Greeting,
Well, I've started off on a big adventure. I've grown so fond of my '98 V70 T5 which now has 280,000 miles on it, that I've purchased a used motor and trans. to rebuild, and keep going... Throughout my life, I've always built motors for others because I enjoy it, but never could afford to do it for myself. Now in my later years I have the opportunity, and I'm pulling out all of the stops. I'm capturing the build on my webshots page if anyone cares to take a peak. http://rides.webshots.com/album/563883893OGxoym
You will note that I've done a lot of porting and polishing. On August 8th, I'm loading everything up, and heading to IPD in Portland, who will do the actual swap, as well as installing their Stage III upgrade. I can build an engine in my garage, but the homeowners agreement won't let me have a dismantled car in the driveway. I've also gone to the trouble to have all of the engine and trany parts Cryo Treated.

 

Looks really good. Are you going to have it dyno'd before and after to see the difference?

 

I've been thinking about that, I have to assume that IPD has a dyno, and if they won't charge too much to find out, I'll probably go for it. It would be interesting to see how tired my current 278,000 mile wonder really is! Other than a RIP kit, K&R filter, Mag wires and aftermarket coil, it's stock. So far I've put everything into the suspention.
Thanks,