440 xi

Ash28988 · Nov 10th, 2006, 12:01

got my 440 looking sweet now debadged rear end spolier as it didnt have one????? but was wondering if the 1992 can have the cat removed as i want a full exhaust fitted. and can you fit a turbo to this engine. most people recomened scrappys for parts for this car but ours is massive and rarely has 440 and if it does there always 1992+ any one else have problems getting parts.

doomvolvo · Nov 13th, 2006, 14:23

The torbo question gets asked alot and its a no sorry. You could do it theoretically but it would be lots and lots of time consuming and expensive work. As for the cat I know some guys who just drill out the contents of there cats to gain a little extra power and they still seem to be able to get them through mot's too.

mentaldave · Nov 13th, 2006, 15:42

Hi,

You are only required by law to have a Cat fitted after the 1st August 1992. If it was fitted prior to that date you can bin it.

http://www.topgear.co.uk/faqs/Catalytic_faq.html

The emissions test is not hard to pass if your car is well maintained and running well. I am a fan of these regulations, you certainly see alot less stinky cars on the road than you used to or are people not buying so many fords :-s

The turbo route is not worth the hassle on the 400's in my view. Even the 1.7 turbo produces a humble 120bhp which is very low. I bought my 1.8 for cheap but safe(ish) motoring. If you are looking to turbo about try the 850, there is little to beat it and they are about a grand.

As for parts I go between German Swedish French and Europart. I would never go near OEM parts provider for a car of my age.

Hope that helps,

David

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Ash28988 AsH Last Online: Jun 1st, 2007 16:30 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Newquay View Photos By: Ash28988	440 xi got my 440 looking sweet now debadged rear end spolier as it didnt have one????? but was wondering if the 1992 can have the cat removed as i want a full exhaust fitted. and can you fit a turbo to this engine. most people recomened scrappys for parts for this car but ours is massive and rarely has 440 and if it does there always 1992+ any one else have problems getting parts. __________________ You can sleep in your car but you can't drive your house

Nov 13th, 2006, 14:23	#2
doomvolvo Volvo 440 2.0 Last Online: Mar 2nd, 2010 17:26 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Derbyshire	The torbo question gets asked alot and its a no sorry. You could do it theoretically but it would be lots and lots of time consuming and expensive work. As for the cat I know some guys who just drill out the contents of there cats to gain a little extra power and they still seem to be able to get them through mot's too. __________________ If your not living on the edge your taking up too much room

Nov 13th, 2006, 15:42	#3
mentaldave New Member Last Online: Feb 5th, 2024 15:08 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edinburgh	Hi, You are only required by law to have a Cat fitted after the 1st August 1992. If it was fitted prior to that date you can bin it. http://www.topgear.co.uk/faqs/Catalytic_faq.html The emissions test is not hard to pass if your car is well maintained and running well. I am a fan of these regulations, you certainly see alot less stinky cars on the road than you used to or are people not buying so many fords :-s The turbo route is not worth the hassle on the 400's in my view. Even the 1.7 turbo produces a humble 120bhp which is very low. I bought my 1.8 for cheap but safe(ish) motoring. If you are looking to turbo about try the 850, there is little to beat it and they are about a grand. As for parts I go between German Swedish French and Europart. I would never go near OEM parts provider for a car of my age. Hope that helps, David

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