My 1989 Volvo 245 Build thread
History:
When I was 15, I started the hunt for my first car, and for reasons I cant remember anymore I decided I had to have a 240 wagon. Eventually I found the one I wanted (and could afford). A 1989 240 DL wagon with 212,000kms, a B230F and an auto for $700. First thing I bought was a set of virgo rims for $100, then I cut the springs a bunch, and drove it. Later I bought IPD lowering springs and sway bars and Koni Adjustable shocks and struts. A few coils cut from the IPD springs it was nice and low. Looking for more power now I found a B23E+T for sale complete with an m46 for $300, so I planned to drop that in and away I go. The guy I bought it from said it ran perfectly and dyno'd at 195whp@8psi. I tore into the block and found a cracked piston as well as a cracked exhaust manifold and turbine housing. Ive been around small blocks my whole life because of my dad, so I started leaning towards a small block 350. I found a good engine, circle track 355 chevy crate motor, 350hp, 400ft-lbs. Long story short there was absolutely no way i would ever be insured on this thing, especially being 18 at the time, plus it just didnt feel right to replace the redblock. So, turbo redblock it was.
Heres where its at
Engine
Wiseco pistons 96.6mm 8.5:1CR
RSI H-beam rods with ARP studs
polished crank
engine balanced
160 head with few hours of porting
38/46mm valves
unknown valvetrain
custom cam, 12.44mm lift, unknown dur.
KL Racing extreme exhaust manifold
KL Racing intake manifold
KL Racing 50mm wastegate
KL Racing 4" intercooler
Holset Hx35/Hy35 hybrid with 4" downpipe
ebay 3" intercooler piping kit
megasquirt 2 v3.57
Drivetrain
Th350 trans with transbrake
Still looking for converter, ~5000 stall
One piece drivestaft
Ford 8.8 (shortened) with disk brakes
4.10 Richmond gears
Moser Street custom length axles
Wheels
15x4 front Billet Specialty Street RT
15x7 rear Billet Specialty Street RT
235/60/15 Mickey Thompson ET Street
26x4x15 Hoosier Drag Front
Front hubs and rotors re-drilled to 5x4.5
Rear axles drilled to 5x4.5
Heres how it was with cut springs and a stock b230f
After painting engine bay
Thanks,
History:
When I was 15, I started the hunt for my first car, and for reasons I cant remember anymore I decided I had to have a 240 wagon. Eventually I found the one I wanted (and could afford). A 1989 240 DL wagon with 212,000kms, a B230F and an auto for $700. First thing I bought was a set of virgo rims for $100, then I cut the springs a bunch, and drove it. Later I bought IPD lowering springs and sway bars and Koni Adjustable shocks and struts. A few coils cut from the IPD springs it was nice and low. Looking for more power now I found a B23E+T for sale complete with an m46 for $300, so I planned to drop that in and away I go. The guy I bought it from said it ran perfectly and dyno'd at 195whp@8psi. I tore into the block and found a cracked piston as well as a cracked exhaust manifold and turbine housing. Ive been around small blocks my whole life because of my dad, so I started leaning towards a small block 350. I found a good engine, circle track 355 chevy crate motor, 350hp, 400ft-lbs. Long story short there was absolutely no way i would ever be insured on this thing, especially being 18 at the time, plus it just didnt feel right to replace the redblock. So, turbo redblock it was.
Heres where its at
Engine
Wiseco pistons 96.6mm 8.5:1CR
RSI H-beam rods with ARP studs
polished crank
engine balanced
160 head with few hours of porting
38/46mm valves
unknown valvetrain
custom cam, 12.44mm lift, unknown dur.
KL Racing extreme exhaust manifold
KL Racing intake manifold
KL Racing 50mm wastegate
KL Racing 4" intercooler
Holset Hx35/Hy35 hybrid with 4" downpipe
ebay 3" intercooler piping kit
megasquirt 2 v3.57
Drivetrain
Th350 trans with transbrake
Still looking for converter, ~5000 stall
One piece drivestaft
Ford 8.8 (shortened) with disk brakes
4.10 Richmond gears
Moser Street custom length axles
Wheels
15x4 front Billet Specialty Street RT
15x7 rear Billet Specialty Street RT
235/60/15 Mickey Thompson ET Street
26x4x15 Hoosier Drag Front
Front hubs and rotors re-drilled to 5x4.5
Rear axles drilled to 5x4.5
Heres how it was with cut springs and a stock b230f
After painting engine bay
Thanks,
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