Search found 6 matches

by doubley_m
03 Mar 2010 10:44 am
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: Advice on 2.3 Turbo 360 conversion!
Replies: 15
Views: 8468

Re: Advice on 2.3 Turbo 360 conversion!

Thanks James :) 16v had crossed my mind, but I wasn't totally sure what was involved in that conversion? I understand you can't just bolt a 16v lump and instead needed to make some kind of 16v/8v hybrid? With regards to the rear-end, it would mainly be intended as a fast road car with possibly some ...
by doubley_m
03 Mar 2010 12:51 am
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: Advice on 2.3 Turbo 360 conversion!
Replies: 15
Views: 8468

Re: Advice on 2.3 Turbo 360 conversion!

Thanks for the reply James :) After discussions with my mate, I think we've decided to junk the idea of starting with what we can do on the stock drivetrain and go straight for fitting a stronger box/diff setup and aim for more power ;) We have no worries about cutting the tunnel etc as we planned t...
by doubley_m
02 Mar 2010 10:14 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: Advice on 2.3 Turbo 360 conversion!
Replies: 15
Views: 8468

Re: Advice on 2.3 Turbo 360 conversion!

Thanks for the reply :) Funnily enough I had just finished reading your thread before I checked to see if anyone had replied to mine, forgot to check back for info, Doh! You're right about there being a lot of results when passing a search term incorporating the word 'turbo'! We will be buying both ...
by doubley_m
02 Mar 2010 07:40 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: Advice on 2.3 Turbo 360 conversion!
Replies: 15
Views: 8468

Advice on 2.3 Turbo 360 conversion!

Hi all! I have a few questions for the experts on here regarding 2.3T conversions in 360's. Me and some friends are planning to perform this conversion but just wanted to know exactly what car(s) to source the engine out of? I've heard mentions of B230FT Redblocks, and particular variants with stron...
by doubley_m
26 Feb 2009 10:39 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: Wanted: 360 2.0 manual
Replies: 3
Views: 1256

Re: Wanted: 360 2.0 manual

Bump, cash waiting!
by doubley_m
20 Feb 2009 07:39 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: Wanted: 360 2.0 manual
Replies: 3
Views: 1256

Wanted: 360 2.0 manual

Hi all :) how fitting that a first post is a wanted add for a :360: ! Anyways, as suggested in the title I am looking for a volvo 360 2.0 manual that I hope to use as the basis for a nice project car :) Ideally I would like one with the longest MOT possible, as solid a shell as possible and an engin...