Budget B230 tubular manifolds

T5Sweep · Feb 4th, 2017, 21:04

Just putting a feeler out on this (remove if not allowed mods), I'm looking at doing a batch of budget mild steel exhaust manifolds, I'll be making them with my HY35 in mind so plenty of room for a variety of blowers. I can put whatever flange you like on and even have the option of an external wastegates.

I'll be looking at around £200.

Would there be any interest in these?

Ben.

Chooch84 · Feb 4th, 2017, 22:07

Yup, probably later on in the year or early next year.

Pete940 · Feb 5th, 2017, 07:53

Interested, with a similar time scale to Chooch.

T5Sweep · Feb 5th, 2017, 09:19

Marvellous, what I might do is make a small batch of 5 for a start and see how they do.

Thanks for the response.

Fridazadilak · Feb 7th, 2017, 12:44

I'll definitely take one, I've got the TD05 flange here so I could send it to you to make one up. I need it as far forward as possible to clear the 240 strut tower.

Dan

rogerthechorister · Feb 7th, 2017, 19:58

What about for a B234F+T and/or a B6304 (although there is a member who is exploring mods to use a Beemer manifold for the 6-pot?

Oh, and what about a substitute for the DO88 radiator (it was intended for racing 940s but would also fit 960s that did not utilise the atf cooler in the Volvo rad)? It's allegedly off the market for redesign because of a clearance problem between the rad and the intercooler - but obviously for my 960 that would not be a problem as I have no intercooler!

barkster1971 · Feb 7th, 2017, 20:01

pics then

Spacebar · Feb 7th, 2017, 21:13

I'd definitely be interested, pm sent

T5Sweep · Feb 9th, 2017, 07:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fridazadilak

I'll definitely take one, I've got the TD05 flange here so I could send it to you to make one up. I need it as far forward as possible to clear the 240 strut tower.

Dan

Shouldn't be an issue, I'll need you to take some measurements from the strut tower to the head to see how much narrower it is.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rogerthechorister

What about for a B234F+T and/or a B6304 (although there is a member who is exploring mods to use a Beemer manifold for the 6-pot?

Oh, and what about a substitute for the DO88 radiator (it was intended for racing 940s but would also fit 960s that did not utilise the atf cooler in the Volvo rad)? It's allegedly off the market for redesign because of a clearance problem between the rad and the intercooler - but obviously for my 960 that would not be a problem as I have no intercooler!

I'm afraid without a car here to work from it'd be very difficult to make manifolds for either.
I know of people running the stock radiator with big 5.0+ V8's in rather hot climates, they're very efficient as standard! Any reason you're changing?

Quote:

Originally Posted by barkster1971

pics then

I'll be making a start this weekend.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacebar

I'd definitely be interested, pm sent

Didn't receive a message.

Ben.

rogerthechorister · Feb 16th, 2017, 22:26

As soon as I try to drag my little caravan up a motorway hill at only a little bit over 60 (or even at 60) the temperature gauge on my 960 is headed for the red. So I have to slow down - which I hate. I have already had thermostat, flush, reverse flush, new rad (!). Pretty much no change. I have isolated the internal atf cooler and put a huge Mishimoto one in so it's not heat soak from the autobox.

But I think I have found a source for the DO88 rad so that's next (at vast expense).

Feb 4th, 2017, 21:04	#1
T5Sweep Master Member Last Online: Oct 24th, 2022 09:28 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Peterborough	Budget B230 tubular manifolds Just putting a feeler out on this (remove if not allowed mods), I'm looking at doing a batch of budget mild steel exhaust manifolds, I'll be making them with my HY35 in mind so plenty of room for a variety of blowers. I can put whatever flange you like on and even have the option of an external wastegates. I'll be looking at around £200. Would there be any interest in these? Ben.

Feb 4th, 2017, 22:07	#2
Chooch84 940 Noob Last Online: Yesterday 20:48 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Birmingham	Yup, probably later on in the year or early next year. __________________ 96 945 Classic 2.3 LPT with some mods... To do: Install upper brace, Catch can, install sound deadening (50% done), Fit electric leather seats, repaint! List is endless... 16 BMW 330e

Feb 7th, 2017, 12:44	#5
Fridazadilak Low & Lazy Last Online: Jan 31st, 2024 18:15 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Torbay	I'll definitely take one, I've got the TD05 flange here so I could send it to you to make one up. I need it as far forward as possible to clear the 240 strut tower. Dan __________________ Cheap, Reliable, Fast. Pick two. 1993 240 Torslanda Turbo - With added pssh tsssch! 1996 940 Sport - The new daily driver

Feb 7th, 2017, 19:58	#6
rogerthechorister Rogerthechorister Last Online: Dec 16th, 2023 02:15 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Rochester	B234? B6304? What about for a B234F+T and/or a B6304 (although there is a member who is exploring mods to use a Beemer manifold for the 6-pot? Oh, and what about a substitute for the DO88 radiator (it was intended for racing 940s but would also fit 960s that did not utilise the atf cooler in the Volvo rad)? It's allegedly off the market for redesign because of a clearance problem between the rad and the intercooler - but obviously for my 960 that would not be a problem as I have no intercooler! __________________ B234F estate, H reg 100k miles. RIP melted B280E. 760T estate, F reg 133k miles. 940 Sport M90 estate, N reg 170k miles. 940 Sport M90 estate, N reg 100k miles, ex Lovejoy. 960 Estate, N reg, 56k miles, blown up and sold.

Feb 7th, 2017, 20:01	#7
barkster1971 VOC Member Last Online: Apr 12th, 2024 16:38 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Swineshead/Salford	pics pics then __________________ new engine! new car!

Feb 5th, 2017, 07:53	#3
Pete940 Ideal Volvo Last Online: Yesterday 23:15 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Haydock	Interested, with a similar time scale to Chooch.

Feb 5th, 2017, 09:19	#4
T5Sweep Master Member Last Online: Oct 24th, 2022 09:28 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Peterborough	Marvellous, what I might do is make a small batch of 5 for a start and see how they do. Thanks for the response.

Feb 7th, 2017, 21:13	#8
Spacebar Junior Member Last Online: Jul 15th, 2023 15:47 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Walsall	I'd definitely be interested, pm sent

Feb 16th, 2017, 22:26	#10
rogerthechorister Rogerthechorister Last Online: Dec 16th, 2023 02:15 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Rochester	Cooling As soon as I try to drag my little caravan up a motorway hill at only a little bit over 60 (or even at 60) the temperature gauge on my 960 is headed for the red. So I have to slow down - which I hate. I have already had thermostat, flush, reverse flush, new rad (!). Pretty much no change. I have isolated the internal atf cooler and put a huge Mishimoto one in so it's not heat soak from the autobox. But I think I have found a source for the DO88 rad so that's next (at vast expense). __________________ B234F estate, H reg 100k miles. RIP melted B280E. 760T estate, F reg 133k miles. 940 Sport M90 estate, N reg 170k miles. 940 Sport M90 estate, N reg 100k miles, ex Lovejoy. 960 Estate, N reg, 56k miles, blown up and sold.

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