Scratching the itch

Post 764349 by t5 pete on 2015-03-18 18:07:36

Now I've finished the T5R I have always wanted a fast rwd Volvo the plan is to get the 240 up to 400whp Ive just picked up a nice 240 GLT it needs some body work but is in pretty good condition and a good base to start off with. The plan is to first sort the body work out and alter/modify some structural points. A rough list of what Im going to use is 2.3 fk 16v with rods and pistons Garret t35 turbo Borg Warner World Class T5 gearbox for the time being 1041 k locker diff if it holds up ill keep it if not ill take the plunge and get a gripper or lsd Custom inlet and exhaust manifolds Standalone engine management and lots of other bits and bobs Here a few pics of what I've collected up to now

Post 764356 by Doingitsideways on 2015-03-18 18:35:08

Not jealous at all. Honest. This is gonna be epic! :D

Post 764357 by stribo on 2015-03-18 18:37:36

Haha, how did you get the intercooler and flange so quickly, I could have sworn they were sitting in my conservatory. ;) Looking forward to seeing it all come together. :D

Post 764369 by t5 pete on 2015-03-18 19:27:41

[QUOTE=stribo;764357]Haha, how did you get the intercooler and flange so quickly, I could have sworn they were sitting in my conservatory. ;) Looking forward to seeing it all come together. :D[/QUOTE] Haha im surprised you haven't hit me with copy right or you've pinched my personal pictures lol

Post 764373 by jamesy12345 on 2015-03-18 19:33:16

Great project, fella What is the gauge on the far left....ambient temp looks like?

Post 764375 by Jamest5r on 2015-03-18 19:35:08

Nice :), bet it's done before smithy aswell :)

Post 764376 by Sweep on 2015-03-18 19:39:12

I'd personally look into a Holset, a HX/HY35 would suit your spec nicely. What injectors are you going to run? Been having a nightmare trying to figure out what injectors I need for 300whp. Can't wait to see this progress!

Post 764379 by stribo on 2015-03-18 19:43:30

[QUOTE=t5 pete;764369]Haha im surprised you haven't hit me with copy right or you've pinched my personal pictures lol[/QUOTE] It was tempting lol.

Post 764382 by stribo on 2015-03-18 19:45:54

[QUOTE=jamesy12345;764373]Great project, fella What is the gauge on the far left....ambient temp looks like?[/QUOTE] As he lives up north, and it's reading less than -20, I think you're probably right. ;)

Post 764387 by t5 pete on 2015-03-18 19:48:29

[QUOTE=Sweep;764376]I'd personally look into a Holset, a HX/HY35 would suit your spec nicely. What injectors are you going to run? Been having a nightmare trying to figure out what injectors I need for 300whp. Can't wait to see this progress![/QUOTE] It will be near enough the same spec as next doors saff cosworth with t35 what ever injectors or bigger than what he's using he's running 28psi of boost and getting 370whp so with the added 300cc if I can get to 380whp ill be happy. I've never really looked into holset turbos but that Garret t35 he's got is mad no lag and just keeps on pulling so ill be having some of that

Post 764388 by t5 pete on 2015-03-18 19:52:28

Yep temp gauge jamsey but it will be going into my dads 240 and ill just open the window to see if its cold all them gauges will be going into the other 240 as ill find better ones for my needs to fit into them

Post 764389 by jamesy12345 on 2015-03-18 19:52:32

[QUOTE=stribo;764382]As he lives up north, and it's reading less than -20, I think you're probably right. ;)[/QUOTE] Naa he lives miles down south somewhere, not even north of the river humber must be a how-cool-is-this-project-o-meter

Post 764392 by Jamest5r on 2015-03-18 20:00:13

[QUOTE=t5 pete;764387]It will be near enough the same spec as next doors saff cosworth with t35 what ever injectors or bigger than what he's using he's running 28psi of boost and getting 370whp so with the added 300cc if I can get to 380whp ill be happy. I've never really looked into holset turbos but that Garret t35 he's got is mad no lag and just keeps on pulling so ill be having some of that[/QUOTE] Good choice I love my T35 even if it's slightly different to the cossie one :)

Post 764397 by t5 pete on 2015-03-18 20:14:06

[QUOTE=Jamest5r;764392]Good choice I love my T35 even if it's slightly different to the cossie one :)[/QUOTE] Yep it will near enough be same as yours but with a different hot side and a straight 3" outlet on a v band hopefully

Post 764405 by jdavis on 2015-03-18 20:44:19

awesome project!

Post 764412 by BIG G on 2015-03-18 21:41:08

Nice! Cant beat oldskool

Post 764415 by martin_r_smith on 2015-03-18 22:13:09

Do you want to get rid of those cruddy wheels? I'll take them of your hands so you can get something nicer!

Post 764416 by AcidicDavey on 2015-03-18 22:20:51

Martin's right, you don't want them cruddy wheels ;) In all seriousness, where do people find them?! Nice project though Pete, if you go as far with this as the Gul then this will be EPIC! :D

Post 764444 by t5 pete on 2015-03-19 11:29:42

Gave the car a wash

Post 765273 by t5 pete on 2015-03-25 15:24:58

Getting ready for refurb

Post 765323 by Sweep on 2015-03-25 20:03:26

This has got me looking for a 240 instead now!

Post 765332 by kmb on 2015-03-25 20:43:10

You need some more engines for that pallet in the garage! :lol:

Post 768671 by t5 pete on 2015-04-13 12:52:17

A few more bits added and wheels refurbished Just waiting now on classic sweed for the sump and I can get.o with vertically mounting the 16v and onto the t5 gear box also I'm getting g all new bushes on rear so will be fitting the g80 I to the 240 diff case.