I know - this topic has been brought up hundreds of times I am sure.
I have an 81 244 that I am attached to. I am not attached to the sluggish 2.1 and the goofy 4-spd manual. So, of course, I am looking at a swap. But damn, where to go?
The goal for the car is to be a fun streetable car, something of a sleeper, and perhaps autocross. I thought about the LS swap - but that will take a lot more time and money than I can put into it.
I have seen everything imaginable, and a few things I didn't. I've seen LS swaps, BMW M-series swaps, even SR20 swaps. I am thinking I want to stay in the Volvo family, perhaps go with a B230, but I am even not sure about that. I found a turbo kit that goes on the B230, so that got me all excited.
Frankly, I am an old school muscle car guy. I've done a lot with 70s US muscle. This is my first real dive into a swap using computer systems and sensors and its a little intimidating.
SO - with all of that said: What is your opinion on the most bang for the buck, with the most trouble-free swap? I know there is no such thing as "trouble free" - so lets say the least headaches.
I appreciate everyone's input and feedback.
I have an 81 244 that I am attached to. I am not attached to the sluggish 2.1 and the goofy 4-spd manual. So, of course, I am looking at a swap. But damn, where to go?
The goal for the car is to be a fun streetable car, something of a sleeper, and perhaps autocross. I thought about the LS swap - but that will take a lot more time and money than I can put into it.
I have seen everything imaginable, and a few things I didn't. I've seen LS swaps, BMW M-series swaps, even SR20 swaps. I am thinking I want to stay in the Volvo family, perhaps go with a B230, but I am even not sure about that. I found a turbo kit that goes on the B230, so that got me all excited.
Frankly, I am an old school muscle car guy. I've done a lot with 70s US muscle. This is my first real dive into a swap using computer systems and sensors and its a little intimidating.
SO - with all of that said: What is your opinion on the most bang for the buck, with the most trouble-free swap? I know there is no such thing as "trouble free" - so lets say the least headaches.
I appreciate everyone's input and feedback.