Rich Halsey

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Just thought I would throw out a short Version 2 build of my Volvo Wagon.
I originally put this together last winter and this was my first experience with a LS engine and first with a turbo. Just wanted to have something cheap, different and relatively fast.

Version 1 is a 4.8 JY engine, 862 heads, ls6 cam and intake, pac 1218 springs, China GT45 turbo and tuned by the Denmah. All the piping, mounts ect, I fabricated myself. 4L80E and I narrowed and swapped in a 8.8 Explorer rear.

Version 1 on the Dyno
Car has been an absolute blast so far and I have had a ton of fun in it, but......
Just like everyone else I want more so here we are at Version 2

Rich Halsey

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V2 is a Gen III 5.3
GM Crank
Callies Compstar Rods from LJMS
LJMS/ Wiseco Turbo pistons
243 Heads
LJMS stage II cam
BTR .660 Spring Kit w/ Titanium retainers
LS7 Lifters
LS9 Gaskets
ARP Main studs
ARP Head studs
King Coated bearings

Machine and balancing was done by Gil Davis Racing engines
A few pics so far..

Bad Apache

I love sleepers! Especially wagons! Looking forward to catching you at Cecil with it.

Rich Halsey

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Thanks. I still have the stock radials on it and the converter is way too tight so its not real impressive at the track. Doesn't make any boost till 300' out or so and then just blows the tires off it.

DavidBoren

Is a new stall part of phase two? That new 5.3 is going to be gnarly. What a fun little wagon.

Rich Halsey

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Yes, I have a Circle D Billet triple disc sitting at home waiting on the swap to happen.

Rich Halsey

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Got some more goodies from Lil Johns Motorsports..
PT88


JGS 50mm Wastegate and JGS 50mm blow off valve


Blanket, pt flange and clamp and some swag

forcd ind

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Pretty cool, was that at Cecil Co.-looked like it
You need some tire under that, surprised they held on the dyno

Rich Halsey

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Yes, my brother Jim owns Cecil. I wasn't planning on running it that night. Took it up just to hang out and Jim and everyone was ragging on me to try it. It is an absolute turd leaving. Best pass was a 11.78 @ 127mph but couldnt get below a 2.03 sixty foot.

forcd ind

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Cool, didn't notice the last name at first, lol-i plan on taking my 65 Buick
(turbo, 6.0) up in the spring for T & T, always loved that track

tennerv8

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Awesome car. What series wagon is this?

Rich Halsey

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Its a 940

Rich Halsey

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BTR springs on.

Rich Halsey

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Engine and trans are in. Playing with a new merge. This is painful work getting these things to fit together.

Bad Apache

Painful but came out very nice. Looks like a very smooth transition.

thompson

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Very cool build!



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ridecats

How was the swap? I'm thinking of doing a Volvo wagon project and would like the news style I'd it's not a lot harder than a 240

Rich Halsey

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Not a bad swap at all. Engine fits nicely in the engine bay. Made my own engine and trans mounts. Did have to massage (BFH) the trans tunnel a bit to get the 4L80E to fit.

DKO

Love the older Volvos. I've owned three, never had as much fun as your having with it though. Keep us updated!

Rich Halsey

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Its alive! Wanted to fire it without the turbo to make sure there was no loose "leftovers" from the hotside pipe build going thru a new turbo.