non-volvo engine swap sub-forum

96 t5 wagon · 10-16-2011, 11:55 AM

Is there enough interest or traffic for this topic to have it made into a sub-forum in the performance and suspension section of the board? Or is a section like this already in existence and I simply overlooked it?

ADent · 10-16-2011, 06:16 PM

Would be nice to have a subforum - but I don't know if there is enough traffic on the whole web to support a sub-forum.

Art
88 745GLE 5.0

the poi · 10-16-2011, 07:07 PM

subforums suck. they dont get any traffic so the only people who go into them are thread-starters. basically **** subforums.

TestPoint · 10-17-2011, 09:55 AM

I agree about the low traffic but a engine swap sub forum sure would make it a lot easier to find information due to the 4 character and up limitation of the Bulletin Forum search function.

I'm doing a Ford 302/4R70W into an '82 245 in case anyone wants to chat.

idrive_MD · 10-17-2011, 10:17 AM

If not a subforum certainly at least a stickied thread, but I can see that getting messy as it goes back and fourth between different swaps and discussions. A subforum would be easist and cleaner I suppose because it would allow for certain topics or types of swaps to be localized instead of getting lost in a stickied thread.

Karl Buchka · 10-17-2011, 10:30 AM

I think we should have a sub-forum where we only discuss the possibility of doing VQ35 and VQ40 swaps.

NONHOG · 11-02-2011, 06:52 PM

I think a sub forum would indeed attract those looking. Thats the key. Maybe not everyone cares about engine swaps, fine. The ones who do are already use to searching and looking for info/help.
As it sits now its frustrating to find fellow (non Volvo) engine swappers here.

DNAsEqUeNcE · 11-02-2011, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karl Buchka

I think we should have a sub-forum where we only discuss the possibility of doing VQ35 and VQ40 swaps.

one of our expert trollers chiming in here.

I could vote on a subforum, the aerovolvo van and the 4.8+T 282

TR Conn · 11-02-2011, 10:13 PM

Brickboard has a swap forum:
http://www.brickboard.com/V8/
Which was quite active about 4-5 years ago, (while I was doing my swap).
It seems to be largely ignored at this point.
It was, and continues to be a good source of information, espcially for V8 swaps. Though others have been there with ideas, information, questions and so-forth.

M.H. Yount · 11-02-2011, 10:22 PM

Following along...

10-16-2011, 11:55 AM	#1
96 t5 wagon Board Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: earth and surrounding area's	non-volvo engine swap sub-forum Is there enough interest or traffic for this topic to have it made into a sub-forum in the performance and suspension section of the board? Or is a section like this already in existence and I simply overlooked it?

10-16-2011, 06:16 PM	#2
ADent Board Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado	Would be nice to have a subforum - but I don't know if there is enough traffic on the whole web to support a sub-forum. Art 88 745GLE 5.0 __________________ 98 S70 5sp - Kid's car 96 854GLT - Daily driver 88 745GLE 5.0 - (5.0/T5)

10-17-2011, 10:17 AM	#5
idrive_MD Board Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Belcamp, MD	If not a subforum certainly at least a stickied thread, but I can see that getting messy as it goes back and fourth between different swaps and discussions. A subforum would be easist and cleaner I suppose because it would allow for certain topics or types of swaps to be localized instead of getting lost in a stickied thread. __________________ 1989 Volvo DL Wagon, Auto Silver Exterior with Blue leather...auction find for $650! Build thread here 2004 G35 6MT Brembo Coupe, big fat wheels and tires with suspension and exhaust work. 2011 Kia Forte SX 5-door, 6spAuto loaded, the wife's car.

10-17-2011, 10:30 AM	#6
Karl Buchka Never go full retard. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles	I think we should have a sub-forum where we only discuss the possibility of doing VQ35 and VQ40 swaps. __________________ Fake Race Car

11-02-2011, 06:52 PM	#7
NONHOG equal opportunity car guy Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tacoma ish	I think a sub forum would indeed attract those looking. Thats the key. Maybe not everyone cares about engine swaps, fine. The ones who do are already use to searching and looking for info/help. As it sits now its frustrating to find fellow (non Volvo) engine swappers here. __________________ _____________________________________________ 80 Bertone (part-time driver) learn how to 5.0-Volvo here.... http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=250257 B20 sound! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FpMWALskko

10-16-2011, 07:07 PM	#3
the poi Meh Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Pasadena, CA	subforums suck. they dont get any traffic so the only people who go into them are thread-starters. basically **** subforums.

10-17-2011, 09:55 AM	#4
TestPoint Board Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ellijay	I agree about the low traffic but a engine swap sub forum sure would make it a lot easier to find information due to the 4 character and up limitation of the Bulletin Forum search function. I'm doing a Ford 302/4R70W into an '82 245 in case anyone wants to chat.

11-02-2011, 10:13 PM	#9
TR Conn Board Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Long Beach, Ca	Swap forum Brickboard has a swap forum: http://www.brickboard.com/V8/ Which was quite active about 4-5 years ago, (while I was doing my swap). It seems to be largely ignored at this point. It was, and continues to be a good source of information, espcially for V8 swaps. Though others have been there with ideas, information, questions and so-forth.

11-02-2011, 10:22 PM	#10
M.H. Yount Board Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC	Following along... __________________ '82 242 6.2L; '17 Mazda3; '16 CrossTrek

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