EZ-E Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 I think this would about be the best grocery getter, parts hauler you could possibly own. It is a Hybrid Volvo with a Chevy V-8. Not a bad price either at 3k. Heres the link if you care to look. http://www.markdepot.com/volvo/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusPuppis Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 What are the specs on that engine? I was under the impression that the 305 in the RS' was pretty poor. I know in the SHO I've trounced more than a few RS Camaro's. I would have gone with a more powerful motor personally I may be mistaken though, I'm not familiar with the Chevy V8's. Still and all, its extremely clean and the swap looks very well done, would be a hell of a sleeper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veritech-z Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I stomped on an old 305 firebird in my ragged out old 280 that was bone stock. This guy's head is in the right place, but he could have chosen a stronger powerplant. I've got a picture somewhere of a 240 volvo wagon that I saw at Moroso that had a Penta marine engine shoved into it. He had his hood cut out so that the turbo plumbing would fit, and the car would pull the front wheels into third gear. Now that was a sleeper for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Woj Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 You have to keep in mind where this guy was coming from engine-wise, this was a major upgrade. The Volvo 740 GLE is equipped with a 4 cyl engine (not Turbo) of 114 hp As per power output, shouldn't a 305 should make about 15% less power than a 350? How wide of tires can you fit under the back of one of those Volvo's? Not much point in putting a 400hp V8 in a car with 185 series tires... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veritech-z Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I want to say the boat powered volvo had around 8 inch wide wheels, but that was just an estimate from the side of the track. They weren't original wheels, that's for sure-plus it could have been mini-tubbed, I never saw inside it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Woj Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 From the JTR Volvo page: With the standard 3.31 gears, 195/70-14 tires, a 700-R4 transmission, and the stock Volvo 2 inch diesel exhaust, the car would do 0-60 mph in 8.1 seconds. The 1/4 mile took about 16.3 seconds with a trap speed of 84 mph. This is with the same exact engine: The engine is a 305 throttle-body-injected V-8 from a 1991 Camaro. JTR Volvo Lots of good info on their site (including performance and weight figures). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusPuppis Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I just cant see going through all that trouble for a 16.3. I hate ragging on anyones work, but, eh, I dont get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veritech-z Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 The boat powered volvo was doing mid tens if I remember correctly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Having owned a number of these 2 and 7 series cars, I can tell you that ANY Chevy V8 will make for an improvement over the N/A cars. They are slow as all get out, but they are comfortable cars that are tough as nails. Perhaps one of the safest cars to be in when in an accident. That wagon would do well with ipd suspension teeks and some decent wheels & tires. Nice daily driver that can haul the Lab in the back as well. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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