We’ve seen some Volvo 240s do very well in the 24 Hours of LeMons, but never before has a 240 this terrible managed to crack the top 10 in a 100-plus-entry 24 Hours of LeMons race. This hacked-up ’92 244 has a creaky, squeaky much-worse-than-stock suspension and an octillion-mile non-turbo B23 engine, but it still beat up on most of the E30s, 190Es, and Integras in the Capitol Offense race over the weekend. (Read More…)
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NoGoYo - No. The 3900 is based off the 60 degree V6 engine family, while the 3800 is the old Buick V6.
Athos Nobile - Where are those parts? I’ve found so far rockers and headers. Can the 3.9 heads be fitted in the 3800?
Alex L. Dykes - Yes, part of the SH-AWD reasoning is for yaw control so it can overdrive the outer rear wheel. But you’re right...
Athos Nobile - Monaro got the 3800SC for 1-2 years (no NA V6). Then it was all V8s. Toilets here are normal. They have also water saving...
jpolicke - Question: In a vehicle modified for the driver, is there some sort of temporary backup for a driver that didn’t bring his own chair? I’m thinking...
Athos Nobile - “Torque.” In spades. I drive a 3800 everyday. 3800SC would be interesting… with some of the toys they have...
Mrb00st - The ST seems like an awesome car but not really bringing something “unique” to the market – I know there aren’t a TON of turbo hot hatches...
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