Hi guys,

Just wanted to say hello and to introduce myself. I've been a reader of this forum for a few months now but I've only just signed up. I'm also a member of a few other volvo forums so you might already recognise the sign in name (I recognise a few from various forums).

For those that don't know me, I'm already a volvo owner but not a 300 I'm afraid. I've got a "slightly" modified S40 and I'm after a cheap 300 1.4 to use as a fun daily driver.

The only problem is, the modifying bug has well and turely gotten hold of me and I can see my "cheap sensible daily driver" getting some 16v treatment etc.....

I'll post up pics and specs of my S40 if anyone is interesed (and dosen't offend anyone!)

Cheers, Andy P

Hello and welcome!

Hello!

Dont buy a 1,4 easy`er with 1,7 and you get a real volvo with 2,0


Let us see the s40!

Yer pics n spec of the S40 please

welcome to the site dude

Here's a pic of the car -


And the current spec -

Car:
1998 Volvo S40 2.0T SE (B4204T 160bhp std spec) M56 Gearbox

Engine:
Turbotecnics Garret T380e Hybrid turbo (internal gate)
Siemens Deka 630cc Injectors
Walbro GSS342 255lph fuel pump
Volvo B4204S n/a cams
JT-tuning 3" turbo back (decat, no centre box and freeflow rear "silencer")
Group A Cosworth K&N air filter
Custom filter heatshield
Front mount intercooler (510bhp capable)
Custom 2.5" aluminium intercooler pipework
IPD plug wires
Denzo iridium plugs (heat range
Custom 3” Hard inlet pipe
Mopar big end bearing
Mopar main bearings
HKS SSQV
SPM Forged Rods
T4 lower compression pistons with Valve pockets machined
Water / Methanol Injection
SW Autos modified T5 manifold for 4 cylinders
ARP Bolts
Mikalor Clamps

Transmission:
Custom Clutch made by SACHS with S60R plate and higher clamping pressure
Quaife ATB LSD

Wheels/Suspension:
Lenzo Zeon 17" wheels
Yokohama Parada specII 215/40/17
KW V1 Adjustable Coilovers
Lower Rear arms modified to allow further lowering
Whiteline Rear ARB
Evo 3 Rear Strut brace
Phase 2 rear droplinks
Lower H – Brace
Front Strut Brace

Brakes:
AP 330mm x 28mm grooved Discs
KAD aluminium centre hats
KAD Billet aluminium 6 pot callipers
Ferodo DS2500 brake pads
Tarox braided brake lines
DOT 5.1 Fluid

Exterior mods:
Phase 2 twin beam headlights
Clear turn lights
Audi RS4 front bumper
"Eggcrate" Grille (matte black)
Side trim removed
Light smoke tints
Body colour skirts/ rear spats

Misc:
Fibreglass pillar gauge pod, trimmed in OEM cloth
Apexi auto turbo timer
Boost gauge
Exhaust Temperature gauge
Oil Temperature gauge
Oil pressure gauge
Sequential shift light
Battery relocated to boot

Mapped by Marco of MTE. Currently only running 75% DC on the boost control solenoid and up to 6.5k rpm (map unfinished). Guesstimated current power @ 375-380bhp.

Cheers, Andy P

so I'm guessing its a bit quick then lol

fantastic spec and a really nice looking car

Lol, its not shy I suppose!

Its the reason I'd like to have the 1.4 as a 2nd car rather than the 1.7 - to try and keep insurance, tax and fuel costs down to a minimum!

Hopefully as well, if I reduce my mileage and exclude commuting on the S40 insurance I'll get it down a bit. Every little helps - especially at 22 with only 2 NCB!

Thanks for the comments!

Andy P

Christ almighty! That's a proper weapon!! Looks pretty damn sleeper too apart from the IC peeking out the front! Top b*llock! Love it man!

Very nice spec. The thing must go very well. Do you have problems putting the power down through the front wheels??

I'd go with a 1.4 but I imagine you have the bug and will not be able to leave it stock and end with sticking in a 16 valver or 1.7 turbo!

yeah, I imagine uphills are a bit of a struggle to get full power down! My friend has a high spec saab turbo and that thing tells you where to drive when you put foot to floor

Surprisingly its not all that bad! The turbo is massive and dosen't boost until higher up the rev range but the way its mapped is very linier. Torque steer can be a bit of a handful though! Its fine if the road surface is good because of the equal length shafts and decent suspension setup - but uk roads are never good!

Its an exciting drive thats for sure!

Andy P