What is your next car?

dikidera · Post by **dikidera** » 28 Jan 2024, 04:18

The biggest problem of the engine is you can never rebore it. I mean the sleeves were thin as-is and any more it would like crack at the 170hp or lower level.

They can also not be re-sleeved with just any sleeve but darton. Most that tried the cheap option of generic sleeves saw them sinking.

Post by **abscate** » 28 Jan 2024, 04:42

Volvo p80 p2 blocks are 400-500κ engines with valve jobs needed at 200-250k

I’m running enough P80s that I can recover my parts cost and value if I total one amd get thst value back in parts

Another 3-5 years I’ll probably go EV with a used Tesla

Post by **vtl** » 28 Jan 2024, 07:44

abscate wrote: 28 Jan 2024, 04:42 Another 3-5 years I’ll probably go EV with a used Tesla

Toyota Tundra + wood gas generator =)

Post by **jonesg** » 28 Jan 2024, 09:32

abscate wrote: 28 Jan 2024, 04:42 Volvo p80 p2 blocks are 400-500κ engines with valve jobs needed at 200-250k

so i've only got 5k miles left before it needs a valve job, cancelling my trip to jellystone park right now.

Post by **abscate** » 29 Jan 2024, 04:18

jonesg wrote: 28 Jan 2024, 09:32
abscate wrote: 28 Jan 2024, 04:42 Volvo p80 p2 blocks are 400-500κ engines with valve jobs needed at 200-250k

so i've only got 5k miles left before it needs a valve job, cancelling my trip to jellystone park right now.

Make the trip! A p80 engine will get you home on 4/5 cylinders at great mileage, too!

Post by **BlackBart** » 29 Jan 2024, 10:33

Jellystone is worth it, jonesg.