twin camming a b200e - Page 2

Chris_C · Oct 15th, 2012, 23:25

The complexity level of a T5 vs a 16V redblock is huge though, for little gain. If £100 scares you for bits for the redblock, how are you going to affix the T5 block to the 360 drivetrain? That's a huge expense, even if you have a mill in house.

Logan360 · Oct 15th, 2012, 23:31

I would investigate mounting the motor with an awd box and rwd it with a awd rear drivetrain. but the 300 is my baby and i don't want to go modifying this one to that extent. maybe my next one if its of sound body. That's why i thought twin cam. keep the block the mounts etc and just get an exhaust made to fit the twin cam. more hands on than a 700 engine swap but i know what is where and how its done this way. .

foggyjames · Oct 16th, 2012, 00:12

The AWD box mounts the engine transversely, so that wouldn't be good for a 300. The best thing to do, as Chris says, is use a bellhousing adaptor to the standard 360 drivetrain. The only downside is that there's cost involved.

cheers

James

Logan360 · Oct 16th, 2012, 00:35

Have spoken to an associate of my grandfather's who is a commercial volvo wrecker said due to rareity of twin cam over here he's suggested a b230 turbo. which i may do.

foggyjames · Oct 16th, 2012, 00:44

They're certainly a lot more common...and in some ways, easier.

cheers

James

Logan360 · Oct 16th, 2012, 00:55

Yes even over here they still rare but a lot more common than twin cam and probably easier than turboing a 200e

Oct 15th, 2012, 23:25	#11
Chris_C Gopher Last Online: Oct 12th, 2023 15:31 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Southampton or Isle of Wight View Photos By: Chris_C	The complexity level of a T5 vs a 16V redblock is huge though, for little gain. If £100 scares you for bits for the redblock, how are you going to affix the T5 block to the 360 drivetrain? That's a huge expense, even if you have a mill in house. __________________ 2003 S60 D5 SE 1989 340GL - Fake - Gallery Project Thread - Spare parts car turned motorsport plaything. 8 more valves, 277 more cc's Previously, a lot of various 300s

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foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 09:13 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	The AWD box mounts the engine transversely, so that wouldn't be good for a 300. The best thing to do, as Chris says, is use a bellhousing adaptor to the standard 360 drivetrain. The only downside is that there's cost involved. cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Oct 16th, 2012, 00:44	#15
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 09:13 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	They're certainly a lot more common...and in some ways, easier. cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Oct 15th, 2012, 23:31	#12
Logan360 MR300 Last Online: Dec 1st, 2023 17:22 Join Date: May 2012 Location: tauranga	I would investigate mounting the motor with an awd box and rwd it with a awd rear drivetrain. but the 300 is my baby and i don't want to go modifying this one to that extent. maybe my next one if its of sound body. That's why i thought twin cam. keep the block the mounts etc and just get an exhaust made to fit the twin cam. more hands on than a 700 engine swap but i know what is where and how its done this way. .

Oct 16th, 2012, 00:35	#14
Logan360 MR300 Last Online: Dec 1st, 2023 17:22 Join Date: May 2012 Location: tauranga	Have spoken to an associate of my grandfather's who is a commercial volvo wrecker said due to rareity of twin cam over here he's suggested a b230 turbo. which i may do.

Oct 16th, 2012, 00:55	#16
Logan360 MR300 Last Online: Dec 1st, 2023 17:22 Join Date: May 2012 Location: tauranga	Yes even over here they still rare but a lot more common than twin cam and probably easier than turboing a 200e

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