V70 Estate 400+ hp build

360cf · 2019-06-04T08:19:54+00:00

Nice work! What gearbox are you planning to run?

jamesinc

Builds like this are why I started this forum 🤤

360cf

timbo "Midmount rwd config? "

Yes, RWD. Basically the same transaxle setup as one would have on a normal front-drive, but sent to the rear-seat area. At the moment the rear of car is light enough that I can pick it up off the ground with no great trouble with my own hands

Jamest5r_

You can just take the complete sub frame set up and drop it in the rear, a good friend of mine did this in the UK, he also kept the front engine as well, I'll dig you up a few links if you want, however I think you're well capable of sorting it yourself 😁

360cf

Jamest5r_
You can just take the complete sub frame set up and drop it in the rear, a good friend of mine did this in the UK, he also kept the front engine as well, I'll dig you up a few links if you want, however I think you're well capable of sorting it yourself 😁

Correct. I will be using the rear subframe to line things up then create my own mounting system and suspension

Jamest5r_

https://www.facebook.com/carthrottle/videos/1608381752506202/

Jamest5r_

He's also supercharged both engines as well 🤣 he a bit of an mad scientist type

360cf

Yes, I have seen his project. I really admire his ingenuity and motivation, especially when you see he is sometimes knee-deep in slushy leaves and rain. Also I think it is cool that someone so extravagant and adventurous chooses a brand of car that is so predicatable and understated. However, i think his direction and mine are somewhat aligned but mainly in a different direction, as I tend to work in a different way..

carnut222

Following this one! I always had the crazy idea of an 850 wagon or V70 with dual engines...single rear engine is awesome too!

360cf

carnut222
Following this one! I always had the crazy idea of an 850 wagon or V70 with dual engines...single rear engine is awesome too!

I considered it as well. Having two Volvo drivetrain sitting here is tempting, but it is also a lot of addional weight and complexity

carnut222

360cf
carnut222
Following this one! I always had the crazy idea of an 850 wagon or V70 with dual engines...single rear engine is awesome too!
I considered it as well. Having two Volvo drivetrain sitting here is tempting, but it is also a lot of addional weight and complexity

Yeah, I know what you mean. It’s pretty mental doing a twin-engine car. I worked at GM in Detroit and they built a twin V6 Chevy Citation (GM X-body...yikes). It sounded insane...imagine the sound of duelling 5-cylinder Volvo engines! Mmmmm! Could have a lot of fun in the paddock but not sure the RTA would allow a dual-engine car here in Oz.

360cf

Finally a bit of progress. I have not forgotten about my project or given up. In fact, the pace of progress will begin to pick up.

My new turbo setup. It uses a Fabricators Warehouse turbo manifold and dump pipe setup. In this photo we have the Pulsar Gen2 GTX3071, all in v-band. The reason we went with v-band is it will allow us to change to a G30-770 if needed, as the “footprints” are interchangeable.

The drivetrain will be going in the back of the car, hence the long turbo manifold and unconventional exhaust layout

carnut222

Can't wait to see more progress!

Roinik

This is awesome. So I take it that the tailgate will be CF too?

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