patrickstars 1983 242 4.8L/AR5 swap - Page 13

patrickstar · 03-20-2021, 06:15 PM

My buddy Namgyal and his friend Thomas wanted to take some pics of the Volvo today. Once they develop them I'll post them here. Got a cool polaroid out of it.

Had to remove the intake to install a Lowdoller oil pressure sensor and adapter since the factory one **** the bed

Got everything assembled, needed to buy new injector o-rings. Aaaand I didn't torque the oil pressure adapter enough, so its leaking a bunch of oil. Great. Headed back out Monday to remove everything and torque it down.

patrickstar · 03-22-2021, 08:49 PM

At least it looks good...

I'm exhausted trying to get this thing to idle. I feel like I've tried everything at this point. When you start the car, it starts to idle around 700-800 then runs up to 2500.

-Car will die if I cover the TB with a glove/cardboard. Also sprayed all around engine with starting fluid and no noticeable RPM spikes. So vacuum leaks = ruled out?

-Swapped in a new IAC today. It idled perfectly for 10min. Went and got gas and killed it, when I started it back up it runs up to ~2500rpm and won't come down

-Checked pin-out for the IAC and its good

Any v8 have any suggestions?

2turbotoys · 03-22-2021, 09:40 PM

Any engine codes?

It does look great!

77volvo245 · 03-22-2021, 10:11 PM

What engine management?

patrickstar · 03-22-2021, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 77volvo245

What engine management?

Holley Terminator X

LC4CARL · 03-24-2021, 09:34 PM

I want a ride.

MCHN8 · 03-24-2021, 11:35 PM

It sounds like your idle PID terms may be off.

Hot idle IAC setting should be around 10% from what I know. The Holley Terminator X FB group is a pretty good resource as well.

patrickstar · 03-25-2021, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LC4CARL

I want a ride.

You'll get one soon! Once I get this issue figured out, I'll shoot you a text

Quote:

Originally Posted by MCHN8

It sounds like your idle PID terms may be off.

Hot idle IAC setting should be around 10% from what I know. The Holley Terminator X FB group is a pretty good resource as well.

Term X group hasn't provided much help at this point, I've dug through old posts for hours trying to find someone with a similar situation. I think I'm going to run the startup wizard again and start with a fresh tune

MCHN8 · 03-25-2021, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by patrickstar

I think I'm going to run the startup wizard again and start with a fresh tune

A fresh start can be good for sure. I ran the HP in my last LS 427 track car and had good results with a higher target idle of ~850, hot idle IAC at ~10%, and PD terms set at the recommended factory setting. The big cam also liked it a little rich around idle.

patrickstar · 03-28-2021, 11:34 AM

Started a fresh tune on the Terminator and have mostly solved my idle issues. The IAC still wants to hang, so I made some tweaks to the IAC Hold parameters and am gonna try it out today.

I ended up ordering GAZ Golds for the front earlier this week. Once I install them, I'll be taking it to get aligned at Trackside in Portland.

LC4CARL · 03-29-2021, 06:20 PM

What a sleeper...

patrickstar · 03-29-2021, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LC4CARL

What a sleeper...

Its gotten a ton of thumbs up and stares already. I'm almost wishing I left it on factory wheels now...

LC4CARL · 03-29-2021, 11:15 PM

I may have to LS.

I blame you...

patrickstar · 03-30-2021, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LC4CARL

I may have to LS.

I blame you...

Once you get a ride in it, I think you'll be convinced.

I'm starting to consider finding another shell. I molested this one too far...

culberro · 03-30-2021, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by patrickstar

I'm starting to consider finding another shell. I molested this one too far...

The black car will be going up for sale soon. Let me know if you're interested.

patrickstar · 03-30-2021, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by culberro

The black car will be going up for sale soon. Let me know if you're interested.

I'm a snob, I think I need to stick with a 242... I'm picking up an 86+ front end for my other beige shell this weekend, and grabbed a flathood last weekend. Starting to consider getting it painted and cleaned up, then dropping the LS into it later on

culberro · 03-30-2021, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrickstar

I'm a snob, I think I need to stick with a 242... I'm picking up an 86+ front end for my other beige shell this weekend, and grabbed a flathood last weekend. Starting to consider getting it painted and cleaned up, then dropping the LS into it later on

Hahahaha, no worries. I was all about the 242 until I started using my car as a car. Now I'm a 4-door purists

Harlard · 03-30-2021, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by culberro

Hahahaha, no worries. I was all about the 242 until I started using my car as a car. Now I'm a 4-door purists

As a dad I prefer the 2-door. Fite me.

culberro · 03-30-2021, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harlard

As a dad I prefer the 2-door. Fite me.

*Pedantic power increasing*

patrickstar · 03-30-2021, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by culberro

Hahahaha, no worries. I was all about the 242 until I started using my car as a car. Now I'm a 4-door purists

I started as a 4 door guy, I just love having the least useful cars possible. Never get stuck with DD duty in a 2-door with fixed buckets...

jstblz · 03-31-2021, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrickstar

I started as a 4 door guy, I just love having the least useful cars possible. Never get stuck with DD duty in a 2-door with fixed buckets...

Just tag me next time

patrickstar · 04-06-2021, 10:37 AM

Headed home this weekend to see the family (now that everyone is vaccinated) and did a little work on Derek (Vol242vos) old beige shell. I picked up this 86+ front end from a buddy and found a flathood on a FB group. I'm considering getting this shell painted and putting the V8 into it, but no decisions yet

Also, my grandpa and I worked out a deal for me to buy his 2008 Tundra. I helped him buy this truck brand new and have always loved it. He's getting older and just doesn't really need a big truck anymore. I'm excited to have a reliable tow rig, maybe I can start jumping on those deals that are a little farther away now...

No progress on the V8 car, gonna head out this weekend and get a few small things done. I put in a universal carpet kit and its been bugging me this entire time, so I think I'm going to swap in the factory brown carpet after cleaning it up.

white855T · 04-06-2021, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrickstar

Headed home this weekend to see the family (now that everyone is vaccinated) and did a little work on Derek (Vol242vos) old beige shell. I picked up this 86+ front end from a buddy and found a flathood on a FB group. I'm considering getting this shell painted and putting the V8 into it, but no decisions yet
Also, my grandpa and I worked out a deal for me to buy his 2008 Tundra. I helped him buy this truck brand new and have always loved it. He's getting older and just doesn't really need a big truck anymore. I'm excited to have a reliable tow rig, maybe I can start jumping on those deals that are a little farther away now...

No progress on the V8 car, gonna head out this weekend and get a few small things done. I put in a universal carpet kit and its been bugging me this entire time, so I think I'm going to swap in the factory brown carpet after cleaning it up.

Did you post pictures of carpet install?

patrickstar · 04-06-2021, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by white855T

Did you post pictures of carpet install?

No, I didn't end up taking many pictures during install. The carpet was a pain in the ass to work with, I wasn't patient enough and the actual carpet seems to be shorter on one side than the other (door sill trim doesn't fully cover the carpet). I should have waited for a factory black carpet to pop up in the junkyard

patrickstar · 04-11-2021, 08:25 PM

A few quick 35mm shots from my buddies. At this point, I'm just waiting to get my front coilovers and I think the car is "finished" for now!

03-20-2021, 06:15 PM	#301
patrickstar Board Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Vancouver, Washington	My buddy Namgyal and his friend Thomas wanted to take some pics of the Volvo today. Once they develop them I'll post them here. Got a cool polaroid out of it. Had to remove the intake to install a Lowdoller oil pressure sensor and adapter since the factory one **** the bed Got everything assembled, needed to buy new injector o-rings. Aaaand I didn't torque the oil pressure adapter enough, so its leaking a bunch of oil. Great. Headed back out Monday to remove everything and torque it down. __________________ 1983 242 - 4.8/AR5 1980 242 - Daily 1980 242 - Shell @beige242 on instagram

03-22-2021, 09:40 PM	#303
2turbotoys Salaminizer Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Reading pa	Any engine codes? It does look great! __________________ Feedback thread https://forums.tbforums.com/showthread.php?t=144924 1978 242, 5.3 L33 1979 242, MS, R brakes 2006 V50 T5 AWD @ 17 PSI

03-22-2021, 10:11 PM	#304
77volvo245 Board Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland Oregon	What engine management? __________________ STSmachining

03-24-2021, 09:34 PM	#306
LC4CARL Aero challenged Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, WA	I want a ride. __________________ @PDXvolvo on IG

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03-22-2021, 08:49 PM	#302
patrickstar Board Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Vancouver, Washington	At least it looks good... I'm exhausted trying to get this thing to idle. I feel like I've tried everything at this point. When you start the car, it starts to idle around 700-800 then runs up to 2500. -Car will die if I cover the TB with a glove/cardboard. Also sprayed all around engine with starting fluid and no noticeable RPM spikes. So vacuum leaks = ruled out? -Swapped in a new IAC today. It idled perfectly for 10min. Went and got gas and killed it, when I started it back up it runs up to ~2500rpm and won't come down -Checked pin-out for the IAC and its good Any v8 have any suggestions?

03-24-2021, 11:35 PM	#307
MCHN8 Board Member Join Date: Mar 2019	It sounds like your idle PID terms may be off. Hot idle IAC setting should be around 10% from what I know. The Holley Terminator X FB group is a pretty good resource as well.

03-28-2021, 11:34 AM	#310
patrickstar Board Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Vancouver, Washington	Started a fresh tune on the Terminator and have mostly solved my idle issues. The IAC still wants to hang, so I made some tweaks to the IAC Hold parameters and am gonna try it out today. I ended up ordering GAZ Golds for the front earlier this week. Once I install them, I'll be taking it to get aligned at Trackside in Portland.

03-29-2021, 06:20 PM	#311
LC4CARL Aero challenged Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, WA	What a sleeper...

03-29-2021, 11:15 PM	#313
LC4CARL Aero challenged Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, WA	I may have to LS. I blame you...

04-06-2021, 10:37 AM	#322
patrickstar Board Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Vancouver, Washington	Headed home this weekend to see the family (now that everyone is vaccinated) and did a little work on Derek (Vol242vos) old beige shell. I picked up this 86+ front end from a buddy and found a flathood on a FB group. I'm considering getting this shell painted and putting the V8 into it, but no decisions yet Also, my grandpa and I worked out a deal for me to buy his 2008 Tundra. I helped him buy this truck brand new and have always loved it. He's getting older and just doesn't really need a big truck anymore. I'm excited to have a reliable tow rig, maybe I can start jumping on those deals that are a little farther away now... No progress on the V8 car, gonna head out this weekend and get a few small things done. I put in a universal carpet kit and its been bugging me this entire time, so I think I'm going to swap in the factory brown carpet after cleaning it up.

04-11-2021, 08:25 PM	#325
patrickstar Board Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Vancouver, Washington	A few quick 35mm shots from my buddies. At this point, I'm just waiting to get my front coilovers and I think the car is "finished" for now!