Joelkennethsmith
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- Sep 24, 2019
Hello All, searched all over sweedspeed, but not too much for info there.
I have a 06 S40 T5 AWD as my daily, but also starting the build on my 69 142, initial progress here :http://thesmith142.com/.
Anyways, it came without an engine, but I have sourced the original trans (m40).
Pricing a B20 build seems like I could do more with the same $$$.
Since we're down to chassis, now (or never) is the time for custom engine mounts and so on.
Question is, what engine that is RWD, can I source from a local junkyard, that would be worth the build. Not looking from crazy numbers, just a clean reliable Volvo powerplant, that I can rebuild easily. It will also have to be mounted with the factory manual tranny.
I don't think I need more than 180hp, but for sure more than the B20's 101. The Nissan SR20DET is way too much money for more power and trouble I think.
Any thoughts to point me in a direction would help.
I have a 06 S40 T5 AWD as my daily, but also starting the build on my 69 142, initial progress here :http://thesmith142.com/.
Anyways, it came without an engine, but I have sourced the original trans (m40).
Pricing a B20 build seems like I could do more with the same $$$.
Since we're down to chassis, now (or never) is the time for custom engine mounts and so on.
Question is, what engine that is RWD, can I source from a local junkyard, that would be worth the build. Not looking from crazy numbers, just a clean reliable Volvo powerplant, that I can rebuild easily. It will also have to be mounted with the factory manual tranny.
I don't think I need more than 180hp, but for sure more than the B20's 101. The Nissan SR20DET is way too much money for more power and trouble I think.
Any thoughts to point me in a direction would help.