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Project 800hp Volvette!

I think alot of people have mixed feelings about boost / lots of hp and aluminum blocks. We had a all aluminum blown big block that produced 1800 hp before the nitrous. But at the same time there are some aluminum heads that have lots of strength issues.

I think with a good tune it should be able to handle it.
 
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My favourite volvo of all time. Together with the blue LS1 powered 745 from someone on this board. Damn the stupid rules in the Netherlands that prohibit me from putting a BMW M70 V12 in my car :(
 
Sander said:
My favourite volvo of all time. Together with the blue LS1 powered 745 from someone on this board. Damn the stupid rules in the Netherlands that prohibit me from putting a BMW M70 V12 in my car :(
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I don't think you realize how epically ****ty that engine is. Bakelite rubber studded intake gaskets that cost over $100 each (and you need 4), timing chain tensioner that changes cam timing as you rev, nikasil blocks that can't be bored or re-honed without a $3000+ sleeve job, heinously low compression, anemic cams, e-throttles that break and cost $1000 each (you need two), and possibly the worst exhaust port design in history.
 
Dug strickler said:
LS6 heads are only about $500 off ebay. Best bang for the buck!
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I agree... plus any ls style head fully ported will flow about the same.. Have you thought about a 317 head off of a truck? They flow the same as the 243 but have a larger combustion chamber to reduce compression.. most turbo ls guys are going with those.. :nod:

The only problem with making that much power on an aluminum ls motor is walking the mains and lifting heads since they have 4 bolts per hole.. as long as you keep a close eye on detonation I don't think you will have a problem. With race gas and meth it is doable. :)

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!


Ryan
 
Sander said:
My favourite volvo of all time. Together with the blue LS1 powered 745 from someone on this board. Damn the stupid rules in the Netherlands that prohibit me from putting a BMW M70 V12 in my car :(
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There's no rule saying you couldn't. You only have to take it to the RDW for some tests. Don't think they are easy to pass, but it can be done. I guess...
 
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