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Most Outrageous-or- BIGGEST V8 stuffed into any Volvo ?

posted by  544-4ever on  Thu Dec 25 13:15 CST 2014
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We know there are a bunch of us driving converted Swedish Iron; and some mentioned happily for long term noting postings here.To Start: A Volvo pal and I did a couple in '96, one 350/375 Chevy, and mine, more docile, a 302/225 Ford-both 4-spd Auto. The Chevy ran like a scalded dog, scary. Both cars had stock 3.73 rears, non-posi. I've still got the Ford @ 55K on V8. Now w/ resources and kits like Converse's make this upgrade almost a bolt-in. We used Carbs back then, so less wiring, sensors etc.
Just wondering on a quiet holiday lull,,,,,how many wilder V8 conversions have we seen?
The Swedes are the most prolific.........of course, this was online- a tube frame clip from firewall forward w/ suspension, and a 454 BB Chevy in a 444, w/ a Wild-eyed Swede in the picture.
I've seen a 240 Bertone w/ a 427 and a thumper cam. Innocent looking Sleeper!
A 544: Article in IPD distributing features--Fellow in Hawaii had inserted a 3.1 Camaro V6, with 4-bbl carb,5-speed, slick and well matched.

What have you seen out there???







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    posted by  someone claiming to be on  Wed Dec 31 18:00 CST 1969 [RELATED]

    I there
    I have a 1980 242 that I have been messing around with for many years. It has a 383 Chevy with two T4 turbos on it. It has run in this configuration for a couple of years but the boost was limited to 4 pounds because the injectors were two small for more. I recently pulled the engine to do some stuff and while I was at it I changed the injectors to 60 pound ones. This should allow a fare amount more boost without getting too lean. The trans is a T56 and the rear end is a 9 inch ford with a 3.80 ratio and a true track locker. The car looks perfectly stock.
    If I could figure out how to do it I would include a picture.
    Oz



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      posted by  someone claiming to be on  Wed Dec 31 18:00 CST 1969 [RELATED]

      This has got to me the ultimate Sleeper and killers on the road.
      The 383 is just a massive Powerhouse even without the Turbos. /we have one in a '33 Ford w/ 2 4BBLs and it's more than a handful.
      You have the perfect setup, but are there some big meats on the rear to hold this swede down? I suppose you can feather it w/ the stick shift. Must be a blast to drive. Volvos can take the torque!!

      Mine's a ton of fun w/ a 275 HP carbed 302 Ford/ auto w/ 3.73 Volvo rear in a 760. Have you ever run it down the 1/4 mile or done one of those computer programs?. Figure out those pics, love to see 'em.

      Regards, Ken in Rainy Old Florida.



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        posted by  someone claiming to be on  Wed Dec 31 18:00 CST 1969 [RELATED]

        Turbo LS Volvo -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEYiMsN4FFA

        Easy 10's....
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    posted by  someone claiming to be on  Wed Dec 31 18:00 CST 1969 [RELATED]

    In terms of physical size, this fills up the engine compartment pretty completely.

    http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=178398
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      posted by  someone claiming to be on  Wed Dec 31 18:00 CST 1969 [RELATED]

      You aren't kidding!!! Looks like a Hemi sitting in there. Just a few tweaks to make it fit, and that Ford is aluminum I presume. It should be a screamer.
      Regards, Kayo.



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        posted by  someone claiming to be on  Wed Dec 31 18:00 CST 1969 [RELATED]

        http://s1.cdn.autoevolution.com/images/news/volvo-amazon-becomes-hemi-powered-monster-photo-gallery-60099-7.jpg
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