My first brick... 1989 240 DL Wagon

Looks like it. Get some updates.

MrBrown said:

Looks like it. Get some updates.

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Well the T5 lost 1st and 2nd gear. Not sure what happened, but apparently the humming on deceleration was actually not a good thing

So I started hunting around to source a new T5 to swap everything over to and came across something better.



Of course a new engine means tear down and my boys are all about taking things apart!!! My older one tore down almost the entire engine with my guidance.









Also ordered a new strut bar, but I am pretty sure I will need to switch the a car intake to make it work.



Talking to a guy right now on facebook about a Weiand 300-111 intake for pretty a good deal with billet fuel rails.

Next on the purchasing block to make this thing ready to install-
-STS Motor and Tran Mounts
-220/220 Cam
-LS2 Timing Chain
-Hooker Cast Headers
-New oil pan to clear subframe
-New stall. Thinking 3000 or 3200. See what I can get a better deal on.

Also need to work on piecing together the accessories for the front of the motor to work with the intake. I know I can maintain all the truck stuff and relocate the idler and cut the bracket, but the alternator will stick up so high. All thing I will have to figure out.

Nice. Keep updating. I want to swap out the red block for something else one day.
Make them boys learn early!

So cool to show your kids how to enjoy something you love too! I don't think enough parents have the patience to teach and guide something like this to youngsters. A+ dude!

MrBrown said:

Nice. Keep updating. I want to swap out the red block for something else one day.
Make them boys learn early!

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I will. Really can't wait to get the LS into the Volvo. It is going to be a completely different vehicle!

Vol242vo said:

So cool to show your kids how to enjoy something you love too! I don't think enough parents have the patience to teach and guide something like this to youngsters. A+ dude!

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Thanks! I definitely try and keep my boys working on new things and learning. All things I wish I would have done more with my dad when I was younger. And when they ride in a fast car and there faces light up, it's awesome!

I did drive over to the center of the state and snag up some new suspension for when I start tearing things apart. Needs new inserts and I may need to upgrade the front springs to compensate for the weight of the new motor.

Nice! I would seriously consider redrilling those top mount stud holes to mount those plates so they help with caster instead of camber if handling is important to you. I wish I would have done that on my set. Caster is really important in these cars, and as we lower them (and add rake like I did) we are removing some caster.