How many 240 turbos in the UK?

Fridazadilak · May 11th, 2013, 22:25

Hi,

Me and Antz were talking and it's got me thinking, how many actual 240 turbo conversions have actually been done in the UK? Or more precisely, how many are on the road now?

I know Chesh has built a couple, and Suterman has built one, and mine will be on the road in the next month or so. I think Jonah might have one too? I've seen a few other random ones floating around too.

The turbo conversion is something that a million people have talked about, but how many have actually done it? Obviously I'm not talking about Antz' T5 conversion...he's just showing off.

Just curious as to how elite the 240 turbo club is!

Dan

classicswede · May 11th, 2013, 22:52

Old poor quality pics but here some of my dads 244 turbo

Fridazadilak · May 12th, 2013, 01:03

Is that a B23FT? What are the spade terminals for up by the rocker cover?!

Is it still on the road these days?

Cheers!

john h · May 12th, 2013, 08:29

Mine is not turbo'd yet, but should be done this summer!

John

classicswede · May 12th, 2013, 09:54

The spade terminals are for the LPG injectors.

The B23 is coming out and going into something with less doors

crogthomas · May 12th, 2013, 15:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by classicswede

The B23 is coming out and going into something with less doors

Something 240 shaped? Or a bit older?

Antz · May 12th, 2013, 15:36

Hahaha Im showing off.

The ones I know of are:
Yours
Bryn Musselwhites 245 GLT (using Sutermans old car as a donor that's now the Volv8estate in the BDC)
A blue one that I seem to remember foggy james and chesh talking about
A silver 240 GLT saloon that was on ebay not so long back

That's all I know of. Theres always plenty of people talking the talk about doing it but it seems only a handful ever actually get down to business and make it happen.

wooble · May 12th, 2013, 15:45

When I was shopping for my first 240, there was a white 245 on ebay with a B230FT. I can't remember the exact year, but it was a late one. It looked like a nicely done job from a mechanical point of view, though some of the details were rather late 90s Max Powerish. It sold for <£1000 too, if I remember correctly. I've never seen any other mention of it, so there's probably a few unknown turbos lurking out there.

geoffo · May 12th, 2013, 16:16

Next time I go to the states I'm bringing one of these back in my suitcase - seems like a bargain? Then I will have no excuse but to join the turbo club!

Geoff

geoffo · May 12th, 2013, 16:17

and this time with the link....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Volvo-240-64...cac389&vxp=mtr

May 11th, 2013, 22:25	#1
Fridazadilak Low & Lazy Last Online: Jan 31st, 2024 18:15 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Torbay	How many 240 turbos in the UK? Hi, Me and Antz were talking and it's got me thinking, how many actual 240 turbo conversions have actually been done in the UK? Or more precisely, how many are on the road now? I know Chesh has built a couple, and Suterman has built one, and mine will be on the road in the next month or so. I think Jonah might have one too? I've seen a few other random ones floating around too. The turbo conversion is something that a million people have talked about, but how many have actually done it? Obviously I'm not talking about Antz' T5 conversion...he's just showing off. Just curious as to how elite the 240 turbo club is! Dan __________________ Cheap, Reliable, Fast. Pick two. 1993 240 Torslanda Turbo - With added pssh tsssch! 1996 940 Sport - The new daily driver

May 11th, 2013, 22:52	#2
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Today 22:41 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Old poor quality pics but here some of my dads 244 turbo __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

May 12th, 2013, 01:03	#3
Fridazadilak Low & Lazy Last Online: Jan 31st, 2024 18:15 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Torbay	Is that a B23FT? What are the spade terminals for up by the rocker cover?! Is it still on the road these days? Cheers! __________________ Cheap, Reliable, Fast. Pick two. 1993 240 Torslanda Turbo - With added pssh tsssch! 1996 940 Sport - The new daily driver

May 12th, 2013, 08:29	#4
john h VOC Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 13:49 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	Mine is not turbo'd yet, but should be done this summer! John __________________ XX

May 12th, 2013, 09:54	#5
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Today 22:41 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	The spade terminals are for the LPG injectors. The B23 is coming out and going into something with less doors __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

May 12th, 2013, 15:36	#7
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	Hahaha Im showing off. The ones I know of are: Yours Bryn Musselwhites 245 GLT (using Sutermans old car as a donor that's now the Volv8estate in the BDC) A blue one that I seem to remember foggy james and chesh talking about A silver 240 GLT saloon that was on ebay not so long back That's all I know of. Theres always plenty of people talking the talk about doing it but it seems only a handful ever actually get down to business and make it happen. __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

May 12th, 2013, 15:45	#8
wooble Stay gold baby! Last Online: Jul 24th, 2022 16:15 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bristol	When I was shopping for my first 240, there was a white 245 on ebay with a B230FT. I can't remember the exact year, but it was a late one. It looked like a nicely done job from a mechanical point of view, though some of the details were rather late 90s Max Powerish. It sold for <£1000 too, if I remember correctly. I've never seen any other mention of it, so there's probably a few unknown turbos lurking out there. __________________ Click to see 240 parts I want to give you money for!

May 12th, 2013, 16:16	#9
geoffo saving 240's one by one Last Online: Today 11:04 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Darlo	turbo manifold Next time I go to the states I'm bringing one of these back in my suitcase - seems like a bargain? Then I will have no excuse but to join the turbo club! Geoff

May 12th, 2013, 16:17	#10
geoffo saving 240's one by one Last Online: Today 11:04 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Darlo	er - this and this time with the link.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Volvo-240-64...cac389&vxp=mtr

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