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Hi guys, I guess this isn't strictly a Volvo question, but as it relates to Volvo turbos I've posted it here. I'm looking at using a 13C from a Volvo on my Toyota Hilux. The engine is a 2.4L NA diesel rated at 70hp. The objective is low RPM spool while still having enough flow for relatively...

Hi everyone, I've been having many issues with my 740's alignment since installing the Kaplhenke solid strut tops. The local shop did an alignment, and told me the camber is -1.0? and 0 toe on both sides. Problem is, it steers like crap. The steering wheel is way out in a straight line, the...

Hey guys, Does anyone have experience with 16v Enem cams? http://enem.se/produkter.asp Unfortunately I can't get a more specific link than that. All info appreciated, thanks!

Hi Everyone, My 90 745T has a fairly worn out B230FT, and a replacement engine is planned. However, it's my daily driver and I need to keep it running for now. The engine runs well and makes good power, but does have some piston slap. I recently changed the breather setup and added a catch...

Hey guys, I'm hoping someone can help me with this. I'm in the process of fitting this catch can to my 745T: It comes with fittings for 3/8" hose, but I want to run 1/2" hose. At a glance they looked the same as normal BSP fittings, however this is not the case: The bolt shop told me...

I'm thinking seriously about having a set of wheels made for my 244 in 16x8 to suit 225/50R16. Show me what you've got!

So, this is my 1981 Volvo 244GL. It's a B23E (405 head and K cam) and originally had an M46. It was my first car, I've had it since around 2003. The general idea is to have a car capable of motorkhana and khanacross, that can also drag things around the paddock. This is what it generally looks...

It appears that one of the strut tops on my 745T has failed. Excessive play, and a nasty noise. I only want to do this job once, and there are a number of brands available. I'm happy to pay a bit more for good quality parts. What's the best to go for? What I've found: FCP: Lemforder...

Hi guys, A few months ago I installed a 55w 4300k H3 HID kit into the high beams of my 1990 745T. Some pics of the kit: They never worked quite right, and gradually got worse. They would sometimes both light up, but usually only one, sometimes neither. I assumed I needed to upgrade the...

Hey guys, I currently have King lowering springs on my 745T, front and rear. I've had them in for over a year now, and the front still sits quite high. I'd like something a little lower. I'm happy with the rears springs. What do you have, or recommend? Got pics? Here is what my wagon looks...

Hey guys, the auxiliary electric fan relay on my 1990 745T was missing, and the wire terminals in bad condition. I've decided to replace the relay with a standard normally open relay. There are two thick wires, and two thinner wires. The thick red wire gets constant power. The other thick...

Just over 2 years ago, I purchased a 1990 740 Turbo wagon from Disco Inferno for $500 with 317,000km (197,000mi) on the clock. It had a 2.4" V8 Commodore cat and 2.5" cat back exhaust, TurboSmart boost controller, peeling clearcoat, pod filter, and various dodgy bits. My aim for this has been...

I've found some wheels I'd like to fit to my 1990 745T. I have limited knowledge about wheel adaptors, so hopefully someone can help me out. The wheels are 17x8 +48, 5x120 to suit 12mm studs and 69.5mm centre bore. I'm guessing I'd want either 25 or 32mm adaptors, not sure which to go for...

Hi guys, So I've decided I'm tired of burning out headlight switches. I'd like to wire up the H4 bulbs with relays. The car is an Australian delivered (factory late style e-codes) 1982 244GL. My idea is the following: Unplug original connectors from headlight bulbs (obviously). Use two 30A...

Hey guys, looking for a bit of information here, searching didn't reveal much. I'm looking for either dyno figures or timeslips from people running the IPD Turbo cam or the KG2T back to back, with otherwise identical setups. Someone must've done this before? Please post any info you may have...

Which flows better? a 100 cell 3" cat, or a 2.5" straight pipe?

Assuming the weather improves, I'm taking my 1990 745T to the drag strip on the 24th. Who can guess the ET and MPH? It has a B230FT, AW71, and 3.73 diff. 354,000km (220,000mi), bores worn, lots of piston slap. It's stock apart from: Pod filter IPD Turbo cam advanced 2 degrees 15G turbo and...

Has anyone used Falken Ziex ZE522 tyres? If so, what's your opinion of them?

I'm curious to see what these wheels would look like on this car: They're 16x6.5, so same size as Hydras. The style reminds me of some 80s designs and I think they might look at home on a boxy 745. What do you guys think?

I'll start. My 1990 740 Turbo wagon. B230FT, stock manifold with 13C turbo, IPD turbo cam. 2.5" mandrel bent turbo back, no cat, straight through 4x8x14 Berklee glasspack muffler. <iframe width="480" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/LtqtTRC1bA0" frameborder="0"...