240GL 2.9lt 200bhp FOR SALE

brynorpheus · May 18th, 2010, 00:19

It's too fast for me so I have decided to sell my project complete to someone who will be able to fully use it's potential.
Insurance value at £6000. 2.9lt 183bhp 194ft/lbs at wheels. normally aspirated. jenvy throttle bodies, emerald engine management, lots of engine mods now done 8000 miles, running very well. car completely rebuilt from chassis, all new engine parts inc racing pistons, con rods. gas flowed head. full instrumentation, rebuilt seats etc. far too much done to put on here. "Retro Cars" did a review in July 2009 edition. performance curves available from emerald.
Over £10,000 spent. buyer gets many spares, from panels to discs.
Sensible offers please.
brynorpheus@hotmail.co.uk

Palmer · May 18th, 2010, 00:35

For the claim of all that work, you will need pics, all history / receipts etc.

monkeh · May 18th, 2010, 00:55

Ive seen it, and witnessed it, PHHHHWOOOOOOOOAR!

foggyjames · May 18th, 2010, 01:29

What engine does it have fitted? Modern-ish 2.9s which spring to mind are the Volvo straight 6 and Cosworth V6 from the Granada / Scorpio.

cheers

James

Steve and his 244 · May 18th, 2010, 06:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by foggyjames

What engine does it have fitted? Modern-ish 2.9s which spring to mind are the Volvo straight 6 and Cosworth V6 from the Granada / Scorpio.

cheers

James

I think im right in saying it still has a redblock fitted...

Lucien · May 18th, 2010, 09:45

Nothing to do with me, but I was curious. Here's a link:

http://www.retrocarsmag.com/siteFile...09/07jul/9.jpg

Quick Brick
Having run tweaked Volvos since the ’70s, John Bevan’s latest 240 GL might not look much from the outside, but with an imported 2.9 from Sweden running the show, is actually something of a street sleeper

Looks very nice. I'd be interested in more photos please, although I confess I can't buy it.

foggyjames · May 18th, 2010, 13:05

Ah, for some reason I thought I saw 6 cylinder...that'll teach me to go reading when knackered!

Yeah, the Swedes make the various bits needed to build some seriously fruity redblocks...Sten Parner, for example, does kits for 2.9L..which seems far too much of a coincidence!

Apologies for that....bit of a reading fail!

cheers

James

john h · May 18th, 2010, 19:37

I can't see the engine photos; is it the 16v with balancer shafts? If not, such a big capacity 4 is going to rev like a concrete mixer surely?

John

brynorpheus · May 18th, 2010, 20:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by brynorpheus

It's too fast for me so I have decided to sell my project complete to someone who will be able to fully use it's potential.
Insurance value at £6000. 2.9lt 183bhp 194ft/lbs at wheels. normally aspirated. jenvy throttle bodies, emerald engine management, lots of engine mods now done 8000 miles, running very well. car completely rebuilt from chassis, all new engine parts inc racing pistons, con rods. gas flowed head. full instrumentation, rebuilt seats etc. far too much done to put on here. "Retro Cars" did a review in July 2009 edition. performance curves available from emerald.
Over £10,000 spent. buyer gets many spares, from panels to discs.
Sensible offers please.
brynorpheus@hotmail.co.uk

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/attach...07d=1274211858 http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/attach...1&d=1274212507

davebslater(uk) · May 18th, 2010, 20:59

its too fast for you ?

have you got dyno graphs ? just interested thats all , must have a relatively mild cam

May 18th, 2010, 00:19	#1
brynorpheus BRYNORPHEUS Last Online: Apr 18th, 2022 13:45 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: brynmawr gwent	240GL 2.9lt 200bhp FOR SALE It's too fast for me so I have decided to sell my project complete to someone who will be able to fully use it's potential. Insurance value at £6000. 2.9lt 183bhp 194ft/lbs at wheels. normally aspirated. jenvy throttle bodies, emerald engine management, lots of engine mods now done 8000 miles, running very well. car completely rebuilt from chassis, all new engine parts inc racing pistons, con rods. gas flowed head. full instrumentation, rebuilt seats etc. far too much done to put on here. "Retro Cars" did a review in July 2009 edition. performance curves available from emerald. Over £10,000 spent. buyer gets many spares, from panels to discs. Sensible offers please. brynorpheus@hotmail.co.uk Last edited by brynorpheus; May 18th, 2010 at 00:45.

May 18th, 2010, 01:29	#4
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 09:13 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	What engine does it have fitted? Modern-ish 2.9s which spring to mind are the Volvo straight 6 and Cosworth V6 from the Granada / Scorpio. cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

May 18th, 2010, 13:05	#7
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 09:13 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	Ah, for some reason I thought I saw 6 cylinder...that'll teach me to go reading when knackered! Yeah, the Swedes make the various bits needed to build some seriously fruity redblocks...Sten Parner, for example, does kits for 2.9L..which seems far too much of a coincidence! Apologies for that....bit of a reading fail! cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

May 18th, 2010, 19:37	#8
john h VOC Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 13:49 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	I can't see the engine photos; is it the 16v with balancer shafts? If not, such a big capacity 4 is going to rev like a concrete mixer surely? John __________________ XX

May 18th, 2010, 20:59	#10
davebslater(uk) redbollock guru Last Online: Jun 30th, 2016 23:54 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: lincoln	its too fast for you ? have you got dyno graphs ? just interested thats all , must have a relatively mild cam __________________ www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk

May 18th, 2010, 00:35	#2
Palmer Premier Member Last Online: Nov 7th, 2021 02:21 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Peterborough	For the claim of all that work, you will need pics, all history / receipts etc.

May 18th, 2010, 00:55	#3
monkeh Pain in the backside Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 10:10 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Newport	Ive seen it, and witnessed it, PHHHHWOOOOOOOOAR!

May 18th, 2010, 09:45	#6
Lucien VOC Member Last Online: Today 13:31 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Walton-on-Thames	Nothing to do with me, but I was curious. Here's a link: http://www.retrocarsmag.com/siteFile...09/07jul/9.jpg Quick Brick Having run tweaked Volvos since the ’70s, John Bevan’s latest 240 GL might not look much from the outside, but with an imported 2.9 from Sweden running the show, is actually something of a street sleeper Looks very nice. I'd be interested in more photos please, although I confess I can't buy it.

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