Started on July 5 by 11110000

1983 Volvo 240

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I’ve had this car for 16 years. The result of a (very) slow transformation from daily driver to track machine, this ‘83 240 has finally retired from being my primary transportation and is beginning to earn its stripes on the auto-x circuit. Stripped out and cammed, lowered and stiffened, it’s a lot of fun. For now, it runs in normally aspirated guise, but I have plans to make it absolutely terrifying with a built turbo motor. 400HP ought to do it :)

Latest updates
July 30
It's running

It runs! Video here: Startup video

May 31
Turbo Project Update

UPDATE: Turbo project is nearing completion. A few more wires, and I’ll be attempting to …

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Comments
Volksroddin
July 5, 2008, 7:23 p.m.

16 years people think having the same car for three years is a long time. nice ride.

MiatarPowar
July 7, 2008, 2:02 p.m.

Awesome project! I hope to have at least one of my cars that long.

ManofFewWords
Oct. 26, 2008, 6:04 p.m.

Hi Jason, Jason here. (the guy with the 245 V8 in Burlington) Looking good.

NickF40
Nov. 16, 2008, 11:11 a.m.

how much did it take to get to that? sweet ride!

Luke
July 30, 2011, 7:39 a.m.

Sounds awesome in the video :). What's your power estimate?

11110000
July 30, 2011, 12:59 p.m.

I haven't taken it on the street yet to do a solid pull, but I'd guesstimate I've got close to 200HP with the cam, turbo, exhaust and high SCR.

Lizzard
Aug. 1, 2011, 4:16 p.m.

wu wu you go 240!

JoeyM
Oct. 8, 2011, 12:04 p.m.

nice car (...and clever name)

MrBenjamonkey
Jan. 8, 2012, 9:08 a.m.

This car makes me miss my 240DL. Awesome ride.

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