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by linuxman51
Sun Aug 28, 2005 9:40 pm
Forum: Volvo, Saab
Topic: Kenny Howard, 1987 740 Gle (turbo'd)
Replies: 4
Views: 21951

Finished the turbo setup for the 16v in early august, just in time for the annual regional turbobricks meet, car posted a best time at the dragstrip of 13.65@107.6, the comicly high ET vs the trap speed is directly related to me having no desire to break anything. First dyno pull at 7 psi netted me ...
by linuxman51
Thu Jul 07, 2005 11:16 pm
Forum: Volvo, Saab
Topic: Kenny Howard, 1987 740 Gle (turbo'd)
Replies: 4
Views: 21951

So after my intake valves decided to clearance themselves with the tops of the pistons, I've thought out my options and installed a 16v motor... b234f 16v head late model b230 bottom end custom machined turbo pistons put it in the car earlier this week, cranked and drove it around a little tonight.....
by linuxman51
Mon Mar 28, 2005 1:04 pm
Forum: Volvo, Saab
Topic: Kenny Howard, 1987 740 Gle (turbo'd)
Replies: 4
Views: 21951

Dynoed the 90, 230whp at 10psi, here's the setup: ported volvo 531 cylinder head IPD turbo cam ported 90+ exhaust manifold rx-7 460 cc injectors NPR big intercooler Richmond Gear Locker borg-warner world class t5 Spec stg3/4 hybrid clutch good to ~400 ft/lbs blaster 2 coil and 8.5 wires mostly stock...
by linuxman51
Mon Dec 20, 2004 12:52 am
Forum: Volvo, Saab
Topic: Kenny Howard, 1987 740 Gle (turbo'd)
Replies: 4
Views: 21951

Added another one to the stables, my 1990 740 GL Cranked and ran on the first serious try, only to encounter a bizzarilly messed up distributor (soon's it warmed up it stopped working). Fixed that, car runs and drives great, Ms&s right now, ms&s-e soon, and it'll be turboized in short order ...
by linuxman51
Mon May 03, 2004 1:18 pm
Forum: Volvo, Saab
Topic: Kenny Howard, 1987 740 Gle (turbo'd)
Replies: 4
Views: 21951

Kenny Howard, 1987 740 Gle (turbo'd)

Name: Kenny Howard Vehicle: 1987 Volvo 740 gle Engine: 1995 Volvo 940 GL (b230f, 9.8:1 compression). Stock t3 turbo, 15psi, 190 rwhp & 290 rwtq. Stock intercooler, piping, and downpipe Injection: Ms & s (first volvo to use ms n s 8) ) 550cc cfi injectors Ignition: Stock bosch components cont...