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Tattyoldvan · Aug 3rd, 2009, 00:24

NO the 5.6 v8 is terrible engine, great where it belongs, terrible out of it, its a heavy old lump. i've been fortunate enough to drive a 500e on the track, and a 5.6 Hammer. the hammer was just horrible, it felt like constantly driving down a 15% gradient.

Tattyoldvan · Aug 4th, 2009, 12:15

Took it out for a sneaky blast round the block. It needs a LSD for sure,
Drove very well though, one of rear caliper needs sorting, but other than that pretty good, thinking of wacking through mot as is see what else comes up.
Needs exhaust as drumming on body where has no back box.

What do people think about rust converter primers, as welds have got little grotty, and is it wise to use fiberglass mat to fill gaps in inner arches to mold original inner wing to new extensions?

oman5 · Aug 9th, 2009, 11:03

There's a lot to be said for sticking with a well-trodden path and installing a chevy 305 s/b engine. yes, its old tech and heavy and doesnt like high revs but in its favour:
It produces its power low down so you don't need to rev it.
It's one of the most common engines in the world and costs less to rebuild than a ford pinto, they can even be found pretty regularly on ebay uk with matching th350 gearbox (which is bulletproof).
It should see 200,000 miles with ease.
There is a whole tuning industry around tuning these things for big power, you can get anything for them. a decent four barrel carb and headers will see a reliable 250bhp and 25 mpg if driven carefully (but its the torque figure that's the interesting one).
It's something I'd like to do to my 740 diesel but realistically I don't have the time or money

NI_Volvo_Nut · Aug 9th, 2009, 11:45

I've the mad idea of a D5 engine mated to a M90 box, if its possible.....

davebslater(uk) · Aug 9th, 2009, 13:25

d5 entirely possible , youll just need the whole car to fit the ecu from etc .

brens-s80 · Aug 10th, 2009, 15:15

http://wwwrsphysse.anu.edu.au/~amh11...gine_swaps.htm

Tattyoldvan · Feb 20th, 2010, 18:52

Long time since any updates, ended up unemployed august.
car, put to one side not forgotten.
I've just bought a LS400, with a sweet v8, so hopefully some progress reports will be coming up soon.

Tattyoldvan · Feb 21st, 2010, 13:01

Aug 9th, 2009, 11:45	#24
NI_Volvo_Nut Volvologist Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 11:13 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangor - Norn Iron View Photos By: NI_Volvo_Nut	I've the mad idea of a D5 engine mated to a M90 box, if its possible..... __________________ What's the matter with the car I'm driving? Can't you tell that it's out of style? Should I get a set of white wall tires? Are you gonna cruise the miracle mile?

Aug 9th, 2009, 13:25	#25
davebslater(uk) redbollock guru Last Online: Jun 30th, 2016 23:54 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: lincoln	d5 entirely possible , youll just need the whole car to fit the ecu from etc . __________________ www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk

Aug 10th, 2009, 15:15	#26
brens-s80 VOC Member Last Online: Jun 17th, 2022 11:33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: naas View Photos By: brens-s80	here's a few surprises http://wwwrsphysse.anu.edu.au/~amh11...gine_swaps.htm __________________ 2001 C70 2.0 2004 S80 2.0

Feb 21st, 2010, 13:01	#28
Tattyoldvan Junior Member Last Online: May 9th, 2011 13:34 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: wimborne	my new engine

Aug 3rd, 2009, 00:24	#21
Tattyoldvan Junior Member Last Online: May 9th, 2011 13:34 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: wimborne	NO the 5.6 v8 is terrible engine, great where it belongs, terrible out of it, its a heavy old lump. i've been fortunate enough to drive a 500e on the track, and a 5.6 Hammer. the hammer was just horrible, it felt like constantly driving down a 15% gradient.

Aug 4th, 2009, 12:15	#22
Tattyoldvan Junior Member Last Online: May 9th, 2011 13:34 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: wimborne	Took it out for a sneaky blast round the block. It needs a LSD for sure, Drove very well though, one of rear caliper needs sorting, but other than that pretty good, thinking of wacking through mot as is see what else comes up. Needs exhaust as drumming on body where has no back box. What do people think about rust converter primers, as welds have got little grotty, and is it wise to use fiberglass mat to fill gaps in inner arches to mold original inner wing to new extensions?

Aug 9th, 2009, 11:03	#23
oman5 Senior Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2022 03:06 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: merthyr tydfil	There's a lot to be said for sticking with a well-trodden path and installing a chevy 305 s/b engine. yes, its old tech and heavy and doesnt like high revs but in its favour: It produces its power low down so you don't need to rev it. It's one of the most common engines in the world and costs less to rebuild than a ford pinto, they can even be found pretty regularly on ebay uk with matching th350 gearbox (which is bulletproof). It should see 200,000 miles with ease. There is a whole tuning industry around tuning these things for big power, you can get anything for them. a decent four barrel carb and headers will see a reliable 250bhp and 25 mpg if driven carefully (but its the torque figure that's the interesting one). It's something I'd like to do to my 740 diesel but realistically I don't have the time or money

Feb 20th, 2010, 18:52	#27
Tattyoldvan Junior Member Last Online: May 9th, 2011 13:34 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: wimborne	Long time since any updates, ended up unemployed august. car, put to one side not forgotten. I've just bought a LS400, with a sweet v8, so hopefully some progress reports will be coming up soon.

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