My first drift project. Volvo 940 estate. Advice and ideas welcome.

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So I've decided to get something cheapish for the track to learn how to drift properly.
I've owned a few n/a rwd volvos in the past as well as an s13, a jzx81 mark 2 and an r32 gtst but never did more than a few donuts, the odd hairpin bend and some roundabouts.

I've always had a thing for volvos, a nostalgic thing i think as i learned to drive in my dads 740 gle.

Anyways i found this 1998 940 2.3 8v turbo estate with 155k miles and a fresh 12months nct so i snapped it up quick. It's a shame to track it as there isn't a mark nor a spot of rust on the whole car but i guess its best to start with a decent base.
She's got the strong m90 gearbox and it was owned by an elderly couple for most of its life so being an lpt 'celebration' model, shouldn't have seen any great abuse.






The only things ive done so far are fit a hks superpower intake and strip most of the unnecessary interior out and it's already down 120kgs weight which surprisingly has really improved the acceleration. I cant imagine how it will improve when i get it in a shed with a grinder.





The initial plans to get it sliding comfortably:
- "stage zero" ie compression test, service, fluid change, general heath check etc.
- up the boost to around 12psi with a manual boost controller
- weld the diff
- bucket seat & harness
- hydraulic handbrake
- cut a couple of coils off the springs
- double rear anti roll bars
- change the steering wheel
- 2.5" straight exhaust
- strip alot more weight off
- extra lock


Once i get the swing of things and fancy more power i'm considering a 16t off an s60 t5 (opinions welcome), a power chip, bigger intercooler, bigger injectors, better brakes, proper suspension upgrades, upgraded cam, lightened flywheel and a decent clutch. Apparently the standard engine internals and m90 box can withstand up to 350bhp so i wont have to go at them because 250 would be loads for me.

I look forward to hearing from other turbo brick lovers, all ideas, advice and tips are welcome.

Thanks for looking.