I cant wait to hear how it does either! I like seeing the oddballs that run real good put a frown on some ones face when they get gapped!
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I cant wait to hear how it does either! I like seeing the oddballs that run real good put a frown on some ones face when they get gapped!
I installed a 17lb Wastegate in place of my stock 4lb tonight. It would spike to 25lbs and drop boost to 16psi. I hope this keeps Wastegate flap from opening and give me more boost up top.
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Here's the 17lb Garrett Wastegate I found on ebay for 30 dollars. I can't physically move the arm with my hands. The 4lb one was easy to.
Thanks! I'm just thinking if I blow this motor up if I should stick with the red block Volvo engine and put forged rods in it or goto a v8 swap. This seem to the unusual side because I get a lot of people wondering what I did to it around here and it's just an old tired Volvo motor. I kinda want to run mostly junkyard Volvo parts.Quote:
Originally Posted by COOP
The more I read I keep finding more junk yard performance parts. There is a 1994 Volvo 940 NA that has a G80 locker with a 4.10 rear end at you pull and pay. I have a open diff with 3.73. I'm really tempted to run there and get it.Quote:
Originally Posted by draggin50
This car is going to be neat to watch!
At least you have a variety of junk yard parts that can be made to work. Im sure the 4.10 with locker would help out if the gear isn't to steep. Whats in it now?
3.73, I'm running a 23 in tire in place of my 24.2"stock tire size. The Transmission I installed is geared lower than the last one and I increased my rev limiter to 7000 from 6000. The cam I converted to should pull good to 7k. The old one fell flat after 5500.
1st. Was 2.45. Now 2.83
2nd. Was 1.45 now 1.49
3rd. 1.00
4th. Was .69 now .73
It worked, 20 psi 1st 23 psi second and 25 psi 3rd. Before it would drop to 16psi. I'm bit nervous though since I never ran this boost in higher rev range.
I bet it feels like a different car now!
It does, the turbo is way past it's efficiency range. I'm going to run it Friday if Edgewater is open.
Ill be stuck at work so I wont be able to come down and watch. One of these days, Ill make it down though. Id love to see it run. Make sure someone gets some video!
Bummer, I found someone to video tape.
We got rained out, I'll try going a again soon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KLO...ature=youtu.be
Quick dry run with the slicks onto the highway before I took them off today. I could only brake boost to 5 psi before they lit up. I had to get it to 15psi before but they were fully warm. I can't wait to get a clean run with these tires sticky.
Well that sucks. The youtube link is posted private.
I got it set to unlisted now. Just a short clip to 70 or so.Quote:
Originally Posted by redfirepearlgt
Sounds pretty cool! Seems to pick up speed quick!
This is the fastest it's ever been. It has a slight mis-fire/stumble sometimes I'm not sure what it is yet. I think with a prepped track it would turn at least low 13 now the way it sits but I don't know yet.
That would be cool! Gonna hurt some feelings with the old Volvo!!!
Never thought I'd see a volvo Speedo climb that fast. That is really impressive. Low thirteens would hang a lot of unsuspecting heads. Anyone seeing it even attempt to keep up like that would be bound to be impressed as well.
I'll be happy if it grabs a 12 with this setup but I would need a harder launch to get it. I really hope it runs better than a 13.8. I need to stop driving It because I keep flooring the thing and laughing.
That's what its for! Enjoy that thing!!!
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G80 locker in my future! Finally I'll have another pulling wheel!
Your probably gonna need it making that much more boost and power.
The slicks hold well heated but when I brake boost I can cause the car to move forward even standing on the brakes even with the open diff. I just know people can run well on street tires with a locker. Anyway one wheel burn outs aren't as kewl.
2.0 60' 13.7, I still have a bit go. I lost my alternator my last run and barely made it home. I miss tristate, you can make 20 passes no problem and make changes.
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So the G80 locker has a centrifical arm that doesn't allow it to lock above 25mph. I'm half tempted to remove material to higher the speed which it disengages. Also the tone ring is in the diff and my Speedometer is set for 12 per revolution. The tone ring has 48 points per revolution. Need to cut that down to 12 or 30 mph will show 120, haha.
Haha the picture kinda freaked me out there for a minute! Wasn't expecting it to move!
Any way to swap rings?
What about removing the arm completely? I guess removing weight to raise the speed would work just as well though.
Elaborate on rings. Are you talking about ring and pinion?
As for the arm somehow it locks into the mechanism that locks the shaft together. There is a set of clutches also that after 100 rpm difference it causes both wheels to spin at the same time.
Tone ring is what I was curious about. Can they be swapped? All else fails, remove 36 teeth spaced evenly.
I think weight removal is about your only option then on the arm.
I think people have before but it requires welding. I could also get a Speedo out of a 92-93 abs Volvo 240 and It would work since It is set up for 48 tone ring. Everyone wants a arm and a leg for one. I can just leave 12 strips and space out as evenly as possible. At the rate of rotation I don't think if one of the 12 not space evenly will be too noticeable.
I took out my alternator yesterday and took a trip to AutoZone tonight. They confirmed the alternator was dead. Luckily over a decade ago I replaced it with one with lifetime warrenty there. I'll be getting a new one tomorrow. Free is always good. I think I'll swap turbos while the car is apart.
Gotta love the Autozone lifetime warranty! I keep a spare clutch kit for a old 5.0 laying around and haven't bought one in maybe 15 years.
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My wife had a girls night that means I had some free time after the kids went to bed. So after I put a new belt on the washer which was a PITA I installed the 20T I rebuilt. I hope it holds together this time.
After two failed attempts to get the alternator working I finally got it. I had terminal issues but that's solved now. The 20T isn't smoking which is a good sign. I'm going to finish plastic dipping the wheels next.
Good to hear! Cant wait to hear how it does with the new turbo.
Those turned out nice. Looks good on the car.
Thanks! Here's the before and after. This is the original look of the wheels before the finish went bad and I repainted them silver. The new color is gun metal. I'm hoping it last awhile and won't show brake dust as much.http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/a...psyuimgolu.jpg
Now it's time to get that LImited Slip Differential in there and let it rock...
I'm looking forward to installing. I'm just hoping the Speedometer works right after. I still drive the car to work and around sometimes. It will be nice to be able launch the car on street tires.