V8 Volvo's Chevy power!!!

[thejohnny85]

Hi everyone, i see that in the jagsthatrun it only shows chevy's motors being put in why is that? Anyways i got a complete 1990 351w setup is that going to fit in a 1990 760 since its wider than the 302? If anyone can help me that would be great! i plan on doing the conversion this winter if its possible.

thanks john

[TestPoint]

After many years of planning I now have a Ford 302 hanging over an empty engine bay on my '82 Diesel wagon.

I have researched all the forums and web sites I have been able to find. Made a list of all the issues currently identified and solved many of them. Searching for someone currently in a similar position to compare problems and solutions with. I have the JTR books but the Ford presents its own set of detail issues.

Anyone out there interested in discussing the subject.

To address the above question, I would suspect that the 302 and 351 engines have very similar external dimensions.

[TestPoint]

OK, got the Fox body Mustang oil pan and pick up tube installed. Resolved the heater valve hose clearance with a couple formed 5/8" 90 degree hoses for less than $8.

Keep trying the engine and suspect clearance issues with the cast iron exhaust manifold. Found several 'block hugger' headers ranging from $89 to $300. Anyone know if I can make the OEM manifolds work or which of the 'hugger' headers best addresses this issue?

Stay tuned . . . I am going to get this done. I am taking pictures and will paste up a conversion site.

[RSchwat]

Hey, So iI know this thread might be dead by now, but I was wondering if I could get a little info.

I have a 1987 Volvo 240 that I'd love to put a 307 V8 from a Pontiac Ventura into.

What would be the basic process?
What kind of money would I be shelling out?
And I need a transmission adapter right?

Thanks.
And that 350 V8 740 is pretty tight.

[TestPoint]

The JTR books describe and solve most if not all of the SBC conversions issues. They are readily available on eBay, at Summit Racing or directly from JTR. I assume that you understand that the GM transmission would be required behind the GM engine. Don't think I have seen use of the Volvo transmission behind the SBC engine.

Lots of discussion on the financial issues associated with the conversions but I would suggest that it is a lot more than you might expect. I have carefully kept records of my conversion and using a very low mileage Ford engine/transmission have spent more than $5000 to date and have AC, exhaust and an engine tune estimated at about $1000 left to do. You are not going to make this conversion for $1500.

[Stormtrooper240]

Hey im thinking of doing a v8 swap in my 88 volvo 240 wagon and considering either a sbc 350 or bbc 454 both would be carbed. Does anyone know if a 454 would even fit with like block-hugger headers or manifolds? weight isnt really an issue because the difference between the two motors would be like <200 lbs. let me know your thoughts im still pondering ideas and saving up for the swap.