Sleeper Alert: Full Custom Volvo 240 Build

[@Donut]

What is your dream sleeper build?

[@Eeter26]

Donut Media your mom

[@mateussoprani5579]

Fiat panda

[@Capn_FTB]

95 geo tracker

[@wingcommanderfalcon5035]

Gotta go Miata

[@jwayne_2936]

Sunny b13 with a rb26 or a 2jz

[@jnbanasik]

Older Volvo’s are so cool. I don’t care what anyone says.

[@fuckngreat8955]

Just like the bmw e30 You just cant hate them

[@BrianKongXD]

New volvo are so cool too

[@thestarlightalchemist7333]

850R

[@JessInThe999]

Hey man, the c30 t5 wasnt bad either. Id say it coulda been the 240 of the 00s if volvo had given it enough love.

[@lilnotoriginal7850]

Lodeon they ugly af

[@mapphew1995]

I love when the people who build these make them look as OEM as possible, it's so satisfying.

[@honestyisthegucci]

Indeed

[@aircnc9385]

Mine was till I started gutting it and throwing a bigger turbo in it 😂

[@tylerandrews55]

So glad it still has a Volvo engine.

[@Deep42Thought]

not f*king ls XD

[@CaptainBreny]

Amen

[@charliemcmillan4230]

This. It’s not like it’s cheating to just drop an LS into a 240 but it’s a lot more rewarding to stay true to the volvo name. My 240 project car is gonna have that redblock 4 cylinder in it that came with the car and I’m not changing that, just building it up.

[@chrisj197438]

Charlie McMillan I knew an LS swap douchebag was lurking around

[@charliemcmillan4230]

Chump Johnson I literally said “its much more rewarding to stay true to the volvo name” and “I’m keeping the original engine in my own 240 project car”

[@jesperw1602]

as a swede this car makes me cry tears of joy

[@user-ye6je1dk8x]

eller hur?

[@evilleader1991]

Great car

[@mezzy7338]

I was always stuck in between JDM and German engineering, but now... I’m a sweed boy

[@dusty9210]

hahaha same here my man!

[@TimSlee1]

240 likes on your comment as of me typing this one, nice.

[@Youngretro-p9e]

Bet

[@Coleskatemane]

Super hyped to say I bought my first 240 this year. Ever more hyped to say it’s a 2 door turbo. Life’s good.

[@noah2530]

Take good care of it. That's a rare car. 242s are hard to get let alone a turbo car.

[@MichaelDouglas-24]

Dude congrats! That's fucking awesome

[@riple4360]

As a volvo guy, i absolutely love that they kept it volvo with the swap. Those T6's are great engines, personally i would have gone for T5, but that is just personal preference

[@Alphieboy]

you should search up kevin brunberg on youtube, he runs a b230 with the 8v head. come back and thell me that aint a badass inline 4 engine. i have a b230ft build myself going, my plan is somewhere between 300-400whp on a 30 year old engine.

[@hagglundguy]

@@Alphieboy 300hp should be fairly easy with forged pistons and conrods. Don't forget also stiffer valve springs to keep em' closed, after that it's just fueling and installing a large enough turbo and intercooler

[@Alphieboy]

@@hagglundguy yep, i recently finished building my 531 top, and it should be good for somewhere between 700-800hp with a different cam. I ported both the intake and exhaust 10mm larger, stiffer valve springs, bigger valves stage 2 turbo camshaft and perfected gapping below thr camshaft. I also have a Volvo V70R Turbo loading 1.2 bar og boost, but for now on stock internals

[@hagglundguy]

@@Alphieboy very nice setup! What kind of mods are you looking to do to the bottom end? My dream would be a mad 3 liter stroked 7000 rpm screaming bottom end

[@Alphieboy]

@@hagglundguy the plan is to go full forged yoshifab internals. i might be swapping out the block with a new one, or stroke it from 2.4L to 2.4, since the previous owner did not take good care of it, and the cyl walls are a bit worn. the whole project is a long time project since building a car usually aint cheap.

[@nishanglorikian7194]

You just gotta love how bespoke this build is while maintaining utmost respect for the car and brand

[@j.cristinamendivil660]

VOLVO FOR LIFE! Bought my first Volvo in Seattle- 1973, 2 dr, manual transmission

[@j.cristinamendivil660]

Seven Volvos later, I restored my mother's 1989 244 DL, automatic, over drive transmission, 257K, 25-28 mpg, San Andrea's, CA...personally I prefer 240 series Volvos than 1995 850 GLT. However, I was quite impressed how my 1995 850 Volvo survived 300 lb bear attack in South Lake Tahoe, CA while driving on I-580.

[@AutoRevArg]

So refreshing to see a car with an engine swap FROM THE SAME BRAND. Amazing job on that car

[@naruto-he1hn]

No "africa" by toto alarm? 1/10 from me

[@MaxiKrenski]

Ah, i see, a man of culture

[@smoloms]

I wonder how many people get it

[@Konformation07]

My man Chris Ng made that and it is so brilliant

[@WalterBrownJr]

I remember having that video In my recommended 10/10 content

[@jbakevolvo]

He must have missed out on the kickstarter sale. I bought one.

[@forrestclark6069]

this thing is monsterous, that's a true labor of love right there

[@corychecketts]

More Volvos please! These cars are seriously underrated. One of the best values in the classic car world.

[@purpleknight1396]

To the editors, thank you for not using a generic car for the intro, and instead actually using the car that’s being featured. Little details like that show dedication and professionalism.

[@D-man9000]

A billion years ago, I met these guys when they were living in Massachusetts. I thought the work they did back then was impressive.... Long live Turbobricks!

[@MesquiteAutomotive]

Dana Honsa hi Dana

[@Matt561]

I'm so happy this wasn't just an LS swap

[@olov244]

they're getting hard to find, save em folks, buy a volvo, fall in love

[@illdecidemylifesdirectionl9992]

olov244 save the 🧱 I gotta 84 242 98 s70 T5M

[@tysonmclane5909]

1983 242 Carlsbad Yellow Its for sale. 4500 OBO. Nobody will give me my crack pipe price so it just sits but oh well, she's a good running car in a rar factory color.

[@sosainmyass2827]

Hella easy to find here in sweden

[@angus3963]

Mad easy to find in eastern Europe! Sorry to do this to you but... - www.autoscout24.com/lst/volvo/240?sort=standard&desc=0&gear=M&ustate=N%2CU&size=20&page=1&atype=C&

[@stoffealbrektsson4851]

not in sweden atleast

[@coldmoonlight6361]

Gotta love them Swedes. Can't be first if you're second. If you ain't first, you're last.

[@benjamincho4819]

L❤M❤A❤O❤ RICKY BOBBY, IS THAT YOU?! I GOT THAT BAKE, YOU GOT THAT SHAKE *MAGIC MAN~~~*

[@travisuysaloglu9695]

I work for a large Swedish company in America and they just straight up buy out the competitors. It's kind crazy.

[@alexstromberg7696]

@@travisuysaloglu9695 Volvo CE?

[@johnm3907]

I was really high when i said that

[@thelegendaryseal1234]

Travis Uysaloglu Ikea?

[@wille0113]

Volvos have never been boring, the whopping ~100hp these old ones have as stock for sure is enough to have fun in especially in the winter.

[@MultiLussebulleN]

The 240 is such a gorgeous car, I constantly see custom volvos here in Sweden and it's awesome

[@habibi1244]

James should do a bumper to number on his vw

[@kagakuryu639]

3 Milions Subs?

[@DarioSpeed.]

Yrh

[@thestarlightalchemist7333]

Spellcheck made the 2nd bumper into number xp

[@joshriles84]

Agreed

[@harrisonniblett]

They should just do a review of the donut teams actual cars, that would be cool!

[@ReindeerBork]

Whoa whoa whoa, who said you could tell everybody these exist, now They’re gonna cost Volvo people more =(

[@johanmattsson6572]

I got one here in sweden for free that was super clean and one owner

[@fastinradfordable]

johan mattsson Cool story....

[@johanmattsson6572]

Nathan Brame I can sense someone it getting a little buthurt here;)

[@tiko5876]

johan mattsson You’re Swedish. You’re like, irrelevant.

[@johanmattsson6572]

Ti ko yeah I understand that I’m just screwing a bit;)

[@divisiontv429]

I would steal that car for the wheels alone. The suede roofing is amazing asw. This guy has the best taste.

[@DYNANiK]

This is the sleepiest Sleeper I've ever seen! No Rollcage, no bucket seats, no visible intercooler...just classic look

[@turbodolphin799]

Me: [pulls up next to another old volvo with my old volvo] FINALLY A WORTHY OPPONENT, OUR BATTLE WILL BE LEGENDERY!

[@charliemcmillan4230]

TurboDolphin there’s a dude who goes to my college who drives a maroon 240. I see him on the road in my blue 240 all the time and I don’t know who he is, but we always give each other the wave and the nod when we pass by

[@ARSZLB]

legendary*

[@mohdrizalricksma7338]

Mo

[@elvispl100]

My favourite volvo model right here. Especially this particular version with round lights. The work done to this car should be called a Real art. Cheers to the owner and thanks for this episode!

[@jerrylindgren7828]

I have had 8 240's, spent $1000 total for the last 4 of them. One of the best things about them for the Volvo cult has been affordability and mechanical simplicity. They changed very few things in the 19 years they were produced making parts very interchangeable. Videos like this drive the price up, but can't say I mind because the more of these that get saved from junkyards the better. Probably selling one soon so thanks Donut for helping hype these beautiful bricks. :)

[@DIYtryer]

8:55 that hilarious CL comment to the Craig's listing edit is Amazing video editing and originality! Props

[@ChemicalCalifornia]

I love it - nice wheels, mix of old round lights with newer dash and "spoiler" (or however it's called) under front bumper. This is how perfect 200-series looks like for me.

[@Mrhundisss]

You haven't heard about "Volvo Raggare" before lol

[@stiffe6125]

vilken hane du är

[@apexxxx10]

MrHundis *”VOLVO Made by SWEDEN” Merci infiniment, Johnnie de Bangkok, directement de la THAÏLANDE* kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6qsnKaOlspsqKc

[@sirsavagethe21st56]

I love these engines i saw one parked since the 80's start up with only a few spark plugs and choke fluid.

[@victorpelini5995]

Yeah the stock engines are impossible to kill, tho the K jet ones really don't like sitting that much... Don't ask me how I know

[@tor2823]

@@victorpelini5995 ahh! gotta love k-jet, plastic fuelines are fun, especially when they are dry and are from the80's!

[@victorpelini5995]

@@tor2823 the fuel lines on mine are good (I hope they are.. never had an issue) I have an issue where this thing is putting WAY too much fuel down in them cylinders... Its great when its set correctly but is a pain to deal with. I may have a bad fuel distributor and/or warm up regulator... smh I wish I could just swap dual carbs in it

[@johanmattsson6572]

Victor Pelini 2st Weber 45 carb can these old bricks up to an amazing 90mph;) been there done that

[@victorpelini5995]

@@johanmattsson6572 I don't have the money right now and would need a manifold + its a B200, doesnt have much displacement.. i could bore it to 2.1L do a head porting but might aswell try to source an aq151c penta 2.5 dual carbs

[@kingofohio5689]

How to build a volvo 240 101 Step 1: plant a brick Step 2: pour some öl Step 3: and now you have a volvo 240.

[@albinosther9601]

bob 69 öla öla öla gäsa gäsa

[@Casedilla73]

You forgot the wheels

[@Casedilla73]

You need wheels

[@kingofohio5689]

@@Casedilla73 well, yes but i've inspired this from geobaz

[@bobilibo1363]

Viggo Dalemo 8 röd 3 Rydebäcksskolan nej för o helvete världens sämsta motor ju för fan. Ska du ha diesel i en 240 konvertera då en om606

[@RamosDominicano]

S/O to Nolan for pronouncing Bilstein properly. Also, thanks for closing the door when you got in, one of the most satisfying door closing sounds is made by these 240 series Volvos.

[@MrRealAmericanvalues]

"He cut the five spoke centers out, grabbed a set of 17x8 2 piece bmw wheels, and figured he'd put them together." What kind of sick freak does that??

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

If you want to have a look at sock freak magicians, go check Allen Millyard out. That bloke is WICKED 😈

[@toxanish]

I was conceived in a Volvo 240, said every swedish millenial

[@Alphieboy]

ska du vara mä i tvåførtin ikväll elle? baksätet är jette mysigt

[@alexdiezg]

There are exceptions, but then they say they were conceived in IKEA and brought home in a Volvo 240.

[@albinullanger7862]

Rätt sant 😁

[@ent3r406]

Eyy en Norsk eller svensk!

[@HrHaakon]

And they're all right.

[@MrCZMetal]

The editing is just as awesome as the car

[@electronflowyt]

I dont usually like 5 spoke wheels but hot damn those look good on that car

[@ghostynine2815]

Bro no joke, I bought a newer V70 2.5T and fell in love with Volvos, I really want a sleeper 1981 244 GLT.

[@chikitabowow]

I'm glad this has traveled over seas, in Sweden the 240 and 740 series has been used for sleeper-builds for quite a while because they were everywhere and after a while people really got the formula down with the parts readily available

[@JafardaLT]

Finally interesting volvo(please do more volvo videos)

[@ricky107_]

Yess Volvo for life

[@Hampetorp]

Böötta 240

[@justingrant4860]

This car is definitely my style clean lines square body nice straight 5 spoke wheels 👍🏾...shes a beauty

[@Bubbeeen331]

Gilla om du e svensk🇸🇪

[@thatregeraguy6266]

Hej

[@LitRue]

jag jeeter brö

[@Bubbeeen331]

@@apexxxx10 vad vill du komma fram till? Förstår inte

[@apexxxx10]

@@Bubbeeen331*Jävligt bra Volvo 240 video. Research och redigering Donut kvalitet, helt enkelt*

[@Bubbeeen331]

@@apexxxx10 okej👍🏻

[@sadtearex6921]

I have to stop and just absorb the quality of filming and editing in these videos. Honestly best "behind the camera" crew on KZbin, I'm simply amazed

[@PraisedLink]

Major Volvo enthusiast here, always glad to see a beautiful Brick get some love 😍🤘 🙌

[@PNWAFOL]

Back when Volvo's were quality. Love it

[@theluckieone6025]

The Volvo 240 is one of my favorite cars

[@MidnightMan04]

"I can't pull up in *that*! I'm gonna get laughed at!" I knew those were dumb words.

[@ltdanyj]

bring back these Bumper2bumper segments please.

[@dasdndaan5999]

I do not know who this Alex is, all I want to say is that he is an absolute genius and that this build is so extremely clean I would have never guessed it would outrun nearly all the cars in the Netherlands, only the wheels could be a giveaway. Cheers.

[@ikutiap5923]

Thanks. It is a funny video, great editing and it comes with an interesting brick build that seems unusually clean too. I`m tired of seeing chopped junks but this one was really the opposite. Great job guys!

[@god.mp4]

242DL is my fav honestly. thanks for doing a video on my favorite car!

[@CreeperOnYourHouse]

I've got a mostly stock 240 myself. Keeping it mostly stock, just improving the chassis, transmission, and camshaft.

[@iforc]

So far this is the best video you have done Nolan. Much smoother and better on camera. Seems like you were truly digging this car.

[@RickRollington]

Hands down the most effort ever gone into a volvo, ever. BUt it looks super nice and the fab work is mind blowing, huge props sir.

[@joannaatkins822]

I've always loved Volvo 240's, they're alluringly unsexy

[@enrique-bz7cy]

Sleeper alert should be its own series

[@carson2823]

2:28 *In a Sgt.Johnson voice* _for a brick, they fly pretty good_

[@michaelstrongbow2336]

"Oh I know what the ladies like"

[@apexxxx10]

Carson *”VOLVO Made by SWEDEN” Merci infiniment, Johnnie de Bangkok, directement de la THAÏLANDE* kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6qsnKaOlspsqKc

[@CDadd]

Ive always wanted one of these in midnight purple. Such an underrated platform to work with

[@mattyadarab]

One of the best builds. The thing I like the most about it is that it isnt about spending the world's money on the car but more about making really nice parts at home.

[@sunitadabas6952]

I am in love with those RRRRIIIIIMMMMSSSSS

[@derekv275]

I'm more of a fan of the wheel lol

[@sunitadabas6952]

@@derekv275 I am trying to find them for my hyundai lol

[@derekv275]

@@sunitadabas6952 my bro is a huge Hyundai guy has a 02 Accent with 300 whp I guess Mazda wheels seem to fit Hyundai pretty well

[@benjamincho4819]

Sup Donut, how is James recovering? By the way, Volvos are AWESOME, I want an 850R...

[@illdecidemylifesdirectionl9992]

Benjamin Cho sorry the R didn’t come until the Volvo 850 best 240 is a 242 gt which is super rare but a 850R Motor’s will for in a 242 for a super sleeper

[@johnhickey1128]

@@illdecidemylifesdirectionl9992 but there was a 240 gt

[@bubert8955]

a 240 what?

[@illdecidemylifesdirectionl9992]

bubert group a 242 is a 242 gt

[@bubert8955]

@ricky burgess i was talking about my mans "240R"...

[@TheBallard100]

I have a stock V70. Completely stock, and not even one of the "fun" engines. Love it to bits and just as fast in the real world as anything needs to be. Hopefully going to tune her and do some upgrades some day but alas it is beyond my means currently.

[@mattgrigsby8907]

3 years after this video and I'm still trying to convince my dad that a Volvo 240 is the perfect sleeper for an endurance race.

[@obeseperson]

Did you convince him yet, because it’s the correct answer

[@brenden8783]

My old man had a 240 when i was a kid, he bought it with a blown motor and put an aussie 4.2 v8 in it, was pimp.

[@noneapplied8204]

Can y'all stop exposing our cars, please! One of the last cheap cars to mod....

[@illdecidemylifesdirectionl9992]

Ryan Watters now that everybody knows they’re going to start drift taxing us Volvo heads

[@noneapplied8204]

@@illdecidemylifesdirectionl9992 dude straight facts, and people are just going to drift them into walls and junk em, driving it even higher

[@revsonsrc9573]

Right man I miss picking these up for a couple hundred bucks. Fucking drift tax now :(

[@GreenLeaf5656]

240 also gets higher prices because of collectors. 740 and 940 might be a better option.

[@revsonsrc9573]

@@GreenLeaf5656 700 900 didn't sell as much as the 200 there getting hard to come by aswell. Last busted up 900 I had seen forsale was a 93turbo sedan 355k and still wanted 1800$ :( I paid 5k for my 94 945 11 years ago from the original owner with 100k on the clock. Even the fwd 800 are getting hard to find (but that's a throwaway car so makes sense)

[@juancitofelic]

Proud owner of a Volvo S60 R. Now, want a throwback 240 😁

[@zanky196]

Now I wanna see a S60R. There sick af

[@NathanielBlank]

My brother got my grandmother's 1980 brown 240 DL wagon back in high school. My mom got my grandfather's 1991 blue 240 DL sedan. I was in love with both of them.

[@ENKTDeeColon_and_randomnumbers]

As a Swede, I can confirm it was also modified the Swedish way. Sleeper, lots of DIY/custom mods, attention to detail.

[@f3lpsszssz80]

Here in brazil we have the "Chevette" and it's the most common sleeper here.

[@tufluxed]

2:09 hehe my man is getting it 😉😉

[@justmechanicthings]

Volvos are slow, really? *Cough Polestar, Cough R series*

[@-m.d.n-9019]

Aren't they faster than the Prius?

[@ronicmb]

- M.D.N - *cough* V70/S60 R less than 6 second 0-60 *cough* polestar S60/V60 less than 5sec 0-60 *cough* with a bit of dyno tuning top speeds 200mph plus *cough*

[@-m.d.n-9019]

@@ronicmb I'm talking about the stock 240 , 740 , and 940 Volvos.

[@peterlampropoulos3505]

@@-m.d.n-9019 940 turbos were fast for the standards of the 90s. And the 740 turbos for the 80s. So were the 240 t flathood

[@Raydoesitintime]

Those aren’t real volvos lol

[@pranayfrancis8563]

Tell whoever added it that the yellow bar in the sponsorship portion was a nice touch and that I appreciate it

[@mayureshpai1520]

I drive a 2014 V40 with the 5-cylinder engine. Absolute sleeper. I've seen people in bmw's and Audi's with their jaws.drop to the floor as they try to catch up and can't. Absolute torque monster.

[@imrib]

There goes the prices of my beloved 240 lol

[@bubert8955]

yeah they shouldve waited until i could get my hands on a decent one

[@chrishansen1293]

"What kind of girls are you into?" Me: 3:38

[@burnedmyfoot]

Thank you Chris Hansen.

[@joelpicher7575]

i live in sweden and i love volvos btw that is my dream car

[@darkpepsi]

1983 Volvo 245 Wagon user here: my station wagon is getting there with the age but love every moment while driving it.

[@trainzguy2472]

My grandma had a Volvo station wagon. It saved her life a few years ago in a T-bone crash at 40 mph. My neighbor also had one that they sold to a friend who liked 80s cars. Hope that friend did something fun with it!

[@davidkelley751]

You should do the Volvo s60r v70r and also the polestar s60 and v60 polestar.

[@stockprerunner]

love this thing. i personally would have gone a t5 turbo engine instead

[@qlus]

Yeh the 5 cylinder Volvo engines are sick

[@crsxbike2164]

I agree though this is also crazy cool. Does seem like an awful lot of work for not much power though

[@shubhranshjamwal]

When you are so early you can’t find any other comments than *”FIRST”*

[@patrickcandler1330]

A friend of mine in high school had a Volvo 870 turbo and upgraded the turbo, exhaust and suspension. Threw a tune on it and couldn't be beaten. Lol it was maroon and he kept it looking stock. It was sick!

[@abbysullivan721]

Volvo 240's are iconic! I loved mine!

[@izzyplusplusplus1004]

I want to build one of these.

[@henrikselegran1455]

its funny how we swedes in SWE wants the blocky headlights (instead of the round) but Alex does the opposite and removes them

[@illdecidemylifesdirectionl9992]

Henrik Selegran I’ll send you guys our usdm Volvo stuff if you guys send us your EUR Volvo stuff

[@niksperience]

Sounds like perfect import/export job xD

[@0hjaa3.06]

US spec headlights make me ill. Headlights should be either round,square or rectangle. I have the last ones in my 88' 240😎🤙🇫🇮

[@victorpelini5995]

I have glass E codes on my 88, + all black trim (a lot of plastic, its a special edition "GL Gentleman"). Id love to find a flat hood and round headlights set... Or I could mod it and go for a custom style idk..

[@bubert8955]

the usa headlights are beautiful

[@PaganiGaming]

Day 53 of asking James to do an Up to speed on his Dad

[@happy_dutchman]

I actuely try to Google his dad

[@ultrainstinctshaggy2745]

Keep it going bro

[@matthewkuhl79]

It was a 240 wagon that started my obsession with Volvos and wagons back when i was a wee lad 🙂

[@wejustsawmanfly]

I allways admired people like these guys who made that beauty, to me thats a definition of a true and happy man, wish i had so much talent at any subject !

[@luckyoceandy2104]

just imagine buying a Lamborghini and still being beaten by a volvo

[@andyflam6979]

Volvo T5 gang rise up

[@385alazae]

He's trying so hard to be James, respect

[@jamesgagen3304]

Don’t care what anyone says, that is one of the best looking cars donut have ever shown. Definitely in my top 5 dream garage.

[@MichaelDouglas-24]

Volvos are sick asf. And they last FOREVER. I'm honestly so happy they are finally getting an even bigger fanbase. The new ones are gonna be great modding platforms, supercharged and turbocharged 2.0 engines.. and they are capable of handling high hp on the stock block👍

[@______7794]

the 3 dislikes are from saab owners

[@jonasschumacher1519]

Keith _ I’m in this photo and I don’t like it

[@ryabchik93]

I got 3 saabs and I love this vid. Although I do see Volvo as a close 2nd to SAAB. Gotta be biased!

[@norberg2949]

@@ryabchik93 saab är skit å det vet du :)

[@ryabchik93]

Volvo Bass Boosted uff, stakkars jævel! :) Du hadde ikke råd til saab kanskje, fattig svenske?

[@norberg2949]

Alex R. Är du dum saab är billigare än Volvo förresten varför tror du Saab gick i konkurs störda fan

[@Monty10a]

Miss James Still like Nolan though

[@javiervazquezz]

Uhmmm Volvo S60R Ighttt ima head out...

[@Mole2T_UVY]

A 1984 volvo 240 turbo was the first car I ever wrenched on. It blonged to my good friend back in 1999. Always loved the bricks since.

[@jkr3008]

oh, I love those flying bricks, have always wanted to get one of those gonna grab a 240 and restore, it's interesting (and safe!) even nowadays