linuxman51
03-29-2005, 05:23 PM
As per aaron's request, a public service bulletin to those driving 700 series cars and makeing more than 200 hp. This is largely directed at those blessed with a manual transmission, more on this later. I'll post pictures, people seem to be able to relate more to those.
200hp+ extra up top breathing:*
http://www.pbase.com/kdh51/image/30921477.jpg
hydrolocking/improper tuning (any power level):
http://www.pbase.com/kdh51/image/31467406.jpg
Failed fuel injectors:
http://www.pbase.com/sam3481/image/40832280.jpg
M46+ Torque:(no pics) = rounded off input shaft gears
Any manual+ torque+ launch:**
http://www.pbase.com/kdh51/image/40996424.jpg
Any strong manual+fixed diff+lauch:
http://www.pbase.com/kdh51/image/41299827.jpg
Not pictured with the above is the twisted off flange for the driveshaft and the beat up lines and muffler after everything came unglued
Now for the breakdown on price:
Transmission swap: $800-$1200+ (for one that holds power, this is auto or manual)
Differential upgrade: $260+
bottom end: $1000+ (or just tune it better next time eh)
checking your injectors: $40+
Reinforcing the rear subframe: $50+ (havent gone through yet, the rod ends i'm going to use are $25 appiece), figure on around $100 to $150.
Time invested, figure a solid day for each of the above with proper tools the first time you do it... In terms of motor removal, I've gotten it down to 1:15 and heads have been removed in record time(think 20 minutes)
Things to keep in mind if you plan to be above average in these parts.
* Me and sam have retired ~ 8 aw's of all forms in the past year and a half
** I've to date broken 4 volvo rear ends
This thread will continue to be updated as I break more & newer things (Peter, Nick, John L feel free to chip in with your observations and exeriences)
200hp+ extra up top breathing:*
http://www.pbase.com/kdh51/image/30921477.jpg
hydrolocking/improper tuning (any power level):
http://www.pbase.com/kdh51/image/31467406.jpg
Failed fuel injectors:
http://www.pbase.com/sam3481/image/40832280.jpg
M46+ Torque:(no pics) = rounded off input shaft gears
Any manual+ torque+ launch:**
http://www.pbase.com/kdh51/image/40996424.jpg
Any strong manual+fixed diff+lauch:
http://www.pbase.com/kdh51/image/41299827.jpg
Not pictured with the above is the twisted off flange for the driveshaft and the beat up lines and muffler after everything came unglued
Now for the breakdown on price:
Transmission swap: $800-$1200+ (for one that holds power, this is auto or manual)
Differential upgrade: $260+
bottom end: $1000+ (or just tune it better next time eh)
checking your injectors: $40+
Reinforcing the rear subframe: $50+ (havent gone through yet, the rod ends i'm going to use are $25 appiece), figure on around $100 to $150.
Time invested, figure a solid day for each of the above with proper tools the first time you do it... In terms of motor removal, I've gotten it down to 1:15 and heads have been removed in record time(think 20 minutes)
Things to keep in mind if you plan to be above average in these parts.
* Me and sam have retired ~ 8 aw's of all forms in the past year and a half
** I've to date broken 4 volvo rear ends
This thread will continue to be updated as I break more & newer things (Peter, Nick, John L feel free to chip in with your observations and exeriences)