Could someone shed some light?

[stu_850t5]

hi all,

after seeing a few videos and build threads on various forums on the 740/760's
im seriously considering one. i have no idea on the 740/60's. could someone give me the basics on them please?

different specs, whats got a LSD, difference between a 40 and 60, is a T5 possible?
i would like one for drifting, 50/50 sensible and drifter. but dont really want a turd box like my old 340.

i have thought about getting an 200sx s14a but wanted to stick with a volvo

sorry for the random questions lol


any help much appreciated
cheers stu

[cherry1809]

I'm pretty sure the T5 engine bolts up to one of the RWD volvo boxes, So shouldn't be too hard.
Think the 40 is 4 cylinder and 60 a straight 6.
S body Nissan's are good cars, But look on ebay and nearly all the ads will say "Drift car" Because some turd covered it in crap stickers and wound the boost up... Puts me off. :)
Try www.turbobricks.com as there's a few T5 converted older cars over there.

[stu_850t5]

thanks cherry. id settle for a nissan if there wasnt many options on the 740's/60's but hopefully 'T5 ing' one shouldnt be too much hassle.
would like enough power to have a bit of fun steering from the rear lol

[p fandango]

I'm pretty sure the T5 engine bolts up to one of the RWD volvo boxes, So shouldn't be too hard.
its the M90 box you want

[Tomcat]

M90 came in the 960....


There's a guy from the VOC that's dropped a T5 motor into his 740 he's also on Turbobricks, look for a thread on the 750R.

[Tomcat]

Here it is...Thread Linky (http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=132921)

[stu_850t5]

how could i forget!! lol ive been to chesh's place to pick up my last gearbox and remember looking over this car. guess i need to fire some questions his way lol

cheers stu

[smithy]

how could i forget!! lol ive been to chesh's place to pick up my last gearbox and remember looking over this car. guess i need to fire some questions his way lol

cheers stu

WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE REDBLOCK mate ,you can get more power out of a stronger engine and the are loads of tuning parts for them and i would also go for the 940 /960 turbo aswell.but 940 myself.940 is turboed not 960

[stu_850t5]

redblock......thats a new word to me, lol told you i knew chuff all lol whats the saloon turbo? 940 or 960?. sorry for the dumb questions

basically im after a manual turbo saloon with a LSD

[smithy]

redblock......thats a new word to me, lol told you i knew chuff all lol whats the saloon turbo? 940 or 960?. sorry for the dumb questions

basically im after a manual turbo saloon with a LSD

the 940 uses the standard 2.3 redblock witch is the strongest engine volvo has ever built.they can hold major bhp with no cracking because its a cast steel block and alot cheaper to do than a t5 engine too.in sweden peeps are pulling 500 bhp on standard internals and over a 1000 bhp with forged rods and pistons and it is only a 4 banger too.

[stu_850t5]

Jeez! right i need a 2.3 redblock. can you get a 940 saloon? also any info on diffs?
prefer the overall look of the 700 series

thanks for your replies mate

[smithy]

Jeez! right i need a 2.3 redblock. can you get a 940 saloon? also any info on diffs?
prefer the overall look of the 700 series

thanks for your replies mate

have a look at my 940 on this section that might give you some ideas mate ,and yes the 940 turbos late 1s came with locking diff standard mate.

[stu_850t5]

great help mate.

ta very much

[cherry1809]

I prefer the 740, But it'd have to be the estate :)

[stu_850t5]

nah.....love the box look about the saloons.

smithy just had a look at a few photo's of yours, very nice i say!! that is the look i want to go for but possibly 100mm lower lol

[smithy]

great help mate.

ta very much

if you look under 940 washed that shows the car and 940 future mods shows the mods for my car mate tell me what you think

[Crazy_C]

940s are great. I'm with you on preferring the look of the 740 but they're all brick really :lol:

If you keep with the standard redblock 2.3 turbo rather than a T5 swap it'll keep your insurance lower too :)

[stu_850t5]

how about a 940 2.3 redblock turbo lump into a 740? straight swap?

[smithy]

how about a 940 2.3 redblock turbo lump into a 740? straight swap?

if you can get a 760 turbo manual saloon mate you will have 182 bhp standard and t3 garrett turbo .but the better engine managment is in the 940 1995 onwards .the best 940 to get is a 940 sport on a n reg or a late 1997 940 lpt manual and that is a good starting point mate

[cherry1809]

Think the later engines had oil squirters under the pistons too :)

[smithy]

Think the later engines had oil squirters under the pistons too :)

yes mate the b230ft/fk are squirter blocks and the early b230et use forge internals as standard and can be fitted with squirters too

[nottsgreent5]

i had a 740 turbo manual estate a few years ago 249 odd k on it and would suprize alot of cars off the lights lol must say it was one of the most fun cars ive had

[stu_850t5]

right, hopefully will have around 2.5k to spend on a 940 in the next couple of months. should be able to get an alright one for that shouldnt i? how hard are 940 saloon's to come by? red block turbo with a LSD?

cheers stu

[LiamT4]

right, hopefully will have around 2.5k to spend on a 940 in the next couple of months. should be able to get an alright one for that shouldnt i? how hard are 940 saloon's to come by? red block turbo with a LSD?

cheers stu

940s don't fetch much money mate, for 2.5k you should be able to get one and fit a big turbo, exhaust, injectors, etc.

[Jim S70R]

Does this mean your going to break the 855 up??

[stu_850t5]

indeed jimbo! lol in about a week or so, going to wait till i get a few days off and start stripping

[stu_850t5]

right........hopefully last question for now lol

im thinking buy a 940 (one with the redblock turbo lump and LSD rear axle)
and buy a manual 740 to put the 940 running gear on.

so will the redblock lump drop straight into the 740, and will the rear axle bolt straight on the 740

thanks very much for your help lads


stu

[smithy]

why is peeps interested in the old tech 2.3 8v redblock lol

[smithy]

the is a 760 turbo estate on voc for sale

[Santa]

why is peeps interested in the old tech 2.3 8v redblock lol

Old skool init :-p

[smithy]

Old skool init :-p

i have to admit i like retro these days and the old redblock is a strong engine

[The Flying Moose]

why is peeps interested in the old tech 2.3 8v redblock lol

Its obviously the 136bhp that draws them in.

We'll just how strong the red block is when you next run mate.

[Santa]

How strong a block do you need for 136bhp? :-p

[AndysR]

indeed jimbo! lol in about a week or so, going to wait till i get a few days off and start stripping

Can't believe you've decided to break the 855, shame really.

Back on topic definately should be an early phase 1 760 or 740 saloon they look the best imho, although I like the estate's just as much for different reasons. Would be good to see this project when you get out and about with it.

[smithy]

Its obviously the 136bhp that draws them in.

We'll just how strong the red block is when you next run mate.

i know its loads of power lol