The engine is mated to a warmed-over 2002 Camaro T56 transmission with a narrowed 31-spline Ford Explorer 8.8 rear end with disc brakes. The asking price is a smidge more than Id like to pay for something as silly as a V8 Volvo, but this one is gonna be as fun as the infamous Yoshifab V8lvo. 5-Speed (the Ford auto won't stay in OD at full throttle, which 240 volvo hydro clutch pedal kit 1975-1993 $ 185.00 Retro-Fit LSX Aluminum Rear Sump Oil Pan fits Volvo 240 and 740 chassis $ 325.00 HD center support bearing for 240 1975-1993 $ 80.00 V8 lsx coolant gauge temp sensor $ 60.00 The mounts utilize stock gm rubber mounts and bolt to existing volvo x members. A new 740 Turbo wagon reached 60 mph in 8.0 seconds and took the quarter in 15.9 at 85 mph back in May 1985. and didnt get around to make a fan shroud yet. "I'm a little worried if you mention Paul Newman," says Ross Converse, a former aircraft mechanic whose primary business since 1988 has been selling simple kits to slot .css-xtkis1{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:0.0625rem;text-decoration-color:inherit;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:#1C5f8B;-webkit-transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;font-weight:bold;}.css-xtkis1:hover{color:#000000;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;}Mustang V-8s into rear-drive Volvos. To: volvo-net@me.rochester.edu. We and our partners store and/or access information on a device, such as cookies and process personal data, such as unique identifiers and standard information sent by a device for personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, and audience insights, as well as to develop and improve products. It's by nature not a lucrative business, since he charges just $750 for the parts or $1700 for doing the engine swap himself. This is accomplished buy hammering the tunnel to clear. I took a little time and let myself calm down before I got to work in the dark. Pulling the intake takes a bit of Add to Cart. in a 264, it was bone stock with an auto magic tranny, moderate slicks in the rear. Subject: more on v8's and Sweedish Perf Parts To: volvo-net@me.rochester.edu. See a better way to drive like a hoon? It was a 307 (Chevy???) Michelin and BFGoodrich Tires are now Official BaT Partners. One of the things he learned from the build is to drive it. another great project and of course if you need to store the Molvo I am happy to host it in my garage. I intended on flares and 315s originally, but the longer I worked on the car, the more I loved the slab sides and stock look it had., Upon the cars completion in April, its first real outing was a big west coast loop. As far as the 215 aluminum v8, if I convert i want to keep the displacement low because i commute from California to Arizona (I go to school at Arizona state univ.) Available in coupe, sedan and wagon, the 700 bottom line was the 740 (called 745 in wagon trim) and was powered by a small 4 cylinder engine. High-mileage Volvo wagons are cheap: "Anything with 240,000 miles on it is only $2000 to buy," says Converse. It is now powered by a turbocharged 4.4 L BMW M62B44 V8 Most swaps should position the mounts to rearmost position, as shown. The login page will open in a new tab. What benefit does this have Not only are there hurts to not know how it feels boosted but i have bigger fish to fry. I love the LSA set up on the car and will keep it. Swepston" I am currently in the middle of a lenghty correspondance with Del Rey motorspor ts about a number of things including v-8 conversions and swedish rally parts. Wait till that makes it to a club event! The fellow doing the conversion was planning to put 235/60r15's on the back end - he is the parts manager and he claims they fit, but still 235/60 back and 205/60 front. The engine is mated to a warmed-over 2002 Camaro T56 transmission with a narrowed 31-spline Ford Explorer 8.8 rear end with disc brakes. Rolling start, 560 mph: 5.9 sec
Placing an engine needs to be as precise as possible, while adhering to the shapes and contours of the engine bay itself, the chassis rails, and the cross-member that connects the left and right side of the chassis at the bottom. Pedals wear a good looking set of textured metal covers, though could easily be removed for an more incognito feel. And complaints from famous folks who don't appreciate the frugality of the conversion as much as they do the performance. Holley and Hooker have partnered together to offer the most versatile and complete LS swap kits on the market so you can install the GM LS engine into your favorite chassis! Engine Swap Shops. Extravagant, perhaps, to Converse, who once lived for two years in the Maine woods in the back of a delivery truck. Converse Engineering, 14 Caldwell Street, Portland, Maine 04103; 207-828-6795. CXRacing Front Mount Intercooler + Piping Kit For 2000-2007 Volvo V70 2.4T I5Replaces Factory In.. . My 142e with a 2130cc b20 +tricks would be real nice if the ports were better and the rear end wasn't a 3.91 (The 142 with the 4.30 died, and yes the ratio makes all the difference). Date: Mon, 4 Oct 1993 11:18:00 +0000 He added, the build was awesome, and I had a wonderful time visioning it ahead of time and actually making it happen. Email address already subscribed. Continue if you wish to unsubscribe. The engine runs stock heads but an upgraded cam and valve springs, as well as a few other upgrades like an LS6 intake and C6 Vette exhaust manifolds. @bjornagn. There's just All my go-fast car buddies told me I have to redo the panhard bar and make it adjustable. The only modifications necessary to the volvo is making some room for the bell housing. typical volvo. We headed for the coast with 5 people in the car, towing a trailer that contained two dirt bikes and a 3-wheeler with all the gear and fuel cans. Bellhousing and Transmission Adapters. The first of the lot started with a 1988Read More Paul Newmans Volvo 740 with a Buick Grand National Turbo V6, Henry McDonough wanted to combine the classic design of a Volvo 200 series with the power and reliability of a LSx V8. Find someone that has modified their car and drive it You will be hooked. mishimoto 31x12x3 ic, huge dual pass aluminum rad. WINNERS UPDATE Question of the Week: What's the One Car From Your Childhood You Wish You Could Own Today? The original front crossmember developed cracks and broken welds in the area highlighted with gray paint. Item Code: KIT-V70-9907-24T-STOCK. The Chevrolet engine is offset towards the passenger side by about 1/2" to 1-1/2" to improve clearance between the exhaust manifold and the steering shaft. come take a look or contact for any questions or pics dont hesitate:)comes with lots of parts and also new turbo blanket , larger fan, spare gaskets, wastegate springs , clamps, good extra stainless pipe from the build etc. stock injectors still. VOLVO 740 T5 ENGINE SWAP - Part 1 - INTRODUCTION OF PROJECT ENGINEThe goal of this series is to make a simple guide to a Volvo 740 T5 engine swap. Date: Mon, 12 Jul 1993 22:20:33 -0600 (MDT) Intercooler + Pipe Piping Kit For 00-07 Volvo P2 V70 XC70 2.4T S60. But Letterman revealed that Newman had already been stopped by the cops. READ MORE. (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). interior is beautiful except driver leather is worn. "We love recycling parts, using cheap parts and covering them up," he explains. After cutting frame members, running the headers out over the wheels, he was left with a car that was not too much faster than a very good running 164. They are optimized for performance, noise attenuation, ground clearance, and corrosion resistance. WINNERS UPDATE Question of the Week: What's Your Favorite Italian Sedan? This Volvo is making me hungry. Refrigerator white, stock wheels, and black bumpers are ideal sleeper spec, though the single exhaust pipe is a bit on the large side to be truly incognitoat least its turned down and hidden pretty well. He built his first V-8 Volvo for his 75-year-old mother. Build your own custom newsletter with the content you love from LSX Magazine, directly to your inbox, absolutely FREE! You will need a gen3 v8 using a 5.3 truck oil pan, c6 corvette exhaust manifolds, and a t56 transmission from an F body. We asked for details and found out it was from a 2002 Camaro that a tree fell on. The rear end remains stock. 1992 Volvo 740 Additional Info: Volvo 740 V8 Wagon . only one issue is with the turbo oil drain angle according to VS racing. Ideally under $500 Cnd. 159) for maintenance and repair of the volvo 740 and 760 with petrol engines. 100 mph: 14.4 sec
Club Retro Rides Member 174, forum.retro-rides.org/thread/205357/1971-ford-maverick-goose-edition. 130 mph: 32.5 sec
The DeeWorks T5 adapter let you install a Borg & Warner World Class behind any B21/B23/B230/B234 4 cylinders Volvo engine. MA-Motorsports built this Volvo 240 at their company in Glen Arm, Maryland. Fogli says its a beautiful recognition. decided to boost it 2 months ago but things change and its time to go. Granted, the stock brakes are not The GM LS engine has quickly become the high-performance standard in the performance aftermarket. Newman's and Letterman's cars began life as brand-new 960 wagons, but most of Converse's customers own high-mileage Volvos. 1/4 mile: 15.7 sec @ 89 mph
Fogli said that after settling on a price, he and his friends spent the rest of the swap meet looking for something to put it in. This particular car with a 30k mile 1988 Mustang 302 and 4-speed auto transmission was neither smooth in shifting, nor outrageously powerful (on par with a stock turbo, maybe). Top speed for the station wagon is 145 mph. He said he'd owned 12 Volvos before this one. Another V8 swap. Its owner and builder, Sean Fogli, loves that the car is different. Online, I found this 00' V70 with an LS1 swap into it. $18k or b/o. high-school kid in a hot rod. The Stealth Conversions Volvo 700 series V8 motor mounting kit consists of aluminum adapter plates that bolt onto the Volvo crossmember, steel engine brackets, Chevrolet style rubber isolators and a transmission crossmember. However, the more the engine is positioned forward, the more difficult it is to make the cooling system work.Moving the engine rearward for improved weight distribution is not going to make a very big difference for every inch the engine/transmission is moved rearward, only about 6 lbs is shifted off the front wheels. Web Converting An Automatic To Manual Transmission. 195/60r14 front. Subject: Re: engine swaps. A short conversation at the next stoplight revealed that the fellow had put a Ford 302 V-8 in his 71, which he said "fit, barely." DAA Industry Opt Out In the Volvo 700, the V8 engine position will not vary that much. To recapRead More Volvoghini is Back. LS Fest . Volvo 740 Wagon. One of the things he loves most about it is the places it has taken us and the people we have met. What's the back and 205/60 front. 60 mph: 5.9 sec
The Corvette mount is not as wide as the other mounts, and washers should be installed between the motor mounts so the ears do not have to bend much when the bolt is tightened.Some mounts have locating tabs (arrow), which must be removed for the V8 swap. V8 90 degree 240 Heater core firewall port 303 stainless steel 1975-1993 240, 240 volvo hydro clutch pedal kit 1975-1993, Retro-Fit LSX Aluminum Rear Sump Oil Pan fits Volvo 240 and 740 chassis, HD center support bearing for 240 1975-1993, E-Fan Set Up For LSx Swap 240-740 Volvos 1975-1995, LSx V8 Volvo 700-900 series engine mounts, LS Swap Lokar Hi-Tech Throttle Cables 240 and 740 chassis, LSx Speedo Block Off Plate Drive By Wire throttle bodies VOLVO V8 Swap, 25mm 240 1975-1993 Front drop v8 sway bar, 25mm 240 1975-1993 Front drop v8 sway bar international shipping. Drilled & tapped for M8x1.25 helicoil. 1992 Volvo 740 Turbo wagon (originally an automatic transmission equipped vehicle) White exterior. I must protest! Top speed (drag limited): 145 mph
Beef. Cars For Sale - Rules and Notices. Super Sleepy: 1992 Volvo 740 LS1/6-Speed Swap | Bring a Trailer Auctions Submit a Vehicle How BaT Works Log In Shipping Makes and Models Categories Get Alerts Charity Auctions BaT Features Event Calendar More Auctions Shipping Results My Watchlist Submit a Vehicle Get the Email How BaT Works Log In Create an Account Makes and Models Categories He had the big bore kit, Torque grind cam, head work, D- jetronic FI and the car was unreal. Engine Wiring Kits These companies offer kits or individual products to help with wiring. This conversion has been one of the most popular in the volvo enthusiast for several years, and it still is! This is not seen from the top side of the car and takes about 5 minutes. A three row alloy radiator (only needed if you drive like me) "It's like driving a go-kart or a jet fighter," adds the toothy TV star. We will safeguard your e-mail and only send content you request. Front fenders are trimmed, rolled and pulled, as well. Getting a nice, uncracked dash or a good condition flat hood is becoming harder and harder Nobody re-pops many of these parts its not like its a C-10 or a Nova. As a result, the car has many creative one-off custom parts on the vehicle. We'll send you the most interesting LSX Magazine articles, news, car features, and videos every week. Chassis/Suspension: JRZ RSone coilovers, Kaplhenke Steering Arms, Sway Bar Links, rear upper control arms, Custom STS Machining Delrin lower control arm bushing, Custom rear lower links, and all customer rear suspension geometry and brackets. Please contact us to submit a product or kit. } > transplanted with a Chevy 305. No gaurentees, of course that the power will be where you want it, a friend of mine with a 123gt has a custom race cam (too radical for street 514lift 280+ duration) that was made this way, and is about to have another made on a steel billet, this one for his street motor. These are products we have come across while researching for articles. Date: Thu, 06 Feb 92 11:21:04 MST she buttery:) ls has ran strong naturally aspirated for over 3 years with legit zero issues. Search for. 28" Be Cool 35223 rad - 24" Volvo efan shroud will work. I built one of those engines a few weeks ago. i did the whole swap and has all the ls trinkets. Saw something new today--a 1971 Volvo 184. Subject: more on v8's and Sweedish Perf Parts Our blown test car also had 89,000 miles on the odometer, making it relatively new for the average Converse conversion. RE71R 275/35/18 square. Volvo. Ridetech single-adjustable rear coilovers frenched into the unibody. Our supercharged test car was a solid and rattle-free 1990 740 Turbo that rode soundly enough to belie its seven years of age. Ours is stock and might last longer than a V8 swapped one but that all depends on what my 19 year old son does inside the engine bay. Finish is gloss black powder coat. thanks yall! Made 1480rwhp at 27lbs boost. He also lived in a BMW 1600 sedan for a few weeks in the 1970s and spent a couple years as the live-in mechanic for a wealthy gentleman in North Carolina ("It sure was a lot warmer there than in Maine"). In fact, that Volvo got down the quarter-mile in 14.3 second at a trap speed of 100 mph, faster than July's Cobra. What circumstance would Paul find himself in while driving around in a Volvo station wagon where he feels he's got to chew somebody's ass?". corners off to modify the struts (shorter springs). I highly recommend the kit. "Diesels blow up all the time," he says. What he is calling Rev 2.0 includes the addition of a cam, injectors, pulley, valve springs, ported blower snout, upgraded cooling system, oil coolers, some brake cooling ducts, revised front and rear coilovers, and some 315 tires all the way around. I was mostly looking for a good shell to start with, something two-door, no sunroof, and roll-up windows. Of course, it has carillo rods, forged 50 over pistons and the ipd street torque cam. Did you mean to enter this number as a bid? 'Dave, I'm thinking about getting a Volvo station wagon, with a Ford 302 V-8 the size of a small piano. The Audi and Ford V8s aren't too dissimilar in size, they are both DOHC motors which makes them quite big on top. There are also a number of choices for the volvo motors. ( Big thanks to professional DT commenter Scot for the tip!) bent momo steering wheel, but she real, no power steering or creature comforts bc race car. All A/C components are provided, but the seller says wiring will be needed to get the system working. new turbo vs racing 78/75 gen 2 billet turbo. The ford modular engine is freaking HUGE compared to the 302 or the LS engines. Yeah. From: "Charles (C.E.) I noticed that most exotics have different size tires Sauce. Holley and Hooker have partnered together to offer the most versatile and complete LS swap kits on the market so you can install the GM LS engine into your favorite chassis! All contents 2023 The best vintage and classic cars for sale online | Bring a Trailer, Privacy Notice The main component you need for the swap are some engine mounts. I Otherwise love this car, as there are reasons why there are so many v8 Volvo wagons out there. The Corvette mount will hold the engine in place more firmly than the other mounts. Tan interior. Another friend of mine took the torque grind route for the a 75 B20F. P.S. 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At his traditional 4:30 a.m. breakfast before entering the swap meet, he and his friends shared what each was looking for. We may earn a commission for purchases made through our links. IPD is the Volvo Parts, Accessories and Performance Specialists Since 1963. So, none of the exhaust pieces went to waste. Volvo 140/160 T5 x member This x member allows you to install a ford t5 transmission in your 140/160 chassis Volvo. mint! 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Currently the following items are being designed or are already finished: LCM Volvo 240 1UZ Throttle cable bracket The plastic prototype worked like a charm. According to Fogli, the inspiration for the build started with its transmission. so mileage is a definate concern of mine. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. no way to approach the available torque with a 4-banger. The five-speed shifter from the Ford transmission pokes up through a Volvo shift boot, but the fabricated shift lever Converse adds to the transmission uses the Mustang shift knob. Ipd sells b21 cams so you might check with them, i do not know if they will work in the ft, probably. 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