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    little old volvo

    What is the model of volvo i'm thinking of?

    You know the old little wedge shape hatchback with the popup headlights - think they were turbos as well.

    Does anyone know the model?

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    340 or 440 iirc
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    Volvo 480 mate, hate the bloody things!

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    Werent they a 1.7 turbo as well......if they are the ones im thinking off

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    no all 1.8's either turbod or n/a, B18E or B18F engines. The 440 came in 1.7

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    Quote Originally Posted by TigiGt
    Volvo 480 mate, hate the bloody things!
    well found - what sort of power? may be a cheap little pocket rocket with a few mods.

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    i work for a volvo garage mate so i think i should know
    they are pretty quick, been in a couple id say power wise about the same as a standard gt if not a tad more. The seats in the back are cool, 2 separate seats with armrests. Get a new C30 T5 they shiiiiiift!

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    Quote Originally Posted by TigiGt
    i work for a volvo garage mate so i think i should know
    they are pretty quick, been in a couple id say power wise about the same as a standard gt if not a tad more. The seats in the back are cool, 2 separate seats with armrests. Get a new C30 T5 they shiiiiiift!
    Quite a popular engine conversion for R5 turbos as well...was thinking of doing it myself before i got rid...

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    yeh so iv heard and seen, some r5's and punto gt's use 740 intercoolers so it might be an idea for me

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    Quote Originally Posted by TigiGt
    i work for a volvo garage mate so i think i should know
    they are pretty quick, been in a couple id say power wise about the same as a standard gt if not a tad more. The seats in the back are cool, 2 separate seats with armrests. Get a new C30 T5 they shiiiiiift!
    well you dont know alot do you, the 340 turbo is a 1700 turbo, whats a volvo c30? c70 you mean

    Quote Originally Posted by Paul_75SX
    well you dont know alot do you, the 340 turbo is a 1700 turbo, whats a volvo c30? c70 you mean
    here you go, 1700....

    http://www.infinityjunction.com/volvo480t.html
    Last edited by Paul_75SX; 3rd May 2007 at 15:48. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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