Kirby's 1987 Volvo 740   

14.2 in 1/4 mile
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Owner

Kirby (car has been sold)

Builder

Kirby ,Tim, Wayne

Body and Chassis

  • 1987 740 Volvo Turbo Wagon
  • Monochrome grey urethane base/clear PPG
  • Capri hood scoop, cut open to be functional
  • 1985 280ZX air intake


Interior

  • Factory Volvo tan leather
  • Autometer liquid filled Pro-Comp boost gauge


Engine

  • B230FT 4 Cylinder turbo
  • 21 PSI max boost
  • 3 inch exhaust
  • MSD 6AL with Blaster coil
  • K & N conical filter
  • Modified Mass Air Sensor
  • .45 gapped Bosch Platinum spark plugs
  • 15 degrees initial timing
  • 8.8 Accel spark plug wires
  • Custom air box for cold air induction


Suspension

  • KYB  gas adjust shocks
  • Lowered factory front coils
  • Lowered factory rear coils
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Brakes

  • 4-wheel disc brakes
  • Factory Volvo fronts and rears, single piston caliper
  • Carbon Metallic Pads


Wheels/Tires

  • 15" X 7" Volvo Aluminum wheels
  • 225/50/15