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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.
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..
Last edited by Rich Halsey; Oct 28, 2015 at 02:27 PM.
I love sleepers! Especially wagons! Looking forward to catching you at Cecil with it.
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.
Pretty cool, was that at Cecil Co.-looked like it
You need some tire under that, surprised they held on the dyno
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.
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
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.
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