just need to get some time together , this also means i could complete it with std bodywork .
engine is thereabouts 26 inch high from bottom of sump
just need to get some time together , this also means i could complete it with std bodywork .
engine is thereabouts 26 inch high from bottom of sump
What volvo did this come from? Is it the turbo?
Care to flesh out the whole engine / 'box interface scenario type thing ?
well , its a 2.5 20v Normally Aspirated 5 cylinder , 170bhp , bog standardo .
Its a manual also and has a normal type clutch - easy upgrade is an 850 r clutch on the same flywheel .
this is a GLT engine which has the variable intake , and big ports in the head .
il be taking that off and using either bike bodies , or a plenum type without the variable part in it .
the gearbox is from 960 2.5 straight six whiteblock which shares the same family as the FWD s40/850/s70 engines
i believe its got a head gasket problem of some sort , but not sure . I want to build it with some High compression pistons and H beams , lots of
headwork with some rally cams - 280 bhp is my aim .
the Head will be built with XE valves and solid followers .
ive got a megasquirt being built for 5 cylinder usage .
Main reason im doing it , is the turbo redblock doesnt have the street cred , altho has massive power pottential - the car was becoming more and more
complicated with turbo piping and intercooler meant i had to run full bodywork , which i will probably still do .
and the other main reason is the sound !!! - its a bit boring listening to turbo whistle .
altho i do have a dilemma - the M90 doesnt really have a close enough ratio box - so tempted to use BW t5 box or even a type 9 with an adapter .
what mods does MS need to run 5 cylinder,
does anyone do it off the shelf?
looks very good btw
bill shurv was building it .
Id be very interested in the megasquirt mods. Ill be doing mine to run Audi COP units without the distributer.
I love these whitblocks, Ive shortened the sump on mine and deleted the oil filler to try and reduce the height so it will fit under the bonnet.
The M90 is horrible so I decided to use a BMW 325 box (Getrag 260) which should work well, but wasnt straighforward to fit.
Do you have a contact for Steel rods and bolts?
theres a chap on ebay selling rods with bolts .
i would get them from R sport international .
TTV racing are a dealer for ARP stuff .
where did you get your gearbox? I want it 
The guy who was meant to be selling me his now isnt replying to my messages
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Originally posted by alistairolsen
Id be very interested in the megasquirt mods. Ill be doing mine to run Audi COP units without the distributer.
The M90 is horrible so I decided to use a BMW 325 box (Getrag 260) which should work well, but wasnt straighforward to fit.
get a fwd volvo box, cut off the bellhousing ring and mill flat, split the bmw box and do the same with thelarge casing, make up a new spigot bearing and a mix and match clutch and youre there. ill post it all when im finished!
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Originally posted by alistairolsen
get a fwd volvo box, cut off the bellhousing ring and mill flat, split the bmw box and do the same with thelarge casing, make up a new spigot bearing and a mix and match clutch and youre there. ill post it all when im finished!