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mdlimy

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In Topic: Volvo 850 , Rwd Let The Project Begin

Yesterday, 04:32 AM

View Postlookforjoe, on 09 February 2012 - 04:21 AM, said:

Hey, it would end up mid engine, like my X1/9 :lol:

my "eventually to do" list includes a rear engine sand rail with a 5cyl whiteblock and m56 with a big ass turbo =]

anyways /thread jack

maciek any news?

In Topic: Volvo 850 , Rwd Let The Project Begin

Yesterday, 04:15 AM

View PostturboR, on 09 February 2012 - 04:09 AM, said:

i know you keep talking bout inline 5's, but just a thought if u can get ur hands on one within ur budget, but what about the v8 from the xc90?? i mean look what noble did with it ;) ya its an rr setup with porsche trans, but still, im sure you could find a suitable trans for the job...


mmmm i like this idea, yamaha v8 powered 850, rowdy!

In Topic: S60 T5 Hpde

08 February 2012 - 06:10 AM

View PostJardim, on 08 February 2012 - 05:11 AM, said:

Make sure you get a tranny cooler for your Auto box if you plan on adding power or running it hard (no pun intended). It will save you from a forced manual swap :lol: :idiot:

+1 very good point, trans cooler would be a worth while preventative upgrade

In Topic: S60 T5 Hpde

08 February 2012 - 03:37 AM

Well lucky at ARD tuning should have me7 tuning sorted out soon enough and like everyone will tell you, thats the route to go with tuning.
do you have any hp goals?
if it was me, some struts/springs and sway bars will help it handle miles better than stock.
a fmic, k24 turbo, bigger injectors, turboback exhaust, and a tune would make a pretty responsive fun setup.
my .02 cents

In Topic: Volvo 850 , Rwd Let The Project Begin

08 February 2012 - 02:35 AM

The nice thing about using the awd rear end is it gives you an apropriate suspension setup and rear subfram setup for a diff and rear drive.
If it was me, i would be doing the awd rear end swap but ditching the shitty weak stock diff in favor for a differential with some balls out of an awd car, like and evo for example, some custom fab to mount it where the stock volvo diff sat and some custom axle shafts and you would have a fully stock original rear suspension setup with a beefy drivetrain.
Dont bother using the the stock transver engine configeration, if your going for rwd just cut up the firway and exhaust tunnel for a transmission and mount the motor the proper direction.

The biggest pain in the ass i can see would be modifying the body to fit a transmission inline behind the motor. but if your planning on using that s6 aan 5cyl audi motor this is the issues you will be dealing with anyways.



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