340 or 360 drift

Post by **325ispart** » 09 Feb 2006 05:35 pm

Was thinkin on buyin a 340/360. whats engine has most power is there a turbo model. do they come in 3dr

thanks

Post by **Cornholio** » 09 Feb 2006 05:48 pm

Hello and welcome.

Try this thread:

http://www.volvo300mania.com/forum-uk/v ... php?t=2250

360s have the advantage of the 2l engine and stronger drive train. However, they can be harder to find, especially the three doors.

Cheers,

Gavin.

Post by **SteveP** » 09 Feb 2006 06:15 pm

ANOTHER drift-o 300...

360GLT 115-118bhp
360 GLE/GLS around 105bhp
340 1.4 72bhp
340 1.7 around 80bhp iirc

360s - Volvo Redblock
340s - Renault derived engines

None of them are particularly quick and unfortunately there isn't a turbo version available. Although it's relatively easy to fit a turbo engine from a 700 or 900 series Volvo to the 360. 340s can take various engine swaps out of Renaults and the Volvo 400 series. If power is order of the day.

Word of warning, 3 door 360s are VERY difficult to find! 340 3 doors - easy.

A good search on the forum will tell you all you need to know, welcome!

Post by **340cbr** » 09 Feb 2006 08:47 pm

340 have the advantage that they are slightly less heavier...

And... you can always put a 1.7 Turbo there

parts for the motor are cheaper to... And if they are expensive in Volvo you can always go to Renault

Post by **bennett** » 09 Feb 2006 10:43 pm

340 3dr 1.7 is what you want with a welded diff.

Post by **classicswede** » 10 Feb 2006 09:42 pm

1.7 is the one to go for. Loads of bits available to sort them out.

Post by **Stuntman** » 11 Feb 2006 12:01 am

It doesnt matter which you choose, push hard enough and anything will go!!!!

Oh and at the risk of being beaten up or my tyres let down at the next meet, BUY A 240 ESTATE!!!!!!!

Post by **willowdog** » 11 Feb 2006 05:05 am

Stuntman wrote:It doesnt matter which you choose, push hard enough and anything will go!!!!

Oh and at the risk of being beaten up or my tyres let down at the next meet, BUY A 240 ESTATE!!!!!!!

Why do I have a 360?

There are no 245's here! 850's yes, but I HATE

FWD

Not that i'm knocking the 360. And for drifting, at least the name suits!

Post by **redline** » 11 Feb 2006 08:15 am

willowdog wrote: And for drifting, at least the name suits!

at last someone has spotted the true link between drifting and volvos

360 volvo , 360 degrees , give that man a prize lol