1979 Volvo 240

Coupe

Manual

Clear

Gasoline

This sinister Volvo 242 DL has been helping me disturb the peace for about seven years. I’m the second owner, and it was a well cared for, low mileage original car, when I acquired it. If it’s not obvious enough, this Volvo is far from stock. The transformation took a few patient years, but it was worth the wait. The past few years have been a blast, enjoying this car! In a sentence, it’s a Group-A inspired Volvo 242 with some Hot Rod flavor. All the modifications were carefully selected and fully documented, and supported by the RWD Volvo Turbo Community. A sensory overload this car is, indeed, with the sounds, sight, feel & smell….I haven’t yet dared taste it. But the other senses are enough to get you hooked! This car’s soundtrack is music to my ears….though your neighbors may disagree. It’s powered by a custom built Twin-Cam Turbo Redblock engine...for those that know, it’s a B230FT short block with piston oil squirters, a B234F 16v Head, loaded with Volvo Penta PZ camshafts, and a Mitsubishi TD04HL-16T turbocharger on a Long Tube Even Runner Stainless-Steel Exhaust Manifold. Attention to detail has not been overlooked, as everything functions, fits and looks beautiful. Suspension is all custom, with contributions from Kaplhenke Racing for custom coilover & quick steering components, as well as PSI, trackside at Sonoma Raceway for a set of custom valved Bilstein HD shocks & struts. Ride quality, steering & handling are beautiful. It’ll stop in a hurry, as well, thanks to 13” rotors on all four corners and Brembo 6-Piston/4-Piston calipers from a Porsche Cayenne….you’d put your nose into the windshield, if it weren’t for the recent SFI legal 4-Point racing harnesses mounted to a professionally TIG welded roll bar...the roll bar alone is pure artwork. There is no radio, no HVAC, or other nonsense. This is a Track Ready Car on street tires. Guaranteed to make you smile, and scare your significant other. You’ll have a blast at your next track day or be the talk of your local Cars & Coffee event. In the reliability department, I’ve made countless road trips in this, as far as Summit County Colorado, Lake Tahoe, Tucson Arizona, and Los Angeles. Pack some earbuds, but I promise you’d rather listen to this motor than anything on your digital media device. Please ask any questions The official specs, for those that care or know... Exterior242 GT Air DamGroup-A Decklid SpoilerCibie Amber Fog LightsHella Red Rear Fog LightSAAB "16 Valve" BadgeCibie 7" Round H4 HeadlightsSnow ScoopBlacked Out Rear PanelESM 016 Wheels (17x8.5 et30; 32/51mm Adapters)225/45/17 TiresInteriorBride Vios iii bucket seats Kaplhenke seat bracketsR-Sport Gauge ClusterKaplhenke Steering Wheel HubMOMO Monte Carlo Steering WheelTar paper removalRoll barRacequip harnesses3-Gauge Dash Pod (oil temp, AFR, turbo boost)Custom switch panelAccessories& Revisions Serpentine Accessory Belt Kit (A/C Delete)850 100a Alternator850 Power Steering Pump w/ Remote Reservoir92 LH2.4 Complete Vehicle Wiring Harness (optimized)Main HarnessABS DeleteRear Door Circuts DeleteCenter Brake Light DeleteFactory Speaker Wiring DeleteShift Lock & A/T Ignition Inhibitor DeleteChime/Buzzer Delete.A/C DeleteFog Lights, E-Fan integrated with main harnessFan Switch Integrated to Air Cond. SwitchDash Dimmer bypassCourtesy light deleteRear Fog switches relocated to centerRear Fog Light lead, relocated for hanging post mount lightPush Button Starter, w/ Aircraft Style Toggle SwitchAutoMeter Sport-Comp Wideband AFR GaugeMercedes 2-Stage Fuel Pump PigtailBattery Relocation (BMW e30 Cable)JL Audio Battery Cable SplitterMonster Audio Splitter to Power Block CableReroute Starter Cable Through FirewallMarine Battery BoxBraided Stainless Steel Ground StrapsEngine Harness lh2.4Oil Temp Lead IntegratedAMM relocateRe-route injector connectorsMiata IgnitorSubaru Wasted-Spark CoilEngineB230FT Squirter BlockB234F 16v HeadPenta AQ171 PZ CamsTTR Adjustable Timing GearsYoshifab Billet Steel 16v Crank GearYoshifab 16v Intake ManifoldYoshifab TB Pulley960 3” Throttle BodyYoshifab 16v Phenolic Intake SpacerMGP Racing 16v Exhaust ManifoldYoshifab Timing Belt Adapter Kit w/ Gates Kevlar BeltFord 4.6L Valve SpringsDiesel Motor MountsMitsubishi TD04HL-16t TurbochargereBay IntercoolerCustom Aluminum Radiator w/ Fan & ShroudSilicone Intake Elbows, Joiners & CouplersTLAO Silicone Coolant HosesStainless Steel Hose ClampsMercedes-Benz 2-Stage Fuel Pumps3" Aluminized Steel Down Pipe3" Aluminized Steel Side ExhaustDrivetrain1031 Carrier w/ 3.91 Ring & PinionEaton Detroit TrueTrac LSD DifferentialMustang 5.0L WC T5 Transmission, 2.95/.63Avalanche Performance T5 Bellhousing AdapterMustang Fox Body DriveshaftYoshifab Driveshaft AdapterCustom Transmission X-MemberJVAB Steel LH2.4 FlywheelSAAB 9000 Aero Pressure PlateClutchNet 240mm Organic Clutch DiscSuspensionKaplhenke Shortened Coilover Strut Housings (brake tab delete)Yoshifab Control & Trailing Arm Boxing PlatesSuperPro Polyurethane BushingsBNE Select Camber/Caster Plates w/ Luxe SteerBilstein HD SAAB 900 Struts (360/130 linear)Bilstein HD Chevy S10 Shocks (350/130 linear)Eibach XG Coilover Springs (350/200)Kaplhenke Quick Steer Roll Correction Knuckle w/ Ackermann adjustmentIPD 25/22mm Sway BarsAdjustable Panhard BarAdjustable Torque RodsBrakesFCP Sport Drilled/Slotted Rotors (S60R, 77volvo245 parking brake hats)PowerStop Sport Brake Pads (Touareg V8)Cardone Reman’d Brembo Calipers (Touareg V8)Homer Brake Caliper AdaptersSS Brake LinesSlim Brake BoosterKaplhenke Brake Line Hanger