Volvo V8 Transplant?

[Clan]

Originally Posted by eternal optimist

Too easy. It’s a cracking engine - I saw a build where one went into a late 70’s Camry estate (keeping it in the family) and someone (in Aus or NZ) put one in an Avenger estate.

The Yamaha/Volvo V8 appeals because of the family connection I guess.

there are launches ( boats) with 4 x 650 bhp outboard versions of this V8 bolted on the back ...2600bhp

[Tannaton]

Originally Posted by eternal optimist

Ah, I’d want it to look absolutely stock, would want it to draw attention to itself other than the tailpipes and then the noise it made if you really pressed on.

A V8 240 would be a splendid thing. Starting to wonder what the bell housing bolt pattern is and what RWD gearboxes might fit!

I'd want it to be 100% Volvo and 100% stock looking - then you could take it to the local dealer for a service !!

I think most "Turbo Brick" conversions (i.e. 240 with T5 engine) use the M90 5-speed transmission which can still be obtained from 740/940 models etc. Unfortunately all of the factory Volvo V8 installations where with the TF80 6-speed auto so a bell housing will probably have to be fabricated along with a flywheel.

What a traffic light tearaway though....

[Tannaton]

Originally Posted by Clan

there are launches ( boats) with 4 x 650 bhp outboard versions of this V8 bolted on the back ...2600bhp

Hmmm you could maybe do a twin engine version of a 240 with one upfront (in FWD mode) and one in the back.....

It's probably easier to get ridiculous power in boats as cooling isn't a problem....

*** Starts searching e-bay for a presentable 240 GL estate and two XC90 V8 front subframes complete ***

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by Tannaton

I'd want it to be 100% Volvo and 100% stock looking - then you could take it to the local dealer for a service !!

I think most "Turbo Brick" conversions (i.e. 240 with T5 engine) use the M90 5-speed transmission which can still be obtained from 740/940 models etc. Unfortunately all of the factory Volvo V8 installations where with the TF80 6-speed auto so a bell housing will probably have to be fabricated along with a flywheel.

What a traffic light tearaway though....

Couple of points - first, do Volvo dealers still know how to service a 240? Second, Yamaha engine isn't strictly speaking a Volvo engine.

Surely though the whole point of creating a sleeper isn't to stay with anything that might be the original engine (unless you go for big tuning) but fitting a bigger engine and keeping it looking standard on the outside. That's why i'd go for the Lexus lump, much easier to fit into the Volvo engine bay, gearbox options are easy especially if using auto. Perhaps because i'm older i'd want to stick with the auto, that said i've run autos through choice for 35 years so maybe not...........

[Clan]

Originally Posted by Tannaton

Hmmm you could maybe do a twin engine version of a 240 with one upfront (in FWD mode) and one in the back.....

It's probably easier to get ridiculous power in boats as cooling isn't a problem....

*** Starts searching e-bay for a presentable 240 GL estate and two XC90 V8 front subframes complete ***

one of those engines was used in the S60 touring car racer in Australia about 5 years ago which gave some stunning races ..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e96y-o2eooM

Watch the last lap which must go down as one of the very best of all time from any racing series ...

[Tannaton]

Originally Posted by Clan

one of those engines was used in the S60 touring car racer in Australia about 5 years ago which gave some stunning races ..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e96y-o2eooM

Watch the last lap which must go down as one of the very best of all time from any racing series ...

My word - that was entertaining, proper racing !!