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B230FT - IPD "Turbo' Cam (or) Volvo 'A' Cam 900 1994

posted by  Townshend Act on  Wed Jul 10 01:54 CST 2019
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Anybody have a line or where one can purchase a Volvo "A" grind camshaft for my red block B230FT?

Considering a power band increase, and the opinions seem all over the place on an IPD Turbo cam versus this Volvo "A" cam, which I have no knowledge about.

I welcome all logic based opinions on both cams, and if the choice is the A cam, where the heck do I get one?

John








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    B230FT - IPD "Turbo' Cam (or) Volvo 'A' Cam 900 1994

    posted by  1pocket on  Wed Jul 10 12:27 CST 2019
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    Both the A and B cam have been used in turbo engines by Volvo as well as the n/a engines. With the n/a engines you will get about a 10hp increase but the main difference is that you get an engine that revs more freely above 3000. Has a wide power band while still easily passing emissions.

    that said i have a B cam for sale

    they are very close in lift and duration though not exact.

    your trouble imo will likely kill off this change you contemplate.
    your distributor is head mounted which mens the camshaft needs to be drilled and tapped to accept this configuration.

    i have yet to see one... a or b that is!








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      B230FT - IPD "Turbo' Cam (or) Volvo 'A' Cam 900 1994

      posted by  Townshend Act on  Wed Jul 10 17:24 CST 2019
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      Good to hear from you old friend. This all came about as a result of driving a friends '89 745T.
      The way the power came on at about 2300 rpm with such pull was impressive. I wanted the same for my '94 945T.
      I went ahead and ordered the IPD product, because they were giving them away (almost) for $186.
      It's a plug-n-play product, needing only a shim adjustment to get on the road.
      Thanks for taking the time to offer your sage advice as always.
      Regards,
      John







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