940 future mods

Post 350357 by smithy on 2010-12-12 21:40:22

alot of changes are going to happen to my old 8v 2.3 lpt 940 136 bhp im changing the inlet valve size in the head from 44mm standard to group 2 46mm valves the head has already got 38mm group 2 valves fitted instead of the standard 35mm valves . t38 hybrid turbo to fit 3in ss exhaust forged rods kent spec rsi stage 2 cam emerald ecu and full maped group a cossie k/n to fit turbo strenghtened m90 box eibach springs 850 r front bumper v70 side skirts 850 rear bumper full respray borbet a 17s 8 in wide i have already got 580 delhi injectors and a 004 bosch fuel pump this will be finished for the new season in may the 1st all i can say is lets bring the fun on lol

Post 350369 by JelT5 on 2010-12-12 22:07:10

[quote=smithy;350357]alot of changes are going to happen to my old 8v 2.3 lpt 940 136 bhp im changing the inlet valve size in the head from 44mm standard to group 2 46mm valves the head has already got 38mm group 2 valves fitted instead of the standard 35mm valves . t38 hybrid turbo to fit 3in ss exhaust kent spec rsi stage 2 cam emerald ecu and full maped group a cossie k/n to fit turbo strenghtened m90 box eibach springs 850 r front bumper v70 side skirts 850 rear bumper full respray borbet a 17s 8 in wide i have already got 580 delhi injectors and a 004 bosch fuel pump this will be finished for the new season in may the 1st all i can say is lets bring the fun on lol[/quote] Brilliant mate, nice list :) Should get you up to around 150 bhp, what do you reckon?

Post 350371 by leet5r on 2010-12-12 22:24:31

t38 ooooooooooooooo

Post 350373 by LiamT4 on 2010-12-12 22:34:06

I'm not jealous at all!;) 150bhp! On an old 4cyl, 8 valve, you must joking, it may get about 140bhp but not 150bhp! :hilarious Thats gonna be a beast :firedevil when its done, can't wait to see it running. Looks like you'll be going for 12's as well.

Post 350375 by smithy on 2010-12-12 22:37:44

[quote=JelT5;350369]Brilliant mate, nice list :) Should get you up to around 150 bhp, what do you reckon?[/quote] no were near mate more like 137 bhp lol

Post 350376 by smithy on 2010-12-12 22:38:52

[quote=LiamT4;350373]I'm not jealous at all!;) 150bhp! On an old 4cyl, 8 valve, you must joking, it may get about 140bhp but not 150bhp! :hilarious Thats gonna be a beast :firedevil when its done, can't wait to see it running. Looks like you'll be going for 12's as well.[/quote] now way its maxing out at 137 bhp mate and im looking at 14.5s lol remember its an 8v 4 banger

Post 350378 by LiamT4 on 2010-12-12 22:41:19

[quote=smithy;350376]now way its maxing out at 137 bhp mate and im looking at 14.5s lol[/quote] I'd be very happy with a 14.5 for mine but as yours will probably be running over 100bhp more, you may go a bit quicker!

Post 350380 by redbaron on 2010-12-12 22:45:52

hey man thats a pretty serious build you have going on,I'm currently doing the same only I'm staying with standard rods at the minute due funding and probably upgrading to a 5 cyclinder later on. What management system are you planning to use?

Post 350381 by smithy on 2010-12-12 22:47:14

[quote=LiamT4;350378]I'd be very happy with a 14.5 for mine but as yours will probably be running over 100bhp more, you may go a bit quicker![/quote] 13.9 last time mate so you never know and this time i will have 225s on the back at 20 psi so loads of traction and turbo running at 1.6 to 1.8 bar should get the old girl moving a tad lol

Post 350382 by smithy on 2010-12-12 22:50:05

[quote=redbaron;350380]hey man thats a pretty serious build you have going on,I'm currently doing the same only I'm staying with standard rods at the minute due funding and probably upgrading to a 5 cyclinder later on. What management system are you planning to use?[/quote] emerald mate the standard rods are good i was running 18 to 20 psi on a t35 hybrid and i had no probs with the rods mate but because im upgrading so much and running up to 28 psi i best be safe than sorry and change the rods

Post 350394 by redbaron on 2010-12-12 23:22:42

good point, I was under the impression that volvo rods were good but once you started getting close to 250hp then they start getting bendy. I'm planning to run with a t30 and a chipped volvo ecu until i can figure out megasquirt mapping. I honestly thought a t35 would snap the rods and melt pistons hence my choice of going a bit smaller

Post 350400 by smithy on 2010-12-13 00:03:44

[quote=redbaron;350394]good point, I was under the impression that volvo rods were good but once you started getting close to 250hp then they start getting bendy. I'm planning to run with a t30 and a chipped volvo ecu until i can figure out megasquirt mapping. I honestly thought a t35 would snap the rods and melt pistons hence my choice of going a bit smaller[/quote] no mate its all about fueling and the boost was never a problem and my car hit 20psi at 2800 rpm up to the rev limiter of 6k the redblock 13mm rods are good for 300 bhp whp mate no probs .i never hit under 290 and 350 bhp on different rollers ,just get an fpr, bigger injectors ,and 22 psi out of that t3 and enjoy mate,my car is on the rollers on voc under performance section and its also on here under hlm charity day mate.the car was on standard cam and standard ecus no chips

Post 350463 by redbaron on 2010-12-13 19:26:55

holy good frig just watched the videos on VOC there,good job. question for you though I've never really understood the whole turbo sizing thing ( i understand a t35 bigger than a t40 etc etc ) but what is a t3? injector wise i was going for either the yellow bosch ones from a 3lt 960 or reds from a t5

Post 350468 by JelT5 on 2010-12-13 20:02:24

[quote=smithy;350375]no were near mate more like 137 bhp lol[/quote] you never know, maybe you'll get a drop in bhp instead mate lol down to 135 ;)

Post 350471 by smithy on 2010-12-13 20:12:09

the way it works is is t25,t28,t3,t34,t38,t4 etcand the t35 is a hybrid of a t34 but bigger internals and mine used a different exhaust housing .if i was you i would use me7 blues and a fpr because reds are smaller than stock 940 injectors.but remember you have to do the resistor mod to use high rez injectors because 940s use low rez injectors

Post 350472 by smithy on 2010-12-13 20:13:25

[quote=JelT5;350468]you never know, maybe you'll get a drop in bhp instead mate lol down to 135 ;)[/quote] anything is possible mate lol and im might drop down to 16s on the quater aswell lol

Post 350480 by t5 pete on 2010-12-13 20:53:03

Theres a good list there but been having a good think about it and i do think the car will be slower with the extra weight lol Picked another t5 box up the other day which has very low miles on it since rebuilt and bring on the 16v goodness

Post 350488 by smithy on 2010-12-13 21:23:58

[quote=t5 pete;350480]Theres a good list there but been having a good think about it and i do think the car will be slower with the extra weight lol Picked another t5 box up the other day which has very low miles on it since rebuilt and bring on the 16v goodness[/quote] weldone mate but you still will not catch my 137 bhp power beast

Post 350489 by t5 pete on 2010-12-13 21:29:12

[quote=smithy;350488]weldone mate but you still will not catch my 137 bhp power beast[/quote] Thats true myne will have a heavier head so will be even slower lol

Post 350490 by t5 pete on 2010-12-13 21:29:47

Also forgot to txt ya back its cold in barnsley whats it like down your way lol

Post 350493 by smithy on 2010-12-13 21:38:32

[quote=t5 pete;350490]Also forgot to txt ya back its cold in barnsley whats it like down your way lol[/quote] cold and it will be getting colder

Post 350688 by redbaron on 2010-12-15 16:54:05

hey smithy thanks for the info by the way,found a t3/t4 super 60 on ebay atm,watching it with intent. In case your wandering how does this fella survive?usually i put the engine together, try and get it running then start upgrading the wee bits like injectors but thanks to all your helpful info i can do it all now

Post 350733 by smithy on 2010-12-15 21:23:56

[quote=redbaron;350688]hey smithy thanks for the info by the way,found a t3/t4 super 60 on ebay atm,watching it with intent. In case your wandering how does this fella survive?usually i put the engine together, try and get it running then start upgrading the wee bits like injectors but thanks to all your helpful info i can do it all now[/quote] make sure it will fit your manifold mate if not you will have to have it machined mate.if you need my info mate dont hessitate to ask mate.

Post 350742 by redbaron on 2010-12-15 23:15:20

nothing is going to fit really tbh, going to have to place turbo where washer/coolant bottles are in the front left corner of the bay due to brake servo and steering linkage in the way. Got the block painted earlier another coat tomorrow then its time to start the fun and games

Post 350778 by t5 pete on 2010-12-16 14:07:15

There was a bloke who have a 245 who managed to fit the turbo in with the 760 turbo manifold on and customised the down pipe a little but there wasnt much room. The best thing to do on the 240's is to have a custom manifold made which eliminates the clearence problems im also going to search for a slimmer brake booster which will allow more room

Post 350841 by smithy on 2010-12-16 20:55:31

i forgot you have a 240 so i totally agree with pete get custom manifold made .the new season is going to be good with all these rwds modded and tuned ready for the stripe

Post 350846 by t5 pete on 2010-12-16 21:00:48

[quote=smithy;350841]i forgot you have a 240 so i totally agree with pete get custom manifold made .the new season is going to be good with all these rwds modded and tuned ready for the stripe[/quote] Ive hopefully sourced a nice 740 with something different in it just hope the blokes still got it for sale other than that its back to pestering the bloke near me lol

Post 350855 by smithy on 2010-12-16 21:23:40

[quote=t5 pete;350846]Ive hopefully sourced a nice 740 with something different in it just hope the blokes still got it for sale other than that its back to pestering the bloke near me lol[/quote] sounds nice mate but are you still going to try and catch me lol

Post 350857 by t5 pete on 2010-12-16 21:26:57

[quote=smithy;350855]sounds nice mate but are you still going to try and catch me lol[/quote] lol hopefully i get to keep my job and then should have the car ready for late next year as ive got next to everything now appart from new head and then standalone

Post 350860 by redbaron on 2010-12-16 21:41:25

manifold being made by my own fair hand and a tig welder, this summer is going to be mad, the rwd volvos are really getting popular with some seriously quick machines cropping up all the time,will any of you folk be going to the retro rides show/hill climb at the prescoot hill climb glostershire? ( spelt wrong i think ) there will be a fair few volvos / other strange machinery and a lot of banter

Post 350861 by smithy on 2010-12-16 21:43:14

[quote=t5 pete;350857]lol hopefully i get to keep my job and then should have the car ready for late next year as ive got next to everything now appart from new head and then standalone[/quote] my will be ready for may the 1st mate ready for york looks like its the 850 for you then shall i keep my car in reverse lol

Post 350862 by smithy on 2010-12-16 21:43:59

[quote=redbaron;350860]manifold being made by my own fair hand and a tig welder, this summer is going to be mad, the rwd volvos are really getting popular with some seriously quick machines cropping up all the time,will any of you folk be going to the retro rides show/hill climb at the prescoot hill climb glostershire? ( spelt wrong i think ) there will be a fair few volvos / other strange machinery and a lot of banter[/quote] what date mate

Post 350865 by t5 pete on 2010-12-16 21:51:48

[quote=smithy;350861]my will be ready for may the 1st mate ready for york looks like its the 850 for you then shall i keep my car in reverse lol[/quote] The 850 will do for now ive just recieved my inlet pipe so that will give me a instant 100bhp more as the silicone is red pmsl. Just get ready for the 240 but if i do get made redundant and get another job straight away i will have pleanty of candy to throw at it.

Post 350866 by t5 pete on 2010-12-16 21:52:26

Post 350868 by redbaron on 2010-12-16 21:58:35

date wise I'm not sure yet,its in august, I think it possibly round the 2nd weekend but i'll keep you posted. I have a few pics of my 240 but they're about 6 months old and she has progressed since but i'll post them up anyway

Post 350869 by smithy on 2010-12-16 22:13:41

[quote=t5 pete;350865]The 850 will do for now ive just recieved my inlet pipe so that will give me a instant 100bhp more as the silicone is red pmsl. Just get ready for the 240 but if i do get made redundant and get another job straight away i will have pleanty of candy to throw at it.[/quote] you are going to need plenty of candy mate because you dont want a old 8v 4 banger with 137 bhp beating you do you lol

Post 350870 by smithy on 2010-12-16 22:14:58

[quote=redbaron;350868]date wise I'm not sure yet,its in august, I think it possibly round the 2nd weekend but i'll keep you posted. I have a few pics of my 240 but they're about 6 months old and she has progressed since but i'll post them up anyway[/quote] it will be nice to see the 240 pics mate and at the meetups too

Post 350871 by t5 pete on 2010-12-16 22:16:06

[quote=smithy;350869]you are going to need plenty of candy mate because you dont want a old 8v 4 banger with 137 bhp beating you do you lol[/quote] oh dont worrie about that the revised head will do just fine i wounder what they came with in N/A form ( off to google)

Post 350874 by smithy on 2010-12-16 22:27:50

[quote=t5 pete;350871]oh dont worrie about that the revised head will do just fine i wounder what they came with in N/A form ( off to google)[/quote] 155 bhp mate and the 16v head flows very well designed by cosworth very nice and rev happy but i will have the torque lol all i have to say is bring it on it should be good.

Post 350877 by t5 pete on 2010-12-16 22:31:10

will definatly be good i really looking forward to next year

Post 350878 by smithy on 2010-12-16 22:36:31

[quote=t5 pete;350877]will definatly be good i really looking forward to next year[/quote] try and get it done by may and if you need help then give me a ring mate.it will be nice to see me and you on the start line at york.lets hope your job holds up mate

Post 350879 by t5 pete on 2010-12-16 22:41:38

[quote=smithy;350878]try and get it done by may and if you need help then give me a ring mate.it will be nice to see me and you on the start line at york.lets hope your job holds up mate[/quote] Yeah fingres crossed then i wont be bothered about spending the money also im looking more forward to the bbq and beer lol

Post 351199 by redbaron on 2010-12-19 12:34:54

Morning gents, a few pics of my beast as promised In case you're wondering why there is trim missing and the right hand wing is caved in a bit well I've a nissan note to thank for that

Post 351206 by smithy on 2010-12-19 13:27:55

nice motor mate

Post 351489 by redbaron on 2010-12-21 09:58:33

I've been hearing a lot lately that solid renault tappets are the way foward for these redblock engines, any experience of knowledge of them?

Post 351983 by smithy on 2010-12-23 22:47:27

the redblocks have solid rockers anyway that are shimed for the cam that you use mate i have no probs with mine and that is with uprated valve springs from kent

Post 357603 by smithy on 2011-01-31 22:00:18

my plans have had to change because of finances so im going to do all the hard ware but the software is going to have to wait till next year.so the turbo and rods will be fitted but the standalone will have to wait .so i will not be running the power i wanted to but dont worry the car will be quick but running on standard ecus boohoo lol.but the boost should hit around 24 psi when i put the maff sencer in a 4in pipe .

Post 379470 by the young mechanic on 2011-05-22 09:33:32

[ATTACH]10845[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]10846[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]10847[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]10848[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]10849[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]10850[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]10851[/ATTACH] pictures of it now

Post 382767 by smithy on 2011-06-01 23:00:40

well all i have to say is ITS ALIVE so i will be setting the idle and the fueling tomorrow and washing and polishing pics soon

Post 382772 by LiamT4 on 2011-06-01 23:33:26

Looking forward to seeing it mate.

Post 382833 by the young mechanic on 2011-06-02 10:10:01

number 1 [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4h_26--YOw[/ame]

Post 382834 by claymore on 2011-06-02 10:15:04

that's a nice lumpy tickover :)

Post 382835 by the young mechanic on 2011-06-02 10:18:02

had too let the ecu learn

Post 382840 by the young mechanic on 2011-06-02 10:57:29

number 2 [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKhQws4w8aA[/ame]

Post 382841 by the young mechanic on 2011-06-02 11:03:03

number 3 [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oLQ9mVkPCE[/ame]

Post 382912 by smithy on 2011-06-02 18:05:14

on number 3 vid i had advanced the cam then the car would idol better friday i will set the cam again and the fueling and idol again .then the car will be checked for leaks etc and then washed ,polished and ready to tax and insure the car for driving next week

Post 385440 by smithy on 2011-06-10 20:50:04

car is running better now so next week tax and bed her in for 800 miles before tuning see you all at avon raceway lads and ladies .

Post 385442 by claymore on 2011-06-10 20:50:37

That's great news

Post 385451 by smithy on 2011-06-10 21:22:28

yes but im undecided on which cam to keep in the car at mo going to drive the car for 500 miles and see if i like it if not them my other t cam will go back in.i had that cam before last year with standard ecus and the car was fast and still smooth on idol this cam is a little lumper and louder than before but we will see what happens

Post 385460 by The Flying Moose on 2011-06-10 21:41:11

Looking forward to seeing the finished product in action mate.

Post 385465 by smithy on 2011-06-10 21:49:35

you will mate dont worry mate

Post 435520 by smithy on 2011-12-11 21:41:58

well im going to change a few things over the winter period and when i find the pics for the ideas ive got but the bumpers and over stuff will be different though.the will be pics to follow when i start work on it.

Post 435650 by The Flying Moose on 2011-12-12 18:14:12

As requested by smithy this is the kind of look he is going for with his 940. His too will have Nebula's fitted :)

Post 435652 by T5frankie on 2011-12-12 18:22:56

just beat me to it numpty boy lol, car looks the tits with those wheels

Post 435655 by The Flying Moose on 2011-12-12 18:28:37

[quote=t5frankie;435652]just beat me to it numpty boy lol, car looks the tits with those wheels[/quote] Seems he has been doing his usual evening telephone rounds then!

Post 435663 by T5frankie on 2011-12-12 18:49:45

[quote=The Flying Moose;435655]Seems he has been doing his usual evening telephone rounds then![/quote] lol he sent me that pic weeks ago

Post 435687 by t5_monkey on 2011-12-12 19:26:25

[quote=The Flying Moose;435650]As requested by smithy this is the kind of look he is going for with his 940. His too will have Nebula's fitted :) [/quote] That looks awesome :)

Post 435709 by Jamest5r on 2011-12-12 19:38:00

[quote=The Flying Moose;435655]Seems he has been doing his usual evening telephone rounds then![/quote] Yeah i took the early afternoon 2-4 shift :)

Post 435803 by The Flying Moose on 2011-12-12 21:16:48

[quote=jamest5r;435709]Yeah i took the early afternoon 2-4 shift :)[/quote] Wait one moment Ill review my call log... 12 Dec 11:50-12:17 Total Duration 21.47 Minutes 12 Dec 16:04-16:15 Total Duration 11.55 Minutes Had a quiet few days then oh what do we have here... 6 Dec 19:19-19:34 Total Duration 15.28 Minutes 6 Dec 19:37-19:45 Total Duration 7.13 Minutes I think the record was nearly three hours whilst sat in a DAF parked up for the evening... eh some mothers do av em!

Post 435807 by antz on 2011-12-12 21:19:48

those wheels look epic!!!!!!

Post 435815 by T5frankie on 2011-12-12 21:27:16

[quote=The Flying Moose;435803]Wait one moment Ill review my call log... 12 Dec 11:50-12:17 Total Duration 21.47 Minutes 12 Dec 16:04-16:15 Total Duration 11.55 Minutes Had a quiet few days then oh what do we have here... 6 Dec 19:19-19:34 Total Duration 15.28 Minutes 6 Dec 19:37-19:45 Total Duration 7.13 Minutes I think the record was nearly three hours whilst sat in a DAF parked up for the evening... eh some mothers do av em![/quote] they're quite short mate lol

Post 435832 by The Flying Moose on 2011-12-12 21:51:10

[quote=t5frankie;435815]they're quite short mate lol[/quote] Yeah I have learnt never to ask questions and simply reply with "Really?", "Oh" and "Yes". I shouldnt slate him really, he is the pinacle of all things Volvo... its only twice he has rang just to explain how his new transmition jack works. We all love you really Smithy :banana:

Post 435834 by T5frankie on 2011-12-12 21:53:00

[quote=The Flying Moose;435832]Yeah I have learnt never to ask questions and simply reply with "Really?", "Oh" and "Yes". I shouldnt slate him really, he is the pinacle of all things Volvo... its only twice he has rang just to explain how his new transmition jack works. We all love you really Smithy :banana:[/quote] just when he rings when we are both driving with all the background noise on top of his dodgy accent i really struggle to understand a word he says sometimes lol

Post 435848 by smithy on 2011-12-12 22:01:25

barstewards

Post 435865 by t5 pete on 2011-12-12 22:14:50

Aww poor smithy don't let then get to you buddy lol

Post 435881 by smithy on 2011-12-12 22:30:16

i never do mate i have alot of work to do on the car after xmas and i have got the wheels for a nice price too so now to sort the body out

Post 435918 by Palmer on 2011-12-12 23:58:36

You're making me miss mine now!!! :( :( Someone pass me a tissue? :(

Post 435923 by Jim S70R on 2011-12-13 00:11:17

That looks wicked!!

Post 436078 by smithy on 2011-12-13 17:10:47

[quote=Jim S70R;435923]That looks wicked!![/quote] yes mate and mine will have the power to go with the bling lol

Post 437482 by Palmer on 2011-12-17 13:13:56

[quote=smithy;436078]yes mate and mine will have the power to go with the bling lol[/quote] I heard it was supporting a modest 137 bhp ;) ;)

Post 437533 by smithy on 2011-12-17 16:46:13

[quote=Palmer;437482]I heard it was supporting a modest 137 bhp ;) ;)[/quote] i might get it to 138 bhp with a push lol

Post 437789 by Palmer on 2011-12-17 23:01:27

[quote=smithy;437533]i might get it to 138 bhp with a push lol[/quote] Ive got a stitch just thinking of pushing it!!! roflmao :P

Post 437865 by smithy on 2011-12-18 14:10:45

[quote=Palmer;437789]Ive got a stitch just thinking of pushing it!!! roflmao :P[/quote] lol i see you have a merc diesel very nice

Post 438061 by Palmer on 2011-12-18 22:44:21

[quote=smithy;437865]lol i see you have a merc diesel very nice[/quote] Haha yes mate i have, over the next few months my plans will start taking action ;) ;)

Post 438263 by smithy on 2011-12-19 18:27:56

[quote=Palmer;438061]Haha yes mate i have, over the next few months my plans will start taking action ;) ;)[/quote] nice one look forward to this project

Post 438343 by Palmer on 2011-12-19 22:46:33

[quote=smithy;438263]nice one look forward to this project[/quote] Me too :D!

Post 518432 by WOODY T5 on 2012-06-28 23:14:43

for u smithy picture of is new wheels for the black beast

Post 520859 by 7mgtesup on 2012-07-05 12:20:01

Have you tried the chip yet to see if the rev limit is raised?

Post 520860 by Jamest5r on 2012-07-05 12:24:48

Might need to rebuild his motor first

Post 520861 by Dangerous Dave on 2012-07-05 12:27:15

I'm getting my 531 head fixed, so should have a little more out of mine soon :D

Post 520886 by smithy on 2012-07-05 14:47:59

[quote=bomb192uk;520861]I'm getting my 531 head fixed, so should have a little more out of mine soon :D[/quote] you will need a cam too mate to make it rev and exhaust and filter then the redblock n/a really livens up mate.its all about breathing with n/a mate.

Post 520887 by smithy on 2012-07-05 14:50:52

[quote=7mgtesup;520859]Have you tried the chip yet to see if the rev limit is raised?[/quote] my mate has his fitted and yes his he has a 7k rev limit.

Post 521575 by 7mgtesup on 2012-07-07 19:28:41

[quote=smithy;520887]my mate has his fitted and yes his he has a 7k rev limit.[/quote] That's good to know and no fuel cut?

Post 521595 by Dangerous Dave on 2012-07-07 20:22:34

[quote=smithy;520886]you will need a cam too mate to make it rev and exhaust and filter then the redblock n/a really livens up mate.its all about breathing with n/a mate.[/quote] Its the head that was originally on the engine (FB engine), it had a problem with corrosion around the water ports on the head surface, so had to fit a 530 from my old 940. It has the VX cam on it too.