Thought I'd start a thread up on my Volvo 940 build seeing as I actually intend to complete a project for once...

After I sold my RS1800 Fiesta with ST170 running gear just before christmas I was needing another car more suitable for winter use than my Triumph Herald so I did the sensible thing and looked on eBay where I stumbled upon a 940 2.3 SE. Now having seen what 940s can do and this one being the ideal base for a project having the M90 gearbox, LPT engine (often less stressed than the FPT) being my preferred choice of an estate (having 2 dogs it would be handy) and having decent spec with leather, electric windows and mirrors etc. I had a bid on it and ended up winning it for £510

I picked it up from Colchester ASAP and started looking at possible upgrades. This is where I was fortunate when a good friend of mine had built a 940 before and knew the best way to upgrade it. Not only that but he knew where I could get most of the relevant parts in the form of a donor car that was a Cat C write off and had most of the bits from his old 940 attached to it.

Cutting a long story short I eventually managed to pick up the spares car (bought for £500) Saturday night and was able to start work today.

The final planned spec is:

TD04 18t turbo
Light blue injectors ( need to buy )
Uprated FPR
3 Inch exhaust
Big eBay intercooler
960 AFM
Blitz dump valve
A series cam
Chipped ecu
Uprated clutch ( need to buy )
Bilstein shocks
Electric seats from donor car

Hoping to have c.300bhp which for a total outlay of about £1k isn't too bad.

First off my inspiration/influence...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSF3eV7deDw

As she started off



The donor car



Doner car engine



Big eBay cooler...



My engine bay halfway through today after fitting the 960 AFM and hard intake pipe.



Unfortunately didnt get any more pics today, to busy playing will be fitting the stupidly loud Blitz dump valve tomorrow for a bit of scooby baiting lol. Will also be changing the plugs and some other bits and bobs and will get some more pics of progress.

Let us know what you think!

Aaron.