V70 Estate 400+ hp build

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

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

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!

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

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