The 3 Day Swap, from '81 Volvo Wagon to Tire Slaying Daily

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10-04-2013, 02:52 PM

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in for progress

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10-04-2013, 04:30 PM

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Hey everyone. Its finally in. Our measurements were perfect for the engine mounts. It clears the subframe perfect. Now to install everything else and get it running. Check back soon for more updates in a few hours!

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10-04-2013, 05:27 PM

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I like it!

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10-04-2013, 08:08 PM

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VERY COOL BUILD SWAP !!!!!!! Your ambition and passion is supported by
the LS1TECH community...for sure ...

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10-04-2013, 08:20 PM

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Very nice! Good thing we won't have to wait long for Burnout videos!!!

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10-04-2013, 08:46 PM

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Nice progress. What trans are you using?

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10-04-2013, 09:33 PM

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Thank you everyone for the support!!!

The transmission is a F-body T56.

We were able to mount the transmission. And I installed our custom built axle, built this morning. Fit great! VERY tight clearances but it will work. Alot of work yet to finish it by sunday. But we are working hard.

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10-04-2013, 11:20 PM

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Still awake still working. Two full days without sleep?

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10-05-2013, 08:47 AM

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3 days is an ambitious time frame, major props for attempting it and I hope you succeed!

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10-05-2013, 10:36 AM

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Someone finally crashed after 42 hours awake.

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10-05-2013, 10:51 AM

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That is great. You have already accomplished a ton. Great job

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10-05-2013, 10:52 AM

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Man that fella looks POOPED !!!! The install on the other hand looks like it
was meant to be in there...fits perfect !!! Really neat project........

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10-05-2013, 11:27 AM

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Thanks guys! Makes me really excited to hear someone say it looks like it was meant to be in there. That was the goal.

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10-05-2013, 06:31 PM

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Wagon + LSX + race against the clock!

Hell yeah!

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10-05-2013, 06:33 PM

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wow that might be a record for swap completed in garage/driveway. Sure are way ahead of my lazy one year pace lol great job it looks fantastic

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10-05-2013, 06:50 PM

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This is AWESOME!! Excellent work... loving the instant gratification of this thread!

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10-05-2013, 07:44 PM

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Hooker manifolds on. Tight clearances but will work. Ran throttle cable, custom modified my speedway motorsports CMC to fit, now completely rebuilding the clutch pedal to work hydraulic-ly rather than cable. Need to run harness, coolant hoses, fuel lines, etc... Custom modified radiator to fit last night. Looks to be another all nighter tonight. After working 30+ hours straight on the car since thursday night. We managed to catch about 8 hours of sleep last night. :Thumbsup: