[928GTS]

You can set up those old bricks to really run around a corner like glue. They have a lot of potential in their chassis and their engines respond well to basic modifications.

 

[shigzeo]

yeah, until you have driven a 240, you have no idea. very nice. but the newer ones like 740-760 turbos flew like bloody thunder across the artic north with vengence toward the north sea until their bloody beards dried in the wind: the wind of the screams of the english... (what?)

 

[DanTheMiataMan]

The what S40R or whatever Volvo made was a fun car to drive to. Had the wannabe skyline electronic traction system.

 

[cash68]

You guys, I'm not debating newer volvos. They seem great. But a 240?! Those are notorious for being as slow as molasses. 140hp. 3000lb car. Most had less than 100hp.

Here:

Car Lust: Volvo 240DL

 

[DanTheMiataMan]

Quote:

Originally Posted by cash68 /img/forum/go_quote.gif You guys, I'm not debating newer volvos. They seem great. But a 240?! Those are notorious for being as slow as molasses. 140hp. 3000lb car. Most had less than 100hp. Here: Car Lust: Volvo 240DL

Accel isnt everything. You should know that with your 4wsteering prelude

 

[cash68]

Huh? The prelude is a sports coupe. It's 2600lbs and has 135hp. That's the more power than most 240s ever had, with 300lbs less weight. It accelerates fine. It's pretty comparable to my SVX.

 

[DanTheMiataMan]

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Originally Posted by cash68 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Huh? The prelude is a sports coupe. It's 2600lbs and has 135hp. That's the more power than most 240s ever had, with 300lbs less weight. It accelerates fine. It's pretty comparable to my SVX.

they made 2 door 240's. 100lb = 10hp so say one of the Turbo 240's made say 150hp and was 3000.

3000-2600 = 400/10=40

150-135=15

40-15=25

25hp diff can easily be fixed via gear ratio... hell 40 hp diff can be fixed by gear ratio.

It didn't go in a straight line from 0-60 very quickly but they handled very well in a FR layout.

TurboBricks | High Performance Volvo Club

go ask them about 240's and how they are slow lame non-driver cars just be sure to wear a flame suit.

 

[cash68]

If you drop a SBC into them, yes, they become fast. Other than that, not seeing it. Slowest car I've ever driven, except for maybe a Festiva. My 89 Accord with 98hp was much faster.

 

[928GTS]

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Originally Posted by cash68 /img/forum/go_quote.gif If you drop a SBC into them, yes, they become fast. Other than that, not seeing it. Slowest car I've ever driven, except for maybe a Festiva. My 89 Accord with 98hp was much faster.

Go read about some of the rides on TurboBricks then come back and say the same thing. You wouldn't be saying the above had you visited the website. Yay for following directions!

 

[olblueyez]

I wanted a sports car but my wife has my nads in her purse.

I wanted a fun car to beat on without breaking the bank.

Why bother wasting your breath on a Volvo since impressing people seems to be the OP's objective? Buy a used Volvo, modify it so the engine is beat in about 3 months and then your lookin at thousands upon thousands of dollars for repairs and parts that you cant afford which is why you bought it used in the first place. A used 5.0 or similar will run great without pinning the tach everyday and parts are cheap.

 

[NoodleKnight]

To OP: I'd rather ask that question at Volvospeed. Volvospeed is mostly 90's FWD volvos, which includes 850's and S/V/C 70's. Swedespeed is mostly newer gen volvos, turbobricks is older stuff (240's, 740's).

I've had an 850R stationwagon for years and it has treated me very well. I won't lie though, the car definitely needs maintenance and care, but it'll take care of you as much as you care for it. Also, since it's a volvo, and well, more of a family car, there's a lot of things to look out for before buying the car. The 850R had a handful of odd problems which are easy to prevent, if the owner actually bothered to do that preventative maintenance. Again, something to research on Volvospeed. In terms of notorious problems there are none, the electronics don't randomly fail like on an Audi or a British Leylands car, the engine is quite good, well everything is quite good. Matter of fact the car runs quite good on broken parts, which eventually jumps on you by surprise if you don't keep up with maintenance (had enough of the word by now?)

If you want a manual you're going to have to get one from Canada or swap a 850 base model transmission into it. Not a walk in the park task... all depends how much of an enthusiast you are, I suppose. People think I'm quite crazy for the amount of work I've put into a volvo stationwagon.

If you don't want to spend time or money on maintenance take half of your budget and buy a honda. When said honda blows up you can just take the last half of your budget and buy another honda, the plan should lasts you for quite a while, haha.

Hope this helps... now back to lurking.

 

[-=Germania=-]

Seriously, there is nothing weak about an S70.

It is actually a very interesting engine and setup.

You can actually tow stuff with that car and it can go fast.

 

[cash68]

Quote:

Originally Posted by 928GTS /img/forum/go_quote.gif Go read about some of the rides on TurboBricks then come back and say the same thing. You wouldn't be saying the above had you visited the website. Yay for following directions!

Uh, I did. Yes, it is true. When you replace the suspension, brakes, exhaust, intake, turbo, injectors, and heads, the car begins to be more of a driver's car.

But in stock form, with 90 some horsepower and 3000lbs, no, I'm sorry, the car sucks ass.

 

[cash68]

Quote:

Originally Posted by -=Germania=- /img/forum/go_quote.gif Seriously, there is nothing weak about an S70. It is actually a very interesting engine and setup. You can actually tow stuff with that car and it can go fast.

What are you talking about? I was saying newer volvos, being the 850R that I'm looking at, and it's replacement, the V70, as well as all the new ones after that, seem to be great cars with good performance.

The one I was saying was slow as balls is this:

Less than 100hp, in a 3000lb car. Sure, if you get a turbo model and replace the turbo and do all sorts of other stuff, it might be a fun car. But in stock form, this is the opposite of fun.

 

[928GTS]

Who said anything about keeping a car stock?