2.3turbo conversion problem

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rs_hole
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2.3turbo conversion problem

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hi i want to put the 2.3t engine in to my volvo 360glt, but was wondering what i need to do the conversion and how hard it will be? want to use the car for drifting so need good power.
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SteveP
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Search? This has been covered many a time
1989 - Volvo 360 GLT
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux
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cheers,
where should i search?
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top right, stick things in the search bar like B230FT, turbo etc.

Here's a link to Liam's 2.3 turbo swap:
http://www.volvo300mania.com/forum-uk/v ... urbo+resto
'88 360 +T LSD - sold
'87 760 TDI (D24TIC) - sold
'04 V40 D sport (F9Q, decat, Remapped, launch control)
'89 740 SE (b230ft, 12psi, V-cam, headwork, 'remapped', banded steels)
'86 340 DL 1.4
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Thanks for everyones help
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I appreciate your difficulties. Guys you need to try the search first. 'Turbo' doesn't work ...'too many results' error, must be more than 64 billion or something..softies..WHY?

B230FT works better.
1980 345 DL_______1987 360 GLE (project car restored to GLT spec and B230FT'd)
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
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