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Member ID: gizmo331

Location: Litchfield, NH

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Vehicle Info

1991 Volvo 200-Series

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile16.01 sec @ 87 mph
  • 0-608.6sec
  • Top Speed125mph
  • HP125
  • Weight3700lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

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Last updated: Dec 22, 2004

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Dave’s Volvo 200-Series
“The Scofmobile”

  • Currently 2.96 /5 Stars.
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This page is about my '91 Volvo 240 with 222,000+ miles on it. It STILL runs like it just rolled off the line. We've had it for 13 years now.

I actually found a pic of it on my computer much to my surprise, so here it is (it's small and b&w, but you get the idea):

gizmo331's 1991 Volvo 200-Series

Since I've come to the conclusion that I'll probably get shit for this car on a trade-in, I've decided to keep it regardless of whether I get a new car or not.

My plan as of now is to ultimately create a modern version of the B23ti out of my current stock B230 engine.
Part of this project will include upgraded the entire exhaust system since that's where a turbo's power comes from. For that I'll be contacting Borla and Magnaflow to see if they can custom build me the stuff I'd need.

For the turbo and intercooler, I'll be looking into HKS. I know that they can't modify their stuff to fit my car so I'll have to do that on my own.

To cure any turbo-lag that might occur, I'll be paying close attention to boost levels and the cam timing, replacing the camshafts and the cams themselves with performance parts from IPD. I'll be adding a new throttle body assembly also for quicker response times and to allow a bit more fuel to enter the engine.

I'll also be doing exterior work since there is some minor bodywork needed. Interior will stay mostly stock with the exception of new 5x7 speakers on the back deck, resulting in a pretty good six-speaker system.

Any suggestions, let me know in the guestbook. I'll be posting pictures occasionally so check back every now and then.

Also you should check out blkmax98se's page. He's gotta have the sickest Maxima I've ever laid eyes on.

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Simran_Virk  

Posted by: Simran_Virk

09/02/2007 03:33PM

Hey good luck with your car,plans look great.

machrism  

Posted by: machrism

11/22/2004 02:24PM

I would keep that Volvo. I have a 1990 240 and I Love It!!! If it's too slow then add a 350 Chevy to it like I will with mine! Get whatever car you want but at least keep the Volvo as a spare. You never know when another make of car will all of a sudden go to SHIT!!! One question. Did you ever top out the Volvo and if so. Is it a wagon or 4 door?

chameleon_caddy  

Posted by: chameleon_caddy

06/08/2004 03:30PM

Hey, thanks for the props on my ride. An oil/filter change is $210 at a certified Ferrari shop. And I just bought a new H2 today which I left at the shop right after I got it. In a couple of weeks, it'll be 4" higher rolling on 37s. I'll keep you updated. Later

99eclipsegspyder  

Posted by: 99eclipsegspyder

04/09/2004 03:50PM

That was the idea of the widebody kit. So i could get some fat tires to tuck under those newly widened fenders. Some nick thick dish wheels I was hoping. Come check it out sometime in the near future. Peace.

volvorider  

Posted by: volvorider

04/09/2004 04:48AM

What shall I buy? No, don't lose the volvo, it's gone a be a classic one.

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Member ID: gizmo331

Location: Litchfield, NH