# cool volvo
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cool-volvo/15629
**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive
**Created:** [August 7, 2006, 2:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cool-volvo/15629 "2006-08-07T14:45:33Z")
**Posts on this page:** 19
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### Author:  [@SoloIIscoob](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoloIIscoob)
#### Post date: [August 7, 2006, 2:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cool-volvo/15629/1 "2006-08-07T14:45:33Z")
so the place that replaced my tranny is called swedish motors, and in fact, they work on swedish motors.
…however the mechanics there enjoy american v8 power as much as any other god-fearing wanna-be gansta american alive on this earth. basically its something :snky: shoehorned into something :ohnoes: and engine shots will be up later this week. (he doesnt like talking about/showing off his car at work in front of his boss)
…without further ado, TO THE PICTURES!
^^not very awe inspiring, but not all great minds think alike
^^not too much going on in the interior, except for the lack of transmission
^^never seen a volvo like this before?
^^hmmm, orlly??
and i like the look of the front a lot…more pictures will be up friday
the only thing that saddens me is his tran. just locked on friday night and it was only alive for about 100 miles. so i dont get to see it run or hear it or ride in it until i get back. but when i do, more pics/vids. too
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### Author:  [@SoloIIscoob](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoloIIscoob)
#### Post date: [August 7, 2006, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cool-volvo/15629/2 "2006-08-07T14:49:09Z")
oh almost forgot, this picture is just a quick/terrible shot of the exhaust, his exhaust fabricator is unbelievable, you will seriously love this engine bay and the fabrication involved in it. engine/drivetrain details will also follow
that is hand built exhaust. i will get a better picture of it on friday.
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### Author:  [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)
#### Post date: [August 7, 2006, 2:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cool-volvo/15629/3 "2006-08-07T14:57:44Z")
I wonder whats inside
I have heard of 5.0 motors going in
and I want a 5.0 swapped volvo like you wouldn’t believe
May I also add
That wagon is hot!
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### Author:  [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)
#### Post date: [August 7, 2006, 3:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cool-volvo/15629/4 "2006-08-07T15:05:41Z")
Personally, I think it looks like shit. The front end is riced out, the wheels DO NOT flow with that car and the exhaust is crooked as all hell. I dont care if it’s got an LSx in it or not.
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### Author:  [@SoloIIscoob](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoloIIscoob)
#### Post date: [August 7, 2006, 3:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cool-volvo/15629/5 "2006-08-07T15:16:55Z")
> [@MPD47](#):
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> Personally, I think it looks like shit. The front end is riced out, the wheels DO NOT flow with that car and the exhaust is crooked as all hell. I dont care if it’s got an LSx in it or not.
like i said not all great minds think alike. i like how different it is. and tho it is not a perfected show car, but it is a different, soon to be street monster…
…i dont like the color or quite how the headlights sit in the front, but i do like his creativity and uniqueness. hes not going to win best of shows, but he will win a lot of races and a lot of respect when it is out lurking the streets
and yea he already had a silver 5.0 powered wagon, but wanted something a little more unique and quite a bit more power.
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### Author:  [@Jagermeister](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jagermeister)
#### Post date: [August 7, 2006, 3:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cool-volvo/15629/6 "2006-08-07T15:46:56Z")
So which Vette engine is in it?
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### Author:  [@JaysGreenLX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JaysGreenLX)
#### Post date: [August 7, 2006, 4:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cool-volvo/15629/7 "2006-08-07T16:11:27Z")
> [@Minglor](#):
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> I have heard of 5.0 motors going in
> and I want a 5.0 swapped volvo like you wouldn’t believe
Yeah I have seen this a few times as well.
> [@Minglor](#):
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> May I also add
> That wagon is hot!
I agree
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### Author:  [@tnick24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tnick24)
#### Post date: [August 7, 2006, 5:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cool-volvo/15629/8 "2006-08-07T17:00:25Z")
people have been doing 5.0 swaps and SBC swaps into them for YEARS. theres a kid that lives down the street from me whos doing one now. trust me, volvos suck.
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### Author:  [@SoloIIscoob](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoloIIscoob)
#### Post date: [August 7, 2006, 7:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cool-volvo/15629/9 "2006-08-07T19:07:29Z")
> [@tnick24](#):
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> people have been doing 5.0 swaps and SBC swaps into them for YEARS. theres a kid that lives down the street from me whos doing one now. trust me, volvos suck.
hahah i would not doubt that.
and as for the vette engine, im pretty sure he said its fro ma c5, so does that make it an ls2, or 1?
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### Author:  [@JaysGreenLX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JaysGreenLX)
#### Post date: [August 7, 2006, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cool-volvo/15629/10 "2006-08-07T19:40:50Z")
LS1
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### Author:  [@jimmyfloyd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jimmyfloyd)
#### Post date: [August 7, 2006, 9:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cool-volvo/15629/11 "2006-08-07T21:44:04Z")
That car has a twin turbo LS1/6 Vette motor under the hood. It was the car I was going to base my 740 turbo wagon swap on. The fabrication was done at a shop down in Harrisburg, PA and I think the car is from around there as well. Should be nice when finished.
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### Author:  [@Pass\_McGass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pass_McGass)
#### Post date: [August 7, 2006, 9:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cool-volvo/15629/12 "2006-08-07T21:46:53Z")
> [@tnick24](#):
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> trust me, volvos suck.
you’re on crack.
and I agree with mpd47 that it looks like shit. But I still think its gonna rock socks.
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### Author:  [@SoloIIscoob](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoloIIscoob)
#### Post date: [August 8, 2006, 9:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cool-volvo/15629/13 "2006-08-08T09:24:35Z")
> [@jimmyfloyd](#):
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> That car has a twin turbo LS1/6 Vette motor under the hood. It was the car I was going to base my 740 turbo wagon swap on. The fabrication was done at a shop down in Harrisburg, PA and I think the car is from around there as well. Should be nice when finished.
ummm, let me jsut say. it is a central penna. car that will rock many a socks, HOWEVER, the thing i am most impressed with is all the fabrication that was used on this car… it is simply put an amazing engine bay. simply amazing.
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### Author:  [@Bacon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bacon)
#### Post date: [August 8, 2006, 9:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cool-volvo/15629/14 "2006-08-08T09:28:18Z")
Yay, red wagons FTW.
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### Author:  [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)
#### Post date: [August 8, 2006, 9:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cool-volvo/15629/15 "2006-08-08T09:28:23Z")
I like this one;
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### Author:  [@jimmyfloyd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jimmyfloyd)
#### Post date: [August 8, 2006, 10:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cool-volvo/15629/16 "2006-08-08T10:07:47Z")
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### Author:  [@SoloIIscoob](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoloIIscoob)
#### Post date: [August 8, 2006, 10:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cool-volvo/15629/17 "2006-08-08T10:16:23Z")
yea. hes def. doing this setup right. i cant wait until mid-fall when i get a ride
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### Author:  [@Dr.Stevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dr.Stevil)
#### Post date: [August 8, 2006, 10:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cool-volvo/15629/18 "2006-08-08T10:35:10Z")
very nice 🙂
I’d deffinitly go for the sleeper look with a car like that though (atleast tuck the exhaust under the car… maybe even run a fake 2" turndown pipe out the back 😃 ). Doesnt look too bad, but I’m not digging the exhaust/wheels/headlights
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### Author:  [@tnick24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tnick24)
#### Post date: [August 8, 2006, 3:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cool-volvo/15629/19 "2006-08-08T15:30:46Z")
> [@SC\_Steve](#):
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> … Doesnt look too bad, but I’m not digging the exhaust/wheels/headlights
I’ll agree on the exhaust, but the headlights are stock, and wheels are from a 850 R i belive. not that bad of a choice, you really cant put a aftermarket wheel on a old volvo and think it looks good. its all about rocking the old 240 turbo wheels painted\<—it looks amazing.