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posted by  Sven's Maintainer on  Fri Jun 22 00:22 CST 2007
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Apparently over-engineered, in the best meaning of the word. I've long suspected superior steel in the red block motor; thanks Al for giving some detail on that. I read that Volvo was originally a bearing manufacturer. So they would know more than a little bit about those also.

The NA version of the red block is only about 115 HP but those who add a turbo to a stock NA can go to 200 or maybe even 250 hp without changing internal engine components. Maybe add the sodium filled valves from the turbo system, however I'm pretty sure you can even get away without that. All this to show that the block and head and cooling system are not designed to just barely meet their requirements - but far beyond.
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