iceton1975
Come in and see us, 16 thornton crescent Mitcham, can do workshop price or cash price after hours and do it in a day
redkiwi
lasercowboy
@iceton1975 - Would you be able to source parts as well? Assuming that I would turn up with a late 240 with a B230F and AW70 autobox, and was aiming to plug in an M47 manual 'box.
lasercowboy
@redkiwi - thanks for the heads up! that didn't appear in my searches as for some reason it's listed in 'parts' rather than cars. Looks tatty but might be solid underneath (or rogered - who knows!)
Do you reckon it's better to convert an auto that's in good shape, or refurb a manual that's fairly rough around the edges?
egads (she/her)
Do you like lots of little jobs and never being finished or do you like to have an end point but some big jobs?
I like end points now but used to be a lots of little jobs guy.
lasercowboy
@egads - i guess i could cope with either - but I'm more inclined to a car that has a sound body and decent trim, as that has always seemed like a bigger chore. then switching out the gearbox is difficult, but as you point out, at least it's over quickly!
egads (she/her)
Sounds like getting the 90+ auto is the way to go then, sure does look nice and has all of the nice tweaks added.
lasercowboy
@egads - I think you're right. I guess at $1,500, that manual would even be ok as a parts/donor car, if it really is on its last legs. Though maybe an '86 model has the less desirable 4speed/overdrive M46 gearbox?
egads (she/her)
Spot on with the less attractive bits. Also doesn't have the lh2.4 spec flywheel so will need some fiddling. I suspect that Berrys (@iceton1975) can do the required conversion bits for cheaper than $1500 and would be less hassle.
lasercowboy
Awesome! Thanks for the info - the decision is clear to me now. I have had a great evening reading about volvo engine/gearbox combinations. most people wouldn't call that a good Saturday night... but i would!
egads (she/her)
Lol, I would too! We are a special breed :-P
Philia_Bear
I have a 92 wagon you can have for free
Drives fine but missing half the interior and needs a small amount of body work and a repaint
The engine is 100% solid in it as is most of the running gear
If you want a base for a project car nothing beets free
I also have a prestine 1993 240 wagon with m47 and 1998 rebuilt b230fk turbo engine but if I have to give it up I want 10k for it cause I will never have time to build another
lasercowboy
"I also have a prestine 1993 240 wagon with m47 and 1998 rebuilt b230fk turbo engine but if I have to give it up I want 10k for it cause I will never have time to build another"
fnargleboogledrooble.... that sounds gorgeous! can i come and look at it, if i promise to clean up any drool? ;) are you actually looking to sell it, or just mulling the possibility?
is the donorwagon an auto?
Philia_Bear
Yes
And
Yes
ill post some pics of both this evening
lasercowboy
thanks! looking forward to taking a look this evening.
what's the economy of the turbo like compared to a stock B230F?
carnut1100
My brother moved to Melbourne recently and will be looking to sell his '86 manual wagon before too long...
lasercowboy
@carnut1100 - what sort of shape is it in? I think the '86 has a 4 speed manual w/overdrive - I'm not too familiar with that 'box.
Any experts on how the M46 compares to the M47? :)
Philia_Bear
for the 93...
Same fuel economy for the turblo
7.5l/100 highway and 10/100 in city or better
When I rebuilt the motor I put high compression pistons into it for better fuel economy and power
Iirc compression is 9.5:1 with the NA pistons in the turbo block with 531 head
Also has a kg2t cam and kevlar timing belt and denso style 120amp alt
Boost is set to 12psi on the 19T for 150KW which is as much as I want to put through the M47
It has an AEM Tru-boost and a PLX wideband (with gauge and narrowband output going to LH2.4)
Its running stock LH2.4 98 940s turbo computers with 2001 T5 v70 injectors which works well
I've also got a set of 65lb injectors + 3" AMM if you ever wanted to put a tank of E85 into it and run 22PSI
Ex850R
There ye go , a well set up car that will last , is fast and nice and best of all you dont have all the hassles of parts , things not wuite right etc.....
lasercowboy
To be honest it would probably be wasted on me! (as well as a little beyond my budget)
My original 240 in the UK was the B200 1986cc engine (which I don't think you ever got down here), and that was enough for me! In fact, my housemate had the 2.3GLT (the B230x 2.3 was only available in "luxury" models in UK) and that felt like a rocketship, and sounded amazing.
