This drift car was built on a ‘D’ plate 2dr Volvo 340 1.7ltr. It was build for under £1200 which has got to be cheap fun. The 1.7ltr engine was remove and replaced with a 2.0ltr 16v Williams Clio engine, which develops about 150 BHP. It bolts straight in only requiring the old sump and a modified exhaust down pipe. It required the heater box to be removed, this allows the original manifold to be kept, if fitted with a K&N Filter; it is still tight but has helped to keep the costs down, you could modify the inlet manifold and mount the throttle body on the other end but this would put the costs up and this car was build for cheap fun. The ECU and engine wiring loom are also from the Clio Williams and are mounted inside the car, the loom going through a Perspex panel in the bulkhead.
The Suspension has been lowered and stiffened, the front has had the coil springs shortened, the front struts have been drained and their oil and replaced with EP80. The rear suspension has lowering blocks and Land Rover shock absorbers fitted. The diff has being welded up and a rear strut brace has been made from a gas pipe. Black painted deep dish 13inch minilites wheels and windscreen surround complete the look.
The interior has being striped of the rear seats, it has had a rev counter dash fitted and a row of toggle switches with red Flip-Up Covers control the fuel pump etc. A small steering wheel adds to the look, plus improving the steering response.
