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rcsammy
Friday 28th February 2014, 20:37
Hi everyone, just signed up and looking for some advice regarding my newly acquired Volvo!

I have a 85 Volvo 360 hatchback which has been converted to the 2.3 Turbo engine from an 97/98 940 so i believe it to be an FT not an ET

Im just wanting advice on what the common tuning methods or options are for the engine, i've been told 300+hp is ok to run on the standard internals reliably so i'd like to aim to get it to those figures

its currently running a FMIC, cone filter, 2" straight through exhaust and is running 10PSI of boost

what would you suggest my next steps to take should be?

im pretty sure the exhaust should be a larger bore, i want to replace it anyway as its rather loud.... i was thinking of running 2.5" or 3" pipe with a centre and rear silencer, this should still give me enough flow right?

any help appreciated

T5frankie
Friday 28th February 2014, 21:07
welcome to the club, ill swap you that engine for my b230et

rcsammy
Friday 28th February 2014, 23:15
Hmmm i think im ok! I believe the ET is the one with the weaker conrods?

T5frankie
Saturday 1st March 2014, 09:02
Hmmm i think im ok! I believe the ET is the one with the weaker conrods?

yeah lol but a better hear iirc, speak to the redblock don and only one on here smithy