Hello Volvo gurus, i come bearing questions I looked through all of the pinned links and found nothing like this so i will go ahead and ask. I am beggening my search for a volvo, i have come to love the look of the 240's and other similar models, i have a few needs and pet peeves with cars so i would like to say what im looking for in a car and have you guys direct me as to which model with which powerplant would be best. I am not one to leave things stock, I come from a background of LT1 and LS1 F-body GM's with a few highly modded 94-96 Impalas and caprices thrown in for good measure, and while those cars will always be favorites of mine i would like to go a different route this time and the volvo is calling to me with that said i am looking for a vehicle that has mods available, i want rear wheel drive obviously, I dont want parts to be hard to find or the car to be insanely difficult to work on, reliability ( i understand the give and take between reliability and performance) is key and a 4 door would be great. what models should i be consideringand which should i stay away from? any key things to look for in the model i choose that would be warning signs? Thank you guys in advance for any help! take care all

Jay

 

Welcome. rememer to leave questions in the right area of the forums.

The 240 is a great car as is the 740s.
These two models are a great starting point for a build up. The B230ft...motor (or redblocks) or the B21FTis a really good powerplant and can handle 900+hp if build/tuned right.
If you can find a 242 turbo or 244 or 242 GT...those would be what I'd start with.
How much power are you looking for and how much you willing to spend?

EDIT: since your in CA like me, you will need to find a 79 or lower year 240. because of emissions, and then just swap the motor for a 90+ motor.