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700/900 Series General Forum for the Volvo 740, 760, 780, 940, 960 & S/V90 cars |
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Jul 29th, 2021, 21:38 | #21 |
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That's a very tidy looking 940!
As others have said the LPT on runs 3.5psi so you probably won't even feel anything from it, it has the same power as the 2.3 non turbo but a bit extra torque. Check the linkage from the wastegate actuator that goes to a pin on the back of the turbo (the wastegate) is actually connected as the R clip that holds them can fall out or get broken etc, quite a common problem which means the arm falls off so it makes no boost at all. Finding a HPT actuator will be quite hard where as a £15 manual boost controller is readily available. To set the psi accurately you need a boost gauge, don't go for a cheap one as they aren't accurate at all. They also have a T cam which means they run out of puff about 4500rpm and sap all the fun out of having a turbo petrol! I've fitted an IPD turbo cam and 531 head to mine and it happily revs to over 6k while still pulling hard and I'm sure if I let it then it would easily rev to 7k! Seeing as it is a recently rebuilt engine I'd just give it a proper service, clean out the PCV system and if you want more power then fit a manual boost controller and if you want a wider power band then fit one of the following camshafts: A H K V VX3 VX or IPD turbo. |
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I know what you're saying regarding the gauge and the insurance. Are there aftermarket actuators? Or is second hand the onlu option? I need to start looking for online shops that sell parts here in europe. |
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Jul 29th, 2021, 21:55 | #23 |
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My knowledge of Spanish is very limited so i'm not able to help on that score. In terms of getting hold of parts, if you found someone willing to send parts to Spain from the UK that would make life easier.
Luke aka 360beast can probably advise you better than i can on an MBC and perhaps give you a few pointers.
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Had a quick look and can only find things on the MBC option. If you do a search for "Volvo 940 turbo wastegate actuator upgrade" you should find a few options. Maybe no more than i did, i noticed a couple were shall we say, probably not quite right for Volvos and aimed as a general tuning guide but trying to sound speciliaised so you need to read a few and work out the most likely good options.
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EDIT: im stupid, the ft actuator is adjustable. I think the argument is that if you are going to adjust the pressure higher than 8-9psi, you will need a gauge, because the lpt doesn't have a pressure gauge. So if you are going to install a gauge anyways, you are better off with a MBC. Last edited by SalvadorP; Jul 29th, 2021 at 23:28. |
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Let me ask you a question that might be stupid. I swear I looked on and out of the forum. But I'm having trouble finding shops where to buy parts. I know the USA forum has a list of them but most are in the USA or out of business. Is there such a list on this forum too? I can't, for the life of me, find it. I can find some shops on Google, but I'm sure there must be a thread discussing this. I just can't find it. For example, where should I look for a good quality gauge or MBC? |
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Guys, is there a list of online shops in Europe on the forum? Or maybe a thread discussing this. I searched but couldn't find any. Don't know which shops are good/cheap and which are not. Can't find many either.
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Jul 30th, 2021, 13:11 | #30 |
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It will be difficult to buy an original HPT actuator, but an aftermarket adjustable one with various spring options would be a good buy. You don't want to use an MBC on a the LPT actuator anyway, it will be unstable.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/192617850134 An actuator with 7psi setting will be plenty to start with (HPT level), it will really shift. 12psi will be a rocket in comparison. As for turbo noises and acceleration, even the HPT is hardly noticeable, boost is available instantly above 2000rpm. The air filter does a good job of keeping it quiet. Its only if you go for more than HPT boost that you notice time to build pressure turbo lag. If you want more noise or to check it, remove the air filter and prop the box open, or fit a cone filter. I use this in my 360 with B230FT and the turbo is very noisey. |
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