ls swap
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a popular chevy v-8... they're popping up in everything from 55 chevy's to the last gen rx-7's....
I've seen pics of them in volvos, but can't tell you anything about the mod itself...
one for sale local to me: 1991 Volvo 940 with LS1 and T56
I've seen pics of them in volvos, but can't tell you anything about the mod itself...
one for sale local to me: 1991 Volvo 940 with LS1 and T56
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i was considering a v8 swap in my volvo also but i was told to use a later ford 5.0 i think im going to use an older 350 thats already carborated since there are legitamently like 14 wires to the whole motor and no computer i would recomend the same for you it will be the easiest most straight forward swap
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An LS block transplant would be no different then the other V8 conversions. How many have you done? Providing you have mechanical skills it should not be a problem. Good luck
Last edited by swiftjustice44; 10-03-2011 at 09:44 PM.
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I've been looking around and doing some research as well for this swap. i don't know what your goals are but I'm currently debating the 5.3 chevy vortec out of the 99-04 chev trucks. they're cheap and they're basically an ls motor. if you go to 594HP 5.3L Gen III Small Block for $3,252 - Hot Rod Magazine they build a boosted 5.3 with all the parts prices and part numbers! if i do this I'm gunna pretty much do this minus all the turbo stuff. i'm thinking maybe 350 hp... lol we'll see anyways hope this helps!
Last edited by swiftjustice44; 10-03-2011 at 09:46 PM.
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Once you do a conversion you understand the magnitude of the job. It's not just a matter of throwing a motor in and driving away. Here's an exercise for you try to sit down and generate a list of what you need to do to put that 5.3 in your car. Let us know what you come up with. Take a look at swifts ford conversion. He only shows the tip of the iceberg. Good luck
Last edited by swiftjustice44; 10-03-2011 at 09:47 PM.
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oh I know what it takes to put a motor in a car that was never supposed to be there. custom motor and tranny mounts, custom drive shaft, custom headers and exhaust, custom wiring harness just to come up with a few. I'm not entirely sure what has to be or what needs to be done just because I have just started looking into this swap. I weld and fit for a living and when times get tough I know how to reach up and give the old noodle a scratch and go hmmmm lol and by no means do i think this is an easy swap.
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Guys...you may notice I cleaned this thread up a bit. Normally, when there is this much e-chest beating I simply delete the entire thing. An LS thread is always a good thing so I'll keep it open for a bit. Keep it civil or the entire thing will disappear in a puff of e smoke.
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