Vintage Performance Developments
527 Buckingham Ave.
Syracuse, New York 13210
Phone: 315 478 1229
www.v-performance.com
e mail: jparker3@twcny.rr.com
Join the Revolution in Vintage Volvo Performance!
Price and Parts List
Now including parts for other vintage cars such as the 123 Distributors and Mikuni carbs highlighted below.
Reflects price changes thru 3/1/09
We specialize in maintaining a line of unique high quality performance parts, principally for vintage Volvos, but with an expanding inventory of items applicable to other vintage sports cars and sports sedans of the late 50's through early 70's era. We normally do not stock original equipment parts readily available elsewhere. We don't have sales or reduce quality in order to compete on a price basis. Unless stated otherwise parts listed below are normally applicable to Volvo B18 and B20 engines and Volvo 544, 210, 122, 1800, or 140 models. We do custom adaptations, engine, suspension and complete mechanical upgrades for all of these models, including Volvo "Hot Rods" and vintage race cars. Suspension parts are generally for Volvo 1800's, 122's, 140's and 164's. Some suspension parts for 544's, 240s and 740s are also available. Recent additions to our line include the 123 Distributors, Mikuni carb kits, 5 speed transmission swaps for all rear wheel drive Volvos ( including the 240, 740, 780, etc. ), performance transmissions including our new rebuilt T9 transmissions, high performance exhaust systems, 2.3 and 2.5 liter B20 high performance and race engines, new high torque clutches, and "ultimate performance" supercharged vintage street Volvos. If you have a special project or need parts not listed here, please let us know, we may want to do it on a custom basis or may already be working on it.
Email correspondence is strongly recommended. If you need to call, try 9:00 - 12:00 AM EST and leave a message if there is no immediate answer. Be patient. We can't work on your project or car and answer the phone or respond to emails at the same time!
Parts
are listed below in eleven sections in the following order:
1) New and highlighted products - including special offers
2) The Supercharger system for Vintage Volvos
3) Suspension Components
4) Engines
5) Heads and Head Porting
6) Engine Parts
7) Ignition
8) Exhaust Headers and Exhaust Components
9) Carburetors and Related Parts
10) Clutches, Flywheels and Driveline Components
11) Transmissions - including Adapters and 5 speeds
New - 123 Ignition Distributors
The newest addition to our line of products, and those available not just for Volvos, are the 123 Distributors from Albertronics in the Netherlands. Available for B16, B18, and B20 Volvo engines, as well as MG, Minis, Jags, Porsche, Triumph, VW, etc. In these new distributors the mechanical parts of traditional distributors that are subject to wear ( points, advance mechanisms, etc. ) have been replaced by electronic components that provide the right advance and optimal dwell angle throughout the rev range to provide peak spark energy and improved performance. They have an excellent reputation for reliability, are a drop in replacement with 2 wire hookup, and have both selectable centrifugal advance curves and vacuum advance. A great upgrade for any vintage car. A complete range of 123 ignition distributor's is available for Aston Martin, Austin-Healey, Austin, Citroen, Fiat, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes, MG, Mini, Morris, Peugeot, Porsche, Rover, Triumph, Volvo and VW as well as other Lucas and Bosch distributor equipped cars. $399.95 for the standard Volvo B18/B20 version. $414.95 for the unit designed to be used with Volvo DJet fuel injection. Prices for other vintage cars are similar. Email for the details for your make and model. Discounts for group purchases are available.
New - Mikuni Carb System Kits
Now available as Single, Dual, or Quad Carb Kits for: MG’s, Triumph TR’s, Datsuns, Alpines, Minis, and more.
A modern, bolt-on SU replacement that will do it all - more power, better fuel mileage and easy tuning - all in one package. Now there is no reason to stick with obsolete, hard to tune SUs or change to sidedraft Webers for power or a downdraft Weber for economy. In road and dyno testing the Mikunis have equaled or exceeded Weber sidedrafts in power while getting 50% better fuel mileage - at less than 2/3 the cost. Compared to SUs they will support more power, and give better throttle response, while getting equal or better fuel economy. Mikunis modified for dual operation fit on the stock SU intake manifold with included manifold and linkage adapters. Improved for 2007 with smaller float needles and seats to handle higher fuel pressures and eliminate in most applications the need for a fuel pressure regulator. Price for the Dual Kit ( either 42mm or 45 mm ) with linkage & manifold adapters but without air filters - $795 - with K & N black top air filters -$875 With chrome top filters - $890. These prices now include one pair of larger main jets. Extra main jets are strongly recommended to assist in initial tuning $5.50 a pair , Aluminum intake manifolds and choke cables available at additional cost.
New - Street & Race Mikuni Quad Carb Kit
The Ultimate Carb Kit - One carb per cylinder on a Weber type sidedraft intake manifold. Available for Volvo B18/B20 and B21/23/230 engines as well as any other make and model that can be fitted with sidedraft carbs.
Limited Time Special Offer Mikuni Carb Kit + 123 Distributor Available for orders placed prior to March 31st 2009.
The Dual Mikuni Carb Kit with black top filters + a Volvo B 18/20 carb type 123 Distributor - $1200. The perfect combination to solve your ignition and carburetor problems and transform your car’s performance. Similar savings are available for other distributor models and in combination with chrome top filter Mikuni Kits. Email for further details.
Modified Volvo B20 Rocker Arms
The problem with the stock rocker arms is that the actual ratios vary widely from rocker to rocker, are usually much less than the 1.52 ratio specified, and thus produce unequal valve lift in each cylinder. To solve this problem we now test each rocker we use in our engines.
High Ratio Stock Rockers - Matched sets of stock rockers selected and modified to provide equal and higher than stock lift ratios. $ 275 per set on exchange or $75 core charge.
New - Crankshaft Vibration Dampener
One our newest Volvo B18/B20 products, still undergoing final testing, is a crankshaft vibration dampener that is integral with our aluminum crank pulleys. Call or email for details and pricing.
New - Stroked B20 Street Engines & Component Kits
Want 180 - 240 HP from a stock looking Volvo B20 Street Motor? This is the only way to go!
The 2.5 Liter B20 - 92mm bore x 92mm stroke with all the best components - sonic tested blocks, steel billet cranks & rods, forged pistons, Type III ported head. 200 - 240 HP with side draft carbs or programable FI depending on cam and compression ratio, 300 + HP supercharged. $7350* for this engine for those who want the best.
2.5 Liter Component kit - crank, forged H - beam rods, and forged pistons - $3650
The 2.3 Liter - 92 mm bore x 86mm stroke. Similar to the 2.5 in concept, but using an offset ground stock crank to reduce costs, with forged pistons and rods. Fills the gap between our 2 liter and 2.5 liter engines in terms of price and performance with street power in the 175 - 190 HP range. - $5850 with Type II head, $6300 with Type III
The 2.3 liter component kit - forged pistons and rods, offset ground crank - $2350
Due to the manufacturing time for the custom cranks used in the 2.4 - 2.5 liter engines, these engines or component kits should be ordered at least 6 months in advance.
See further details on these and other engines in the “engine” section below.
New!! - Competition Transmissions for Street or Track
To meet the needs of customers who need something more than a stock type transmission, we now offer custom built T5 ( Mustang ) and T9 ( Ford Sierra) transmissions. These transmissions are available with higher than stock torque ratings, custom gear ratios, and in both synchro and dog ring close ratio models. Call or email for details. Custom built T5Z with 2.95 1st gear & .80 5th - $2000 - $2250 depending on shifter choice. Heavy duty synchro, close ratio, 5 speed T9 Sierra vintage race trans - $3997
New!! - Rebuilt T9 transmissions from England.
The perfect replacement 5 speed transmission for those pre - 1970 Volvos with narrow trans tunnels - $1220. Can also be swapped into a wide range of vintage cars.
New!! Dual Disc Performance Clutches
Designed to handle higher horse power loads while retaining a street type feel and stock pedal pressure. The dual disc, with twice the surface area of a single disc clutch, is the only real solution for those motors that will see 200 - 400 HP, have regular or occasional severe use, but are still street driven and require street type clutch feel and actuation. Recommended for street/track, track day, rally, targa, Carrera Panamerica, or just hard street driving where you do not want to have to worry about whether your clutch can take it. Available with several different disc choices. In some models an aluminum flywheel may be required in order to obtain sufficient bell housing clearance. See the drive line section below for details.
The system that created a revolution in vintage Volvo performance. It proved that it is not necessary to give up performance in order to drive a vintage car. When installed along with recommended upgrades to the exhaust, suspension, driveline and brakes, your vintage Volvo will perform as well or better than most modern sports cars or sports sedans. Recent modifications have significantly increased both power and fuel mileage ( more than 25 mpg at highway speeds). Although boost levels can easily be changed, recommended configurations of the system along with typical power outputs are summarized as follows:
Low boost for stock B 20 engines - 150 - 180 HP ( depending on exhaust and CR )
Medium boost for stock engines, modified exhausts & timing retard systems - 180 HP
Med. - high boost with our performance heads, headers, SC cam, high flow exhausts and timing retard systems - see the SP Tuning Kit below for components - 200 - 300 HP for 2 liter engines, up to 350 HP for larger displacement engines such as our stroker B20s!!!
The most recent dyno test result of a 2 liter B20 with our new SC cam, Type III head, and header, was 250 HP at only 8 lbs. boost!!
Reservations should be made in advance as kits are done on a custom basis and take approximately 12 - 14 weeks from the date of order to delivery. Costs have gone up due largely to the lower value of the dollar. The current price is $4195 for the new Mikuni carbed version, $3595 for the fuel injection ready version without throttle body, and $3895 for the fuel injected version with throttle body and linkage, including recent upgrades, plus $75 in refundable core charges. The kit comes complete with Autorotor Supercharger, Laminova 3 tube water to air intercooler, Nissens intercooler radiator, new custom modified Mikuni carb for the carbed version, and all other parts needed to make this a bolt on kit. The fuel injected version does not include a programmable fuel injection system which is needed to replace the original D Jet system.
Currently, no further supercharger orders are being accepted for the .87 liter displacement supercharger until more are available from Autorotor/Lysholm. However there is a good supply of the slightly smaller .76 liter compressors and these can also be used in our kits.
Suspension Springs - Street or Race -
Full sets of lowering springs with progressive rate front springs and single rate rears now available for the 122, 1800, 140, and 164. Sets can sometimes be provided in a range of ride heights. For 2009 we will have available a new range of progressive springs, including progressives specifically designed for track day and autocross use. We now have bolt in spring shims for the rear of the 140.
Progressive 4 spring set for 122 and 1800 $300
Progressive 4 spring set for the 140 and 164 models $320
Single rate street springs per pair 122 and 1800 $140
Progressive rate front street springs per pair $160
Rear spring pairs for 140 & 164 models, various heights $160
Spring spacers/shims - per pair - $ 20 Spacers available for 122, 1800, 140 front and 140 rear
Race Springs - per pair $140
Shock Absorbers
Bilsteins for most street applications - $350 for a set of four
Bilsteins for the 122/1800 - The rear shocks for these models currently come from Bilstein with valving that is much too stiff for a decent ride. This has been confirmed by shock dyno data and discussions with Bilstein’s US Service Dept. To solve this problem we now have them rebuilt by Bilstein to our exclusive specifications. Expensive but worth the extra cost in order to “get it right” and have the best. They will easily last the life of your car and are the key to having both excellent handling and ride qualities. - $525 for a set of four. $350 per pair of re-valved rears. $175 to re-valve your rears.
Koni adjustable shocks - $420 for a set of four on a special order basis
Carrera - $300 for a set of four, $160 rear pair, $150 front pair - Currently not available
Race shocks - New shocks are being developed for 2009 - Email for details
Polyurethane Suspension Bushings
Complete sets for all 1800s, 122s & 140s - All bushings in our sets are poly!
Note - Other supplier’s sets are not all poly & do not include panhard & SB bushings
62-66 1800 and 122 - $195 ( same front upper and lower - incl. panhard bar bushings )
67 1800 and 122 - $265 ( includes panhard and sway bar bushings )
68-73 1800 and 122 $255 ( includes panhard and sway bar bushings )
67-69 140 $275 ( includes panhard and sway bar bushings)
70-74 140 $355 ( panhard bar bushings available separately)
Complete and partial sets available for other models, including the 544, 200, 700, 900 - email for a detailed bushing price and availability information.
Sway bars
Front / Rear IPD Kit $315 - $350 depending on model
Front 1" bar, recommended for the 122/1800 for more aggressive cornering - $165
Custom made adjustable tubular bar kits with aluminum arms for race or street. For road race, autocross, or track day use adjustable bars are needed for suspension tuning. Call or email for details and prices.
Street Performance Engine Tuning Kit
Our Street Performance Engine Tuning Kit will increase power in a properly built B20 to the 150 - 170 HP ( at the crank ) range while remaining perfectly tractable for normal street driving. In part throttle operation it feels like a stock engine, only smoother. Larger displacement engines will benefit from additional increases in power based on the percentage of displacement increase. For those building their own engines, or seeking to add performance modifications to an engine that is still in basically good shape, this is the perfect package. The components are the same as those used in the engines we build in our shop but in a bolt on package that will take all of the guess work out of performance upgrades for the do-it-yourself enthusiast. The kit consists of our Type II Street Performance head, head gasket, custom ground SP cam, aluminum timing gear, performance lifters and pushrods, and ceramic coated exhaust header. Recommended for use with suitably tuned Mikuni, SU or Weber carbs, or programable fuel injection ( SDS, Megasquirt, etc.) replacing the stock D Jet control unit. SP kits for supercharged engines have a different cam and lower compression head. Free flowing exhaust required.
Basic tuning kit with above stated components - $2350. Add an aluminum flywheel, new OEM type clutch pressure plate, performance clutch disc, and performance exhaust with mandrel bent tubing and high capacity mufflers to make a complete system
Street Engines
The Stock Rebuild - A completely rebuilt street engine, built to basically stock specifications with some upgrades, starting at $3250*( $2600 for the bottom end - $650 for a rebuilt head with hardened ext. seats ) Upgrades such as balancing available.
The Street Performance Engine - Balanced, with our Type II performance ported head, our Street Performance cam, stock type cast pistons and reconditioned rods. This is our basic performance engine. Designed to replace stock engines in performance applications it retains the long term reliability and broad power band you are used to, but with approx. 50% more power. The previously optional upgrades of align bored mains, ARP rod bolts and ARP head studs are now standard on this engine. With the Type II head - $4450* With the Type I head - $4150*
The Severe Duty Street Performance Engines - A significant upgrade from the Street Performance Engine described above, this is our recommended high performance engine designed to take the stresses of supercharged, turbocharged, track day, or high RPM applications - forged pistons specific to each application, ARP rod bolts and head studs, align bored, decked, balanced, custom ground Street Performance, Supercharger or Targa cam. With type II performance head, - $4795* With Type III head $5245
2130 cc Severe Duty Street Performance Engine - same as above with but with 92 mm bore for a larger displacement. With Type II head - $4995*. With Type III head $5450
The 2.3 Liter - 92 mm bore x 86 mm stroke. Similar to the 2.5 in concept, but using an offset ground stock crank with forged pistons and rods. This engine will fill the gap between our 2 liter and 2.5 liter engines both in terms of price and performance with power in the 175 - 195 HP range depending on compression ratio, induction system, cam and head choices. Its a good choice for street/track applications including rally, targa and Carrera Panamerica events. The race version listed below is the same except for the cam, head, compression ratio and designed rpm range. -- With Type II head $5850 -- With Type III head - $6300*
2.5 Liter Monster B20 Street Engine - 92mm bore x 92mm stroke. This is the answer for those who want great power with a stock look and without the complications of supercharging. All the best components - sonic tested blocks, steel billet custom made stroker cranks, H beam forged rods, forged pistons, type III head. Expensive, but well worth it at for the performance. Street versions produce 200 - 240 HP with side draft carbs ( Weber DCOE or Mikuni HSR) or programable FI depending on cam and compression ratio. 300 + HP supercharged. -- Engine only - $7350*
All of our engines, unless otherwise specified, come with new water and oil pumps, late style neoprene front and rear seals, new pistons, rings and bearings. In engines using stock cranks and rods, these parts are magnafluxed and reconditioned. All engines are bored and honed with a deck plate. All performance engines are decked to assure the proper deck to piston height. The engine prices listed above do not include intake or exhaust manifolds, carbs, fuel injection systems, superchargers, flywheels, clutches or distributors. These items can be added to any engine order at additional cost. Rocker assemblies are checked and reconditioned. Engines are pre-oiled then drained prior to shipping. Valve lash is set cold. Engine prices, unless otherwise specified, are for engines of stock displacement or with overbores of .050" or less. The blocks considered for use in engines with overbores of more than .050" are sonic tested to ensure sufficient cylinder wall thickness. Add $125 to any engine price to add a baffled oil pan.
*Engine prices are based on a core exchange. Where an equivalent, useable core engine is not provided a core charge of $350 is normally added.
Stroker Street Engine Component Kits
The 2.5 liter engine components are available as a special order kit consisting of balanced stroker crank, forged H - beam rods, and forged pistons - $3650
The 2.3 liter component kit - forged pistons and rods, offset ground crank - $2350
These components are special order items requiring from 10 - 20 weeks for delivery.
Race Engines
Our standard vintage race engines produce 200 HP at 2 liters, with a broad power band and are normally run on the track between 4,000 and 8,000 RPM. The design is one that we have developed based on 20 years of vintage racing experience in Volvos, and is basically an evolution of the engine that I have used in my own vintage racecar since 1992. Since it’s designed for vintage racing, reliability and flexibility are key objectives in its design, but it is a race engine designed for track use only. Customers have been using and winning with these engines in vintage racing and in SCCA's Historic Series for many years. Dyno test results available on request. Due to customer demand we are now producing larger displacement engines, in various bores and strokes, including a top of the line, 2.5 liter, bored and stroked maximum performance race engine. Choices in specifications, parts brand, or parts price increases may affect the prices listed below. All race engine prices include a baffled oil pan.
B20, 2 liter vintage race engines with ported race head, custom race cam, forged pistons, Carillo or Crower rods, balanced and blueprinted, approx. $6250*
B20, 2130 cc race engine, stock stroke x 92 mm bore, $6450*
B20, 2.3 liter race engine, 92 mm bore x 86 mm stroke with offset ground crank - $6750*
2.5 liter B20 monster engine, 92mm bore - 92mm stroke with billet steel stroker crank, all the best components, the most powerful B20 Volvo race engine you can buy. Designed for higher rpm than the street version listed above, this pure race version uses lighter, longer rods, lighter pistons, and has a head and cam designed to facilitate high rpm - high compression use. - $7800*
ITB short block - blueprinted cam, align bored, balanced, rods resized and reconditioned with ARP rod bolts, custom deck height, bored and honed with a deck plate, with baffled oil pan - $2800*
*Additional core charges or exchange requirements may apply to all engine rebuilds. The typical B20 core charge for engine and head is $350. For engines to be shipped there may be additional packing and handling charges for preparing the engine for shipping.
Head Porting - Flow testing
Custom port work is done on an hourly basis. Depending on the work specified $400 - $800 would be the typical cost range for custom porting a B20 street head where valve, guide and extensive seat work is not required. Call or Email for details.
Free flow testing - we’ve had a standing offer to flow test one intake and one exhaust port of any B18/B20 head, without charge, other than return shipping, in order to give the customer a starting point or baseline for decisions on whether further work is needed. Results are compared to those from stock and ported heads.
New! Economy Performance Head Rebuilds
For those with a head that has basically good components - good valves and guides - we now offer an economy head rebuild that includes basic porting. Hardened seats are installed. The valves and seats are given 3 angle valve jobs. Critical areas of the exhaust port are ported for a 10% ( early & E heads) - 25% (F heads) improvement in exhaust flow.
Economy performance head with your stock valve springs $535
Economy performance head with new retainers and 1.25" dual valve springs $695
Complete Street Performance ( SP ) B20 Heads -
Type I - Includes more extensive intake porting than past versions, new high flow valves with larger 36 mm exhaust valves, 3 angle valve job, hardened exhaust seats, dual valve springs, bronze guides, milled to specified compression ratio. Similar to our traditional Street Performance Head (now called the type II head) but at a lower cost due to its stock combustion chamber and less extensive porting - $995 ( Core charge $150 )
Type II - Our standard Street Performance Head, a significant step up from the Type I. Includes new high flow valves with larger 36 mm exhaust valves, 3 angle valve job, hardened exhaust seats, dual valve springs, bronze guides, milled to specified compression ratio. Adds more extensive porting and modified combustion chambers to un-shroud the valves and support higher flow rates as compared to the Type I - $1300 (Core charge $150)
Type III - A step up from the Type II head due to its larger ports and more extensive porting - similar to our race head but with slightly smaller ports, valves and valve springs. Designed for high performance street use, track day, rally, Targa and Carerra Panamerica race cars. Recommended for larger displacement performance engines, especially our 2.3 and 2.5 liter stroked engines. $1750 (Core charge $150)
On our supercharger system the use of the Type II head with an appropriate exhaust system has produced increases of over 50 HP compared with stock heads and exhaust systems at similar boost levels. On normally aspirated engines this head is the basis for our street performance engines producing from 150 - 180 HP at 2 liters. The Type III head is recommended for larger engines or where 180 - 230 HP or more is the goal.
All prices and performance information is based on heads built up from B20 F cores. Prices and performance of heads based on B18, B20B and B20E cores will vary.
Race Heads
The typical vintage race head includes most of the features of the street performance heads plus larger ports, 1.4 inch triple valve springs good for 8,000 rpm, titanium retainers, 38 mm exhaust valves, milled to 13 - 1 CR. More than double the porting time goes into this head as compared to our Type II SP head. It’s designed to work with our race cams and headers to produce reliable road race engines dynoed with our bottom ends and exhaust systems at 200 HP for a 2 liter engine and up to 250 HP for larger displacements. $2195 ( $150 core charge ). Special versions of this head are available for various applications. Call or email for additional details.
Pistons
Custom built forged pistons for NA and forced induction applications from street to race. Pistons for a .050 B20 overbore are normally in stock. Other sizes available on custom order in 4 weeks. $660 incl. pins rings and design time. Stock B20 type cast pistons are also available.
Valves, Valve Springs, Retainers, Lifters, Pushrods, etc., in sets of 8 .
SS high flow street and race valves, 5/16" stem, necked down for improved flow 42, 44, 46, & 48 mm intakes - 36 & 38 mm exhausts, $26 each
Dual valve springs for street ( $85 ) and race ( $95 )
Spring retainers - Steel ( $50 ) - Aluminum ( $70 ) - Titanium ( $125 ) - per set of 8
Performance Lifters ( $60 ) and Pushrods ($75 ) - per set
Bronze valve guides, Volvo B20 ( $56 ), B18 for 5/16 stem valves ( $64) - per set of 8
Valve seals, B20 ( $18 per set of 8 ) Valve locks B20 ( $18 per set of 8 )
Email for additional prices for your specific application.
Rocker Arms
Roller Rockers - After an evaluation I have decided that we will not be doing roller rocker kits for 2009 and instead will concentrate on improving results with stock rockers which have proven to be more reliable than the rollers. No sense making a change unless you know you will get a better result - “keep it simple” !!
Stock Type Rockers - Instead of working on rollers the time will be spent improving results with the stock rockers. They are actually lighter than aluminum roller rockers, and have proven to be stronger and more reliable. The problem with the stock rockers is that the actual ratios vary widely from rocker to rocker, are usually much less than the 1.52 ratio specified, and thus produce unequal valve lift in each cylinder. To solve this problem we now test each rocker we use in our engines and can provide matched sets.
High Ratio Stock Rockers - Matched sets of stock rockers selected and modified to provide equal and higher than stock lift ratios. $ 275 per set on exchange or add $75 core charge.
Camshafts
Custom Ground, Computer Designed and Matched to your Engine Specs
Lobe shapes based on the most modern computer design criteria
Street Performance - Designed to improve power throughout the RPM range. Mild mannered at low speeds while supporting up to 50% increases in power - $250
Street Performance - Stroker - Designed to meet the needs of our stroked engines
Targa - developed for use in events like the Targa Newfoundland where an engine must meet the requirements of both normal street driving and high speed race sections. It's designed to provide more high end power than our Street Performance cam, and to be more appropriate for our large displacement engines in sporting applications. $250
Supercharger Cam - designed specifically for use in our supercharged engines. Testing has shown 50 more HP than the stock C cam originally used at similar boost. $250
The Vintage Race Cam - the heart of our 2 liter vintage race engines. Nitrided. $350
Race cams - computer designed as needed. Nitrided for hardness and durability. $350
Other grinds, including stock C and D grinds, available from $100 and up.
Camshaft retainer plates - $20. Spacer rings - $ 15. Keys - $5
Timing Gear Sets
Performance timing gear sets with steel crank gear and aluminum cam gear, lighter than the sets with steel cam gear and stronger than the sets with the fiber cam gear. Perfect for either street or race and can be re-used when a cam is replaced. - $150
Aluminum Crank Pulleys
We now offer a selection of aluminum crank pulleys for both supercharged and normally aspirated applications. These include 3 sizes of SC crank pulleys - $150, single groove 5.20" and 4.80" O.D. pulleys - $105, and twin groove pulleys - $140. All are designed to slightly under-drive the alternator and waterpump for power savings. They can be modified for use with crank triggered ignitions. A single groove aluminum pulley will be available soon with an integral crank vibration damper.
Head and Rod bolt upgrade kits
ARP head stud kit with nuts and hardened washers, highly recommended for all engines as the original head bolts are showing fatigue and often do not give an accurate torque reading. Switching to these studs is the cure for most head gasket problems. Considered mandatory for street performance and race use. — $100 per set
Rod bolts - Custom made by ARP. Needed to prevent rod failure in high RPM street or basic race use. Will not fit engines with 8 bolt cranks. - $105 per set
Head Gaskets - High Performance and Racing
Cometic head gaskets in stock and custom bore and thickness sizes for high performance and racing applications . Used in all of our large bore B20 engines. Most stock sizes - $110 - Slightly higher for custom sizes.
92 mm x .036" $110 - 92mm x .045 $110 - 92 mm x .060 $137.50
Elring gaskets - The standard Volvo gasket - used in all of our engines - including race engines - when a special size is not needed. Common sizes usually in stock.
Front and Rear Seal Housings with modern Seals
Convert you B18/B20 from leaky felt seals to modern silicone rubber seals. Machined front timing cover with seal - $45 plus refundable $45 core charge. Machined rear seal housing with seal - $40 plus refundable $30 core charge.
Baffled Racing Oil Pan
On your core or exchange $125 Core charge $75 With oil temp fitting $100
A requirement to ensure a continuous oil supply on the race track or in hard cornering.
Remote Oil Filter/Cooler Adaptor
Machined billet aluminum, not the cheap cast ones. These can be rotated to any angle to facilitate hose to header clearance. - $85
We only offer two ignition components. Both are high quality parts, designed to fill a specific need, and built on a limit basis by small companies. Both work on vintage Volvos as well as on a wide range of other vintage cars.
123 Ignition Distributors
The newest addition to our line of products are the unique 123 Distributors from Albertronics in the Netherlands. Available for Volvo B16, B18, and B20 engines, as well as MG, Mercedes, Minis, Jags, Porsche, Triumph, VW, etc. In these new distributors the mechanical parts of traditional distributors that are subject to wear ( points, advance mechanisms, etc. ) have been replaced by electronic components that provide the right advance and optimal dwell angle throughout the rev range to provide peak spark energy and improved performance. They have an excellent reputation for reliability, are a drop in replacement with 2 wire hookup, and have both selectable centrifugal advance curves and vacuum advance. A great upgrade for any vintage car and a much better option than electronic ignition kits that still leave you with an old distributor with unknown amounts of wear. A complete range of 123 ignition distributor's is available for Aston Martin, Austin-Healey, Austin, Citroen, Fiat, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes, MG, Mini, Morris, Peugeot, Porsche, Rover, Triumph, Volvo and VW as well as other Lucas and Bosch distributor equipped cars. $399.95 for the standard Volvo B18/B20 version. $414.95 for the unit designed to be used with Volvo DJet fuel injection. Prices for other vintage cars are similar. Email for the details for your make and model. Discounts for group purchases are available.
Safeguard Knock Sensing Ignition Control System
The best system that we have found to retard the timing in high compression and forced induction applications.
Eliminates damaging detonation/pinging/knock.
Includes adjustable RPM limiter.
With MAP sensor for both boost and knock based adjustable timing retards - $495
With knock retard only, for normally aspirated applications - $450
Optional dual knock and air/fuel ratio display gauge - $179
Exhaust Headers
Street Performance 4-2-1 headers - New and improved design made in the USA for 544s, 122s, 1800s, and 140s. Designed to increase power and torque over a wide RPM range. Will work with a variety of intakes but may not fit on cars with generators. $325 Normally stocked with silver ceramic coating & 02 sensor mount - $ 465
4 - 2 - 1 headers for 240s, 740s and 940s, imported from Sweden on special order.
Custom Built Race headers 4 - 1 - $450 - $485 depending on tube size
Ceramic Coating of any of the headers, black or silver - $140
Adaptors for oxygen sensors for FI or air/fuel ratio gauges added to any header - $25
Exhaust System Components
Performance exhaust system components are now ready for 122 sedans and 1800s in stainless steel. Systems for 122 wagons and the 140 series models will follow. For most applications they consist of a muffler, resonator and mandrel bent tubing. Locations of components are essentially the same as stock. Although designed to attach to our exhaust headers they can be adapted to other headers and stock exhaust manifolds. For 2006, components are available in 2", 2.25", as well as 2.5". Approximate prices are $370 for systems with stainless steel tube and mild steel mufflers, $470 for a complete stainless steel system depending on muffler choices. Components are available separately so that you can use them to make custom systems with your choice of mufflers. Complete sets of stainless steel 2.5 inch mandrel bent exhaust tubes for most models without mufflers - $250. Over the axle stainless tube section as a separate piece - $175 Email for more details.
9) Carburetors - Manifolds - Linkage - Air Filters
Mikuni Carb Kits designed to replace SU or Zenith Stromberg Carburetors on Volvos, MG’s, Sunbeam Alpines, Triumphs, Datsuns,etc. See kit pricing below:
The Mikuni flat slide carb is a modern, bolt-on SU replacement that will do it all - more power, better fuel mileage and easy tuning in one package. Now there is no reason to stick with obsolete, leaky, hard to tune SU carbs or having to chose between sidedraft Webers for power or a downdraft Weber for economy. In road and dyno testing dual Mikunis have equaled or exceeded Weber sidedrafts in power while getting 50% better fuel mileage - at less than 2/3 the cost, using the stock SU or ZS intake manifold. Improved for 2007 with smaller float bowl needles and seats to handle higher fuel pressures. As with any carb swap, expect to do some tuning to match these carbs to your engine and get maximum performance and fuel economy. Tuning recommendations and jet kits available. Choke cables and/or choke cable adapters now available. For racing and other maximum power applications see our new Quad Mikuni Kit, designed to replace and outperform in all aspects any other sidedraft carb setup.
The Dual Mikuni Kit With either HSR 42mm or 45mm carbs with extended throttle shafts for dual mounting, including linkage & manifold adapters - $795. Manifold adapters for various different car models are available. With K & N black top air filters -$875. With chrome top filters - $890. Kit now includes one pair of larger main jets. Extra jets - $5.50 a pair - recommended . Our new chrome filters have the same provision for a breather hose as the black tops. Add $110 for silver ceramic coated aluminum SU intake manifold - $55 for the manifold used, uncoated. Extra main jets $5.50 per pair - 2 pairs of larger mains recommended. Accelerator pump jets $8 per pair. Re-profiled jet needles $15 per pair.
The Mikuni Single Mount Kit With either an HSR 42mm or 45mm carb, including modifications for higher fuel pressure, with mounting flange to adapt to your manifold - $310 With black top K& N air filter - $350. With chrome top K&N filter - $365
New Quad Mikuni Kit The Ultimate Carb Kit - a unique and totally cool setup! 4 HSR Mikuni carbs on a Weber DCOE type manifold for large displacement and high HP racing and street 4 cyl. engines. Carbs and adapters only - $1550. Carbs, intake & linkage adapters, B20/21/23/230 intake manifold & air filters - $1995 Email for kit prices for non - Volvo applications
Weber DCOE sidedraft carbs - The traditional performance carb for vintage cars for street or track. Although still the standard for vintage racing, the Mikunis described above are usually a better choice for street use. Production of these carbs has been intermittent in the last few years but they are now available again, including the newer type 152 - 45 DCOE - $450, and the classic and hard to find Type 9 - 45 DCOE - $500. Email to confirm current pricing.
Used Weber Sidedraft carbs We usually have used Weber DCOE carbs in stock. Email for availability and pricing.
OER/SK Sidedrafts We can also provide the Japanese built OER/SK version with improved accelerator pump system - $475 including custom jetting.
Weber DCOE Jets and Accessories Main jets $6. Air correction jets $6. Idle jets $7. Email for prices on other jets and accessories.
Manifolds for sidedraft - DCOE type carbs Available For B18, B20, B21, B23, B230 engines. These are copies of the original, no longer available, R- Sport manifold designs. They should not be confused with the cheap, shorty manifolds usually offered in Weber kits that have flow restrictions due to their short length and comparatively tight bends. In a recent dyno test we gained 12 HP by switching from the commonly sold “shorties” to our longer manifolds. Mandatory for racing, rallying and large displacement engines. $325
SU intake manifolds - Silver ceramic coated aluminum - $110 Uncoated - $55
Throttle Linkage Lever Arms - Top quality, custom made machined aluminum throttle linkage arms for sidedraft DCOE and other type carbs - $ 33 each Email or call for prices and availability of other linkage components including custom made, braided stainless steel throttle cables.
Full radius aluminum air horns - in several lengths for DCOE type carbs - $54
ITG Foam Air filters - Imported from England for sidedraft carbs - email for details and pricing.
Soft mounts and spacers for SU and other carbs in performance applications - email for details.
Mikuni air horns with screen type filters - perfect for race applications or other occasional use - $120 a pair.
Mikuni HSR jets - main jets - $5.50 per pair. Accelerator pump jets $8 per pair. Re-profiled jet needles $15 per pair.
Clutches
Applicable to M40/41, M45/46, and T5 and T9 transmissions, others by custom order
Light weight OEM type pressure plate $90
Dual spring pressure plate - $275
2 New and improved designs for 2007 include the following two clutch pressure plates.
Modified pressure plate and heavy duty clutch disc. Designed for street applications in the 200 - 250 HP range where a stock feel clutch is desired. This is a new product designed and tested in 2006 and is superior to those available previously - $400.
New dual disc street clutch designed for higher HP applications. Uses the stock 8.5 inch clutch bolt pattern. This clutch can do it all - handle high torque loads ( 350 ft.lbs + ) and abuse, but with a street clutch feel & normal clutch pedal pressure. Price depends on disc type selected - $800 - $925 including discs.
Street performance clutch discs - several types available from $140 - $195
Severe duty organic discs- $140
High performance Carbon fiber discs - $190
Race type performance clutch discs - email for details
Tilton race clutches
Aluminum flywheels
Street - 8.5 inches - 9 lbs. ( stock flywheels are 22 lbs. or more!) Can be used on all rear drive Volvos - Specify 6 bolt ( ‘ 73 and earlier ) or 8 bolt ( ‘ 74 and later ) crank - $450
Race Flywheel for 7.25" Tilton clutch - 6 lbs. $560*
For precision balancing add $60. The flywheel should be balanced with the clutch pressure plate to be used. Aluminum flywheels require a longer release bearing and/or clutch fork pivot modifications. Email for details.
Rearend Gear Sets
Increase your rearend ratio for race or rally. Decrease the ratio for highway cruising. 3.73, 3.90, 4.1, 4.56, & 4.88 ratios available for the Dana 30 - $220
Limited Slip Differentials
For Dana 30 rear ends - 27 spline - all disc brake 1800s, 140s, 240s, etc. we recommend the Truetrac® Limited Slip. The Truetrac® is Tractech’s limited slip differential . This is an all gear driven differential that automatically provides smooth torque transfer for traction on demand. The Truetrac® provides durable and dependable performance with no loss in power and no clutch plates to wear out. - $540 ( due to manufacturer’s price increase )
The original equipment disc type Dana “Powr-Lok” is not currently available.
Ford Drum Rear Axle Conversion
On your rearend - $550 - plus the cost of the Ford “9 inch” donor plus installation labor.
Ask for the separate drum axle conversion price list for details.
This is no longer offered as a kit but can be done in our shop by appointment.
Disc Brake Rearend Conversions
Replace your drum brake rearend with the later Volvo disc brake rear.
Axles redrilled to match the original 5 x 4.5 bolt pattern.
Email or call for Prices
5 Speed Transmission Conversions ( Available for all RWD Volvos )
Replace your transmission with a true 5 speed transmission with overdrive 5th gear, and the higher power handling capacity needed to handle turbo or supercharged power. Complete Borg Warner T 5 (Mustang) transmission swaps are being done in our shop. (Email or call for Prices and Details.) We also offer the parts necessary for customers to do their own transmission swaps. CNC machined aluminum adapter plates to attach the BW T5 to Volvo M40/41 and M45/46 bell housings, along with other parts needed in the transmission swap, are usually in stock. Some parts such as a modified driveshaft and transmission mount are usually provided by the customer. The M45/46 swap requires machining of the bell housing in addition to the adapter plate. We now have a good stock of these bell housings that have already been machined. Instructions and lists of the other parts needed for the T5 transmission swap are available. See the T5 Transmission Swap section of the website, under products, for details. Adaptors for other transmissions, including the Ford T9 ( Merkur, XR4Ti, Sierra ), which will fit the narrower trans tunnel on the earlier cars, are also available. See the clutch and flywheel sections above for components that will work with these transmission swaps.
T5 adapter plates for B18/B20 - $175
T5 adapter plates for 240/740 with modified bell housings - $250 Core charge $100 if we provide the bell housing. Modified bell housings in stock. No transmission modification required. Send us your bell housing to save on the $100 bell housing core charge.
Modifications to cable type clutch forks for use with Ford release bearings - $20 Inserts - $20 Core charge - $50
Modifications to hydraulic type clutch forks for use with Ford release bearings - $40 Core charge - $50
Ford release bearings - Steel high performance type - not plastic - $50
Special pilot bearings for use with the T5 from the 5.0 L Mustang $25
T5 Slider Yoke - $60
T 9 adapter plates for B18/B20 - $175
5 Speed Transmissions
To meet the needs of customers, whether they own a 544, 122, 1800, 140, 240, 740 or 940, who need something more than a stock type transmission, we now offer custom built T5 ( Mustang ) and T9 ( Ford Sierra) transmissions. These transmissions are available with higher than stock torque ratings, custom gear ratios, and in both synchro and dog ring close ratio configurations. The most popular of these for street and track is our custom built, close ratio T5Z described below:
T5Z close ratio transmissions
These transmissions are based on the Ford Motorsports T5Z aftermarket trans from Tremec, custom built to our specifications. The heavy duty T5Z has a cluster gear reinforcing plate and stronger fifth gear to meet the needs of customers whose street or track use requires a T5 with higher HP capacity and a close ratio fifth gear that can be used for acceleration rather than just highway economy cruising. The combination of both a 2.95 first and .80 overdrive 5th gear, a combination not normally available, make this a close ratio trans. Also available with .73 or .90 fifth gears. We now also offer an economy version which leaves out the reinforcing plate and uses a stock type .73 5th gear, saving $300 in the initial cost and giving better highway fuel economy in most applications.
HD T5Z with cluster gear reinforcing plate and stronger than stock .80 5th gear. With stock shifter $1995. With billet Pro 5 quick shift shifter $2165.
Economy version T5Z with 2.95 1st and .73 5th. With stock shifter - $1695. With Pro 5 shifter - $1895.
Either trans can be supplied with the Slick Shift shifter that allows the shifter position to be moved back several inches - ideal for the 700 and 900 series Volvos - . Email for details.
New!! - Rebuilt T9 Ford Sierra Transmissions from England.
The perfect replacement 5 speed transmission for those pre - 1970 cars with narrow trans tunnels. Customers have complained that they can’t find used versions of this transmission in the US, so we have arranged to provide rebuilt units imported from the UK - $1200 Email for details on special introductory offers.
Questions - Order Process - Payments
Questions -Email correspondence strongly preferred. Email with questions on your particular needs as we have many other parts and services available. If we don't have it we can usually get it or make it. If you need to call, try 315 478 1229 mornings 9:00 AM - 12:00 noon eastern time. Leave a message if there is no answer as we may be in the shop and cannot get to the phone, or try cell # 315 440 6560 if necessary. There are often periods of 3 - 5 days, especially during the summer, when we are gone due to racing and other commitments. Calls and emails are replied to when we return.
Orders - Where possible email your parts order along with your zipcode and we will reply with information on parts availability and a total price with shipping. Please include information indicating the car model & year with each email.
Payments - Payments are normally made by check, money order, COD, or through Paypal (www.paypal .com) Credit card payments are currently only accepted through Paypal. Payments made by Paypal should be made to the account under our email address: jparker3@twcny.rr.com