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$500 1988 740 Budget Build

73amc

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Nov 4, 2014
Hey guys,

Picked up a solid 88 740 turbo that needs a motor. I have one lined up that is coming out of my buddies 93 940 which is also a turbo. I've never built a volvo using volvo stuff. I have an LS swapped 240 wagon, and another wagon that I daily drive.

Once I get the motor out and back in I'd like to go ahead and play around a little with making a little more power. Say 300, not even sure if that is possible. The car is currently auto, but again once the engine is in and the car is running I think the first project will likely be a t5 manual swap.

Am I out of my mind thinking that 300whp is possible? I'll start researching solid combinations and recipes for more power, but wanted to get thoughts about my goal.
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300whp is definitely doable on the stock bottom end of the 93 engine, assuming it’s healthy. Trans will be okay too, just do the accumulator mod.
 
Great news. My LS car has plenty of power. I would just like to wake the car up some. Still undecided on what I want to do with the transmission. Keep it auto or manual swap it.
 
For my old 89 744 500 dollar redblock hot rod I did upgrade to lh2.4 and then put a 84 B23ft motor in it with 15g and ran 12.61 in the quarter mile with slicks. Then turned a rod bearing and put in a 90 plus big rod b230ft and ran 12.7. Getrag 265 5 speed man trans. Stock cast iron flywheel exploded during a burnout at PIR totaled the car.

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This is all I want. Simple.

For my old 89 744 500 dollar redblock hot
rod I did upgrade to lh2.4 and then put a 84 B23ft motor in it with 15 and ran 12.61 in the quarter mile with slicks. Then turned a rod bearing and put in a 90 plus big rod b230ft and ran 12.7. Getrag 265 5 speed man trans. Stock cast iron flywheel exploded during a burnout at PIR totaled the car.

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We'll I wouldn't want my worst M-N-E that. You best get billet steel flywheel. All I run nowdays..

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Trying to get a list together of the typical things to do before I put the new motor in. So far I've been banking on motor mounts, timing belt, water pump, and the 3 seals. Is there anything else I should consider doing what I have the engine out?
 
Inspect closely the radiator and hoses. Since you are unhooking those anyway, now would be a good time to replace them if needed, to guard against future problems down the road.
 
Good idea. Was wondering if it was worth my time replacing the valve gushers what I had the motor out. Doesnt look to bad to even do with the engine in, so i might skip that for now.
 
Ok. Looks like I'll just be doing routine maintenance, motor mounts, lh 2.4 swap and accumulator mod right away.
 
Would a 15g turbo be a worthwhile upgrade or not really? I hear conflicting stories.
 
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