940 2.3 engines

I am having a hard time finding a good 960 to replace mine, so as there seems to be a lot more 940's about I have been looking at these. Can some one tell me the power outputs and torques of the 2.3 engines 2.3 NA 2.3 LPT 2.3 HPT I really want a 2.3 LPT but have found a NA and want to compare the outputs. If anyone in the South West can help there is a that I am interested in, but it's too far just to look. is the NA one, bottom of page.

There should be the info your after on the VOC site looking at Volvo Brochures - 900 Series. Best of luck

Simon, Look on the menu for car information then select brochures. Hope this is of help.

2.3 power output 

2.3 NA B230F 122bhp, may be mistaken but its around this figure. 2.3 16v B234F 155bhp 2.3 LPT B230FK 135bhp 2.3 HPT B230FT 160-170bhp depending upon year. The B230FT is identical to B230FK except for boost pressure - a fit manual boost controller to either the B230FK or B230FT and you can easily and reliably get 200bhp. Don't discount a 2.0 turbo car - this has the same engine, turbo, camshaft as the B230FT - the only difference is in the bore. Power output 155bhp, although again 180-200bhp is easy via a manual boost controller. Don't touch a 2.0 non turbo car - its way under powered (111bhp) for the weight of the car, so the engine has to be thrashed to make decent progress. The 2.3 non turbo is just about adequate, but is still very... sedate :) Economy is pretty similar - the 2.0T being marginally more economical than the 2.3NA or 2.3T in everyday driving. If you do decide to increase the turbo boost, be prepared for a significant drop in economy - when I tuned my 2.3LPT auto to just over 200bhp my economy dropped to an 18mpg average... Finally, if you're buying a manual gearbox car, the 1996 onwards cars were fitted with the M90 5 speed gearbox - this is a lovely, smooth gearbox. The earlier manual box was the M46 4 speed plus overdrive - ok but a bit clunky in comparison. The autos are all equally good and equally reliable. Hope this helps :)

Hi, if its really important I could take a trip down for you, I'm in Cheltenham about 35 miles away and wouldn't mind taking a trip down for you however I'm a bit skint so it will have to be after Tuesday so I can put some fuel in the car. Sounds pathetic I know :( ALi