wolf_walker
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Converse Engineering seems to have disappeared, saw some LS stuff her and there but nothing for the ole 5.0 in a 240.
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Why would you want to?
Time has moved on from the 5.0. Find a $500 iron block junkyard LS motor.
Hey now. Some of us still like the old things. And for some of us, hell will freeze over before we own a POS Chevy.
Time has moved on from the Volvo 240 too, and the 740, 940, whatever. Time has definitely moved on from the Volvo redblock engine. Does that mean they should all be crushed and everyone should give up and drive 5 year old Accords?
5.0 in an old Volvo still is a great option, still makes enough power to be dangerous, still a clever lightweight and compact design with excellent power density, smooth running, cheap to buy and modify and overhaul, good mileage, reliable and tough, great sound, classic look under the hood. Everyone and their brother has an LS. Good to see something different.
OP: Converse's mount adapters were nothing fancy or worth spending money on, just use the recipe from testpoint linked above, simple.
For 300-400hp, it's hard to beat the 5.slow platform. It's a lot more compact than a LS based engine, and with aluminum heads they're a smidge heavier than a redblock.
I'm not a fan of the motor really but I do have to say the 5.0 with a nice exhaust is one of the best sounding domestic engines ever.
Just curious, why not a newer 4.6?
Guess I'll just wing it if I can find a decent drivetrain. Sure are a lot more LS's out there though.
Also you could make your 3 oh two a boss version and put Cleveland heads on it then it would roll!