datsunlover Posted November 6, 2003 Share Posted November 6, 2003 Anyone ever though of using an old (mid 80's to early 90's) Volvo turbo? The 200 and 700 series volvo turbos are pretty tough, and came factory with a fair size intercooler.. and although they are only a 4 cyl engine, it is a 2.3l; good for about 185HP or so.. so the turbo is pretty beefy. You could even buy a kit from Volvo called the 'Turbo Plus' that allowed it to boost up to (i think) something like 10 PSI. I have hardly ever heard of them failing (although Im sure it happens), and still see lots of these cars driving with 250-300k on them! I was thinking that it might be workable on my 75 280.. just pull everything I need out of a wrecked volvo, machine/modify my exhast manifold for the turbo, and "cheep out" and get a thicker head gasket for my L28 to lower the compresion.. The only hitch would be the computer end of things.. but I know Volvo used Bosh, so something may be possible... What do you folks think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zcarsmakemyheadhurt Posted November 6, 2003 Share Posted November 6, 2003 Not a great idea....too small on the exhaust side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted November 6, 2003 Share Posted November 6, 2003 I suppose if I had no choice I would try it but why not just take what you need from a turboized 280ZX? Much easier swap, more likely to work well, and more info available. If you already have the Volvo stuff, sell it on ebay and get Z stuff instead. Not saying it wont work but....why cook a burger with a cigarette lighter when you have a barbecue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsunlover Posted November 7, 2003 Author Share Posted November 7, 2003 Well, like I said, it was just an idea.. and I figured since I have access to a turbo volvo (read: $CHEEP$), I was toying with it.. I have another idea too... (yes, I have a friend in a local wrecking yard!) but I'll start a new post for this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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