alfasudsprint
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| posted on 29/7/05 at 12:23 AM |
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volvo
A question probablyfor Volvosport.... so what about volvo engines? weight, say in comparison to XFlow, are cast block, 4v, what are the best
options/availability/cost/bhp? I know thats a lot of questions and the answers are probably a page or two long, but some basic info would be very
useful, or a link!
Thanks!
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 29/7/05 at 05:11 PM |
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2.3 redblock is the same as a pinto .
the 5 cyl alloy whiteblock is about the same weight , and the 6 a bit heavier , the 4cyl whiteblock is lighter than the 5cyl , obviously .
opinions divide on 8v-16v for the 4 cyl - some 8v engines - with 2.5 penta crank make over 600 hp(ooh guess what ive got in the cupboard) . thats a
well modified head tho .
the 16v customer engine im building , now weve decided that route , is a basic head with no modifications and std cams , with reprofiled seats/valves
at 2 bar Boost will be around 475/525 hp, with obviously more potential with cams and a worked head .
youll need uprated rods for over 400 hp on the redblock , std pistons would be ok at this power level , but you should really have forged venolias.
the whiteblock series need uprated rods for any work over 20 psi -
this is just a summation really , youve got to figure in transmission aswell which for anything over 300 hp , you might be looking at getrag etc - the
manual gearbox version of the whiteblock can take the power - but are rare - it does mean tho you can choose between 4/5/6 cyl .
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
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twinturbo
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| posted on 16/6/06 at 09:06 AM |
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Will the 850 2.3T ( b5234T ) mate to andy common RWD boxes?
The M90 box seems very rare..
TT
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svinto
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| posted on 16/6/06 at 06:01 PM |
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No, just the M90 box.
Adapters are available tho, for whiteblock to redblock-boxes, BMW and Chevrolet 350 auto.
Costs about 215 euros.
Have a look at http://www.klracing.se/adapterplatta.htm (swedish only)
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 17/6/06 at 06:22 PM |
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yeah klracing.se have some good gear .
you can also get the adapters in the USA for getrag 265.
in fact i have one that i dont mind selling off .
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
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