Dual Exhaust Flow Master Cat Back...1989 GL

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Pete, Jun 22, 2004.

  1. Pete

    Pete Guest

    YOUR THOUGHTS? IS IT POSSIBLE? INCREASED PERFORMANCE?
     
    Pete, Jun 22, 2004
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  2. Pete

    AJS Guest

    What exactly are you asking? You won't gain much power from changing the
    exhaust on a standard B230. You will increase noise and change the power
    band. Is this what you want? If your after any increase you can get then do
    it IF you have a good shop. Most people "feel" there car is faster when they
    get a nice note from the exhaust.



    AJS
     
    AJS, Jun 22, 2004
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  3. Pete

    Randy G. Guest

    Sort of like having a Harley!
    "The decibel level of the exhaust is inversely proportionate to the a)
    IQ level and b) the size of the weenie."
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    Randy & \ \/ /alerie's
    \__/olvo
    '93 960 Estate
     
    Randy G., Jun 22, 2004
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  4. Pete

    Pete Guest

    ITs funny you say that actually.........lol

    Here is why....... I had modified a 1996 Mustang. Put a blower on it,
    lowered it by 2 inches, dual exhaust flow masters out the back, etc etc. The
    thing could FLY!! Well it just got stolen 2 weeks ago with no hope in site
    of getting it back.

    I am stuck with my 89 volvo 240 gl and am trying to get it as nice as
    possible. Its in great condition minus MINOR surface rust in two tiny places
    by the fenders and the shitty ass slow engine!

    So in a sense, I am looking to get back some of that growl!!! I plan on
    tinting the windows some, want to put dual exhaust flows from cat back 3"
    tubes...modify the air intake, increase the fueil injection etc.....
     
    Pete, Jun 23, 2004
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  5. Pete

    Gary Heston Guest

    Sounds like you forgot the LoJack installation.
    Forget the tinting and dual exhausts.

    Drop a V-8 into it and make it a sleeper. I believe Ford engines are
    popular; they reportedly fit better than Chevys.

    The main thing you can do with the stock engine is add a turbo, or
    swap in a turbo engine and control system.


    Gary
     
    Gary Heston, Jun 23, 2004
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  6. Pete

    Pete Guest

    Hi Gary,

    I have gotten a dozen emails from this post saying SWAP ENGINES. I am very
    willing to do so as well. Do you know of any big ford engines in particular
    that would fit nicely into my 1989 240GL? I have heard Ford fits nicely. I
    have about $5000 to put some muscle into this car.

    Pete
     
    Pete, Jun 23, 2004
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  7. Pete

    Randy G. Guest

    Gary,

    You sent a few letters to me via E-mail. It is best to post all
    non-personal responses directly related to the thread in the group as
    others can benfit from them as well.

    CHEERS!

    PS- if I had the money I would love a pre-smog, 305 two door 'tang
    Volvo V8 conversion... Ooo! A "VOTANG"! Mustolvo...? Anyway...
    Anyone have a working link to the Vozilla video? I found it but it is
    not online any longer evidently I think.
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    Randy & \ \/ /alerie's
    \__/olvo
    '93 960 Estate
     
    Randy G., Jun 23, 2004
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  8. Pete

    athol Guest

    What, they bolt in with no modifications at all?

    My 350 chev went in far more easily than the majority of other
    engine conversions I've inspected.

    I certify modifications for registration for a living, so I can
    assure you that I've seen a lot of engine conversions!

    The key to easily fitting Chevs to 2-series Volvos is to use a
    short water pump and corresponding accessories. Otherwise, the
    engine gets tight against the firewall, especially using a coil
    in cap type HEI like I do.

    Let's see. New fabricated engine mounting crossmember (cost one
    carton of beer), a bent piece of 6mm plate welded to the original
    gearbox crossmember to fit the T350 mount, a shortened tailshaft,
    shortened Volvo auto linkage, mate turned up a bush to fit the GM
    speedo cable to the Volvo speedo, made bracket for Volvo's P/Steer
    pump, dented the radiator crossmember to fit the GM radiator. The
    exhaust was a bit painful but I'll eventually redo it with
    extractors.

    The expensive part was when I got my Ford 9-inch modified to fit.
    The rear uni joint had to be changed to suit the Ford pinion yoke
    but the tailshaft didn't have to change.
     
    athol, Jun 23, 2004
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  9. Pete

    AJS Guest

    You need to spend some time with Google and at some of the Volvo sites. We
    can fill you in on some of the details but you need to be looking into all
    aspects. That way you know ALL your options and can make the correct
    decision.



    AJS
     
    AJS, Jun 23, 2004
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    Gary Heston Guest

    Gary Heston, Jun 24, 2004
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  11. Pete

    Rusty Guest

    ROFL...classic!

    RS


    <Randy G.> wrote; "The decibel level of the exhaust is inversely
    proportionate to the a)
    IQ level and b) the size of the weenie."
     
    Rusty, Jun 25, 2004
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  12. Pete

    Randy G. Guest

    Wish I had thought it up, but that has been around for some time.
    Another was the "Loud Pipes Save Lives" motto that is so prevalent
    with the motorcycling crowd that tends to have loits of tattoos and a
    pit bull at home. I have know a few, and their favorite response to
    anything you say to them is "WHAT?" Mst have lost a good percentage of
    their hearing.

    On the BMW motorcycle group ("Airheads," were all the members have
    air-cooled, overhead valve pushrod motors) we had another saying:
    "Loud Valves Save lives"
    With the newer fuels we have to run .006" and .008" clearance and the
    valves are quite tappity...
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    Randy & \ \/ /alerie's
    \__/olvo
    '93 960 Estate
     
    Randy G., Jun 25, 2004
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  13. Pete

    Pete Guest

    LOL I thought it was hilarious my self and I'm the one who write the dual
    exhaust post. I guess its the small weenie problem since I have two masters
    degrees!! LOL
     
    Pete, Jun 25, 2004
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  14. Pete

    Randy G. Guest

    They also say, "You know what big hands and big feet mean...?"
    I wear an 8½ shoe but an extra large glove- sort of averages out in
    between.
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    Randy & \ \/ /alerie's
    \__/olvo
    '93 960 Estate
     
    Randy G., Jun 25, 2004
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