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960 performance enhancements? 900 1997

posted by  Big Harry on  Fri Sep 11 08:55 CST 2015
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I'd like to get some more horsepower from the engine in the 97 960. Has anyone tried a different cam setup or electronic changes to get a boost in HP? I am not thinking of adding a turbo.

I have a late model Buick with the V-6 that has much more low end torque than the Volvo, but it certainly isn't the road machine that the Volvo is.

I've thought about replacing the inline six with a V-6 Ford engine of around 300 HP, but would like to look at other options with the original engine first.

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    960 performance enhancements? 900 1997

    posted by  Scuba Steve on  Fri Oct 2 10:08 CST 2015
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    There isn't really anything out there that I know about anyway. FWIW I hear an LS swap is a lot more doable than a Ford but don't have 1st hand experience.








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      960 performance enhancements? 900 1997

      posted by  Big Harry on  Fri Oct 2 15:15 CST 2015
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      The transmission tunnel is the problem with putting a Chevy in there with an automatic, but I suppose a manual would work if pedals were hung. I like the idea of a peppy v-6 over the inline, especially one producing its HP at a lower RPM range. There's also a blower option for the Ford which would pick it up even more.

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        960 performance enhancements? 900 1997

        posted by  SBranscom on  Mon Oct 5 10:50 CST 2015
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        Paul Newman had a 960 wagon that he modified with a small block Ford. I believe it was also supercharged. The car exists to this day and was featured on Chasing Classic Cars on Velocity TV.







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