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I torqued the rear down, got the wheels back on, added a fuel pressure sensor and put in the 90-92 Camaro driveshaft loop. I just need my driveshaft back from getting upgraded to a 1350 so I can put this back on the road to see if all is good.

1990 Volvo 240 DL B230 114HP 12.6 0-60 stock 18.6@73 1/4 10.0 0-60 17.4@79.10 VX3 and IPD performance exhaust B230F+T TD04-13C 7.2 0-60 15.6@86 stock boost B230FT 50 trim E85 3300 stall slicks 27 psi 4.0 0-60 12.9@106 LQ4 GT45 street tires 0-60 4.85

Figured out how to adapt the 8.8 parking brakes to the Volvo cable and decided to clean and paint the 20 year old ipd rear sway bar.

Bolted in the rear over the weekend.

Old rear is out!

I took it to someone who does aerospace welding for GE. His welds are awesome.

For the past month I’ve been putting a 8.8 Explorer rear together.

Something I’ve been wanting to do but was having a good time building a fun B230 Volvo that would get out of its own way is to put a cammed V8 into my first car. I got this car back in high school in 1997. It wasn’t until I retired it as my daily driver back in 2010 I really started toying with...

I?m trying gauge what the value of this turbo is. It has a Forge CBV, 3? angled turbine. The problem with it is that it has excessive end play. Needs a rebuild though it worked well in my car when I pulled it. Any ideas? https://ibb.co/hM51zSx https://ibb.co/YhWBDFc Thanks

What do you guys recommend for trim adhesive? I want to buy a decent amount to replace all my Volvo 240 trim around the doors.

Has anyone run 11s on fairly mild build with a 530/531 head. I was able to run 12.9@106 car weight is 3415 lbs letting my 72L transmission shift at 5500 rpm. I have a rev limiter set at 7000 and the turbo I have still feels like it has a lot more breath in it. I was scared to push the 13mm Rods...

Currently I have a 11 blade turbine wheel on my TD04HL-20T. I?m wondering if it?s worth trying a 9 blade turbine wheel? I think I have the turbo pretty maxed out with my setup.

I have a leaking transmission fitting. The 90 degree bend one that goes into the 5an opening in the transmission. Just seeing if you guys have an idea on what to use to fix it. It may need a new o-ring. Is there a specific o ring that you know of that fits correctly?

My 90 240 is running warmer than usual. I can reduce the temperature to normal operating temperature by turning the heater on. The thermostat is about a year old. Just seeing if there is anything to look out for. I'm putting in a new thermostat this week. The plugs look fine and car runs well...

I'm trying to fix my charging system. At idle I'll get 13.8 volts once I start turning on my lights, switches, radio etc. it drops voltage. I got it to drop under 11 volts this way. Is there anything I can check?

How involved is replacing the parking pawl in Aw72L? Do you have drop the transmission?

Just seeing what's a good fit behind a red block? Tail shaft length and GM transmission th350 & 400. If you guys have any crossmember pics that would be awesome.

So I'm about to be on my 6th transmission ever since I've plus T'd my 240. I've replaced the transmission every year. I added the accumulator mod, two trans coolers and a fan. I guess it just doesn't like slicks and drag racing. Not sure what to do next. I have one more spare transmission then I...

How laggy is the Holset HE351HE with B230 8v engines? About what Rpm would they start making 20 psi? B230FT IPD turbo cam

I ran my 1990 Volvo 240 last night. It went 13.8@97 with a 2.0 60ft. Here is my setup Aem 340Lph pump 80lb injectors 3" mass LH2.4 chipped EZK chipped E85 25psi boost 8 to 1 compression Minimal head work. Radius exhaust valves, 3 angle valve grind. Ipd Turbo cam 3300 stall converter with...