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What is the best year for the 780 turbo.

posted by  C on  Thu Jan 3 17:27 CST 2002
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From my readings the 1990 780 appears to be the better year. What are your opinions?








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    What is the best year for the 780 turbo.

    posted by  DVS (Dead Volvo Society) on  Sun Jan 6 17:43 CST 2002
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    Although it seems that the 780's only came with auto transmission, I believe there were a few standards that came through. Can anyone enlighten me on this? I know they were only available on the Turbo models. Any input?
    jeffann@rogers.com







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    What is the best year for the 780 turbo.

    posted by  someone claiming to be dick on  Fri Jan 4 03:54 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    The 91 940 SE is a nice option. Rear sway bars and the luxury of a 960, but the reliability of a B230FT. More parts available.
    dick








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    What is the best year for the 780 turbo.

    posted by  rhaire on  Thu Jan 3 23:52 CST 2002
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    Sure there are 89, 90 and 91 780s. The 90 and 91 have the LH 2.4 and turbo + making them the highest output B230FTs of all and using the 016 AMM and 563 ECU and I would have to say I prefer those. If you find a 91, it will be badged "Coupe" and have the Bertone signature on the dash and a CD changer in the trunk making it a bit more unusual, though it is simply a 90 extended for one last partial year.








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      What is the best year for the 780 turbo.

      posted by  someone claiming to be Paul Demeo on  Fri Jan 4 02:09 CST 2002 [RELATED]

      I believe the 91's also had a rear swaybar. While this is rather desirable, I wouldn't hold your breath for a 91 to come along until you check out the production numbers. There were very few built in 91.

      -Paul Demeo
      1990 780T (with M46 tranny, converted.)







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        What is the best year for the 780 turbo.

        posted by  C on  Fri Jan 4 03:31 CST 2002
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        From what I read there were something like only 780s 300 imported to the U.S. in 91. So the chance of coming across a 91 780 are very slim. I think there were about 900 90 780s so there is a little better chance with the 90. I have probably seen 2 in my travels over the past year or so in NC. So I know the 780s are out there. Are my chances of finding a 84.5 242 better?








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          Better yet

          posted by  bhofferb on  Fri Jan 4 16:32 CST 2002
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          If I was in teh market, I'd be looking at the 5.0 conversion 780 for sale in the classified section. Not only more power, but it's a stick, so you get to drive instead of just steer.









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    What is the best year for the 780 turbo.

    posted by  Michae1 on  Thu Jan 3 21:16 CST 2002
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    I would go for one with a K block (stronger rods), so I think that's late '89(?) or later. I don't think there was a turbo Bertone in '90, so look for an '89 or '91 780 with a B230FT. They all came as automatics (AW71).
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    Michael -- 1987 244 GT | Volvo 240 Links







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