rayshake
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- Joined
- Sep 17, 2008
- Location
- Baltimore,MD
Figure I'll start a build thread for this thing to document it and supply information to anyone considering this venture. Started as a 1989 740 turbo wagon. I love the car so much that when the transmission began acting funny, I decided to keep it rather than get another car as I normally do. Problem was, I don't really have Volvo parts laying around, but do have lots of Japanese engines and parts. I considered everything from SR20 nissan engines, RB26 skyline, 1jzgte and 2jzgte. I knew I would keep it automatic for some reason so I had to consider transmission control options. After thinking it over, I settled on the 2JZ engine due to the transmission control built into the ECU for ease of install and decent stock power. Plus, they're stupid cheap.
Got an early aristo engine, put rear sump supra pans on it, supra water pump, new seals and belts.
Engine bay the day we pulled motor..
2jz in..
Shot of wagonness...
For mounts, all I did was add plate to top of right volvo mount bracket and slightly change the angle
Forgot about hardware clearance so had to mill some out.
Left mount.. Had to add piece of pipe to change the angle and space up to clear rack stuff and then add plate to space to rear. Again, stock volvo mount bracket
Pretty easy. Using delrin for mockup mounts due to ease of machining and cheap. Forgot to add that you have to cut up the subframe pretty serious and restructure for sump clearance. Plus massaging the tunnel a bit to clear the rear turbo compressor inlet. Not a problem if going single. I like sequential twins though and am keeping it that way for a bit.
Trans mount can somewhat be seen in background, I sort of made from stuff that was laying around the shop. It was 2AM. I suck at MIG welding and wanted it done fast so don't mind the ugliness. Still easy though.
It fits surprisingly well and looks like it belongs in there. A brake line out of the master cyl is close, but fine. That's about it. Tons of room everywhere. Here's a few shots from various angles for reference.
I have a custom dual pass radiator from Griffin and a Spal fan that I should have tomorrow or monday that I need to have before making intercooler and piping.
For Power steering fluid connections, I'm using all earls for the high pressure and the stock volvo low pressure line due to clearance issues. The rack fittings are 14mm X 1.5 and you have to use a banjo to -6 to clear the crossmember. Pump is 16mm X 1.5. Feed from stock volvo reservoir to pump is same size and will be used.
That's where I am for now. I wish I could work on it full time rather than 8 or so hours a week after hours, but if everything goes as smooth as it has to date, it should be completed pretty soon. Anyways, I'll try to keep taking pics to share since most of my friends aren't really into this sort of thing. I'm really into this car though and figured I'd share my excitement.
Got an early aristo engine, put rear sump supra pans on it, supra water pump, new seals and belts.
Engine bay the day we pulled motor..
2jz in..
Shot of wagonness...
For mounts, all I did was add plate to top of right volvo mount bracket and slightly change the angle
Forgot about hardware clearance so had to mill some out.
Left mount.. Had to add piece of pipe to change the angle and space up to clear rack stuff and then add plate to space to rear. Again, stock volvo mount bracket
Pretty easy. Using delrin for mockup mounts due to ease of machining and cheap. Forgot to add that you have to cut up the subframe pretty serious and restructure for sump clearance. Plus massaging the tunnel a bit to clear the rear turbo compressor inlet. Not a problem if going single. I like sequential twins though and am keeping it that way for a bit.
Trans mount can somewhat be seen in background, I sort of made from stuff that was laying around the shop. It was 2AM. I suck at MIG welding and wanted it done fast so don't mind the ugliness. Still easy though.
It fits surprisingly well and looks like it belongs in there. A brake line out of the master cyl is close, but fine. That's about it. Tons of room everywhere. Here's a few shots from various angles for reference.
I have a custom dual pass radiator from Griffin and a Spal fan that I should have tomorrow or monday that I need to have before making intercooler and piping.
For Power steering fluid connections, I'm using all earls for the high pressure and the stock volvo low pressure line due to clearance issues. The rack fittings are 14mm X 1.5 and you have to use a banjo to -6 to clear the crossmember. Pump is 16mm X 1.5. Feed from stock volvo reservoir to pump is same size and will be used.
That's where I am for now. I wish I could work on it full time rather than 8 or so hours a week after hours, but if everything goes as smooth as it has to date, it should be completed pretty soon. Anyways, I'll try to keep taking pics to share since most of my friends aren't really into this sort of thing. I'm really into this car though and figured I'd share my excitement.
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