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engine swap??? 140-160 1969

posted by  someone claiming to be 144s on  Mon Jan 31 14:36 CST 2005 [RELATED]

hey i need some info on an engine swap for a volvo 144s this is going to sound outrageous but im trying to drop an LS1 corvette engine into my 144s its a 69 and has a pretty good size engine bay. so any info would be appriciated. if you want just email me with your info at fourfingersskater@juno.com
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    engine swap??? 140-160 1969

    posted by  someone claiming to be Rhys on  Mon Jan 31 18:44 CST 2005 [RELATED]

    The 140 upper control arms are in the way of the V-8 exhaust manifolds. Far easier - actually a great fit - on the 240.







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    Here's one in a 240 140-160 1969

    posted by  greenteagod on  Mon Jan 31 17:15 CST 2005
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    http://www.warrensweb.com/volvo/drivetrain.htm Check this link out. I know the engine bays are vastly different but you can see the snugness. From what I've heard thhe 140 engine bay has a lot less room so basically you're gonna have to be doing a whole lot of cutting. As they say though with enough time and money nothing is impossible. I'd wager you'd need to modify the crossmember greatly and cut out as much metal as possible. Other than that good luck and take lots of nice photos =)
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