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  1. 02-01-2010, 08:32 PM #1
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    Volvo V8 Build

    I am putting together a Windsor-powered '84 Volvo 242. I found the car on Craigslist last fall, powered by the Volvo B230F 4-cyl with an AW71 automatic transmission. The car ran and drove perfectly and reliably, so I decided to change that. I yanked the the engine, transmission, and harness and sold it off. Now I am putting together the new drivetrain. 5.0 and T5, with a couple little tricks. Nothing too crazy at this point- I just want to get the thing going down the road reliably for now.

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    I have done (2) of these conversions, they are a blast!! I did a Flat Hood 242 @ 84 Wagon. I did the 242 w/ a Converse Conversion, the wagon I did a SBC w/ the aid a the JTR book. Have a great time with it, good luck!!


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  6. 02-01-2010, 08:53 PM #6
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    Rock on, Kevin! I may be bugging you if I run into any issues, if you don't mind. I have the Converse kit and JTR book, but I don't think I am going to use any Converse stuff other than the wiring harness.
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    Very cool!! Keep us posted!

    And this picture hilarious!!

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    This should be a fun build. Keep us posted on the details.
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  9. 02-01-2010, 11:03 PM #9
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    No doubt glad that car is going to be interesting!!!
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    Cool project...there are a few guys on the corral.net forum that have done this type of swap also if you need more info.
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  11. 02-02-2010, 12:05 AM #11
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    This is awesome, should be a fun build.
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    Looks like a cool build, keep us updated
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    awesome, I know a guy that's got a 302 powered wagon similar to this one... talk about a sleeper lol....... and that interior is mint!
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    I drove one of these once..... can't think of a car that needed a v8 swap more. God they are turds stock
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  15. 02-02-2010, 10:08 AM #15
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    Awesome! Get yours done so we can run our SBF converted cars!
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    That block looks familiar! Good luck with it. Itll be cool when its done
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    Apparently I am an idiot- I bought an off-the-shelf generic set of 4.000" bore moly rings from Jegs instead of metric rings. That both set me back a few dollars and a few minutes. Oh well. I guess I get to drive up to Columbus again.
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    There used to be a guy on Stangnet who had a really badass Volvo 302 swap...very very nicely done car. I can share pics if you want but i don't wanna clog up your thread with'em.
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    Look up Michael Yount on corral.net, he has a nice volvo 5.0 conversion and is always willing to give advice.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RIXXX93GT View Post
    Look up Michael Yount on corral.net, he has a nice volvo 5.0 conversion and is always willing to give advice.
    That's the guy i was talking about. I PM'ed him some pics of his car. He was always a pretty cool guy when i talked to him. He did a very nice conversion on his.
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