So well here is a page about Project TurboR as i like to call it. It has been my goal to have a 740 Turbo that is producing around 400bhp.

When i started out on my quest for more horsepowermany years ago i searched the net and i found the following site http://www.mcbrooms.com/volvo/fast700.htm.

So i basically committed most of this to memory and my hunt began.

So far this is the current status of the TurboR. Project TurboR Progress Shows the build so far

Engine Specification

B230ET block with 13mm Con Rods, 1st overbore ET Pistons, also converted aux shaft to run a block mounted dizzy.

531 Cylinder Head, Ported and Polished with oversize valves, 38mm exhaust and 46mm Inlet (stock is 35/44)

Ported out Exhaust Manifold with a standard 42/48 Garret T3 Turbo Charger fitted.

Boost Control is via a Blitz Dual Solenoid Electronic Boost Controller.

Bayleys Motorsport DV30 Recirculation Dump Valve

Standard Motronic Fuel System except for reprogrammed ECU.

JT Tuning 3 Inch Exhaust System including Downpipe & Jetex Panel Air Filter.

Driveline and Suspension

Volvo M90 5 Speed Gearbox with Diesel Clutch Disc.

40mm Lowering Springs and Bilstein Shocks.

PolyBushed Front Suspension

Volvo Polaris 17 Inch Alloys running 215/45/17 Toyo Tyres.

Items waiting to be Installed

Megasquirt ECU System, 600cc Fuel Injectors, Techedge Wideband Kit

Intercooler from an Iveco Truck

Thing's to sort out and order up

A Hybrid T3/T4 Turbo probably 63/50 trim with Cossie Internal Wastegate housing and 3inch Vband Outlet.

Pacet Electric Cooling Fan to Replace the Viscous Fan.

IPD 25mm Anti Roll Bars, Stiffer Bilstein Shocks, Brake Upgrade.

So thats it, Project TurboR, built by a mad englishman that read about the bits you should get and bolt on your Volvo to make silly power levels. Heck i don't know it all , i just thought that if the internet can teach you to make high explosives then a high powered 400BHP Volvo should be as easy as making bread.

Also i really need to get BHP level's that justify the R on the back of the car.

Hey this is also the reason for the silly project name. As quoted by a passer by whilst my car was in the staging lanes at the local drag strip.

" What the Hell is a 740 Turbor??? "