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700/900 Series General Forum for the Volvo 740, 760, 780, 940, 960 & S/V90 cars |
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Sep 11th, 2019, 15:21 | #1 |
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Hi all,
I am looking to purchase a 940 with the intention of modifying it. After researching I have been reading about the difference between High Pressure Turbo HPT and Low pressure turbo LPT. I understand the technical difference. I also understand checking the cam cover tells you which version of the turbo the car has. However is there any other way of checking if a particular car has an LPT or HPT when looking online etc? Were the different turbos fitted to different spec models or is it ‘luck of the draw?’ which one the car has? I’m finding it hard to narrow down my online search for prospective cars. Thanks all |
Sep 11th, 2019, 15:41 | #2 |
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It's the same turbo with a different actuator. HPT as it's name suggests runs at higher pressure.
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when you think the first B23E in 1979 was 140 bhp without a turbo it makes you wonder how on earth they did it !
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Sep 11th, 2019, 16:02 | #4 |
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Ok thanks....so if it’s advertised as a turbo it will be HPT and if it is not it will be LPT?
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That is how it was when the LPT was launched , I cant remember when it disappeared ... Look for your engine type on the belt cover ... B230FT is the High pressure one
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Sep 11th, 2019, 16:13 | #6 |
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I will look for ones advertised as Turbo then. I am trying to avoid wasting anyone’s time by going to view a 940 and then finding out when I get to see it that it is an LPT.
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Sep 11th, 2019, 16:16 | #7 |
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They will all be advertised as Turbo. If you are modding the LPT is the better bet
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Sep 11th, 2019, 16:20 | #8 |
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Why is the LPT a better bet? From what I read the LPT is better for towing but the HPT is better for performance? Happy to be proved wrong though!
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Lots of people on here have modded LPT to over 300bhp
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Sep 11th, 2019, 17:34 | #10 |
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Ok makes sense. Thanks for your advice. On a side note, I am thinking mileage is not really an issue with these engines? Seen a few online between 150K-200K. Is it something that I should be bothered about when I’m looking? Obviously lower if possible but not a must?
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