any idea why??

[andrewgh]

why didnt volvo make the 440s 16v?? many other companys were making there cars 16v why stick with 8v??? any ideas

Originally Posted by andrewgh

why didnt volvo make the 440s 16v?? many other companys were making there cars 16v why stick with 8v??? any ideas

Good question!, Volvo were one of the first with Cats fitted!!
Lee

[the hoff]

Originally Posted by andrewgh

why didnt volvo make the 440s 16v?? many other companys were making there cars 16v why stick with 8v??? any ideas

now that would of made a stunningly fast car as my 8v turbo is quick enough mmmmmmmm wondering 16v conversion mmmmmm wonder what head would go .................................................. ..............

[Mark480]

I think the B20F and B18FT engines are perfect for the 440/460 and 480. A nice mix of torque and power and a very decent fuel consumption. Performance isn't jaw dropping but the turbo engine is easily modified! The Clio/R19 16 valve engines, well they have NO torque and 95% of Clio owners do a B18FT conversion for that very reason (plus it's cheaper than fitting a supercharger!) I think this is just a case of grass is greener on the other side. You're on to a good thing and just don't know it yet!

[the hoff]

Originally Posted by Mark480

I think the B20F and B18FT engines are perfect for the 440/460 and 480. A nice mix of torque and power and a very decent fuel consumption. Performance isn't jaw dropping but the turbo engine is easily modified! The Clio/R19 16 valve engines, well they have NO torque and 95% of Clio owners do a B18FT conversion for that very reason (plus it's cheaper than fitting a supercharger!) I think this is just a case of grass is greener on the other side. You're on to a good thing and just don't know it yet!

thats jogged my memory couldnt agree more me old mukka my dad had a rennie 21 16 v looked the dogs in suburu glitter blue five inch exhaust ets even chipped got to 135 slowely but my god o to 60 must of bin a week needless to say he swapped for a 220 coupe slightly quicker but it still doesnt get any where my volvo three cheers for my b18ft(m) and b18ft hip hip ...........................

best 440 the 1.6,all alloy lghtweight engine,great torque curve and fuel economy,over 125 mph

[the hoff]

Originally Posted by shaheed malik

best 440 the 1.6,all alloy lghtweight engine,great torque curve and fuel economy,over 125 mph

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