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1983 Volvo 240
Added on July 5 by 11110000

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 :)

Comments

Volksrodden:
16 years people think having the same car for three years is a long time. nice ride.
Jul 5, 2008 7:23 p.m.
Powar:
Awesome project! I hope to have at least one of my cars that long.
Jul 7, 2008 2:02 p.m.
ManofFewWords:
Hi Jason, Jason here. (the guy with the 245 V8 in Burlington) Looking good.
Oct 26, 2008 6:04 p.m.
NickF40:
how much did it take to get to that? sweet ride!
Nov 16, 2008 11:11 a.m.
Luke:
Sounds awesome in the video :). What's your power estimate?
Jul 30, 2011 7:39 a.m.
11110000:
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.
Jul 30, 2011 12:59 p.m.
Lizzard:
wu wu you go 240!
Aug 1, 2011 4:16 p.m.
JoeyM:
nice car (…and clever name)
Oct 8, 2011 12:04 p.m.
DaewooOfDeath:
This car makes me miss my 240DL. Awesome ride.
Jan 8, 2012 9:08 a.m.
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