I'm officially back. (small mixed update).

[filthyjohn]

Areet?

I've not been very active on the forum for some time, though I've been having a quick look most days, so I figure it's time for an update about the fleet.

First and foremost, my valvo.
Here's how it looks now:




The reason for this is repeated drivetrain issues. it was largely fine with the two F7Ps I had in, but when I fitted the F7R hybrid (offers welcome, see the For Sale section soon) it started eating props LOL. So it's getting a redblock and torque tube now, supplied by my latest car:

Project FQ360




77K:


Custom half leather seats


Heater recirc (working):


I bought this charming 360 GLT a month or two ago, I couldn't say no given its excellent condition, correct door count, and the fact that I have a serious engine lined up for it. May as well spill the beans now, the FQ360 tag needs backup anyway.
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Yup, a 940 B230 with a 740GLT head, forged pistons, 13mm rods, and an omex ECU ready to provide over 300hp when I decide which turbo to use. (the 15G in the pictures ended up on a BMW 525TDS).

So that's my current volvo situation, see you in the FQ360 thread when I get round to starting it.

[SteveP]

Woah nice work mate!! I've seen that 3 door 360 before, has to be the same one as that had them seats. Glad to see it's come back Niiice work on the engine Ya need more than the 15G anyway Where'd you find the 360?

[volvosneverdie]

Seggzy Engine!

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[jtbo]

With that turbo you would had serious clearance issues with bonnet anyway Top class

[trabitom99]

Nice one! Looking forward to see how this project get on ...

Cheers

Tom

[tommysb]

Biggup!

[Speedy88]

Amazing

[MCHUDD]

Hi John.
Its going to be a CRACKER.
Cheers Mark.

[filthyjohn]

Thanks everyone, it's good to be back.

Where'd you find the 360?

Sharp eyes Mr P, it belonged to our very own Bilbo, of Bilbo & Sven fame. I placed a dib years ago when the lads came over to buy a windscreen. When he got in touch and said the MOT was up and I could have it cheap, I couldn't say no. We aren't exactly tripping over 3dr GLTs these days.

I've had the engine tucked away for a good few months, I need a pulley and a cambelt though as I damaged both when I was transporting it. And I need a fancy turbo for not much cash. And some boost pipes. But then I can start fitting!

[SteveP]

Oh yeah I totally forgot he bought it Good work gettin it bought, it looks lovely

[filthyjohn]

Yeah mate, it's spot on. Needs a front jacking point strengthening, and both wing bottoms are crusty but that hasn't spread to the valance much. Ooh, and it's got electric windows, on a 3dr, on a D plate.

[volvosneverdie]

^^^ carefull dude.
Are you trying to burst the forum Rare-o-meter?

[Ronnie]

Yup, a 940 B230 with a 740GLT head, forged pistons, 13mm rods, and an omex ECU ready to provide over 300hp when I decide which turbo to use. (the 15G in the pictures ended up on a BMW 525TDS).

So that's my current volvo situation, see you in the FQ360 thread when I get round to starting it.

Now that's a beautiful lump of redblock goodness!

Megasquirt? Drivetrain?

Can't wait to see a proper redblock tune on here.

[tommysb]

No need for the megasquirt, the Omex computer does the same job. It's just a commercially produced version!

[filthyjohn]

No need for the megasquirt, the Omex computer does the same job. It's just a commercially produced version!

Yep, like this:

Drivetrain?

Stock 360, but with welded diff (LSD later) and this strengthened prop link piece: