You Need This: Volvo 240 wagon with turbocharged V8 power

Colin
By Colin Wood
Oct 12, 2024 | Volvo, Volvo 240, Engine swap, You Need This

Photography Courtesy Erik Tyler/Facebook Marketplace

Is the drive to the grocery store taking too long? Need to be the first family in the parent pickup line? Then you need this Volvo 240 wagon.

This isn’t just any long roof 240, however, as under the hood sits a turbocharged, 6.2-liter aluminum V8.

The list of upgrades also includes an upgraded Powerglide transmission, wishbone suspension, Ford 8.8-inch rear end and front brakes and struts from Strange Engineering.

The big question, though: Will it wheel stand? According to the included photography, yes. Yes it will.

Find this Volvo 240 wagon listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace for $26,000.

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Comments
Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
10/12/24 10:23 a.m.

The price seems a little optimistic, but too cool not to share.

kb58
kb58 UltraDork
10/12/24 11:46 a.m.

What a lame ad... three pics? Only showing it drag racing is - I think - a net-negative for selling it. Drag racing front brakes don't instill confidence for doing anything more than "living life a quarter mile at a time." I hope they're supporting the turbo better than hanging it off the throttle body! Given the car's narrow focus, it seems like $12K is more in line, if that.

rustomatic
rustomatic HalfDork
10/13/24 7:31 p.m.

Umm, intercooler, please.  And, since criticism has been established, why waste an aluminum block on boost?  And, and, I kinda want this for distant future drag & drive participation . . .

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