Volvo LSx swap
11-11-2006, 01:51 PM
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Volvo LSx swap Has anyone messed or know how hard it is to put a LSx in a 89 Volvo 740GL? It has a 4 banger in it now and it is also rear wheel drive. I like to get a idea of how much a swap would run me... I tried the search button but came up with no luck.
11-11-2006, 02:34 PM
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check out www.jagsthatrun.com they have a list of parts and make some of the parts for this swap. it should fit, it's been done.
costs depend on how you want to do it:
engine/trans w/ PCM: $1500- $$$$$$ (all depends on what you want to put in)
mount kit $???
average fuel system:~$100-300
cooling system: ~200-400
intake: $100-300
exhaust: $400-800
wiring: $50-500
misc hoses, brackets, raw materials, ~$100-500
blood, sweat, tears, busted knuckles, etc....
satisfaction of pulling it off- priceless
edit: my estimates are on the low end, my findings are that it will cost more.
costs depend on how you want to do it:
engine/trans w/ PCM: $1500- $$$$$$ (all depends on what you want to put in)
mount kit $???
average fuel system:~$100-300
cooling system: ~200-400
intake: $100-300
exhaust: $400-800
wiring: $50-500
misc hoses, brackets, raw materials, ~$100-500
blood, sweat, tears, busted knuckles, etc....
satisfaction of pulling it off- priceless
edit: my estimates are on the low end, my findings are that it will cost more.
Last edited by AndreS; 11-11-2006 at 06:26 PM.
11-11-2006, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by jfman
Take measurements to see if the motor/tranny physicaly fits in the engine bay. If it does it can be done but you would be the first one AFAIK.
11-11-2006, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by AndreS
check out www.jagsthatrun.com they have a list of parts and make some of the parts for this swap. it should fit, it's been done.
costs depend on how you want to do it:
engine/trans w/ PCM: $1500- $$$$$$ (all depends on what you want to put in)
mount kit $???
average fuel system:~$100-300
cooling system: ~200-400
intake: $100-300
exhaust: $400-800
wiring: $50-500
misc hoses, brackets, raw materials, ~$100-500
blood, sweat, tears, busted knuckles, etc....
satisfaction of pulling it off- priceless
costs depend on how you want to do it:
engine/trans w/ PCM: $1500- $$$$$$ (all depends on what you want to put in)
mount kit $???
average fuel system:~$100-300
cooling system: ~200-400
intake: $100-300
exhaust: $400-800
wiring: $50-500
misc hoses, brackets, raw materials, ~$100-500
blood, sweat, tears, busted knuckles, etc....
satisfaction of pulling it off- priceless
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11-11-2006, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by redmist
Paul Newman did SBC transplants into Volvos back in the 70s. With a MIG welder and a plasma cutter anything can be done pretty cheap. Just takes time and some planning.
11-13-2006, 09:39 PM
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i'm doing one right now, well a 94 volvo 940. my car is just about road worthy, need radiator hoses, p/s hose...anyway i figure i could build this for someone for about 10k.
11-14-2006, 10:22 AM
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There's no reason it can't be done, the LS1 will fit anywhere a SBC will, and the SBC fits the 240 and 740 like a glove 
Trust me, I've thought about this swap more often than I should...my daily beater is a 1988 240DL. Then I remember that I need to buy a house, and then buy a GTO so that I can have a "daily beater" that has such luxuries as "windows that don't stick", "working HVAC", and "horsepower"!
Trust me, I've thought about this swap more often than I should...my daily beater is a 1988 240DL. Then I remember that I need to buy a house, and then buy a GTO so that I can have a "daily beater" that has such luxuries as "windows that don't stick", "working HVAC", and "horsepower"!
11-14-2006, 12:34 PM
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There was a twin turbo wagon thread somewhere on here. It is the same year as you are asking about. Looked like it was going to be a really nice car. Not sure if it is done, but should be able to find the thread somewhere.....
EDIT: Found them! Enjoy!
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ighlight=volvo
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ighlight=volvo
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ighlight=volvo
EDIT: Found them! Enjoy!
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ighlight=volvo
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ighlight=volvo
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ighlight=volvo
11-14-2006, 05:32 PM
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I would love to see one of those 1960s vintage volvo sport coupes with an ls1 transplant, no idea if it would fit or if those are a good choice but they cetainly were a nice looking albeit different car....lemme find a link...
http://www.saint.org/volvo.htm
forgot the saint used to drive one! lmao
http://www.saint.org/volvo.htm
forgot the saint used to drive one! lmao
11-29-2006, 08:19 AM
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I Have One! Last edited by Dug Strickler; 11-29-2006 at 08:46 AM.
11-29-2006, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by mike's02ls1
See that would be no problem if I had those items, but I don't. I don't know how to weld so thats out of the question. I also have short temper if it don't go smoothly then I get fustrated. i'd rather pay someone sometimes....lol
The estimate above is conservative. I've got ~$6k sunk into my truck and it's been pretty much bolt-up on everything except the clutch and tranny crossmember. I didn't go overboard either. If you go with an actual LS1 w/tranny, it's not cheap once you buy all the things to install it.
No matter what you do, you're gonna get frustrated when things don't fit/go/work right or you buy the wrong parts or parts aren't fitting properly, things are not going to go right, and you will need to find workarounds and a prerequisite is having a cool temper when those things come up, or you're going to pay even more when you break something in a fit of rage.
