For those of you not faint of heart, who believe the Volvo 480 should have more torque and horsepower, find all you need to know in here.
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turbo_man
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by turbo_man » Thu Apr 23, 2009 12:22 pm
hi there people, i have bought my self a nice 1996 Celebration 480. And i also have a 1.7 turbo engine and wiring loom.
what would i need to change to change the lump from a 2.0 to a 1.7 turbo.
thanks
chad
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glasgowjim
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by glasgowjim » Thu Apr 23, 2009 4:01 pm
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gltease
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by gltease » Thu Apr 23, 2009 5:21 pm
Someone on here has done it, and its a good thread lots of pics etc, cant remember the forum member though
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Richmann1
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by Richmann1 » Thu Apr 23, 2009 5:47 pm
Johnturbo changed a 2l to a 1.7 turbo i think do a search he did a really good write up Chrisroll did one as well.
Cheers
Rich
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gltease
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by gltease » Thu Apr 23, 2009 5:50 pm
thanks for elaborating Richmann1, if you have all the bits, the tools and the time... and the interest,,, well why not, a Celeb with a turbo and a Richmod would be interesting to say the least
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lee
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by lee » Thu Apr 23, 2009 10:19 pm
already been done mate. You need a certain loom if you intend on coverting a celeb to turbo. good luck
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turbo_man
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by turbo_man » Thu Apr 23, 2009 10:22 pm
lee wrote:already been done mate. You need a certain loom if you intend on coverting a celeb to turbo. good luck
what certain loom?????
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turbo_man
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by turbo_man » Thu Apr 23, 2009 10:23 pm
time and tools aint a problem.........