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Forum: performance & modifications 02-09-2018, 03:21 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 41,833
Posted By Canuckvolvo
Not sure how you're getting brown tops to work....

Not sure how you're getting brown tops to work. 2.2 has very little room for adjustment- I couldn't even get 940 turbo injectors to run properly(tried stock AND chipped ecu), and they are only 10%...
Forum: performance & modifications 02-08-2018, 12:57 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 41,833
Posted By Canuckvolvo
Boosting properly or not, that turbo is too big...

Boosting properly or not, that turbo is too big for your set up. Also LH2.2 won't adjust for larger injectors so you're probably rich.
I maxed out my stock injectors on a T04B compressor (slightly...
Forum: performance & modifications 12-03-2017, 11:09 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 11,803
Posted By Canuckvolvo
Yes, you want tight squish, good quench. Deck the...

Yes, you want tight squish, good quench. Deck the block, not the head.

Also, unless you're altering spark timing, as the the entire curve, you're not taking full advantage of increased...
Forum: performance & modifications 12-03-2017, 12:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,081
Posted By Canuckvolvo
Not sure I knew exactly. Based on measurements I...

Not sure I knew exactly. Based on measurements I think I figured it was an S trim. That thing would have made serious power if LH could have provided more fuel and rpm. I had the cam advanced several...
Forum: performance & modifications 12-02-2017, 02:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,081
Posted By Canuckvolvo
Mine? https://youtu.be/w--Uw97zG7o Man I had...

Mine?
https://youtu.be/w--Uw97zG7o
Man I had that thing running sweet. Was even nicer when I swapped out the huge T04b compressor for a 60 trim T3- boost came in even sooner and gave up little on...
Forum: performance & modifications 12-02-2017, 01:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,191
Posted By Canuckvolvo
2.2 has no learning capability. You can adjust...

2.2 has no learning capability. You can adjust the base mixture to compensate slightly. I could not get stock 940t injectors running properly on my old car and they only flow 10% more than 2.2...
Forum: showroom 09-15-2017, 10:00 PM
Replies: 4,000
Views: 1,260,005
Posted By Canuckvolvo
Because factory 5 spoke 19s be fugly?

Because factory 5 spoke 19s be fugly?
Forum: showroom 07-11-2017, 10:34 AM
Replies: 4,000
Views: 1,260,005
Posted By Canuckvolvo
Nice to see you guys, and meet the man, the...

Nice to see you guys, and meet the man, the legend...Amar.

Who was that mike guy?
Forum: showroom 06-30-2017, 02:14 PM
Replies: 4,000
Views: 1,260,005
Posted By Canuckvolvo
Hai guise! With the long days and ****show summer...

Hai guise! With the long days and ****show summer weekends has anyone tossed out the idea of an evening cruise during the week? Maybe up cypress or something? Be nice to see y'all.
Forum: showroom 04-18-2017, 12:28 PM
Replies: 4,000
Views: 1,260,005
Posted By Canuckvolvo
If you have fuel and spark that doesn't leave...

If you have fuel and spark that doesn't leave much. Weak battery, had it happen where bad battery would crank the car but not start, or jumped timing belt. Did you move plug wires by accident to...
Forum: showroom 02-17-2017, 02:58 PM
Replies: 4,000
Views: 1,260,005
Posted By Canuckvolvo
Chrap 940 ...

Chrap 940
https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/cto/6006853816.html

Or the 940t I've mentioned before sitting in front of the shop on 12th by trout lake just west of nanaimo
Forum: showroom 01-30-2017, 04:50 PM
Replies: 4,000
Views: 1,260,005
Posted By Canuckvolvo
84 in the Vin means b23e

84 in the Vin means b23e
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 11-30-2016, 07:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,553
Posted By Canuckvolvo
Base idle still needs to be checked/set. With the...

Base idle still needs to be checked/set. With the car fully warmed up close off, pinch or bypass the idle valve. Idie should be around 600 rpm. Adjust throttle plate until you get it there.
Forum: showroom 09-18-2016, 09:45 PM
Replies: 4,000
Views: 1,260,005
Posted By Canuckvolvo
Late model 244, grey with two tone hood and...

Late model 244, grey with two tone hood and trunk, hydra and non stock exhaust, prancing mooses. exchanged up nods in the tunnel line up north bound on Friday. Anyone here I haven't met?
Forum: showroom 08-30-2016, 04:52 PM
Replies: 4,000
Views: 1,260,005
Posted By Canuckvolvo
Grey 940 turbo sedan, no plates, drive past it...

Grey 940 turbo sedan, no plates, drive past it every day at repair shop by 12th and victoria. If someone wanted one it might be a deal...
Forum: projects & restorations 08-13-2016, 10:10 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 45,216
Posted By Canuckvolvo
Had to do a swap. Pop th dizzy plug to check...

Had to do a swap. Pop th dizzy plug to check yours I've heard occasionally a geared intermediate shaft made it into the later engines.
Forum: projects & restorations 08-13-2016, 10:09 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 45,216
Posted By Canuckvolvo
Always lurking buddy. Someone has to keep an eye...

Always lurking buddy. Someone has to keep an eye on you fools. Plus I still get lulz from tbot. Too bad you moved so you don't get a peek at my latest wagon- any time you want a Darth history recap,...
Forum: projects & restorations 08-12-2016, 09:40 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 45,216
Posted By Canuckvolvo
Yup that's it, played with cams. Also the cheaper...

Yup that's it, played with cams. Also the cheaper Cap and rotor and had a nice set of wires off my 242 project.
Forum: performance & modifications 07-06-2016, 03:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,464
Posted By Canuckvolvo
Comparing cr on a volvo to a bmw is like....well...

Comparing cr on a volvo to a bmw is like....well no comparison at all. Based on your cam selection I'd guess you are talking about an 8v b230ft. They were 8.7:1 from the factory so not sure why you'd...
Forum: showroom 06-23-2016, 06:07 PM
Replies: 4,000
Views: 1,260,005
Posted By Canuckvolvo
I am going to try and check out the German car...

I am going to try and check out the German car show Sunday at waterfront park.
I'll be out of town for skywein though.
Forum: performance & modifications 03-18-2016, 04:45 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 22,648
Posted By Canuckvolvo
I've been real, sorry if you don't like the...

I've been real, sorry if you don't like the truth. I only post to try and be helpful (I dont even own a volvo anymore!) though I realize it probably comes across as facetious.
I'm honestly trying to...
Forum: performance & modifications 03-18-2016, 02:10 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 22,648
Posted By Canuckvolvo
Doesn't help when you run an engine with unknown...

Doesn't help when you run an engine with unknown timing and mixture. I hope you're picking up a timing light and a few other tools as part of this so you don't promptly blow up the next engine!
Forum: showroom 03-16-2016, 04:34 PM
Replies: 4,000
Views: 1,260,005
Posted By Canuckvolvo
I see you every other week or so ripping up the...

I see you every other week or so ripping up the hov lane at boundary.

I may shown up at sausage fest depending on timing with the wife's plans. Might even bring the toddler for fun- was there a...
Forum: performance & modifications 03-11-2016, 06:37 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 22,648
Posted By Canuckvolvo
Wow you hate your battery and your starter too! ...

Wow you hate your battery and your starter too!
Stage 0 pal- no one can help you until stage 0.
Forum: performance & modifications 03-11-2016, 02:57 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 22,648
Posted By Canuckvolvo
So you're running a high performance cam without...

So you're running a high performance cam without any idea what your ignition or air/fuel ratios are? Lh2.2 can't adjust to a 10% change of injector so I doubt it likes a change in injector and...
Forum: showroom 03-09-2016, 02:41 PM
Replies: 4,000
Views: 1,260,005
Posted By Canuckvolvo
I ruv japan

I ruv japan
Forum: performance & modifications 03-08-2016, 01:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,965
Posted By Canuckvolvo
200/250 as diesel boy said twice. I'll back him...

200/250 as diesel boy said twice. I'll back him up. My 242 made 205/230 at the wheels. Chipped 2.2, stock injectors were at about 100% duty on a big to4b compressor at about 12psi.
What turbo are...
Forum: performance & modifications 02-24-2016, 07:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,272
Posted By Canuckvolvo
Early injectors are 270cc and later are 300...

Early injectors are 270cc and later are 300 (ish). Almost the same but 2.2 won't adjust. At least my old car wouldn't- running back to back the 940 injectors would make the car run 10.5:1 all the...
Forum: performance & modifications 02-09-2016, 03:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,247
Posted By Canuckvolvo
I used a 740 harness which was fine and the car...

I used a 740 harness which was fine and the car ran perfectly but I basically had to dis assemble the harness and run each wire individually as the 740 layout is quite different than a 240. If I did...
Forum: performance & modifications 02-04-2016, 03:31 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 28,563
Posted By Canuckvolvo
I used the K jet tps as I was on lh2.2 which only...

I used the K jet tps as I was on lh2.2 which only needed the open/closed signal. 2.4 or other fuel system may need a three position switch or rheostat type.
And I definitely used stock LH injectors...
Forum: showroom 02-02-2016, 01:17 PM
Replies: 4,000
Views: 1,260,005
Posted By Canuckvolvo
Don't shy away from the '88. Some say it's...

Don't shy away from the '88. Some say it's actually the best year for reliability as the harness wiring was updated but it was still LH2.2 which doesn't adapt or have the obd of 2.4 but is dead...
Forum: performance & modifications 02-01-2016, 08:34 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 28,563
Posted By Canuckvolvo
It's been so long I can't remember how they...

It's been so long I can't remember how they seated but I'm pretty sure you leave any seals off of the nozzle and it should just protrude from the injector holder
Forum: showroom 02-01-2016, 08:28 PM
Replies: 4,000
Views: 1,260,005
Posted By Canuckvolvo
If you want a 240 wagon that's about the nicest...

If you want a 240 wagon that's about the nicest on I've seen in a while. You may have trouble adjusting to the 114 hp though...
Forum: performance & modifications 01-31-2016, 02:01 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 28,563
Posted By Canuckvolvo
If I recall, they just needed to be reamed out...

If I recall, they just needed to be reamed out slightly and the LH injectors fit right in.
Forum: performance & modifications 01-28-2016, 10:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,255
Posted By Canuckvolvo
K cam plus 405 head plus 10:1 compression, better...

K cam plus 405 head plus 10:1 compression, better intake manifold and different ignition curve (to match the cam profile- critical!)
Forum: performance & modifications 01-28-2016, 05:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,255
Posted By Canuckvolvo
Going to take alot more than a cam and mild...

Going to take alot more than a cam and mild ported head to get a 114hp motor to make 150hp...
Forum: performance & modifications 01-28-2016, 03:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,255
Posted By Canuckvolvo
Non turbo?

Non turbo?
Forum: showroom 11-25-2015, 07:58 PM
Replies: 4,000
Views: 1,260,005
Posted By Canuckvolvo
By the second week of November I should have the...

By the second week of November I should have the latest non-bolbo toy to show off if y'all get together.
...still lurking...
Forum: showroom 10-02-2015, 02:42 PM
Replies: 4,000
Views: 1,260,005
Posted By Canuckvolvo
Spotted last night on clark at terminal, very...

Spotted last night on clark at terminal, very clean grey/beige (it was dark) stock looking 745. Except for the straight pipe exhaust...Hmm. ..oh I see an ipd rear bar...and three gauges on the...
Forum: performance & modifications 09-14-2015, 12:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,583
Posted By Canuckvolvo
The v-cam gives a very peak torque curve suited...

The v-cam gives a very peak torque curve suited for marine applications where you need peak efficiency in a narrow rpm band where you spend most of your cruising time. I didn't like it in my car but...
Forum: showroom 09-10-2015, 03:23 PM
Replies: 4,000
Views: 1,260,005
Posted By Canuckvolvo
If you don't mind pulling a couple of Benz parts,...

If you don't mind pulling a couple of Benz parts, that probably won't be there anyway sonce its been thee since march...I need a passenger mirror and the belly pan off the e320
I pay in beers
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 09-09-2015, 04:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,879
Posted By Canuckvolvo
You already said temp stabilizes when you turn...

You already said temp stabilizes when you turn the ac off and creeps up when it's on, at a light. Then blows cold when you start moving. This information indicates the compressor is running. No part...
Forum: performance & modifications 09-08-2015, 01:08 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 28,563
Posted By Canuckvolvo
FYI I had the benefit of a kjet 405 head on my...

FYI I had the benefit of a kjet 405 head on my lh2.2 equipped car so fitting the intake was only a question around plumbing and mounting the rail. It sure liked having the injectors in the head!
Forum: performance & modifications 09-04-2015, 06:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,568
Posted By Canuckvolvo
Not sure what you're after here. Sounds like...

Not sure what you're after here. Sounds like you've determined you have an interference engine, ok. So that's at max lift which is when the cylinder is farthest from the valve.
Adjusting the cam...
Forum: performance & modifications 09-04-2015, 02:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,404
Posted By Canuckvolvo
Easy to change/swap shims while the cam is out so...

Easy to change/swap shims while the cam is out so why not do it? There's a spec for a reason, even if others ignore it without apparent consequences. Most important is to get specs between cylinders...
Forum: performance & modifications 09-04-2015, 02:10 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 17,104
Posted By Canuckvolvo
The stock fuel system is simple, reliable and...

The stock fuel system is simple, reliable and good to about 200hp at the wheels, how ever you mod the rest of the engine to get there. 200whp should give a stock wrx all kinds of trouble.
Forum: performance & modifications 09-03-2015, 06:45 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 17,104
Posted By Canuckvolvo
THe engine is choking on hot air at high boost...

THe engine is choking on hot air at high boost high rpm, really limiting your peak power.
The stock cam won't be a restriction until you free up the exhaust from that stock cat. The detonation aND...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 09-02-2015, 06:13 PM
Replies: 34
940: Mpg boost?
Views: 7,127
Posted By Canuckvolvo
My 93 940 would get 26 on the highway. My 95...

My 93 940 would get 26 on the highway. My 95 would get 23. Tracked over many miles and conditions. Only difference was lock up torque converter.
With your mods I bet your torque peak rpm has...
Forum: performance & modifications 08-28-2015, 06:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,702
Posted By Canuckvolvo
Sorry yes replace b21ft with b21f intake. Edited.

Sorry yes replace b21ft with b21f intake. Edited.
Forum: showroom 08-28-2015, 05:17 PM
Replies: 4,000
Views: 1,260,005
Posted By Canuckvolvo
"position 1 of the fan does not work only 2,3 and...

"position 1 of the fan does not work only 2,3 and 4. no squeals on the fan."

Shhh, don't tell him that's how they are supposed to work and get him to know the price down another $100...
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