Volvo 480 performance upgrades

Skyedriver · Aug 31st, 2015, 11:47

Right, I know I shouldn't be thinking this at all BUT, having just sold my Jaguar X type to a young guy with a 480 which he'll be selling, what's the most you can sensibly get out of one of these and keep it reliable.
I'm thinking Hillclimb car as an alternative to the more usual but it would have to fit in either the up to 2litre class against Renault 5GT Turbo/Pug 205 or over 2 litre against Porsche 944 and Impreza(!).

OK just a thought....

doingitsideways · Aug 31st, 2015, 12:20

Massively depends on whether it's a Turbo or not.

Turbos run at around 180bhp with a modded ecu and boost at 14psi.

Not bad really considering they only weigh just a nudge over a ton.
If you're going for hillclimbing, strip them out and I'm sure you'd be able to get them down to 900kg or so, maybe even less.

Best bet is to go and have a good look around 480 Club Europe's forum.

Skyedriver · Aug 31st, 2015, 20:54

Thanks
Not really sure of the engine spec., he collected his new car today but came down in a Ford...
All I know is it had aftermarket wheels I think, needed some welding on the sills and a couple of other MoT jobs. And the paint laquer was peeling.
190bhp under a tonne not bad but that's the turbo so will go up against Impreza etc.

doingitsideways · Aug 31st, 2015, 22:40

Yeah.

Unfortunately, the N/A needs mega money throwing at it, for minimal gains.

classicswede · Aug 31st, 2015, 23:57

With the NA you could always drop in a F7R or even a formula renault engine

Skyedriver · Sep 2nd, 2015, 07:55

Hhmmm
looked like a inexpensive and different way into competition but that may not be the case.
Thanks

Aug 31st, 2015, 11:47	#1
Skyedriver Master Member Last Online: Today 17:21 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oban	Volvo 480 performance upgrades Right, I know I shouldn't be thinking this at all BUT, having just sold my Jaguar X type to a young guy with a 480 which he'll be selling, what's the most you can sensibly get out of one of these and keep it reliable. I'm thinking Hillclimb car as an alternative to the more usual but it would have to fit in either the up to 2litre class against Renault 5GT Turbo/Pug 205 or over 2 litre against Porsche 944 and Impreza(!). OK just a thought....

Aug 31st, 2015, 12:20	#2
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	Massively depends on whether it's a Turbo or not. Turbos run at around 180bhp with a modded ecu and boost at 14psi. Not bad really considering they only weigh just a nudge over a ton. If you're going for hillclimbing, strip them out and I'm sure you'd be able to get them down to 900kg or so, maybe even less. Best bet is to go and have a good look around 480 Club Europe's forum. __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue! Last edited by doingitsideways; Aug 31st, 2015 at 12:25.

Aug 31st, 2015, 22:40	#4
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	Yeah. Unfortunately, the N/A needs mega money throwing at it, for minimal gains. __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

Aug 31st, 2015, 23:57	#5
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 23:23 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	With the NA you could always drop in a F7R or even a formula renault engine __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Aug 31st, 2015, 20:54	#3
Skyedriver Master Member Last Online: Today 17:21 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oban	Thanks Not really sure of the engine spec., he collected his new car today but came down in a Ford... All I know is it had aftermarket wheels I think, needed some welding on the sills and a couple of other MoT jobs. And the paint laquer was peeling. 190bhp under a tonne not bad but that's the turbo so will go up against Impreza etc.

Sep 2nd, 2015, 07:55	#6
Skyedriver Master Member Last Online: Today 17:21 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oban	Hhmmm looked like a inexpensive and different way into competition but that may not be the case. Thanks

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