Junior Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:43 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Leic's	After viewing a potential car at the weekend which turned out to be in unsuitable condition i am still looking for a 240 wagon as described. Regards Simon

Jun 16th, 2013, 19:21	#7
STW240 Junior Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:43 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Leic's	Found & bought a 91 estate 240 GL so no longer looking. Thanks all Simon

Jun 27th, 2013, 19:11	#8
minesa240x3 loyalty Last Online: Jul 28th, 2022 19:16 Join Date: May 2006 Location: faraway View Photos By: minesa240x3	Glad you found one.Please feel free to post pictures as well as doing a project post if you can. We all like to learn and by seeing how others achieve these mods it gives us confidence to do the same. Regards Brian.

Jun 27th, 2013, 21:56	#9
STW240 Junior Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:43 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Leic's	Thanks for your interest, been driving my new (and 1st) volvo around everyday for 3 wks now and love it ! Already done a classic car show in it. & i'll be at retro show at santa pod a wk on sunday getting ideas. I need to sell my Audi to make room & i'll start thinking about getting it a bit (well a lot) closer to the ground. Also going to put it on LPG to combat running costs. Im refitting my house right now, but 230ft conversion is planned for next year. Thanks for all the help so far & all of that to come. I'll try my best to put info up on forums as i go.

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