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Volvo 122 Engine Upgrade

Old Aug 28, 2006 | 08:16 AM
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Hi,

I just wonder if 122 can support newer type of engine or perhaps support japanese engine coz its hard to find spare parts here in Malaysia for classic car. I want to use the car for my daily drive and I need reliable cheap and easy maintenance engine.

Any suggestions ?

 
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 09:00 AM
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If it will fit in the engine bay anything is possible. But with any other engine upgrade it will take custom work to make it all work correctly. And that means money.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 02:47 AM
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I had search and search but not much info on this. Most just bolt on a supercharger or turbokit to the original engine. This wont help coz in case there is a breakdown... I will be a dead meat since not many will have the parts to replace. I love this car but as you know most continental car here in Malaysia had an engine swap example VW Beetle , BMW , Mercedes to Nissan , Subaru or Toyota engine. Their replacement parts are easily available and cheap.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 01:35 AM
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You already have the most reliable engine if you have the B20. What parts do you need?
 
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 12:56 PM
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Don't worry so much. If it runs good with no strange sounds or large leaks, just change the oil every 3,000 miles (7,500 km?) and it will last forever.
 
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