LPT or HPT 2.3 940 ?????

LPT or HPT 2.3 940 ????? 

Hi All, I plan on returning to Volvo's and intend on buying a 2.3 940 estate. Can anyone advise me of the correct BHP and Torque (rpm) for both the LPT and the HPT. I plan on occasionally towing a caravan but also enjoy driving. Has anyone any experience towing with these models. Is it worth altering the boost on the LPT ? All comments much appreciated. Scooter66.

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Hi All Someone must have the info, a few good experts out there !! Scooter66

Direct from the Volvo literature... 

Hi, i had a 940 2.3 LPT auto. The LPT gives almost 0 turbo - lag and is most useful for low down torque, i suspect thats why the auto box worked so well. Higher up the rev range, the car started to run out of puff. The HPT i suspect would be slightly the opposite thus i would recommend the LPT for towing purposes.

Hi, From 1995 datasheet: 2.3 LPT 135 BHP @ 4900 rpm, 170 Lb/Ft @ 2300 rpm, 0-60 in 10.3 sec 2.3 HPT 170BHP @ 5100 rpm, 206 Lb/Ft @ 3800 rpm, 0-60 in 8.7 sec ( re Penybrn post, this is probably figure for B230FTX engine rather than B230FT) 2.4TD 122 BHP @ 4800 rpm, 174 Lb/Ft @ 2400 rpm, 0-60 in 11.6 sec So the driving characteristics of a 2.3 LPT should be similar to those of a 2.4 TD. ( the fuel consumption will probably not be the same ) ivor940

Just to clarify the matter LPT is 135 bhp HPT is 165 bhp after 93 HPT prior to 93 is 195 bhp with intercooler 940 Sport HPTX is 195 96-97 Watch out for model year changes, usually in the UK around Sept/Oct of the previous year but some models took a long time to run out so were still in showrooms Dec/Jan The vin number will tell you. Your'e right about drivability LPT is less harsh on gearbox, hence the downgrage to 165bhp with the M46 (electric 5th gear) which was breaking up under the loads put on it. The three shaft M90 modified from the 850 was fitted after 94 which allowed the sport to up the bhp again. If you want to tweek a 940 do it to the M90 box ( although the ratios are not so good as the M47 and M46 and the final drive of the fifth gear is shorter so more revs more fuel than the M46) I tow a twin axle Swift Conquerer weighing in at 1400 loaded, (Volvo genuine tow bar limit is 1650) this will tow at 80 mph solid as a rock with My HPT GLE 165bhp with an M90, I don't generally do this but if your'e late somewhere !!!!! Richard

Hi Classicracing, useful info thanks. I assume the same applies to the 760 2.3 turbo intercooler, so my '89 car would originally have been 195bhp? Thanks John