good. now stop asking questions, buy the parts and do the damn swap. or if you want to get creative, do a 1j volvo.
So tell me if I'm crazy
- Thread starter Ckanderson
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I worked for Volvo for 8 years. I have ridden in some wonderful 4 and 5 cylinder turbo conversions (even one tubodiesel). If you like V8's, there is a ton of information, making that type of swap pretty easy.
meh, i'd pass on the v8 idea. i love turbo cars. i think my reason for doing this stems from the fact that i miss the feel of a turbo hitting.
For instance my ideal car would be one with a turbo that doesnt hit till 3500-4000 but hits hard. i LOVE that feeling. And the sound..... oh god.
I'f I get the volvo it will be 3 inch straight back.
For instance my ideal car would be one with a turbo that doesnt hit till 3500-4000 but hits hard. i LOVE that feeling. And the sound..... oh god.
I'f I get the volvo it will be 3 inch straight back.
Ckanderson said:
I am partial to the turbo engines myself - just wanted to throw it out there as it is a pretty straight forward swap.
Built 240's (Volvo's of course) are the ultimate sleepers. Unfortunately, I owned a '88 stock NA -- 0-60 in 5......
MILES...
Ckanderson said:
yeah the spool of a nice big turbo is the best. i don't even mind a little lag for that throw you back in your seat feeling when the turbo starts pulling.:love:
ok, so get a t3->ct26 adaptor off of ebay, put a ct2657 or a ct2661 on there and do a 3 in back...to the stock muffler. then it would just sound like they always do, like it has a leaky ass exhaust.
doom wagons for the win. thats all there is to say.
I've been looking into older euros a lot lately actually, thinking of getting an audi 4000 Quattro, and doing a mild build on it my self(turbo swap, and suspension, and stuff)
I've been looking into older euros a lot lately actually, thinking of getting an audi 4000 Quattro, and doing a mild build on it my self(turbo swap, and suspension, and stuff)
what about dropping an 3.8L GNX motor in it? I know its gm but its very fast and cheap........:evil2:
I LOVE negotiating. heres a copy of our e-mails. negotiating is SOOO much fun.
Starting price: $850
1. Pending that it runs with a new battery and given the fact that thier is either a transmission problem or engine problem ill give ya 200 dollars.
reply: No, I am sorry but $500. is it and that is without me getting a new battery or it running first. the Car is an excellent car ad worth $1700.00 to $2200.00 in good condition. So, I am sorry but if you can't pay at least that much as is, than thank you but I'm sorry no thank you.
my reply: Charles,
I didnt mean to offend you, I got that number based off a few factors. Thier are a few wagons (I'm impartial to either a wagon or sedan) for sale in good running condition with reasonable exteriors for $500. Yours has a good exterior, but it doesn't run and has what you describe as a "acceleration problem." I'm not a mechanic but fixing the acceleration problem could be anything from a transmission, blown turbo, worn out engine, or a combination of factors. I figure this will cost me at least $500 to fix, plus the cost of a battery (if thats what it takes to get it running). Please show me where I am being unreasonable.
Thanks,
Chris.
reply: I am sorry if I sounded offended, I am not. I just wanted to let you know what I wanted. I do agree that it will take $500+/- to fix and I know that you are factoring that in on your end. But i had recently tried to sell it for $1,200.00 and the same problems (for nothing has changed except my need to get rid of it now). and I got a couple of offers ($500.00 and &750.00 at that time) I know that that is reasonable in price (the offers), I just had put so much more into it already I was willing to sit on it to get the better price. So, since you sound like you want it and I did not mean to offend you, I will let you have it for $400.00 as is if you want it. But I am sorry I can not go less than that.
My reply: Charles,
Im glad your not offended. If you dont mind me asking, how soon do you need to get rid of this car? This weekend, or can it be next weekend? 400 is still kind of high for me considering I still dont know what is wrong with the car, plus 50 or so for a new battery. The car started fine when you had a good battery in there, correct?
Chris.
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I LOVE it. he wanted 850 to start, i'v devalued his car enough to have him drop the price by half. I THINK i can get him to 300 and replace the battery. This being said I'm not sure I want to buy this car. he says it's slow to start off, but then runs fine when your going 30-40. I think the tranny isnt shifting into 1st gear.
Starting price: $850
1. Pending that it runs with a new battery and given the fact that thier is either a transmission problem or engine problem ill give ya 200 dollars.
reply: No, I am sorry but $500. is it and that is without me getting a new battery or it running first. the Car is an excellent car ad worth $1700.00 to $2200.00 in good condition. So, I am sorry but if you can't pay at least that much as is, than thank you but I'm sorry no thank you.
my reply: Charles,
I didnt mean to offend you, I got that number based off a few factors. Thier are a few wagons (I'm impartial to either a wagon or sedan) for sale in good running condition with reasonable exteriors for $500. Yours has a good exterior, but it doesn't run and has what you describe as a "acceleration problem." I'm not a mechanic but fixing the acceleration problem could be anything from a transmission, blown turbo, worn out engine, or a combination of factors. I figure this will cost me at least $500 to fix, plus the cost of a battery (if thats what it takes to get it running). Please show me where I am being unreasonable.
Thanks,
Chris.
reply: I am sorry if I sounded offended, I am not. I just wanted to let you know what I wanted. I do agree that it will take $500+/- to fix and I know that you are factoring that in on your end. But i had recently tried to sell it for $1,200.00 and the same problems (for nothing has changed except my need to get rid of it now). and I got a couple of offers ($500.00 and &750.00 at that time) I know that that is reasonable in price (the offers), I just had put so much more into it already I was willing to sit on it to get the better price. So, since you sound like you want it and I did not mean to offend you, I will let you have it for $400.00 as is if you want it. But I am sorry I can not go less than that.
My reply: Charles,
Im glad your not offended. If you dont mind me asking, how soon do you need to get rid of this car? This weekend, or can it be next weekend? 400 is still kind of high for me considering I still dont know what is wrong with the car, plus 50 or so for a new battery. The car started fine when you had a good battery in there, correct?
Chris.
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I LOVE it. he wanted 850 to start, i'v devalued his car enough to have him drop the price by half. I THINK i can get him to 300 and replace the battery. This being said I'm not sure I want to buy this car. he says it's slow to start off, but then runs fine when your going 30-40. I think the tranny isnt shifting into 1st gear.
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His response:
Chris,
Next weekend is Ok, but as soon as possible is better, anytime during the week and if you can come get it tomorrow I'll give it to you for $350. so you can get the battery.
Yes, it did run when the battery was in it and I used to drive it for the first 3 to 6 months when I first got it and just dealt with the slow pick-up. I would have kept using it, but I own a Toyota Tercel that runs great and does not suck up gas and so the sluggishness just got too annoying.
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Damn I'm good. think I can get just a LITTLE more?
300 flat anyone?
Chris,
Next weekend is Ok, but as soon as possible is better, anytime during the week and if you can come get it tomorrow I'll give it to you for $350. so you can get the battery.
Yes, it did run when the battery was in it and I used to drive it for the first 3 to 6 months when I first got it and just dealt with the slow pick-up. I would have kept using it, but I own a Toyota Tercel that runs great and does not suck up gas and so the sluggishness just got too annoying.
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Damn I'm good. think I can get just a LITTLE more?
300 flat anyone?
I doubt it's a fuel problem considering this is a turbo car. he's just comparing it to a tercel which gets like what... 40mpg?
Background on the car. it has 150k on it. it's a sedan. I wish it was a wagon, but a sedan wouldent be too bad. plus I could always sell it for ~500.
it's one of the lower milage ones on craigslist so........
300 flat and we have a deal? who says I cant do it?
Background on the car. it has 150k on it. it's a sedan. I wish it was a wagon, but a sedan wouldent be too bad. plus I could always sell it for ~500.
it's one of the lower milage ones on craigslist so........
300 flat and we have a deal? who says I cant do it?
go for the gold dude...i know the guy is getting ready to kick your ass, but thats okay if you end up only paying 300. give it a shot and see what happens.
i'd vote yes.Ckanderson said:
that would really be a sweet grocery getter.
a nice intake,exhaust,drop it a little with wider tires and i'd call it good!
give dem 5'2",108lbs beoches driving "land monoliths" a run for thier money!
My reply:
One thing I forgot to ask, this car does have a clean title, right? You wouldent happen to have any engine photo's? I know we are really close to making a deal here, I'm just looking to get it wraped up.
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sooo sooo much fun. I wish i could negotiate for everything!
One thing I forgot to ask, this car does have a clean title, right? You wouldent happen to have any engine photo's? I know we are really close to making a deal here, I'm just looking to get it wraped up.
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sooo sooo much fun. I wish i could negotiate for everything!