JoshV70's "Project Wagon"

[JoshV70]

1998 Volvo V70 Awd--207k miles





These pictures were taken around August 2006. During this time, the car was at its peak, and I was enjoying every minute of driving it. One night, it was close to 95 degrees out or so, with about 100% humidity, I was doing some spirited runs. The car was boosting a tad high around 23 psi, and afr's were in the mid 12's climbing to high 12's as it wound out in each gear. Motor started detonating like a little bitch, in which case I drove it home, and shut it down. Next morning I opened up the hood, and noticed coolant splattered out of the coolant reservoir. Was pretty sure I either killed the headgasket or cracked a cylinder. Used a coolant tester to see if there were any gases in the coolant system, and there was, so the motor was toast. Had an extra motor laying around at which first I was going to drop in, but decided to build up. Over the course of this past year, I have been collecting numerous parts, as well as running into many obstacles. The motor is getting a complete buildup, as well as a manual, fwd transmission.

Diamond Pistons (OS1) with Eagle H-Beam Rods






Ported (gasket matched) And Polished Cylinder Head---5 Angle Valve Job






The Motor As Of 6/30/07 On The Engine Stand




Went with a Volvo M56h manual 5 speed transmission. I will be installing a Quaife limited slip differential, as well as a Southbend DXD 6 puck feramic clutch, and Sachs 707 pressure plate.





Went with a Garrett 3076r .82 or .83 a/r exhaust housing (can't remember) with an ATP Ultimate Internal Wastegate setup.




Tial 50mm BOV


Ported/Polished Intake Manifold




Ported/Polished/Knife Edged S60R Exhaust Manifold




Siemens 630cc Injectors/Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump


Volvo 17x8 Pegasus wheels (No spacers needed to clear the Porsche calipers)/Toyo RA-1 235/45/17 tires



I will keep posting updates of the engine progress as it comes along. Thanks for looking.