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Graham63
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Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows whether the Volvo v8 unit would fit into any of the P3 platform cars? E.g. would the s80 v8 engine (& gearbox) slot into an xc70 or xc60? Just a thought ...
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Don't know about the XC60, but given the S80/XC70 and V70 share the same platform then I'd imagine the V8 would drop in. Someone put the V8 engine in a P1 S40 once.
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That must have involved the world's largest shoehorn!
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In the S40:
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I’ve always wondered that. Would want to do it on a P2 XC70 though, not a P3.
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You could make a beast of an off-roader if you dropped it into a jacked up P2 XC70.... :-)
With regard to the S40 transplant - that platform has known cooling issues (which is why the T5 is a shandy version with around 30 BHP less) so the would have been a real challenge. Or... how about dropping it into a really nice stock looking 240 Estate??
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A V8 240 would be a splendid thing. Starting to wonder what the bell housing bolt pattern is and what RWD gearboxes might fit! |
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Gives you a 4.0 V8 with 250+bhp easily and is surprisingly economical, even in it's original host car.
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The Yamaha/Volvo V8 appeals because of the family connection I guess. |
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