rangie82hill
I have 1980 orginal 242 gt and wish to fit a 16 v (234) head, it seems possible as there is no clutch mcyl in the way and also could fit a smaller P/booster. Any ideas on such much appreciated
egads (she/her)
I think it is small brake booster and manual steering that makes it fit. Or Stand up. @carnut1100 did a bunch of research if memory serves.
rangie82hill
Thanks.not sure how to contact carnut, i like your 142. i have a 142 R
egads (she/her)
http://yoshifab.com/images/volvo/16v%20head%20swap.htm
That covers pretty much everything except the booster for RHD.
Rob
click on Private Message and in the 'To' box type carnut1100 :)
Spac
A pommy bloke did an auto B230 + 16V conversion. IIRC, it was tight, but fitted.
The other option is to mount the motor upright, and use a 140 sump. This is what I plan to do with my 242, if I ever get around to starting it...
carnut1100
Yes...when I eventually 16v the GT I am going to go upright.
140 sump, cut and weld the oil pump pickup pipe.
Only trouble is then hooking it up to the gearbox. A 140 gearbox would work but is not ideal....the ultimate bolt in fit would be the M410 from some P1800s which had a B20 bellhousing on them.....but hen's teeth!
On an auto I reckon it wouldn't be too difficult to swivel a BW35 bellhousing around, they are located on a big round spigot so turning it upright and redrilling the holes should work. If upgrading to an AW gearbox it would be a lot harder.....
Not an issue for me as I will be going with a BW T5 at the same time so a custom mounting system needs to be figured out anyhow.....
Spac
There are American T5 adaptor plates (RSI?) that give you the option of mounting the motor vertically or on the lean.
penta242gt
i have a rsi t5 adapter here if ya want pictures ?
