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JoshV70 · 07-31-2007, 11:26 PM

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.

Wiisass · 07-31-2007, 11:36 PM

I want to know more about your suspension.

JoshV70 · 08-01-2007, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wiisass

I want to know more about your suspension.

Volvo/Ohlins 8 way adjustable front struts/rear shocks with TME springs. Unfortunately I am unaware of anyone that makes a coilover system for the awd suspension yet. They make a coilover system for the fwd suspension setup, but that is completely different.

joe tom · 08-01-2007, 08:23 AM

nice work

piknockout · 08-01-2007, 09:24 AM

Excellent work, I love it when people do something different.

poolmike · 08-01-2007, 09:42 AM

Sweet wagon!

whiteturbo · 08-01-2007, 11:25 AM

OMG thats hottttttt a nice build for a volvo, sweet keep it up.

SpoolinDSM · 08-01-2007, 12:12 PM

Holy Sh*t!!! I love your car. And great build!

JasterM5 · 08-01-2007, 01:35 PM

That's amazing, I've always wanted to build a Volvo Wagon. Nice Job

redwrxwagon02 · 08-01-2007, 01:50 PM

Wagon Mafia son! nice wagon

haulin wood and haulin a$$

JoshV70 · 08-01-2007, 09:01 PM

UPDATE:

Got the oil pickup tube on, got the oil pan on, and sprayed most of the block (minus the cam cover since it is powdercoated and the obvious).

The old motor/tranny setup will be taken out of the wagon this weekend so I can transfer some parts that are needed on this block.

ToyotaTat · 08-02-2007, 02:51 AM

WOW. clean brick, i like it

peteyturbo · 08-02-2007, 04:51 AM

Difinitely a bad a$$ build up..That thing is going to roast the CRAP out of those RA1's in FWD mode!!

JoshV70 · 08-02-2007, 10:36 PM

Thanks for the comments guys. It should be a fun car when it's done. Wasn't able to work on it much tonight because I had to work but I managed to get the water pipe on, as well as the exhaust manifold gaskets, and manifold. Hope to get the turbo mounted up tomorrow as well as most of the turbo lines, but we will see. Can't work too much on the intake side because I still need the complete pcv system off of the old motor which I hope to have out this weekend. Enjoy.

Honest_Bob · 08-03-2007, 12:20 PM

Wow, nice turbo brick wagon. Wagons are the sex.

04 Turbo Spec · 08-03-2007, 12:42 PM

effin' A

BradC · 08-03-2007, 12:50 PM

Your Ohlins are sex. First thing I noticed. Ballin' son, looks great as a whole

sisforsurfing · 08-03-2007, 01:00 PM

Whoa, this car is awesome... just looking at the first picture it's pretty cool, but seeing what's underneath turns it up a few notches. Very nice.

CleanNeon98 · 08-03-2007, 01:46 PM

Holy ****. I love it

77F-150 · 08-03-2007, 02:52 PM

super duper clean build. also nice job on your journal.

07-31-2007, 11:26 PM	#1
JoshV70 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McGuire AFB, NJ Member #3557 My Ride: 1998 Volvo V70 iTrader: (0)	JoshV70's "Project Wagon" 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. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 98 Volvo V70 AWD 98 Volvo S70 T5-M Last edited by JoshV70; 08-01-2007 at 12:26 AM.

07-31-2007, 11:36 PM	#2
Wiisass Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Yardley Member #744 iTrader: (0)	I want to know more about your suspension. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Just put the TIP In. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

08-01-2007, 09:24 AM	#5
piknockout Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Aberdeen, MD Member #1855 My Ride: 2006 Subaru STi iTrader: (0)	Excellent work, I love it when people do something different. __________________ 2006 Aspen White Subaru Impreza WRX STi - *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.* - *2007 Black Audi A3 2.0T 6MT S-Line* 3 STU - 2006 Philly STX Champ - 2007/2008 WDCR STX Champ - Sponsored by To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

08-01-2007, 09:42 AM	#6
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08-01-2007, 12:12 PM	#8
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08-01-2007, 08:23 AM	#4
joe tom Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Newtown Member #287 My Ride: 2010 Acura TSX iTrader: (1)	nice work

08-01-2007, 11:25 AM	#7
whiteturbo Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dirty Jerzy Member #5190 My Ride: 1995 Slowbaru iTrader: (1)	OMG thats hottttttt a nice build for a volvo, sweet keep it up.

08-01-2007, 01:35 PM	#9
JasterM5 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Langhorne, PA Member #85 iTrader: (0)	That's amazing, I've always wanted to build a Volvo Wagon. Nice Job __________________ '87 Nissan S12 - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Kinda miss it - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. '02 RWD WRX To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. -> To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Dead - Really Miss It '90 Infiniti SR20 M30 - Dead - Miss this more To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. '93 Nissan S13 Vert - SR20 yadda yadda...... '92 Mazda 929

08-01-2007, 01:50 PM	#10
redwrxwagon02 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Member #4044 iTrader: (0)	Wagon Mafia son! nice wagon haulin wood and haulin a$$ __________________ oh thanks!

08-01-2007, 09:01 PM	#11
JoshV70 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McGuire AFB, NJ Member #3557 My Ride: 1998 Volvo V70 iTrader: (0)	UPDATE: Got the oil pickup tube on, got the oil pan on, and sprayed most of the block (minus the cam cover since it is powdercoated and the obvious). The old motor/tranny setup will be taken out of the wagon this weekend so I can transfer some parts that are needed on this block. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 98 Volvo V70 AWD 98 Volvo S70 T5-M

08-02-2007, 04:51 AM	#13
peteyturbo Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NE Phila. Member #1450 iTrader: (0)	Difinitely a bad a$$ build up..That thing is going to roast the CRAP out of those RA1's in FWD mode!! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

08-02-2007, 10:36 PM	#14
JoshV70 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McGuire AFB, NJ Member #3557 My Ride: 1998 Volvo V70 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the comments guys. It should be a fun car when it's done. Wasn't able to work on it much tonight because I had to work but I managed to get the water pipe on, as well as the exhaust manifold gaskets, and manifold. Hope to get the turbo mounted up tomorrow as well as most of the turbo lines, but we will see. Can't work too much on the intake side because I still need the complete pcv system off of the old motor which I hope to have out this weekend. Enjoy. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 98 Volvo V70 AWD 98 Volvo S70 T5-M

08-03-2007, 12:20 PM	#15
Honest_Bob TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Easton, PA Member #1179 My Ride: 05 WRX Wagon iTrader: (2)	Wow, nice turbo brick wagon. Wagons are the sex. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

08-03-2007, 12:50 PM	#17
BradC Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hatfield, PA Member #1083 My Ride: Boosted NA/2000 SAAB 9-5 iTrader: (1)	Your Ohlins are sex. First thing I noticed. Ballin' son, looks great as a whole __________________ 1991 Silverstone Miata BP swap, GT28, Flex, etc, etc...

08-03-2007, 01:00 PM	#18
sisforsurfing Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Member #267 My Ride: 2003 WRX wagon iTrader: (2)	Whoa, this car is awesome... just looking at the first picture it's pretty cool, but seeing what's underneath turns it up a few notches. Very nice. __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.*

08-03-2007, 01:46 PM	#19
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	Holy **. I love it __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2** : Daily Driver

08-03-2007, 02:52 PM	#20
77F-150 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Morrisville, Pa. Member #280 My Ride: 1977 F-150: 1995 Civic CX: 1985 Nighthawk CB700SC iTrader: (0)	super duper clean build. also nice job on your journal.

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