940 Wagon Project

[Roger88]

Hi all!,

I'm new here but always had a love for Volvos, I have just recently bought a 1998 Volvo 940 Wagon LPT (B230FK), I am presuming it has the m90 box with the revised 3rd gear syncro but I am not sure until I get a better look.

I thought I should come here and ask for advice with the direction I am heading with this Volvo, I am aiming for big power and would be good to get some info on recommended setups and items I will need for the build.

The aim is for 500-600bhp so the engine will be getting pulled out and forged rods and pistons with ported 530 head and double valve springs.

Any advice on if I should go aftermarket intake plenum would be helpful, and if anyone knows of a reasonable priced exhaust manifold with T3 fitment would be appreciated as I am struggling a bit to find a selection of exhaust manifolds.

I already have a Link G4 extreme ecu for using on the car so that side is sorted so far.

I will leave it there for now but if anyone has experience or a nice recipe I should aim for and just any helpful information would be much appreciated!.

EDIT: I forgot to say I know about reinforcing the rear frame to prevent twisting and also any information on a good clutch setup will be brill', so far I think it will be a twin plate setup but if anyone has better information that will be a big thumbs up.

Cheers

Roger88

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by Roger88

The aim is for 500-600bhp

Cheers

Roger88

From a red-block?

[Roger88]

Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

From a red-block?

Yeah this was my mental goal I had in my head, any information would be appreciated if you have other thoughts on the idea/subject?

Cheers

Roger88

[360beast]

Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

From a red-block?

There a 're a few out there with over 1000hp Dave and it seems quite a few in Europe with about 600hp, have a look on you tube and enjoy haha.

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by Roger88

Yeah this was my mental goal I had in my head, any information would be appreciated if you have other thoughts on the idea/subject?

Cheers

Roger88

Originally Posted by 360beast

There a 're a few out there with over 1000hp Dave and it seems quite a few in Europe with about 600hp, have a look on you tube and enjoy haha.

I'm not saying it can't be done, just thinking of the cost! I think after about 250-300bhp it starts getting expensive plus there's a need for a special clutch from that sort of point.

[Roger88]

Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

I'm not saying it can't be done, just thinking of the cost! I think after about 250-300bhp it starts getting expensive plus there's a need for a special clutch from that sort of point.

Yes I admit it will be getting expensive but I am not holding back with this one, obviously I would still like to find the best compromise for price vs power but if the car needs X amount to make it then I will shell out and spend the funds, I just need to scratch that Swedish itch thats been going on for a while.

Cheers

Roger88

[Laird Scooby]

Good luck with it then! If a 945 goes past me like a dose of salts i'll know who to blame!

[baggy798]

No one in the UK has gone that high.

Maybe build a 700hp 8v and turn it down a bit?

https://www.garaget.org/?car=37261

Probably best to go 16v at the 350-400hp barrier.

[Roger88]

Originally Posted by baggy798

No one in the UK has gone that high.

Maybe build a 700hp 8v and turn it down a bit?

https://www.garaget.org/?car=37261

Probably best to go 16v at the 350-400hp barrier.

Sorry guys I just got online and seen messages, if I could find a 16v head I might consider it but I don't mind getting larger valves done on the 8v and a cam if all else fails.

I see that intake manifold on the link you showed, is there any information or does anyone know what manifold its from or what brand if aftermarket?.

Cheers

Roger88

[Pete940]

That's just the manifold from older models running on k-jetronic (certain 740's and 240's), but no doubt modified with a larger throttle body.