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I'd prefer to buy a factory turbodiesel, but if I'm going to convert a gasoline 700/900 I might as well go big, and the boneyard OM606 I get would probably live on an engine stand for awhile while I rebuild it (which I'd probably have to do with the D24T anyway.) |
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Whichever route you take in re-powering your Volvo I'm sure it will be a cool experience. Please keep us in the loop whatever you decide. We're all automotive enthusiasts in here. George is right, I too recall a guy in the TDI Club Forum putting an ALH-spec TDi 4-cylinder into a 245 with a 5-speed transmission. It is a real slick conversion, I believe that car and owner are in California. I'm not interested in manufacturer or brand warfare. You're asking about re-powering your Volvo with a diesel engine on a Volvo Diesel Forum. I would expect people to chime in with a D24T suggestion. If you don't want to utilize the factory route please feel free to try something different. I for one would like to put an Isuzu 4BD1-T into a FZJ-80 series Toyota Land Cruiser. Yes there are factory diesels (in ROTW) but I think that Isuzu is the bees knees! Keep us updated on your project! |
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Hmm.. How about a 4bd1t/t56 Volvo? I have seriously thought about it. Sure it would be a little nose heavy but having 280 hp/ 500+ ft lbs torque with nothing more then a better turbo and intercooler ( and the turn the screw mod on the pump...)
OM606 would be cool, 24valve inline. The cost of getting the pump to fuel more then 180hp is $$$ though, and the front sump oil pan. But at least there's an adapter to bolt it to a gm transmission. But the easiest diesel option for a Volvo is the d24t, some head work, nice turbo, intercooler, pump adjustments and you have 220hp and a 5200rpm motor. |
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There was a guy on Brickboard who had a 740 with a 6.2 in it, said it killed it on the highway, and MN has a lot of long straight roads.
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Buy or convert.
Hello there. I just purchased an 89' 740 Turbo Wagon. The mechanic I bought it from installed a D2.4T engine and I bought it from him. I am looking into running a 2 tank WVO system as diesel here is creeping up on $1.45 per litre in the larger cities. I have 150 gallons of WVO and I am looking into having a shop that does the "Plant Drive" conversions. I have most of the components needed for the conversion and I am hopeful it will work out. Nice engine and pretty economical on fuel. Regards.
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I've installed a few kits, and came to the conclusion most of them are not even automotive grade. I go to the hydraulic shop, and spend another $200 on quality fittings. Really, in most cases, you'd be better off spending the money at Summit Racing than any kit I've yet seen.
I got a 15-20 gal aluminum marine tank in my tire well, aced the oil-water cooler, and used those lines for my tank and fuel line heat, closed loop return with manual valves for purge/bleed. Simple and 100% reliable. |
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Hello there. Yes I have been looking at the Burnveg site and came to recognize the value of the exact system you mentioned. I purchased my components recommended through McMaster Carr and Iboats for the two 3 way valves with the long stems. I am contemplating having a shop plumb in the connections and filters as I have not decided if I may do the conversion myself. Thank you for the feedback.
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