volvo 122 with b20

Oct 1st, 2006, 15:27

Hi, I'm new on here so excuse my ignorance about Amazons.

I am thinking of getting one for Historic navigation events and some has told me they know of one with b20 engine but I thought these cars should have b18.
Obviously it would need to be correct spec as I think the historics are quite strict re period mods etc.
Anyone shed any light on this?
Also is it possible to get performance parts for these cars?
Thanks for listening.
Regrards G

classicswede · Oct 1st, 2006, 17:42

If it is a factory fitted B20 then it will be a 2 door 131 or 133.
The 131 is single carb and the 133 is factory twin carb. The B18 and B20 are basicaly the same - the B20 is just an over bored B18. The B20 was fitted from 1968 on.

If a are cometing in a pre 67 class then you will need to fit a B18. I have some knocking about - I would be willing to swap.

222s · Oct 1st, 2006, 19:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by classicswede

If it is a factory fitted B20 then it will be a 2 door 131 or 133.

I know that the 4 door saloons never had a factory fitted B20 but didn't some estates?

Oct 1st, 2006, 19:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by classicswede

If it is a factory fitted B20 then it will be a 2 door 131 or 133.
The 131 is single carb and the 133 is factory twin carb. The B18 and B20 are basicaly the same - the B20 is just an over bored B18. The B20 was fitted from 1968 on.

If a are cometing in a pre 67 class then you will need to fit a B18. I have some knocking about - I would be willing to swap.

Hey there fella, is that you from v3m?
I've been told it's a 122s 1966 with o/d and it looks like retro fitted b20-so I guess it would need a b18 fitted-whether the g/box would be right I'm guessing someone on here would know.
Can much be done to b18 and are lsd/cages/susp readily available?
thanks in advance

dilip122S · Oct 2nd, 2006, 00:41

Category 1 ." HERO" Pre 1960. If your Volvo has discs and/ or B18 , it is Cat 2
Category 2 : " Historic" 1960-67. If Your Volvo has a B20 it is Cat 3.
Category 3: "Post Historic" 1967- 74.

Hope this helps.

mike gilbert · Oct 2nd, 2006, 18:17

No estate cars had the B20, as Dai said its only two door cars from late 1968 ('69 model year) that had B20's. Same with the P1800.
The gearbox is the same though so a B18 will go straight in.

Oct 2nd, 2006, 19:50

Thanks for all the replies-looks like it'll have to have a B18 in it then-anyone know if competition parts are available in UK or would it be cheaper to look out for a ready prepped car?
regards G

classicswede · Oct 2nd, 2006, 20:02

Yes it is I from V3M.

A few of the estates did get the B20 but only a few -

As for tuning parts for the Amazon I am your one stop shop!

mike gilbert · Oct 3rd, 2006, 20:27

Are you sure about the Estates? I discussed this with Andy Rowlands at the National this year while we were judging an Estate car with overdrive. Andy reckoned that no Estate car in the Uk was sold with a B20, or with overdrive for that matter. Don't suppose it really matters unless your a stickler for originality.

amazondean · Oct 4th, 2006, 07:01

I believe some estates did get the b20 from the factory

Oct 1st, 2006, 15:27	#1
sven360glt Guest Location:	volvo 122 with b20 Hi, I'm new on here so excuse my ignorance about Amazons. I am thinking of getting one for Historic navigation events and some has told me they know of one with b20 engine but I thought these cars should have b18. Obviously it would need to be correct spec as I think the historics are quite strict re period mods etc. Anyone shed any light on this? Also is it possible to get performance parts for these cars? Thanks for listening. Regrards G

Oct 1st, 2006, 17:42	#2
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 21:09 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	If it is a factory fitted B20 then it will be a 2 door 131 or 133. The 131 is single carb and the 133 is factory twin carb. The B18 and B20 are basicaly the same - the B20 is just an over bored B18. The B20 was fitted from 1968 on. If a are cometing in a pre 67 class then you will need to fit a B18. I have some knocking about - I would be willing to swap. __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

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classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 21:09 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Yes it is I from V3M. A few of the estates did get the B20 but only a few - As for tuning parts for the Amazon I am your one stop shop! __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

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Oct 2nd, 2006, 00:41	#5
dilip122S Junior Member Last Online: Mar 6th, 2012 02:33 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London View Photos By: dilip122S	Category 1 ." HERO" Pre 1960. If your Volvo has discs and/ or B18 , it is Cat 2 Category 2 : " Historic" 1960-67. If Your Volvo has a B20 it is Cat 3. Category 3: "Post Historic" 1967- 74. Hope this helps.

Oct 2nd, 2006, 18:17	#6
mike gilbert Master Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2024 13:52 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Peterborough View Photos By: mike gilbert	No estate cars had the B20, as Dai said its only two door cars from late 1968 ('69 model year) that had B20's. Same with the P1800. The gearbox is the same though so a B18 will go straight in.

Oct 2nd, 2006, 19:50	#7
sven360glt Guest Location:	Thanks for all the replies-looks like it'll have to have a B18 in it then-anyone know if competition parts are available in UK or would it be cheaper to look out for a ready prepped car? regards G

Oct 3rd, 2006, 20:27	#9
mike gilbert Master Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2024 13:52 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Peterborough View Photos By: mike gilbert	Are you sure about the Estates? I discussed this with Andy Rowlands at the National this year while we were judging an Estate car with overdrive. Andy reckoned that no Estate car in the Uk was sold with a B20, or with overdrive for that matter. Don't suppose it really matters unless your a stickler for originality.

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