Engine swapped 340. - Long shot!

[Dan91]

Complete long shot i know, but i'll post and check back every now and then

Basically i want to be back in a 340, i miss mine! however i dont want the 1.4/1.7 Carbed engine And i have no time/space to swap an engine in one myself.

Not some stupidly Road-race setup, I want decent ish MPG and reliability (Hence not wanting a carbed volvo engine'd one )

What i'm after is a 340 With a different engine in it, Idealy a reliable F7R/F7P

However im open to other options if they're reliable as it will be daily driven, little niggles dont bother me as i can sort them no trouble, Things i dont want are bad Rust/Rot and major engine/transmission issues!

I May consider a 2L Injection 360 3 Door, I imagine they're rare as hell though? And id have to check insurance on it.


If anyone is selling/knows of any for sale etc feel free to point me in the right way. Idealy dont want to pay a lot for one either, I would PX What i currently have which is a low mileage ford escort


Cheers, Dan.

[mat_91]

thats is a long shot lol
and dont nock the carbs when set up properly my 1.4 is doing around 40-45mpg at moment

[Dan91]

thats is a long shot lol
and dont nock the carbs when set up properly my 1.4 is doing around 40-45mpg at moment

I'd possibly consider a modified 1.7 340, But i couldnt stand the lack of power in a 1.4

And ive had a 1.7 one, wasnt bad, but id only have one again if i really liked it.

[MCHUDD]

Hi mate.
I don't know where you get the unreliability thing from.
My daily is a 1.4 and was born in Jan 1981 and runs as sweet as a nut.
Cheers Mark.

[Dan91]

Hi mate.
I don't know where you get the unreliability thing from.
My daily is a 1.4 and was born in Jan 1981 and runs as sweet as a nut.
Cheers Mark.

I have no faith in carbed cars at all, personal experiences, i hate em.

They probably can be reliable, i just dont want one

[mat_91]

haha scared of something you dont understand lol
ive been running a 1.4 carb for 3 years only problem ive had was a stuck fuel cut off solenoid
had to set it up once and its been fine ever since
and 70odd hp is masses lol drifts without a problem

[Attack2001]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1990-VOLVO-34 ... 3cc22f5bbe

[Dan91]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1990-VOLVO-34 ... 3cc22f5bbe

Watchhing it atm, thanks though