16 years people think having the same car for three years is a long time. nice ride.
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 :)
It runs! Video here: Startup video
UPDATE: Turbo project is nearing completion. A few more wires, and I’ll be attempting to …
16 years people think having the same car for three years is a long time. nice ride.
Awesome project! I hope to have at least one of my cars that long.
Hi Jason, Jason here. (the guy with the 245 V8 in Burlington) Looking good.
how much did it take to get to that? sweet ride!
Sounds awesome in the video :). What's your power estimate?
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.
wu wu you go 240!
nice car (...and clever name)
This car makes me miss my 240DL. Awesome ride.
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