Volvo 242 turbo project

[Venlonaer]

Hi.
Let me introduce myself.

I'm Kristi?n, 19 years old, Dutch, I study mechanical engineering and I'm a fan of ''bricks'' since summer 2013.

My first car (ever) was a 1989 Volvo 360 GLT with 190k km on the gauge. Had lots of fun with it and never gave up on me the six months and 10000km I owned it even though I bought it for €350,-. (I still regret this, great daily)

The successor was a 1986 Volvo 740 GLE with 150k km on the gauge, it was fully equipped except for cruise control. It's stored in the garage until spring.

After a while I realised it's too big for a student, how great it may be and drive. (I put it up for sale).

Looking around, I stumbled upon the Volvo 242. A great successor, having the equal amount of seats and still a lot of room in the trunk but a tad smaller than the 740. Plus, I love the sporty coup? look... hehe.

In the many months looking for one I suddenly came across one which looked decently enough to be a good base for a project. I didn't hesitate a second, called the owner and picked it up after a thorough inspection.

It's a 1979 242 GL with a B230E engine and M47 transmission and extra algae and moss

Washed off the algae and moss with a high pressure cleaner

Used to be green

My plans:

- Getting the body back in shape, cut out rusty parts, replace them and give the car a nice paintjob
- Give it a more sporty look by mounting a GRP A spoiler and front bumper spoiler
- Redo the interior
- Engine tuning
- Better suspension, however it's got Koni's already

Engine tuning

At first I wanted to swap the B230E for a B230ET/FT and keep the M47. But after doing some more research about engine choice and tuning I found out a B230FK and M90 swap is better base, since it's a younger engine and trans. Of course I'll also take the wiring harness of a 940.

Goal: At least 300 horsepower and a considerable amount of torque

How will I reach it ?
- Better VX IPD camshaft
- Increasing the boost and if needed get a larger turbo
- Chipped ECU
- Intercooler
- 3'' downpipe
- Decrease the weight of flywheel by machining or buying a lighter flywheel

Exterior
I am not sure what I'll do with the front. I like the round lamp style, but the way it looks in the third and fourth picture suits me too.

Wheels:
Guess I'll pick either BBS RM or Propus wheels.

These styles inspire me:

Advice, comments and criticism provided that you support it with an explanation is welcome!

Note: I'm kind of new to the car (tuning) scene, I am used to be ''the motorcycle'' guy

Expect updates soon!

 

[Råda]

To bad someone painted it black, and that hideous gas cap on the wrong side.
Going to be fun to se what will happen to it

 

[Estoque]

Nice history!

Im also busy with putting a 940 Drivetrain in a 242, but i'm running a M46.

any idea why there is a fuel-cap on the left side of the car?

 

[Venlonaer]

To bad someone painted it black, and that hideous gas cap on the wrong side.
Going to be fun to se what will happen to it

I know right, but it doesn't matter. It'll get a nice paintjob eventually.

Nice history!

Im also busy with putting a 940 Drivetrain in a 242, but i'm running a M46.

any idea why there is a fuel-cap on the left side of the car?

Awesome, I'll check out your build. Maybe I can learn something

The gas cap was ''American style'' according to the previous owner, I already took it off since it has no function anyway.

Will post pics today of progress

 

[Estoque]

I don't have a build-topic on this forum, but on volvolvo.nl (link: http://volvolvo.nl/threads/14555-Vo...IPD-Nokkenas-Ferrita-3-quot-uitlaat-15g-Turbo )

it starts with the purchase of my daily 245 Turbo (already a B230FK in it) and after a few pages it goes along with the purchase of the 242 and the project.

check it out if you're interested, if you have questions the dutch community also has a lot of knowledge..

 

[Roy 940]

Nice project and welcome here!

 

[amerbritcan]

Cool, I'd have thought it would have the early style tail, being pre-80's.

 

[Estoque]

If i check the cars information, the number plate says that it is a car from 1979.

Also originally it is a 2.1 GL with automatic transmission.

 

[Venlonaer]

Cool, I'd have thought it would have the early style tail, being pre-80's.

I don't mind, I like this style too.
Maybe I want them like this. Can I replace the lens/plastic/whatever it is or do I need a complete unit?

If i check the cars information, the number plate says that it is a car from 1979.

Also originally it is a 2.1 GL with automatic transmission.

That klopt, it used to be. I also checked it here:
http://www.vlvworld.com/VIN/VIN75-80.htm

I don't have a build-topic on this forum, but on volvolvo.nl (link: http://volvolvo.nl/threads/14555-Vo...IPD-Nokkenas-Ferrita-3-quot-uitlaat-15g-Turbo )

it starts with the purchase of my daily 245 Turbo (already a B230FK in it) and after a few pages it goes along with the purchase of the 242 and the project.

check it out if you're interested, if you have questions the dutch community also has a lot of knowledge..

I already read it, very interesting. Will register soon.

 

[Old Iron]

Shouldn't this thing have 5 panel taillights!?

 

[Old Iron]

They sell those complete aftermarket tails on ebay!

 

[Venlonaer]

I don't know, but I like the 6 panel taillights too.

Progress so far:
Found some weird stuff
12 v to 230v converter

Apparently the complete front end is not original at all, white fenders vs the original green fenders.
Looking for the original ?79 front end at the moment..

Rear bumper neither, or is it ?

For the TV screen there was a bit removed from the middle plastic part, found an untounched one fortunately in the trunk

Stripped most of it by now

The amount of rust is limited, surprisingly!

 

[petiww]

Nice project you have there, good luck fixing it!

By the way, that car was converted to '81+ headlights with bigger turn signals and six panel tails, thats why those fenders are not originally green. Also it has the later big dashboard. Originally this beauty came with the bigass commando bumpers, rectangle TV screen headlights, small turn signals, 5 panel tails, early dash like these:
http://www.auto-eminent.nl/voorraadimg/12319455721.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4130/5000034369_733489554b.jpg
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xSw_lqNJAgs/UTzSehzCodI/AAAAAAAAHbM/owHjq6EjCd0/s1600/Volvo_242_78_3.jpg

I really like the look of an original 240 '79-'80 GL, especially with an airdam. These things look pretty classy when lowered.
Also check out my build, I have a 244GL from '80. Sadly the chassis is in worse condition than yours.

 

[Venlonaer]

I like the commando bumpers but I also like these, what kind are these?

http://www.stancenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/129.jpg

I definately want an airdam!
I'll check your project out

 

[Venlonaer]

Stripped some more

Koni shocks and springs like new

Removing the front windshield was an interesting job...
Used a welder and thin copper wire to cut through the rubber-kit stuff

Picked up a free spare because the rear left tire was punctured, traveled 200 km by train to get it huehue

Punching the rust some more, making even a bigger hole. Also found a little rust spot at the rear light frames.

Cut out

Bought me some arousing BBS 16'' wheels for a great price.
The hubcenter just needs to be enlarged from 60.1 mm to 65.1 mm and maybe I need some spacers.

Still looking for a B230FK engine, wiring harness and a M90 trans...

 

[Turbosteen]

Venlo Venlo Venlo Venlo Venlo Venlo

 

[Venlonaer]

Haha yes yes there live ai

 

[TurboDenny]

Those have to be the most convex faced RS' I have ever seen. Can't wait to see where this goes.

 

[quillc]

I like the commando bumpers but I also like these, what kind are these?

http://www.stancenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/129.jpg

I definately want an airdam!
I'll check your project out

83/84/85 bumpers.

 

[D.E]

I like the commando bumpers but I also like these, what kind are these?

http://www.stancenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/129.jpg

I definately want an airdam!
I'll check your project out

Those are the regular plastic bumpers, fitted to all 240's from 1981 all the way to the end of production. But the car in the picture you posted is missing the trim pieces that go between the bumper and body and has had the clip holes for them filled. There are two variations to the bumper trim and the common one is chrome but DL's and GLT's had all-black trim.

Front bumper should be the same on all 81-93 240's but the rear bumper is different on the wagons and won't fit on yours, so beware of that if you go searching in a junkyard.

The car in the picture also is fitted with the 75-80 front fenders, the 75-77 headlights and headlight surrounds, the 78 grill and American early style turn signal lenses.