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  2. Was very excited to see this thread still kicking, Johann was a huge inspiration for many of us. Rest in peace Johann, from Canada with love.
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  4. Good luck, looks like a fun project for someone and a great deal. If you were closer I might have considered it myself.
  5. BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT: '98 S90, 157k on chassis, set up to run an LS3. NO DRIVETRAIN OR EXHAUST IN THE CAR. $1,250. TONS of extras included. Located in Boston, MA. DETAILS: HISTORY - '98 Volvo S90 with Ross Converse-swapped LS3. Bought car in 2010 or so, reverse gear went out in ~2013 so naturally the fix would be to v8 swap it 🙂Swap completed by Ross in 2014. The car was my daily driver until about 2016, when the 6L80E started slipping (it was unmodified except for the torque converter, unlike the engine mated to it). She was 95%+ completed at the time of failure... I hadn't touched the exterior (oxidized roof and a small dent in the rear) plus I needed to fix the coolant temp sensor not sending to the factory gauge and add my stereo of choice and some gauges. The car sat waiting for me to have time to work on her, being cranked occasionally and driven around the block from 2016-2018. Then we moved to a new location and a new home (with no garage). As the car sat, I discovered that Audi makes fun cars and they'll put the V8 in there for you, so the incentive to finish the project diminished considerably. You can guess the rest of the sob story, as it sat for the past five years, occasionally being started and run around the block. Finally, I decided we needed a pickup truck, and that pickup truck will need an LS motor, so I've decided to yank the mill out of the Volvo and put it to use. SPECS & PARTS - This is by no means a complete list as most of it is from memory, but it should give you a good idea that little expense was spared in this initial build, and many of the included "go-fast" parts alone are worth the asking price, notwithstanding the car they come with. POWERPLANT: Block & trans pulled from a 2011 Camaro SS w/ about 11k miles at the time, bone stock. Transmission does have a slightly higher stall speed torque converter... nothing outlandish as it was a DD. HPTuners flashed and tuned ECU set up as a standalone. LS3 was a converted L99 (again... Camaro SS automatic) that had AFM/DOD disabled/deleted but that kept Variable Valve Timing. ECU, wiring harness, and mounts will stay with the vehicle (I need new ones for the truck swap), so just drop in a new motor and go. DRIVETRAIN: A few added chassis braces (strut tower, lower brace, etc) are the only suspension upgrades IIRC. The wheels shown have decent winter tires on them. A/V & INTERIOR: Interior is basically stock. Wrinkled door cards, a spot of chewing gum or something on the back hat shelf, some sagging headliner above the doors, but otherwise in very good condition for the age. Trunk is outfitted with a custom 3-panel enclosure to hold an Alpine 12" sub on one side, a tool/utility kit on the other, and a fire extinguisher in the middle. The middle is removable so you can use the ski pass-through. This is a bit of a weird thing to brag about, but the interior actually smells really good. TO-BE-INSTALLED PARTS & SPARES: I have a custom rear big brake kit and a custom bumper & lower lip that are truly one-of-a-kind, blending the S90 look with the V70R. Tons of original printed service manuals for every subsystem of the chassis and many other small parts and pieces. It's all or nothing on the car and the parts. The price reflects that. I do not have the time or inclination to play pick-and-choose, and am willing to throw in hundreds of bucks worth of extra parts to make sure it's a "no-haggle" good deal for the buyer, and "time to turn the page" closure for myself. Contact me if you're interested and we can talk more; if you're seriously interested, I can dig up more details, take more photos, and so forth. Give her a good home and get this project across the finish line... she deserves it. Thanks for reading this far. -Jon
  6. 5x108 pattern. Bought used several years ago to mount on an LS-swapped ‘98 S90 sedan but never got around to rolling the fenders so they’d fit. They’ve just been sitting and now I’m pulling the drivetrain for another swap. Tires are around 8/32 and are older but still in good condition. Rims are in EXCELLENT condition and the fifth rim (spare, no tire mounted) is new, I think. No rash, just a little dusty from storage. Happy to take more pics or a video for interested buyers. Local pickup preferred but willing to ship at buyer’s expense. $1750 OBO. Thanks for your interest! -Jon
  7. Whatcha driving? I'm in the market for one in the next few months, nixed polestar after I struggled to charge the loaner.
  8. I find picking the right fart tone on a tesla to be one of the most challenging part of owning an EV. Though the lack of lvl 2 chargers in the central Florida area also make it nearly impossible to own one myself.
  9. While customizing a car is a breeze for many gasoline car owners, EVs present a different set of hurdles. Here's why: High-Voltage Systems: EVs operate on powerful electric systems that can be extremely hazardous if not handled correctly by a professional. tinkering with these components yourself is a big safety risk. Software-Reliant Performance: Unlike traditional car parts you can swap out, much of an EV's performance is controlled by software. Manufacturers lock these settings to optimize battery life and safety. Modifying this software can be risky and might void your warranty. Battery Capacity: Increasing an EV's range by installing a bigger battery is tempting, but it's a complex procedure. These batteries are bulky and carefully designed to work with the car's electrical system. Improper installation can lead to malfunctions.
  10. What a fucking shit show this race is. Corrupt Nicky dropped out. Looks like it will be big bad orange guy vs worthless racist escaped alzheimer patient. And you have Hillary gaining ground and popularity again, as if everyone just forgot how absolutely horrible she is O.o We doing anyone but biden this time around?
  11. You can post in the Florida Volvo Community fb group if you want to, with what all is there and if anyone is looking for something. We have quite a few of the VCOA group in the FLVC group who would be your target audience mostly.
  12. I am trying to empty my late brother's storage unit in Virginia. He had a daily-driver 142E with overdrive for many years, and at one point he pulled the engine and rebuilt it with, among other IPD items, .030" pistons and what-all. A few years later he took on a big boat project and no longer had time for his Volvo fetish. The body was pretty bad so he pulled out the engine, trans, wiring harness, fuel pump, ECM, seats and put them in storage. The car then went to the crusher. So here it is 11 years later and I need to empty the building. I was a Volvo guy too in the 1980s (1966 122S, 1970 144S) and I hate to sell it for the value of the metal. I woulda loved to put this in a 544 or a 122 once upon a time. Somewhere there's somebody who would love to have this to rebuild (even if you abandoned the injection). Question is, what's the best way to find someone to buy it all cheap? I posted it in the For Sale forum here and at Swedespeed, but no action yet. I live in Florida and drive to Virginia occasionally and could deliver it to anyplace close to I-95. I appreciate any ideas.
  13. I actually got them through the dealer. You may just have to call your dealership to check from time to time, its like pre-painted P80-70 R bumpers, they still come in from Sweden, just only like 20-30 a year depending on sales.
  14. MPRE.se sells the spherical bushings. They’re the Ben of Europe 😉 Think I might grab a set of those. Local 850 enthusiast has a extra set for me. if you need a shipping address in Europe just let me know, happy to help.
  15. If Ben wont I can help make that happen getting these to you... I need some parts from Sweden that we can make a swap on... they wont ship to USA but they will to the Netherlands... https://www.bneshop.com/collections/p80/products/93-97-m56-spherical-shift-bearings
  16. http://www.ebay.com/itm/VOLVO-BRASS-SHIFTER-CABLE-BUSHINGS-850-S70-V70-C70-/250730473309 they were listed for a MR2 before but can’t find them 18 years later😂 I can find the spherical and somebody offered me those, but they’re 50€ The delrin/brass works perfect. Its for Johanns 850 btw, needs a bit of attention.
  17. well how long ago did you get the clutches? where did your guy source them from? far as i know, the 850R clutches haven't been available for over a year now..
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