245 for Turbo conversion

DionBullock · Jan 20th, 2016, 10:01

Hi folks!

As title really, I want a 240/245 estate for a turbo conversion. I already have a 940 donor and was planning on turbo'ing the saloon I recently sold, but I need an estate for practical reasons.

Doesn't need to be a minter, but the less rust the better! Keeping an eye out on the usual sites like ebay, car and classic and forum classifieds

Thanks in advance

240T · Jan 20th, 2016, 17:51

Same boat as me....! Good luck. I'm starting to think maybe a T5 estate would be a better route... Nowt about, that want to swap.

DionBullock · Jan 20th, 2016, 19:53

I know mate! I have a decent 940 that is my donor so Im thinking of keeping the 940 and buying an older volvo, like an amazon or a 144 etc. Its weird not having a project draining me of funds!! 😂

240T · Jan 20th, 2016, 20:13

It sucks doesn't it; I have a 244 saloon that's in above average condition, but for practicality the 245 rules over it. Should've bought one before prices go up...

DionBullock · Jan 20th, 2016, 21:28

I just sold a really good saloon, but it was too good and original to turbo it! A 242 would be my car in a perfect world! 😄

240T · Jan 20th, 2016, 22:56

Indeed I saw - was far too good to turbo. I think my best bet is to just buy a T5R, solve all problems, but eh.... 245. I've already made plans for a turbo Redblock, currently have the intake manifold being fabbed up so maybe I've gone past the point of no return..! Good luck though.

Jan 20th, 2016, 10:01	#1
DionBullock Volvo Nut Last Online: Apr 18th, 2022 17:42 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bangor, Gwynedd	245 for Turbo conversion Hi folks! As title really, I want a 240/245 estate for a turbo conversion. I already have a 940 donor and was planning on turbo'ing the saloon I recently sold, but I need an estate for practical reasons. Doesn't need to be a minter, but the less rust the better! Keeping an eye out on the usual sites like ebay, car and classic and forum classifieds Thanks in advance

Jan 20th, 2016, 17:51	#2
240T VOC Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2022 19:14 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Sunny Wiltshire.	Same boat as me....! Good luck. I'm starting to think maybe a T5 estate would be a better route... Nowt about, that want to swap.

Jan 20th, 2016, 19:53	#3
DionBullock Volvo Nut Last Online: Apr 18th, 2022 17:42 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bangor, Gwynedd	I know mate! I have a decent 940 that is my donor so Im thinking of keeping the 940 and buying an older volvo, like an amazon or a 144 etc. Its weird not having a project draining me of funds!! 😂

Jan 20th, 2016, 20:13	#4
240T VOC Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2022 19:14 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Sunny Wiltshire.	It sucks doesn't it; I have a 244 saloon that's in above average condition, but for practicality the 245 rules over it. Should've bought one before prices go up...

Jan 20th, 2016, 21:28	#5
DionBullock Volvo Nut Last Online: Apr 18th, 2022 17:42 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bangor, Gwynedd	I just sold a really good saloon, but it was too good and original to turbo it! A 242 would be my car in a perfect world! 😄

Jan 20th, 2016, 22:56	#6
240T VOC Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2022 19:14 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Sunny Wiltshire.	Indeed I saw - was far too good to turbo. I think my best bet is to just buy a T5R, solve all problems, but eh.... 245. I've already made plans for a turbo Redblock, currently have the intake manifold being fabbed up so maybe I've gone past the point of no return..! Good luck though.

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