The other angine swap option is a 2ltr lump out of a 400 series. Direct bolt in and does not look any different on the outside.

There is a fair bit to be gained with the basic a#exhaust and induction job. I can also get a tweaked cam for the 1.7

i want a 2.0liter swap

i guess your talking 2.0liter 8v?

115hp stock with very nice torque and with tweaking my mates car got 140hp with simple mods exhaust intake and chip

^it was in a laguna so front wheel drive tat but imagin in a volvo 300

its mpi engine and he found that the stock exhaust and air box was a very big restrictoin



this is stock info on it:

82.70mm × 93.00mm
3.26 in × 3.66 in
Bore/Stroke ratio 0.89
Displacement 1998 cc
(121.925 cu in)
Unitary capacity 499.5 cc/cylinder
Compression ratio
Fuel system
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic Converter Y
Max. output
(DIN) 116.6 PS (115.0 bhp) (85.8 kW)
@5250 rpm
Max. torque
(DIN) 168.0 Nm (124 lbft) (17.1 kgm)
@3500 rpm
Maximum rpm
Coolant Water
Specific output 57.6 bhp/litre
0.94 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 84.08 Nm/litre

and 1.8mpi:

SOHC
8 valves total
2 valves per cylinder
Main bearings 5
Construction
Bore × stroke 82.70mm × 83.50mm
3.26 in × 3.29 in
Bore/Stroke ratio 0.99
Displacement 1794 cc
(109.477 cu in)
Unitary capacity 448.5 cc/cylinder
Compression ratio 9.80:1
Fuel system
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic Converter Y
Max. output
(DIN) 111.5 PS (110.0 bhp) (82 kW)
@5500 rpm
Max. torque
(DIN) 160.0 Nm (118 lbft) (16.3 kgm)
@4250 rpm
Maximum rpm
Coolant Water
Specific output 61.3 bhp/litre
1 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 89.19 Nm/litre



i really want to see detailled pics of these engines to see what exacly needs doing for fitting
cheers
will

I'd use a Clio 16v engine they're cheap enough and rev like buggery. The 8v 2 litre laguna motor isn't very good.

Matt

..

^^why?

and how cheap are 16 valveers?

You can pick up a 16v with a decent engine but shit bodywork for £2-300 now if you know where to look. A decent engine on its own can be had for £70-£120.

Matt

Won't tell you what you can get 480 T's with knackered bodies for then