Which Sled?

Post 271848 by v70torslanda on 2009-11-29 19:53:21

OK. Open forum time. I want a big saloon or estate. As a toy. I don't want to spend more than 50p so here goes . . . 940 or 960? S or V90? I've already decided it has to be RWD and less than 30 years old. So do I go 4cylinder turbo and turn the wick up? (Wotcher fink, Smiffy?) Or do I take the power as read (204ps), lay back and cruise? I'm tempted by the cruise/ICE/leather and aircon with the big engine but not oversold on the transverse leaf rear suspension on the big saloons. Lookswise I want it blacker than black, shinier than a shiny thing when the sun is shining on the planet of shine and lower than a low thing. Big wheels? Yes or No? Has anyone ever blinged a 966? Bad taste? You bet! J

Post 271850 by T5ER on 2009-11-29 20:00:48

[quote=v70torslanda;271848]OK. Open forum time. I want a big saloon or estate. As a toy. I don't want to spend more than 50p so here goes . . . 940 or 960? S or V90? I've already decided it has to be RWD and less than 30 years old. So do I go 4cylinder turbo and turn the wick up? (Wotcher fink, Smiffy?) Or do I take the power as read (204ps), lay back and cruise? I'm tempted by the cruise/ICE/leather and aircon with the big engine but not oversold on the transverse leaf rear suspension on the big saloons. Lookswise I want it blacker than black, shinier than a shiny thing when the sun is shining on the planet of shine and lower than a low thing. Big wheels? Yes or No? Has anyone ever blinged a 966? Bad taste? You bet! J[/quote] dont suppose you are intrested in a 940 estate 2.3 auto dark blue with dark trim, going cheap

Post 271851 by smithy on 2009-11-29 20:05:33

[quote=v70torslanda;271848]OK. Open forum time. I want a big saloon or estate. As a toy. I don't want to spend more than 50p so here goes . . . 940 or 960? S or V90? I've already decided it has to be RWD and less than 30 years old. So do I go 4cylinder turbo and turn the wick up? (Wotcher fink, Smiffy?) Or do I take the power as read (204ps), lay back and cruise? I'm tempted by the cruise/ICE/leather and aircon with the big engine but not oversold on the transverse leaf rear suspension on the big saloons. Lookswise I want it blacker than black, shinier than a shiny thing when the sun is shining on the planet of shine and lower than a low thing. Big wheels? Yes or No? Has anyone ever blinged a 966? Bad taste? You bet! J[/quote] get a late 940 lpt coilsprung rear suspension and turn that turbo up and enjoy 220 bhp with no mods enjoy and make sure its manual more fun getting that back end out

Post 271854 by Tomcat on 2009-11-29 20:33:20

Naahh, get a 960, mildly tuned you could see close to 300bhp and it's rwd with no turbo!!!!.....That's my plan for next year anyway...

Post 271867 by Al115 on 2009-11-29 23:25:01

I always knew we should have kept our 960... they are hilarious on wet days :)

Post 271886 by lance on 2009-11-30 09:53:29

I drove DPAs 740 pick up with 960 3.0 24v that was awsome!

Post 271895 by cornclose on 2009-11-30 10:57:49

Didny know DPA had a 740 pickup. Must investigate...

Post 271896 by cornclose on 2009-11-30 10:58:25

[quote=lance;271886]Fire up the quattro or the T5 who cares![/quote] Been meaning to ask. Does the above mean you still have the T5 Lance ?

Post 271971 by smithy on 2009-11-30 18:57:48

[quote=Tomcat;271854]Naahh, get a 960, mildly tuned you could see close to 300bhp and it's rwd with no turbo!!!!.....That's my plan for next year anyway...[/quote] yes i do agree the 960 3.0l 24v has an awsome soundtrack of engine but i was thinking of ease of tuning and cost also all 3.0l 24v where all autos ,unless you get a 2.5 24v manual and dump the 3.0l 24v in and with a few minor mods 300 bhp and wild torque could be had in manual form

Post 272018 by cameron on 2009-11-30 20:30:31

What about a 960, 3.0ltr, 24v Auto with LPG conversion and 7 seats ? there was one on Auto trader last week, turqoise green though. Theres this black one ............ Black 960 24v Manual Only 67k, full VSH.

Post 272038 by cameron on 2009-11-30 20:57:21

:( just noticed thats only a 2.5, 170bhp model, sorry :sorry:

Post 272082 by nobananas on 2009-11-30 22:26:56

Excuse my ignorance guys but what mods are done to the 3.0 to produce 300bhp ?. Seems a fair old hike in power for a non-turbo to manage with only basic mods.

Post 272094 by cameron on 2009-11-30 23:10:57

Thought the same myself actually. Were they not 204 bhp standard ? So surely a remap, zorst, injectors, throttle body, manifold etc etc Still a big hike though. Id love a big 960 cruiser :eclipsee_

Post 272103 by Tomcat on 2009-11-30 23:45:00

Decent exhaust(cos the standard one is crap), manifold's, Airfilters, Re ground cam's, head work and vola!!..ish

Post 272104 by Tomcat on 2009-11-30 23:45:43

[quote=cameron;272018]What about a 960, 3.0ltr, 24v Auto with LPG conversion and 7 seats ? there was one on Auto trader last week, turqoise green though. Theres this black one ............ Black 960 24v Manual Only 67k, full VSH.[/quote] I'm after a saloon, I can't stand the back end of the 960 estates, it reminds me of the 740's...blaaaaa!!

Post 272109 by cameron on 2009-11-30 23:56:31

Only thng with the 960's is that most will be Auto's. Just been having a nosey and out of 13 960's theres 2 manuals and they are 2.5's. And 5 of them are Saloons.

Post 272186 by smithy on 2009-12-01 19:08:58

[quote=Tomcat;272104]I'm after a saloon, I can't stand the back end of the 960 estates, it reminds me of the 740's...blaaaaa!![/quote] get a 960 saloon in 2.5 24v version and dump a 3.0l 24v motor in it with a new custom manifold and exhaust ,filter larger throttle body and chip,cams reground then 300 bhp is easierly possible .the 3.0l 24v was stangled by the exhaust and emissions and the car was to go against the ford granada 24v and the senitor at the time which both produced around 205bhp and where autos so volvo kept the car at 204bhp

Post 272316 by Flatout Phil on 2009-12-02 11:01:30

This is a hoot: [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vs100JqQGuw[/ame]

Post 272334 by cornclose on 2009-12-02 13:52:13

I like that! But dislike with a vengance all of that silly wheel spinning and smoke when it's not necessary.... Bah humbug...

Post 272408 by Bob France on 2009-12-02 23:14:26

I don't know how to do a linky,but there's a vid on you tube of "volvette" outrunning a yamaha R1,and get this,he gets up to 190 mph.Supercar mattress mover, that is the ultimate sleeper car,I can only dream !!!!!!!

Post 272410 by Flatout Phil on 2009-12-02 23:32:27

[quote=Bob France;272408]I don't know how to do a linky,but there's a vid on you tube of "volvette" outrunning a yamaha R1,and get this,he gets up to 190 mph.Supercar mattress mover, that is the ultimate sleeper car,I can only dream !!!!!!![/quote] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBu6STlhh8Q&feature=player_embedded#

Post 272623 by cameron on 2009-12-03 22:32:36

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBu6STlhh8Q[/ame]

Post 277107 by v70torslanda on 2009-12-22 21:27:32

I'm considering another motor, a T6. I'm just a ted worried i may not be able to afford to fuel it . . .

Post 277128 by Tomcat on 2009-12-22 23:52:40

It's one thing to afford to run it, it's another thing entirely to affor the engine in the first place..... Stop knicking my ideas by the way!!!..

Post 277170 by v70torslanda on 2009-12-23 13:54:38

[quote=Tomcat;277128]..... Stop knicking my ideas by the way!!!..[/quote] Just to be unique I'll have a 940 saloon with a 6.9 GMC diesel engine. Then maybe it will do ton plus performance and over 50mpg. :wtf: :bow_kneel

Post 277175 by Tomcat on 2009-12-23 13:59:50

Lol, that sounds like a better idea, all the performance and the benefits of good mileage too....On second thought's bugger the mileage I'd sooner have the sound of a straight six...

Post 277187 by smithy on 2009-12-23 15:46:33

[quote=Tomcat;277175]Lol, that sounds like a better idea, all the performance and the benefits of good mileage too....On second thought's bugger the mileage I'd sooner have the sound of a straight six...[/quote] a straight six with a straight threw exhaust what a sound and 300 bhp to tap nice ,or a ls2 chevy v8 with straight threw exhausts now that is sex on wheels but the fuel is way too pricy for that .but im still sticking with my slow 4 pot lol