The Aussie Chop Stick’s Volvo 940GLE

calvintibia001

Also might be something I want to do in the future, is mk1 IRS swap. I know for big power solid axle are much better, but the car is more setup for a comfy cruiser not a EK Civic on ChinaBay coilovers. I reckon with the BNE upgraded Stay Rods and swapping the diff to the 1031 with 27 spline axles, it should hold my target of 180rwkw with around 400Nm of torque.

But it mk1 IRS seems to be quite rare in Aus, and I don't see a lot of people selling them in US or UK. So something to think about.

ramrod

I would investigate further by using a different compression tester or two. It’s not uncommon that cheap ones read inaccurately

calvintibia001

ramrod
I would investigate further by using a different compression tester or two. It’s not uncommon that cheap ones read inaccurately

This was tested by a reputable tuner, might do a leak down test to check what's actually happening though.

Major Ledfoot

IRS1 was in 760s 88+ and 960 sedans up till YM95.

So, not easy to find in OZ any more.

A guy on TB is doing an IRS conversion from live axle; IIRC, there's a couple of subtle underbody mods needed.

calvintibia001

Major Ledfoot
IRS1 was in 760s 88+ and 960 sedans up till YM95.
So, not easy to find in OZ any more.
A guy on TB is doing an IRS conversion from live axle; IIRC, there's a couple of subtle underbody mods needed.

I thought the 960 sedans in OZ have IRS II with the transverse leaf spring

Major Ledfoot

With 95+ 960s, sedans and wagons got IRS2 - pre-95 960 wagons didn't get IRS1.

calvintibia001

Major Ledfoot
With 95+ 960s, sedans and wagons got IRS2 - pre-95 960 wagons didn't get IRS1.

Ah got you, do you have the post for the IRS conversion ? I am interested to see what needs to be done.

Major Ledfoot

^ IIRC, it's "From Russia With Love" in Projects and Restorations. It's been a while since I looked at it, but it's in that section. A 745 is the project car.

calvintibia001

Major Ledfoot
^ IIRC, it's "From Russia With Love" in Projects and Restorations. It's been a while since I looked at it, but it's in that section. A 745 is the project car.

will have a suss on that, since I am actually pretty keen on swapping to IRS (but a lot of people on turbobricks seem to be very against it)

Ex850R

calvintibia001
https://ozvolvo.org/discussion/comment/210239#Comment_210239
will have a suss on that, since I am actually pretty keen on swapping to IRS (but a lot of people on turbobricks seem to be very against it)

Go all out and put Lexus rear in it?

May be from ES300 or LS400. Saw it somewhere...

calvintibia001

Ex850R
https://ozvolvo.org/discussion/comment/210242#Comment_210242
Go all out and put Lexus rear in it?
May be from ES300 or LS400. Saw it somewhere...

Well, Yoshifab or BNE have like 1031 conversion kit for the IRS mk1, so thats an easy option. (Alrdy hv one in my car, just need a LSD).

ramrod
IRS conversion, you have to think about the ROI. Will the time and expense be worth it? Why do the turbobricks crew say to avoid?
That's my two cents, but I guess if you had a 960 parts car, why not

Yeah, i know it is probably not worth it and weaker than my solid axle when it comes to power. It's just something to help modernise the car.

At one point I was considering a ZF8HP gearbox swap, but it is just not worth it for my power level. And a L83/86 (gen 5 sbc) + 8L90E will be a much cheaper option with almost off the shelf mounts.

Ex850R
Talk to Mark at BMG for parts as they have lots of wrecks, may be behind on orders as the dismantling guy been away.

Will give him a ping if he sees anything

ramrod

IRS conversion, you have to think about the ROI. Will the time and expense be worth it? Why do the turbobricks crew say to avoid?

That's my two cents, but I guess if you had a 960 parts car, why not

Ex850R

Talk to Mark at BMG for parts as they have lots of wrecks, may be behind on orders as the dismantling guy been away.

Ex850R

calvintibia001
https://ozvolvo.org/discussion/comment/210247#Comment_210247
Well, Yoshifab or BNE have like 1031 conversion kit for the IRS mk1, so thats an easy option. (Alrdy hv one in my car, just need a LSD).
https://ozvolvo.org/discussion/comment/210248#Comment_210248
Yeah, i know it is probably not worth it and weaker than my solid axle when it comes to power. It's just something to help modernise the car.
At one point I was considering a ZF8HP gearbox swap, but it is just not worth it for my power level. And a L83/86 (gen 5 sbc) + 8L90E will be a much cheaper option with almost off the shelf mounts.
https://ozvolvo.org/discussion/comment/210254#Comment_210254
Will give him a ping if he sees anything

The auto gearbox behind the Barra motors fits with minimal mods.....

calvintibia001

Ex850R
https://ozvolvo.org/discussion/comment/210258#Comment_210258
The auto gearbox behind the Barra motors fits with minimal mods.....

The ZF6HPs? I thought they are electronically controlled. I actually already have a AW71L to SBC Auto adaptor, but I don't think TH700/700R4 will improve the experience a lot though

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