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n xntrx volvo
06-25-2005, 12:41 AM
*note to mods, doing this in shofts, as it'll take awhile
** side note all pics are in links click on the colored texts to view, trying to help out the 56k'rs
purchased in Sept 1996 after being involved in a 5 car pile up.

(insert pic of bone stock 240)
paid 5k
rust free 2nd owner, both in burbank, Ca
79k miles,
options: aw70, carpet mats, power antenna, pin stripes, 50% tint all side and rear windows
nothing else

-Oct 96, added virgos (240 turbo rims) w/ v rated tires.

-Dec 96, a upgraded kenwood head unit and cd changer. upgraded all the speakers were upgraded as well

-Feb 97, upgraded the a/c to ful r134 using the volvo kit.
in april of 1997, my mothers lease was up on her 940, so i loaned it to her. mileage 86k. purchased a 1988 fiero gt to drive.(pic) (http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/670000-670999/670535_14.jpg)

-Sept 2002, i had my second boy. needing a bigger car then the fiero, my mother bought a new volvo, and gave my 240 back in Dec 2002, mileage 147k miles.

-Jan 03, being used to driving a better car in the canyons, i upgraded to 25/25 ipd sways

-Feb 03, looking for more handling, added upper and lower gt braces

-April 03, needing more power added a zex (55 hp shot).

-May 03, added a msd 6a and blaster coil, along with magnacore wires, and denzo ir plugs.

-July 03, added amber volvo side marker lights, wired to turn and park.

-August 03, i added a center armrest and rubber volvo floor mats

-Sept 03, added cross drilled rotors all around, and painted the calipers.

-Oct 03, added front turn signals from an ecode setup

-Nov 03, added a black magic 5.0 electric fan setup

-Dec 03, added a r-sport steering wheel
also added clear rear turn signals from repoglas, painted the reflectors inside to "dim".
joined tb :)

-Jan 2004, added tsw 17" "blade" rims, and z rated tires.(pic) (http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/670000-670999/670535_16_full.jpg)
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/670000-670999/670535_16_full.jpg

-Feb 2004,swapped the amber side markers to clear ones.
shaved the rear emblems and pinstripping off. (pic) (http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/670000-670999/670535_1.jpg)
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/670000-670999/670535_1.jpg

-March 2004, added ipd/ cherry truss upper and lower braces.
pic of outer car at this point (http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/670000-670999/670535_7_full.jpg)
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/670000-670999/670535_7_full.jpg
pic of engine at this point (http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/670000-670999/670535_5.jpg)
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/670000-670999/670535_5.jpg

-April 04, custom made a new gauge panel and wiring to fit a r-sport cluster into a late 240 dash. (pic) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wMzUwNTExNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg).
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wMzQ2NDg1NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wMzUwNTA5NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wMzUwNTExNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
(link to thread) (http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=15345)

-May of 2004 purchased a 87 740 to serve as a donor. completely swapped over the b230ft, aw71 and all wiring and ecu's. (pic of donor) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNDE0MjQ4NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg)
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNDE0MjQ4NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
(pic of motor) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNDE0MjUwNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg)
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNDE0MjUwNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

-June 2004 on a road trip my wife blows the hg going 90ish up long hills in nm in 100 deg temps. needing to return home to make an interview, drove car home to socal, changing the fluids out at every fill up.

-July 04,the current build up begins.
built an eggcrate grill by blending the shell of the 240 grill and the grill of a early 740
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNDQwOTQ1NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

-August 04, purchase 16v head from j/y for $45 with help from mike (link to thread) (http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=20019)
purchased a sbc billet water pump pulley (35% underdrive). center hole needed to be enlarged and mounting holes slightly brought in (comparo pic) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wODAyMDYzNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg)
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wODAyMDYzNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

-Sept, purchase t04 with cracked ex housing for $35. polished the housing. (pic) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNDk4OTAzNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg)
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNDk4OTAzNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
ordered megasquirt from kenny ($180) started on lh plug in harness and stock location mounting plate (pic) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNjYwMTc1NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg)
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNjYwMTc1NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
ordered 16v adj gears from dale (pic) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNjU4MTI0NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg)
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNjU4MTI0NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

installed a holley fuel pump, with a 342hp part # so same as a walbro.
Enlarged the id of the stock in tank pump carrier to hold the walbro. shortened the pick up tube as well. easy swap.
stock
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNjE0NjY0NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
w/ walbro
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNjYxMzc5NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg


-October 04, purchased a powerstoke intercooler that was poorly listed as "excursion ic" on ebay for $75
cut the frame rails to accept the ic, meterial needed to be removed all the way to the inner sleeve of the bumper shocks. (pic (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNTYxMjE2NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg))
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNTYxMjE2NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
the headlight supprort, upper and lower radiator supports also needed to be trimed to mount the ic in what the v8 swap guys call the" extreme forward position".(pic) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNjE5NTU2NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg)
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNjE5NTU2NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
(through grill pic) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNjE5NTU1NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg)
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNjE5NTU1NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
the ic mandated the the battery be moved to the rear of the car because the ic outlet was dead center of the existing battery. the tray was also in the way.
drilled the spot welds out of the tray, and ground out everything.
filled the holes by brazing,(pic) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr?i=wOTg4NTA2NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D )
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wOTg4NTA2NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
then grinding, and lastly spot filling with putty. (pic) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzU3MTQ3NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg)
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzU3MTQ3NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
the area was then finished in ipd color matched paint.

-Nov 04, junkyard edis module, complete edis balencer, and pick up sensor.(cut balencer pic) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNjYwMTc1NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg)
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzE2Mzc1NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
seperated the balencer halfs, cut the ends off the center section. (pic) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr?i=wOTg4NTA3NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D )
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzE2MzIxNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
then tacked and jb welded the center and edis wheel to the center of the volvo balencer.( pic) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzE3OTEyNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg)
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzE2MzIyNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzE3OTEyNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
mounted the edis pickup on a piece of angle alum. mounted to the pan using an extra set of ex mani studs. also went ahead and studded the full pan while i was at it.(pic) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzg3OTIyNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg)
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzg3OTIyNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

-Dec 04. purchased complete 1993 aq151c low hour with outdrive on ebay for $560. with the help off ben was able to sell off the boat spec parts, ship the motor, and clear $180 profit. this is a 13mm block, 2.5l stroker, drilled for oil squirters. (pic) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzU3MTUyNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg)
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzU3MTUyNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg (id tag pic) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzU3MTUxNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg)
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzU3MTUxNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
traded brand new bmw oil squirters to toby for a set of volvo units -$48
had the short block balenced, block honed, reliefs cut into pistons ( pic of pistons) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzY2ODQ5NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg).
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzY2ODQ5NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
burbank speed and machine $270
purchased a crank scrapper from kevin-$40
(bottom end pic, showing forged stroker crank, crank scrapper, and oil squirters) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzcyNzY5NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg)
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzcyNzY5NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
also made a new fuel pump block off from alum for kicks (pic) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzYxNzEzNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg)
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzYxNzEzNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

-Jan 05, Rear mounted the battery. nhra legal alum box and optima batt (pic) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzIxNDUwNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg).
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzIxNDUwNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
nhra mandated rear cut off switch was mouted behind lic plate, by spacing it out 1" from the body
(pic w/ plate) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr?i=wOTg4NTEwNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D )
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wOTg4NTEwNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
(pic w/o, now has markings of on/off) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr?i=wOTg4NTExNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D )
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wOTg4NTExNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
painted trunk using texture paint and added a fire extingisher (i've had to use them, always have one) (pic) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNjU5MTQ5NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg)
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNjU5MTQ5NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

-Feb 05- polished runners. polished and cc'd cc's to bring 42cc chambers up to 45cc (pic) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzc4MzU5NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg)
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzc4MzU5NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
assembled and dropped in the engine (pic side) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzgxOTM1NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg)
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzgxOTM1NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg(pic front) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzgxOTMzNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg)
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzgxOTMzNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
also vis in the above pic: the aq131 alt mount. uses a gm alt factory. not bad for a factory volvo part.

-March 05, in hopes of clearing the b234f intake swaped the 16v booster and m/c in. requires redrilling, and still wont clear, but its i there now. (comparo pic of 16v booster and stock 240) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wODM4MTM5NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg)
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wODM4MTM5NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
made a new mount for the nitrous bottle (pic) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzU3MTQ2NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg)
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzU3MTQ2NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg (pic mounted) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzU4NjA0NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg)
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzU4NjA0NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

-April 05- purchased a b204 intake from ventura volvo with the help of the wonderfull parts guy sam cost - $149 after voca discount. (pic) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wOTEzOTEyNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg)
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wOTEzOTEyNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
the tb port was opened up to allow the much larger 850 n/a tb (pic of difference) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wODQ2MTE5NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg).
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wODQ2MTE5NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg ths also made mounting a 850 tps for ms very easy.
To free up space, relocated the oil filter. used a dual filter set up, ford close angle adapter, and recloted the pressure sender to free up the oil feed on the block
(pic) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wOTYwNTA3NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg)
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wOTYwNTA3NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

-May 2005, purchased tight 63 trim 240 turbo from junk yard - $30. took the pieces of the t04 and made a hybrid t3/t4.
billet fuel rail (unfinished) purchased from jao. drilled and tapped the rail to mount on custom alum brackets.(pic) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr?i=wOTg4NTEzNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D )
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wOTg4NTEzNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

finished welding equal length bottom mount header with help from steve
(mock up pic) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wODQ1OTQyNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg)
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wODQ1OTQyNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg (in car test fit) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wOTIzNTI0NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg)
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wOTIzNTI0NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg (finished pic #1) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wOTYwNTQ1NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg)
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wOTYwNTQ1NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg (finished pic#2) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wOTYwNTQ2NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg)
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wOTYwNTQ2NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

-June 2005 finished licience plate/ ram air intake
(pic with plate (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wODcxMDY5NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg),
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wODcxMDY5NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg pic w/o (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wODcxMDcwNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg) )
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wODcxMDcwNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
found the perfect mesh for it,
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNjU1NjQ3NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
ikea trash can, hey its swedish.
finished "detachable face" radio, using early 80's volvo factory radio. cut front off glued it all back together and used velcro to hide the electronics. it hides the wb02, greddy ebc, greddy tt, nos arming switch, and knocksense led (still vis w/ cover on).
(pic with cover) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wOTYwNTU3NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg)
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wOTYwNTU3NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg (pic w/o cover) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wOTYwNTU4NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg)
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wOTYwNTU4NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
finished making 3" dp w/ cut out (pic) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wOTc2NjUwNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg)
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wOTc2NjUwNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
finished making the ic pipes w/ help from frosty
general engine shot (outdated) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wOTYwNTA5NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg)
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wOTYwNTA5NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
mounted a 700 overflow and bent alum tubing to feed it. (thanks to kane) (pic) (http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr?i=wOTg4NTE2NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D )
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wOTg4NTE2NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
used emt and bent for the pcv dropped striaght down to frame, crossing over to pass side under the radiator.
still working (both the car and thread).
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wOTg4NTE1NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wOTg4NTE0NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

-Aaron
ps want your own? read these:
16v faq (http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=31900)
penta faq (http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=24675)
header how to (http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=26138)
cam tunning faq (http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=30667)
fuel system faq (http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=26083)
gen faq (http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=23585)

the poi
06-25-2005, 01:10 AM
Glad to see my zipties are still holding down the fuel rail :-D Never saw that last engine pic.. thats thing is going to be awesome.

PWRPUFF
06-25-2005, 01:20 AM
Glad to see my zipties are still holding down the fuel rail ...
They're not anymore ... there are real brackets now. My zipties are still holding the bumper, so :-P

-- Kane ... who actually did away with zip ties on remounting the headlight on Kermit. I'm actually using bolts!

n xntrx volvo
06-25-2005, 11:53 AM
They're not anymore ... there are real brackets now. My zipties are still holding the bumper, so :-P

-- Kane ... who actually did away with zip ties on remounting the headlight on Kermit. I'm actually using bolts!
no those are gone too now. theres a few on the wiring still, only because it made more sense then drilling.
-Aaron

BoxDriver2
06-25-2005, 12:05 PM
http://xceedspeed.com/forums/images/smiles/yum.gif

http://xceedspeed.com/forums/images/smiles/burnout.gif

acbarnett
06-25-2005, 12:24 PM
That engine is quite sexy looking, whiteblock envy anyone? It makes me want to try to get ahold of an AQ171 just to have for fun

Neil Peart
06-25-2005, 12:33 PM
16V+turbo=55shot


man that thing is sweet.

BiG_BrIcK_240
06-25-2005, 12:37 PM
w00h0000000


smart smart man. Aaron, you're my hero

linuxman51
06-25-2005, 12:44 PM
16V+turbo=55shot


man that thing is sweet.

he better not be a puss and just run 55, 75 is where its at mang

blu92in99
06-25-2005, 03:30 PM
It's coming along quite nicely bud! I hope to actually see it in person (and maybe go for a ride!) in it someday.

16V + 2.5L stroker + turbo + 55shot = :omg:Fixed. ;-)


-Justin

n xntrx volvo
06-25-2005, 10:24 PM
he better not be a puss and just run 55, 75 is where its at mang
no the 75 is in there now. have the jets to run upto 125 if i want to bend the rods faster.

Neil Peart
06-26-2005, 03:07 PM
mannn..this is going to be sooo insane. Im coming up to see the car

n xntrx volvo
06-27-2005, 02:47 AM
thanks guys
mods- ppl were too lazy to click the links for pics, so no longer 56k ok, could you edit the title plz

stylngle2003
06-27-2005, 04:14 PM
aaron, i knew you had some mods done to your car, but man, i didn't know you had all that! thats ridiculous man, and i'm really lovin the repoglas tails and the fakie radio. truly a beast. keep it up, and i wanna see dynos/ quarter times

SquareD
06-29-2005, 10:42 PM
Yeah, I had no idea either that you had done all that. Very impressive.

BDKR
06-30-2005, 02:48 PM
I'm with the above two. I knew you were up to no good, but DAMN!. Great work! I can't wait to see vids of this thing kickin' some arse.

SwedishFish
06-30-2005, 03:02 PM
Truly a work of Volvo art. What we should have been able to buy 15 years ago. Swedish knuckleheads.

740ATL
06-30-2005, 03:26 PM
the "radio" mod is my favorite. :)

looks awesome dude. If I ever make it to the left coast I'd love to see it.

Mike

The Aspirator
07-01-2005, 08:50 PM
Me too, I didn't realize you had done all that. I knew you were doing the 2.5 16vT with a bunch of mods, but that's WAY more than I expected to see. Freakin incredible work my friend. I forget, does it run yet? And to what extent did you rebuild the engine?

Keep up the amazing fab work.

John

n xntrx volvo
07-03-2005, 08:20 PM
Me too, I didn't realize you had done all that. I knew you were doing the 2.5 16vT with a bunch of mods, but that's WAY more than I expected to see. Freakin incredible work my friend. I forget, does it run yet? And to what extent did you rebuild the engine?

Keep up the amazing fab work.

John
not running. waiting on a new fpr, this one isnt returning.
the engine was low hours (ben can vouch that the inside looked brand new). so i just did a hone and balence a side from the mentioned work, nothing else was needed.

The Aspirator
07-03-2005, 10:42 PM
Wicked! Ohh and make sure you're getting oil pressure before you crank it over... We had our remote oil filter hooked up backwards and it prevented flow. Luckily we were just spinning the oil pump and not the crank when this was realized. Stuff like that, make sure it's right and you'll be set.

Best of luck!

John

n xntrx volvo
07-04-2005, 01:42 AM
Wicked! Ohh and make sure you're getting oil pressure before you crank it over... We had our remote oil filter hooked up backwards and it prevented flow. Luckily we were just spinning the oil pump and not the crank when this was realized. Stuff like that, make sure it's right and you'll be set.

Best of luck!

John
oil press was checked, along with everything else (fluids, signals, etc). i've had time while waiting for a fpr to tripple check everything. once it gets here it'll be fine up and tune time.

blkaplan
07-18-2005, 10:02 AM
not running. waiting on a new fpr, this one isnt returning.
the engine was low hours (ben can vouch that the inside looked brand new). so i just did a hone and balence a side from the mentioned work, nothing else was needed.


yes the motor was in great shape and very low hours

i still have to do something with the head

klr142
10-24-2005, 12:39 PM
Sweetness. Any updates? Running yet?

n xntrx volvo
10-24-2005, 01:08 PM
Sweetness. Any updates? Running yet?
yup, ran, but like crap. turns out got into too big of a rush, should've replced the rings.
so out it comes, for upgrades round 2.
-better internals
-more displacement
-better brakes
-better tranny
stay tuned to this station....

klr142
02-01-2007, 04:31 AM
Still tuned. Hahaha. :) Loving that radio mod, damn that's awesome. I must've missed it the first time around.