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    2.3 with Volvo head about ready to run

    here are more pics of it..now i just need my new turbos and one more fitting and im ready to install...............Hal http://www.turboford.net/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=3;t=019618;p=0&r=actu
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    2.3 with Volvo head about ready to run

    well for head parts..i have to make the cam pulley adapters, the rear aluminum block is also custom made by me...thats all for the parts aside from normal Volvo gaskets, and the ford 2.3 head gasket.........Hal
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    2.3 with Volvo head about ready to run

    for HP??..well the turbos are upgrades for a 300ZX and put out over 600HP worth of air..i only want mid to low 400s.... The amount of work?? thats the fun part...if i had more time it would have been done yrs ago...i took my car off the road last month and sold off all my everyday parts to...
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    whats the 2.3 run in the 1/4?

    i have a 2.8 ARCAheaded engine in the garage i may just take off the Turbo and try it to see..lol..i know some of those are a lil over 300 HP...this one has less compression so id rather use the Turbo....No N/A unless all turbos dissapear
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    2.3 with Volvo head about ready to run

    i know a few here never got to TurboFord and read...here is whats been going one with the Volvo head swap...one of the guys has his running and beat me to it but i wont be much longer..LMAO.....enjoy the pics...i am starting a kit form for the swap as just the converted head and even up to a...
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    Found SVO being parted!

    hell i only had one car worth money it was a 69 superbird my father still has.. but id rather have my 96 3000GT VR4 (modded with alot of HKS crap) i traded in like a retard on a 96 Z28 6spd and my Merkur Cussy clone i sold to a friend for 700 bux..i had about 1500 in gauges alone not to mention...
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    2.3 sheetmetal v/cover

    id love o buy that cover to replace the Esslinger cover i have now on the Arca......Hal
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    Found SVO being parted!

    Id love to say i was an enthusiest but truth be told im only in this SVO becouse i couldnt fab my Merkur to fit my needs and this car was 500 bux..lol...I do enjoy driving it hard and love how it can be made to handle (took alot of fab work and time but was worth it)..and i realy liked the 86...
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    Found SVO being parted!

    i did a reserve and the car went for it...i just needed the space since i building a Cobra Coupe (2.8 ACRA head powered) but the fact that that crappy SVOs sell faster and that this was a top of the line car just means everyone that wants to "save them" is dreaming or would rather buy the parts...
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    Found SVO being parted!

    well i would side with you guys but a few months ago i sold aperfect shape red 86 SVO. It had 60,000 iles and ran like new drove like new and felt like new. i did it on Ebay and it sold for a whopping 5500 bux. This was a 8000+ car easy. I have never seen an SVO feel as good an solid as this one...
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    SVO owners...DIY dash flocking kits

    This may be a repost but here is where you can flock your worn out SVO dash and not pay high prices for NOS or reflocked parts........Hal http://www.donjer.com/
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    doing the Volvo head ASAP but need to move this stuff

    i didnt see an area for us OVC 2.3 guys in the for sale section so if im wrong please let me know.....i figured id just list the few things here... I have a slightly ported (i didnt get to smooth it perfect becouse i couldnt hit the valve seat as i had to drive it a few days later lol)head...
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    mad spool

    its a 2.3,28lbs of boost though....LMFAO...want to know my real secrete???...my car has IRS 1984 SVO, and its very stiff, I have it set up for road racing...ANYWAYS ITS ALWAYS GOTTEN ATTENTION BECOUSE PEEPS Dont know its all about my springs..i want it to handle more then accel but itll do that...
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    mad spool

    I have to find a belt tensioner local to finish my car today..(essy oart wont be here for a lil bit)...and id kill to be able to spin my wheel for 80feet in second....my damn car has a traction problem in third gear and spins the 315 wide drag radials in third..when i get to the track it hooks...
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    Glowing Manifold...what do you think?

    Odd as it is if its rich or lean it will glow..i have been playing with my SDS and had to lean it out some becouse my header would glow at idle..once i leaned it out a bit its nice normal....i had always thought that only a lean run would do it.....start by checking your fuel pressure and then...
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    IRS in fox body

    sorry i took no pics i have pics now after install..HAHA..i can take pics of the IRS i have for sale if you like....its so simple its sad...the 1.5hrs i listed included going to Burgerking for breakfast (drivethrough) and Lows hardwear for the nuts and bolts......here is a link to my pics....my...
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    IRS in fox body

    This is a reply i have to a question about an IRS i am selling from a 03 Cobra...and i figured it would be good if anyone else wants to see how easy it is.This is in my 84 SVO....i also swapped the Drive shaft flange so our normal shaft will bolt to the 03 IRS i have a 01 Cobra IRS in the...
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    improving handling

    i used a Cobra IRS for the rear...and got custom H&R springs..i went 790lb front and 760lb rears....i use the smaller sway bars with this set up since the spring is allowed to control the roll and this way the sway bar has less effect on th eother side...(best way to do it)..i have the...
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    New project; 85 svo, questions.

    you can IM me on AIM or Yahoo...FknBadFkr...Or Email me [email protected] have done 6 or so of these engines for myself and even more for others..i have a 84 SVO now and building a turbo Stang for a friend as we speak........feel free to contact me...................Hal
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    Totaled 85.5 SVO w/40k miles..Parts car or race car?HELP

    id buy it and gut it..that way my SVO's are worth more..LMAO jk..get it and if worse comes to pass strip it for cash...money is good for SVO parts.........Hal
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