TB Approved V70?

norcal505 · 02-04-2011, 02:11 AM

here.

project volvo · 02-04-2011, 02:17 AM

Fred Flintstone approves. Finished product and vids will be FTW though

Josh · 02-04-2011, 02:23 AM

i approve. you beat me to the flinstones joke.

244tiCanuck · 02-04-2011, 02:56 AM

Zip-ties or GTFO

Tom Wiley · 02-04-2011, 03:02 AM

LS1? Cool Chevy.

745 TurboGreasel · 02-04-2011, 06:24 AM

V8 destroys the balance

Stephen · 02-04-2011, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 745 TurboGreasel

V8 destroys the balance

maybe if it was a 500 ci caddy motor or even a 302, but i'm willing to bet that an LS1 weighs around the same if not less than the 5 cylinder/tranny setup

ashvolvo · 02-04-2011, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 745 TurboGreasel

V8 destroys the balance

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichardCranium

maybe if it was a 500 ci caddy motor or even a 302, but i'm willing to bet that an LS1 weighs around the same if not less than the 5 cylinder/tranny setup

+1
As it's an LS1 rather than a cast-iron block engine, its probably ligher than the 5cyl and auto.
The transaxle would also mean that weight is moved around so, I would expect it'd be pretty good.

Not sure why you would do it though, other than the novelty of it.
Here, you you want an LSx engine and manual in a wagon, you just buy a Holden Commodore SSV sportswagon. Simple.
If you wanted a quick Volvo wagon you'd just buy a V70T5 or V70R.

Cool for novelty value alone though.

smokeyfan1000 · 02-04-2011, 09:08 AM

Evidently the owner wants good ol' American V8 power. I see nothing wrong with that. Lot's of money, no zip ties,no JB Weld,and too shiny though , maybe for TB?

Still a cool build IMO. I take it this is a Swedish build? Seems they like the Corvette SBC modded Volvos.

Is he using the stock engine or is he building it to make more HP?

FunkyStankyChicken · 02-04-2011, 09:50 AM

Most likely leaving the motor stock, judging from the rest of the build he likes the factory saftey and reliability.

DNAsEqUeNcE · 02-04-2011, 10:07 AM

this might be too advanced for TB, in humble honesty..

SteveMD · 02-04-2011, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by DNAsEqUeNcE

this might be too advanced for TB, in humble honesty..

Yes, minds are going to be boggled.

SLOTh_244 · 02-04-2011, 10:53 AM

I have been watching the pictures of this on their build thread:

http://www.garaget.org/forum/viewtop...?id=187144&p=1

CAPT_BLOTTO · 02-04-2011, 04:13 PM

Not enough jbweld and zipties. Also too much money and non Volvo parts. Everyone hates it. Even though it's better than their cars.

500dollar744ti · 02-04-2011, 04:17 PM

that's hardly a v70, more a corvette with volvo body.

Body Massage · 02-04-2011, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 500dollar744ti

that's hardly a v70, more a corvette with volvo body.

+1

A RWD T5 powered V70 would have been better.

Mark · 02-04-2011, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 745 TurboGreasel

V8 destroys the balance

Considering the location? AND LS1-ness? AND transaxle? I'm going to guess at "No. No, it doesn't".

Beautiful build- thanks for sharing!

M.

EDIT: Reading some of the posts I'd say this is standard TB fare. Bitching about the V8 and the ensuing debate (which I participated in), complaining it's not Volvo Powertrain, extemporizing that there's TOO much swap and very few "Wow that's an awesome project" posts. No wonder like 80% of the cars on TB are crap- Everyone with something good likely goes somewhere else with this sort of response.

turtle · 02-04-2011, 04:35 PM

that needs me

RCArmy434 · 02-04-2011, 05:03 PM

personally i think its a cool build, would i hack up a v70 to do this, not necessarily. to be fair, i also hate it when people put non-volvo engines into volvos, but there are so many v8 volvos floating around tbricks that it shouldnt matter if there is another. even if it basically is a corvette with a volvo body, its still pretty neat.

Bryce · 02-04-2011, 05:41 PM

this v70 needs more 16v+T

Ghaurok · 02-04-2011, 06:28 PM

The guys working on this (in Sweden?) are probably sick of all the modified Volvo engines more than we're sick of seeing v8s. As for balance, the engine is behind the front wheels, I'm inclined to believe the balance will be fine.

Cool project.

impulse922 · 02-04-2011, 06:35 PM

i take it that the ones bitching about a v8 have never driven a corvette that this setup came out of?

go drive a base c5 and tell me you didn't like it.

Body Massage · 02-04-2011, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by impulse922

i take it that the ones bitching about a v8 have never driven a corvette that this setup came out of?

go drive a base c5 and tell me you didn't like it.

Oh I'm not hating on the LS1.

I'm just trying to point out the obvious:

The Volvo Five Cylinder Turbo is the greatest engine EVER.

745 TurboGreasel · 02-05-2011, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryce

this v70 needs more 16v+T

Dude, Chevys are 16V stock.

impulse922 · 02-05-2011, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Body Massage

Oh I'm not hating on the LS1.

I'm just trying to point out the obvious:

The Volvo Five Cylinder Turbo is the greatest engine EVER.

it is a cool engine, but for something on that scale of a project... needs an engine that has way more potential than a t5.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 745 TurboGreasel

Dude, Chevys are 16V stock.

i lol'd

02-04-2011, 02:11 AM	#1
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02-04-2011, 02:17 AM	#2
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02-04-2011, 06:24 AM	#6
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02-04-2011, 09:08 AM	#9
smokeyfan1000 Owner of a Loyal Pit Bull Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC	Evidently the owner wants good ol' American V8 power. I see nothing wrong with that. Lot's of money, no zip ties,no JB Weld,and too shiny though , maybe for TB? Still a cool build IMO. I take it this is a Swedish build? Seems they like the Corvette SBC modded Volvos. Is he using the stock engine or is he building it to make more HP? __________________ *Seriously afflicted with CVOCD.* Link to my build thread : http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=203083 Link To My Oil Temp Sender Drain Plug Thread: http://forums.turbobricks.com/showth...=smokeyfan1000 Link to my B&S Feedback http://forums.turbobricks.com/showth...=smokeyfan1000 *Please Help Keep the South Beautiful, Put a Yankee on the Bus...*

02-04-2011, 09:50 AM	#10
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02-04-2011, 04:13 PM	#14
CAPT_BLOTTO Can I intercool 96 240 NA Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kansas City	Not enough jbweld and zipties. Also too much money and non Volvo parts. Everyone hates it. Even though it's better than their cars. __________________ - from Brandon Hello My Glorious! Da Yellows' build thread RIP 8/15/10 Once dead, but now reborn. 1985 Volvo 245 joke wagon _~{CAPT_BLOTTO's}~_ AWESOME Parts that you can't live without thread ^^ 7/9 sedan IPD sways on sale!

02-04-2011, 04:17 PM	#15
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02-04-2011, 05:03 PM	#19
RCArmy434 Board Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: C'Ville/Richmond VA	personally i think its a cool build, would i hack up a v70 to do this, not necessarily. to be fair, i also hate it when people put non-volvo engines into volvos, but there are so many v8 volvos floating around tbricks that it shouldnt matter if there is another. even if it basically is a corvette with a volvo body, its still pretty neat. __________________ -Scott 242 Build

02-04-2011, 06:28 PM	#21
Ghaurok Board Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Davis, CA	The guys working on this (in Sweden?) are probably sick of all the modified Volvo engines more than we're sick of seeing v8s. As for balance, the engine is behind the front wheels, I'm inclined to believe the balance will be fine. Cool project. __________________ Norcal - 1970 Opel GT - 1998 S70 T5 - ~~1970 142S~~ - ~~1999 S80 T6~~ - ~~1990 740 Turbo~~ - ~~1989 740 GL~~

02-04-2011, 06:35 PM	#22
impulse922 Board Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gulfport, MS	i take it that the ones bitching about a v8 have never driven a corvette that this setup came out of? go drive a base c5 and tell me you didn't like it. __________________ -Matt '90 780 and '03 s60 T5M

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