V8 !!

Kentish Dragon · Dec 4th, 2020, 08:44

I recently saw an ad for an XC90 4.4 V8 Executive.

Never heard of one of these before ( I assume it was originally specced for US of Middle Eastern markets?)

It got me thinking - the only thing that put me off my old xc90 was it's lack of power ( 2.4 in lowest tuning spec) - so could I live with an xc again if it had a proper engine???

Errrrr, yep. Definitely! ( In spite of ridiculous tax/insurance prices and mpg in the teens)

So........how rare are these beasts?
Are they reliable, or basket cases & how is parts availability??
Does anyone here have one or previously owned one ?

Whyman · Dec 4th, 2020, 09:18

7 on Autotrader.

skippyfox · Dec 4th, 2020, 12:08

If I remember rightly the engine was developed by Yamaha. Also the nose of the V8 is slightly shorter, something to do with Volvo not wanting the Ford V8 put in during Volvo's time with Ford. I was tempted to go for one a few years back.

SwissXC90 · Dec 4th, 2020, 12:47

There is a huge amount of V8 XC90s in the USA, have a look at tapatalk Volvo. Loads of V8 activity there, they'll tell you everything you want and don't want to know

DAN AT ADRIAN FLUX · Dec 5th, 2020, 21:24

Hi.
If you needed any help with insurance for one of these vehicles then please feel free to drop me a line.
Regards,
Dan.

Clan · Dec 5th, 2020, 21:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by skippyfox

If I remember rightly the engine was developed by Yamaha. Also the nose of the V8 is slightly shorter, something to do with Volvo not wanting the Ford V8 put in during Volvo's time with Ford. I was tempted to go for one a few years back.

There are power boats with 4 x 650 bhp Volvo V8 engines in the 4 outboards across the back 😎

Tony500 · Dec 7th, 2020, 02:14

I will have one for sale in the next few weeks. Lpg converted ect..... Will need a gearbox output sensor though and would recommend a new harness too.

The only bad thing about the engine is the Ballance shaft and the rocker cover gaskets leaking... They sound cracking and do fairly shift..... I've had a few Subaru's ect and I'm sure they would keep up with some of them.

Kentish Dragon · Dec 7th, 2020, 13:08

Thanks guys.

I am really tempted by an xc90 v8.
I'll have to get some insc quotes first as my last big engined car ( Merc CLK 500 AMG ) was over £2000 per year - can't imagine the Volvo being much cheaper.

I rarely use autotrader - I hate the way the site works, and from experience, much of what's there is massively overpriced and/or tarted up bodge-jobs.

HunterBruce · Dec 8th, 2020, 22:07

I have one.
Prepare for a large fuel bill.
The accelerator is very sensitive and often drops a gear, plenty of power.
But its really uses alot of fuel.

I should have bought a 3.2L Engine it has enough power compared to 2.9.

Consider this those 3.2L Engines are extremely reliable unlike 2.9L

HunterBruce · Dec 8th, 2020, 22:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony500

I will have one for sale in the next few weeks. Lpg converted ect..... Will need a gearbox output sensor though and would recommend a new harness too.
.

Tony please can we chat.
dbfunrugby@gmail.com
I'd like to please find out more.

Dec 4th, 2020, 08:44	#1
Kentish Dragon New Member Last Online: Aug 18th, 2021 11:10 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Birmingham	V8 !! I recently saw an ad for an XC90 4.4 V8 Executive. Never heard of one of these before ( I assume it was originally specced for US of Middle Eastern markets?) It got me thinking - the only thing that put me off my old xc90 was it's lack of power ( 2.4 in lowest tuning spec) - so could I live with an xc again if it had a proper engine??? Errrrr, yep. Definitely! ( In spite of ridiculous tax/insurance prices and mpg in the teens) So........how rare are these beasts? Are they reliable, or basket cases & how is parts availability?? Does anyone here have one or previously owned one ?

Dec 4th, 2020, 09:18	#2
Whyman Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 09:21 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Newark	7 on Autotrader. __________________ XC60 2013 D5 215 SE Lux Nav geartronic

Dec 4th, 2020, 12:47	#4
SwissXC90 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 18:26 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Cross Country	There is a huge amount of V8 XC90s in the USA, have a look at tapatalk Volvo. Loads of V8 activity there, they'll tell you everything you want and don't want to know __________________ XC90 R-Design MY2009, Black Sapphire Metallic. HP-Sound, RSE, Nav, Tel, ParkingCam, BLIS, ParkingHeater, RestHeat, Removable Towbar, Summer: CRATUS 20x8 on Pirelli Scorpion Zeros 255/45, Winter: NEPTUNE 17x7 on Continental WinterContact 4x4 235/65.

Dec 7th, 2020, 02:14	#7
Tony500 Master Member Last Online: Jan 7th, 2024 14:02 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Glasgow	I will have one for sale in the next few weeks. Lpg converted ect..... Will need a gearbox output sensor though and would recommend a new harness too. The only bad thing about the engine is the Ballance shaft and the rocker cover gaskets leaking... They sound cracking and do fairly shift..... I've had a few Subaru's ect and I'm sure they would keep up with some of them. __________________ 2009 V70 R-Design 2.0D SE Sport 2007 XC90 D5 SE Lux 2006 XC90 V8 Executive

Dec 8th, 2020, 22:07	#9
HunterBruce Junior Member Last Online: Dec 5th, 2023 10:19 Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Exeter	V8 Fuel MPG I have one. Prepare for a large fuel bill. The accelerator is very sensitive and often drops a gear, plenty of power. But its really uses alot of fuel. I should have bought a 3.2L Engine it has enough power compared to 2.9. Consider this those 3.2L Engines are extremely reliable unlike 2.9L

Dec 4th, 2020, 12:08	#3
skippyfox VOC Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2022 15:52 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: rossendale lancs	If I remember rightly the engine was developed by Yamaha. Also the nose of the V8 is slightly shorter, something to do with Volvo not wanting the Ford V8 put in during Volvo's time with Ford. I was tempted to go for one a few years back.

Dec 5th, 2020, 21:24	#5
DAN AT ADRIAN FLUX Trader Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 18:44 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: King's Lynn	Hi. If you needed any help with insurance for one of these vehicles then please feel free to drop me a line. Regards, Dan.

Dec 7th, 2020, 13:08	#8
Kentish Dragon New Member Last Online: Aug 18th, 2021 11:10 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Birmingham	Thanks guys. I am really tempted by an xc90 v8. I'll have to get some insc quotes first as my last big engined car ( Merc CLK 500 AMG ) was over £2000 per year - can't imagine the Volvo being much cheaper. I rarely use autotrader - I hate the way the site works, and from experience, much of what's there is massively overpriced and/or tarted up bodge-jobs.

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