TB Melbourne mini-meet part 2 -- 56k, not today!

ashvolvo · Apr 13, 2005

Hi everyone, last weekend, Ben (The Guv), Cam (Cam740) and myself caught up for a chat, a short afternoon cruise and a photo session at a park close by.

Here are some more pics. Enjoy!

From L to R:
Ben's 1989 240, Cam's 1987 740 Turbo, My 1990 240

From L to R:
Back shots of Cam's 1987 740 Turbo, My 1990 240, Ben's 1989 240

Ben's 1989 240. The sunlight seems to show the dints really well, but they won't be there for too long.

Cam's 1987 740 Turbo.

Ben's 1989 240 again.

Another pic of all three.

My 1990 240

CT · Apr 13, 2005

And more to come hopefully this Sat!!!

Had to include a photo of Ash's rims - they look awesome (I may have already posted em on Part 1 but CBF'd looking!! :lol:

)

THe other 2 shots are Ash and Ben as we were leaving - Ben following cause he has an uncanny knack for finding dead ends!!! :lol:

EDIT// Ash check snowball threads!!!

ashvolvo · Apr 13, 2005

I posted a new thread as the other one is quickly becoming the 'OZ chat room'
:-P

CT · Apr 13, 2005

ashvolvo said:
I posted a new thread as the other one is quickly becoming the 'OZ chat room'

Very true!!!

Neil Peart · Apr 13, 2005

NICE CARS guys!! looked like fun. That Red 240 needs a turbo :lol:

. Its hot nevertheless.

CT · Apr 13, 2005

Neil Peart said:
NICE CARS guys!! looked like fun. That Red 240 needs a turbo . Its hot nevertheless.

Oh Ash will LOVE hearing that!!! :lol:

His is quicker than my 740t running 14psi so its pretty sharp for a NA 240!!

ashvolvo · Apr 13, 2005

Neil Peart said:
NICE CARS guys!! looked like fun. That Red 240 needs a turbo . Its hot nevertheless.

A turbo would be great, but its not as practical an option as it is in the LHD market. It simply isnt a 'cheap' performance option here like it is in the states, and I like having a quick N/A car - it certainly surprises a few people.

I may look at turboing it eventually but not for a while.

Thanks for the compliments.

The Guv · Apr 13, 2005

I reckon there's more character in a screaming n/a even including the blow-offs of a turbo.

shaved240 · Apr 13, 2005

cam740 said:
Oh Ash will LOVE hearing that!!!

His is quicker than my 740t running 14psi so its pretty sharp for a NA 240!!

What engine mods do you have ash?

ashvolvo · Apr 13, 2005

Dear_vs_Coyote said:
What engine mods do you have ash?

without going into great detail,
* H cam
* extractors and hand built 2 1/4" exhaust
* custom airbox and inlet
* mild head work
* electric fan
* no a/c

Lots of little things, hotter plugs, 8.8mm leads, new oxy sensor (surprisingly this can make a big difference)
Many hours spent tuning and testing, changing Throttle Position sensor, etc
Everything we've ever done to it is documented with notes and appropriate comments, etc
- Makes life a lot easier.

There are also great gains to be made in fanatical tuning - ie, spending time adjusting and testing in search of small gains. Add together a few small gains, and larger ones become apparent.

The car wont idle well, but above 3500 rpm its a LOT of fun.

If you want specifics and more details, PM me and I'll take more time and be thorough and go through it all.

PS, Cam & Ben - I may be able to get my grubby hands on a Haltech E6X computer. :twisted:

CT · Apr 13, 2005

ashvolvo said:
PS, Cam & Ben - I may be able to get my grubby hands on a Haltech E6X computer.

Now hang on - which version of our 27 possible cars that we discussed was that for - the 240 turbo???

The Guv · Apr 13, 2005

ashvolvo said:
PS, Cam & Ben - I may be able to get my grubby hands on a Haltech E6X computer.

Excuse my stupidity but what is a haltech e6x computer?

ashvolvo · Apr 13, 2005

The Guv said:
Excuse my stupidity but what is a haltech e6x computer?

Engine management. would be ideal to replace crappy stock volvo ecu with.
lots more adjustability

http://www.haltech.com.au

CT · Apr 13, 2005

ashvolvo said:
Engine management. would be ideal to replace crappy stock volvo ecu with.
lots more adjustability

http://www.haltech.com.au

IIRC this is the one we was talking about to turbo (?) a 242 or 240 :???:

ashvolvo · Apr 13, 2005

cam740 said:
Now hang on - which version of our 27 possible cars that we discussed was that for - the 240 turbo???

for my 240. Im waiting to hear back if it'll be free or not or how much I'll have to pay for it.

ashvolvo · Apr 13, 2005

cam740 said:
IIRC this is the one we was talking about to turbo (?) a 242 or 240

Given approrpriate resouces (read: dollars) - this is what I'd do.

IF I can get it free or at a decent price, I'll fit it to my 240.

There are a couple of guys who are running the E6K (earlier but more or less the same) on turboed 240s in Australia and there is some volvo-specific knowledge around on getting it working well.

CT · Apr 13, 2005

ashvolvo said:
Given approrpriate resouces (read: dollars) - this is what I'd do.

IF I can get it free or at a decent price, I'll fit it to my 240.

There are a couple of guys who are running the E6K (earlier but more or less the same) on turboed 240 in Australia and there is some volvo-specific knowledge around on getting it working well.

Cool - we'll use u as a guinea pig - how unusual!!! :lol:

ashvolvo · Apr 13, 2005

cam740 said:
Cool - we'll use u as a guinea pig - how unusual!!!

Ah the trusty red rolling testbed.

CT · Apr 13, 2005

ashvolvo said:
Ah the trusty red rolling testbed.

And a beaty it is too!!!! :lol:

You poor bastard - taking on two blokes that could cross thread a nail!!!! :rofl:

ashvolvo · Apr 13, 2005

cam740 said:
And a beaty it is too!!!!

You poor bastard - taking on two blokes that could cross thread a nail!!!!

Im sure thats not the case, very funny though.

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