340 or 360?

maddogboy2004 · Feb 28th, 2010, 14:14

im new to the concept of volvos, ive had a good read of most of the posts concerning 340 and 360s but im still not sure what i want! ive driven a 740gle auto and thats why i want a volvo, i want a sleeper really, i understand 340s have reno engines in and 360s have volvo ones in, but which is easier to put a larger engine in? sorry for the crap descrition of what im after!

thanks
ian

Paul240480 · Mar 26th, 2010, 22:34

I'm pretty sure that 340's & 360's shared exactly the same shell, it was just that the Volvo red-block was shoe-horned in & the Renault 1.4's & 1.7's slotted in with ease. I also think that the 360's only had the 2.0Ltr engine, not the 2.3?

740 In France · Mar 26th, 2010, 22:50

I would go with the 360 if I had a choice. My dad had a 360GLS model? and this I think had a 2 litre volvo lump. It was quite nippy!! If I had the choice it would be a volvo engine. James

cookwibble · Mar 27th, 2010, 13:34

the renault clio 1.7 engine seems to be a popular swap on the 340!

but a 2.3 turbo in a 360 would be nice.

have a look on www.driftworks.co.uk, lots of 3** with different engines in.

340 with a 4age 20v in would be like a cheap swedish AE86!

TonyS9 · Apr 11th, 2010, 04:19

The 360 2L is by no means shoehorned in, there is plenty of working space around the engine.

1.7 is a nice modern engine but very unreliable IMO, the 1.4 is less refined but is reliable although the Engines don't last much more than 130K.

The 360 uses most of the Engine and gearbox from the 200/700/900 so that part of it lasts forever. The body however is not hot dip galvanised like the 700/900 so does not last aswell.

The 300 series do have a few fixible problems but they are great little cars. The bigger volvos are more robust and last longer, but use more fuel.

john h · Apr 11th, 2010, 08:56

Hi there, and welcome.

If you get a 360 GLT (2.0 injection), it's pretty fast and sporty as standard. You may find it does not need to be modified, but various upgrades from the bigger Volvos which use basically the same engine (called the redblock) are possible, including turbocharged versions.

Carb 360s (still 2.0 Volvo) are also pretty good as are 1.7 340s. You'll probably find that a 1.4 340 needs more power. There are various Renault-based tuning options for the 340s, including fitting the excellent 16v Renault engine.

I suggest you talk to Foggyjames on here. He's a 300 guru and knows both 340 and 360 modification options well.

Plenty of modded 340s and 360s around to get inspirariojn from, if you search the forums.

Good luck, and let us know what you buy!

John

Feb 28th, 2010, 14:14	#1
maddogboy2004 New Member Last Online: Mar 2nd, 2010 05:55 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: near hull	340 or 360? im new to the concept of volvos, ive had a good read of most of the posts concerning 340 and 360s but im still not sure what i want! ive driven a 740gle auto and thats why i want a volvo, i want a sleeper really, i understand 340s have reno engines in and 360s have volvo ones in, but which is easier to put a larger engine in? sorry for the crap descrition of what im after! thanks ian

Mar 26th, 2010, 22:34	#2
Paul240480 Ovlovnut Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 08:58 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nivillac View Photos By: Paul240480	I'm pretty sure that 340's & 360's shared exactly the same shell, it was just that the Volvo red-block was shoe-horned in & the Renault 1.4's & 1.7's slotted in with ease. I also think that the 360's only had the 2.0Ltr engine, not the 2.3? __________________ 2004 V70 2.4SE Auto 'The Welshmobile’ 2002 Laika Ecovip 400i ( Motorhome on an Iveco 2.8TD) http://www.gitessouthbrittany.com/ http://moncopainmonchien.jimdo.com/

Apr 11th, 2010, 08:56	#6
john h VOC Member Last Online: May 9th, 2024 17:34 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	Hi there, and welcome. If you get a 360 GLT (2.0 injection), it's pretty fast and sporty as standard. You may find it does not need to be modified, but various upgrades from the bigger Volvos which use basically the same engine (called the redblock) are possible, including turbocharged versions. Carb 360s (still 2.0 Volvo) are also pretty good as are 1.7 340s. You'll probably find that a 1.4 340 needs more power. There are various Renault-based tuning options for the 340s, including fitting the excellent 16v Renault engine. I suggest you talk to Foggyjames on here. He's a 300 guru and knows both 340 and 360 modification options well. Plenty of modded 340s and 360s around to get inspirariojn from, if you search the forums. Good luck, and let us know what you buy! John __________________ XX

Mar 26th, 2010, 22:50	#3
740 In France James Last Online: Apr 4th, 2010 20:25 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Near Villedieu les poeles	I would go with the 360 if I had a choice. My dad had a 360GLS model? and this I think had a 2 litre volvo lump. It was quite nippy!! If I had the choice it would be a volvo engine. James

Mar 27th, 2010, 13:34	#4
cookwibble Junior Member Last Online: May 12th, 2013 00:14 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: ipswich	the renault clio 1.7 engine seems to be a popular swap on the 340! but a 2.3 turbo in a 360 would be nice. have a look on www.driftworks.co.uk, lots of 3** with different engines in. 340 with a 4age 20v in would be like a cheap swedish AE86!

Apr 11th, 2010, 04:19	#5
TonyS9 Premier Member Last Online: May 19th, 2024 20:22 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Holywood	The 360 2L is by no means shoehorned in, there is plenty of working space around the engine. 1.7 is a nice modern engine but very unreliable IMO, the 1.4 is less refined but is reliable although the Engines don't last much more than 130K. The 360 uses most of the Engine and gearbox from the 200/700/900 so that part of it lasts forever. The body however is not hot dip galvanised like the 700/900 so does not last aswell. The 300 series do have a few fixible problems but they are great little cars. The bigger volvos are more robust and last longer, but use more fuel.

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