Picking up my 80 242 2dr volvo GN swap.

volvoman · 08-06-2002, 11:10 PM

I picked it up for $200 Its all there just waiting to be picked up on sat. This will be better than my 740 wagon as it it 500 pounds lighter. I can shave off a 100 or so so it will bee 6 tenths faster than my wagon would ever be. The stock car is 2700 to 2800 pounds, so that is a good place to start.
I would like to thank my bother John Lindsay for helping me out with the wiring harness on the 87 GN motor. I am sure he has saved me lots of work in trying to figure what is what. I will be starting a web page soon as I get the car this week end so I will keep you guys posted.. I don't think any one has done a 242 Gn swap so I will be the first. I will keep in mind that there is always some one faster than you are.

Chris Lindsay

80 242 2dr with GN turbo

Scottie-GNZ · 08-07-2002, 07:59 AM

Yeah, but they certainly won't be expecting a challenge from you

Keep us posted and it must sure be great to have John as such a big inspiration and help.

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Scottie's GNZ
71 240Z/GN Power/Corvette IRS

gnx7 · 08-07-2002, 11:15 PM

Weight is important to the fast et's and impressive MPH.

500lbs is 50free HP!

Sounds like you will be king of all sleepers.....

How well do the differentials in the Volvos hold up? Do they have posi... if not may be time to break out the MIG and weld it up for a spool

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GNX7

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2725lb '87 RX-7 w/ '87 GN driveline. 11.62@114mph on NittoDR +stk GN turbo
http://www.v8rx7.com/mark.htm

volvoman · 08-08-2002, 12:52 AM

Well they don't , but a lot of guys are putting 5.0s and chevy 350s with no problems. So we will see how it goes. If not The rear ends are a dime a dozen around here. I just dont want to keep replacing it over and over. I am looking into another rearend. But to find one that is 55" is not going to be easy.. If you know of a rear end that is 55" from out side to out side let me know so I can hunt one down and weld that puppy in with posi or lsd.
thanks
Chris

Scottie-GNZ · 08-08-2002, 06:12 PM

Chris,

I believe a Lincoln Versailles (sp?) has a 57" 9" rear-end. That is 1" wider on each side which can be easily made up with wheels with a deeper backspacing. You would have to get a R&P as the Versailles has some crazy ratio like a 2.57:1, but nothing more easy to get than a Ford 9" R&P.

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Scottie's GNZ
71 240Z/GN Power/Corvette IRS

volvoman · 08-08-2002, 07:53 PM

Well the wreaking yard has one. $750 with disk brakes. I have read some are 58 or 59 but That ford falcon 8.5 is 58" I know I could get the off set but I would not be able to rotate the tires. I know I am picky but I am going to drive this car everyday as I have a long drive to work. My friends rear end is not going anywhere fast so in no hurry. If I could find a lincon rear end like that that no one really knows about I would jump on if for a few bills but no more. I the goal of this project was to stay under 3k. The motor and trans where 2k. So right now I am at about $2600 , and the volvo will put it at $ 2800 which does not leave much room for drive shaft and nick nack of that sort. I can tell you one thing this winter is going to be Monster Garage time.
Chris

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Tapi · 08-09-2002, 06:12 AM

I think the Volvo rear end will handle the power well. It is either Dana 1030 or 1031 (after 1983 it was 1031 if I remember right). The newer one will accept lower gears, the older one has smaller bearings and it has to be 3,73:1->up to 5 and something.

I have that 1031 with 3,31:1 gear in my Opel GN twinturbo and I haven't had any problems (in fact the grip is so bad that the rear won't be punished hard). A friend of my drives Rallycross (hard use) his 400 hp Volvo with "no clutch-gearbox" and the original rear end with tightened limited slip holds up.

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Opel Manta 1971 powered by twinturbo GN -87

volvoman · 08-09-2002, 09:24 PM

Thanks for the info I have heard a bit abuout the hold up. I will just wait till it explodes I guess.
thanks for the info
chris

bud · 08-25-2002, 10:57 PM

Volvoman,
I thought I was the only one doing this swap.
I'm currently bastardizing my 78 242GT, although I've only been prepping and accumulating parts so far.
If you read this post, shoot me an e-mail. I have a bunch of issues that I still have to work out before I tear in.

Bud
budevlin@attbi.com

[This message has been edited by bud (edited August 25, 2002).]

volvoman · 08-26-2002, 07:56 PM

Well well, I thought I was the only one doing this also. I might have a head start on you as I already have my motor and trans. I e-mailed ya.

Chris

John Lindsay · 09-06-2002, 07:55 PM

well I'm glad that I'm good at cutting wiers. I think that you will spend $1000 more than you think. Just ask Scottie it never stops you just keep wanting to go faster! HE HE

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John Lindsay
Boise, Idaho
Turbo Buick 71 240Z Best ET 10.82 Best MPH 131.56
Turbo 3.8 Fiero project

volvoman · 09-06-2002, 09:42 PM

If I get all the bills paid off I might just beable to do that. I first have to talk my wife into a rollcage.. She thinks if I have one I will drive faster on the street. What sometimes I wish I would not have explained the drag rules for cages and all. Oh well I must have this done my 2 week in May as there is a Volvo swap meet and car show. :P

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08-06-2002, 11:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
volvoman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 375	Picking up my 80 242 2dr volvo GN swap. I picked it up for $200 Its all there just waiting to be picked up on sat. This will be better than my 740 wagon as it it 500 pounds lighter. I can shave off a 100 or so so it will bee 6 tenths faster than my wagon would ever be. The stock car is 2700 to 2800 pounds, so that is a good place to start. I would like to thank my bother John Lindsay for helping me out with the wiring harness on the 87 GN motor. I am sure he has saved me lots of work in trying to figure what is what. I will be starting a web page soon as I get the car this week end so I will keep you guys posted.. I don't think any one has done a 242 Gn swap so I will be the first. I will keep in mind that there is always some one faster than you are. Chris Lindsay 80 242 2dr with GN turbo __________________ 87 Buick GN motor and trans in a 242 Volvo. 13.4 @ 103 (old time with old mods) Mods Postons 202 cam ,TE-62, 3" dp and 3 1/2 exhaust all the way back. p plate , 009s,adj billit top fpr,. Pts shift kit and preasure reg. New TRanny! Ford 8.8 (3.27:1) 11" drums and Powertrax no-slip locker ,Lt1 MAF and Translator + & extender chip see pictures here:

08-07-2002, 07:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Scottie-GNZ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Orlando, FL, USA Posts: 1,568	Yeah, but they certainly won't be expecting a challenge from you Keep us posted and it must sure be great to have John as such a big inspiration and help. ------------------ Scottie's GNZ 71 240Z/GN Power/Corvette IRS __________________

08-07-2002, 11:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
gnx7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 925	Weight is important to the fast et's and impressive MPH. 500lbs is 50free HP! Sounds like you will be king of all sleepers..... How well do the differentials in the Volvos hold up? Do they have posi... if not may be time to break out the MIG and weld it up for a spool . GNX7 ------------------ 2725lb '87 RX-7 w/ '87 GN driveline. 11.62@114mph on NittoDR +stk GN turbo http://www.v8rx7.com/mark.htm __________________ '87 RX-7 w/ '87 GN driveline. 11.62@114mph w/ stk GN turbo 2725lbs R.I.P http://www.wrongmotor.com/gallery/mark_c/index.htm '93 RX-7 FD/LS1/T56: 13" AP brakes,coilovers, 18x10.5 CCW's, 439rwhp/385rwtq thru cats all motor 2800lbs, 1.13g's on MichPSCups 11.42@127.4mph SOLD http://www.ponycars.net/scc.htm New project: RX-7 FD/LS7/T56: 575rwhp 140mph trap speed n/a

08-08-2002, 12:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
volvoman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 375	Well they don't , but a lot of guys are putting 5.0s and chevy 350s with no problems. So we will see how it goes. If not The rear ends are a dime a dozen around here. I just dont want to keep replacing it over and over. I am looking into another rearend. But to find one that is 55" is not going to be easy.. If you know of a rear end that is 55" from out side to out side let me know so I can hunt one down and weld that puppy in with posi or lsd. thanks Chris __________________ 87 Buick GN motor and trans in a 242 Volvo. 13.4 @ 103 (old time with old mods) Mods Postons 202 cam ,TE-62, 3" dp and 3 1/2 exhaust all the way back. p plate , 009s,adj billit top fpr,. Pts shift kit and preasure reg. New TRanny! Ford 8.8 (3.27:1) 11" drums and Powertrax no-slip locker ,Lt1 MAF and Translator + & extender chip see pictures here:

08-08-2002, 06:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
Scottie-GNZ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Orlando, FL, USA Posts: 1,568	Chris, I believe a Lincoln Versailles (sp?) has a 57" 9" rear-end. That is 1" wider on each side which can be easily made up with wheels with a deeper backspacing. You would have to get a R&P as the Versailles has some crazy ratio like a 2.57:1, but nothing more easy to get than a Ford 9" R&P. ------------------ Scottie's GNZ 71 240Z/GN Power/Corvette IRS __________________

08-08-2002, 07:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
volvoman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 375	Well the wreaking yard has one. $750 with disk brakes. I have read some are 58 or 59 but That ford falcon 8.5 is 58" I know I could get the off set but I would not be able to rotate the tires. I know I am picky but I am going to drive this car everyday as I have a long drive to work. My friends rear end is not going anywhere fast so in no hurry. If I could find a lincon rear end like that that no one really knows about I would jump on if for a few bills but no more. I the goal of this project was to stay under 3k. The motor and trans where 2k. So right now I am at about $2600 , and the volvo will put it at $ 2800 which does not leave much room for drive shaft and nick nack of that sort. I can tell you one thing this winter is going to be Monster Garage time. Chris ------------------ __________________ 87 Buick GN motor and trans in a 242 Volvo. 13.4 @ 103 (old time with old mods) Mods Postons 202 cam ,TE-62, 3" dp and 3 1/2 exhaust all the way back. p plate , 009s,adj billit top fpr,. Pts shift kit and preasure reg. New TRanny! Ford 8.8 (3.27:1) 11" drums and Powertrax no-slip locker ,Lt1 MAF and Translator + & extender chip see pictures here:

08-09-2002, 06:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tapi Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Palokka, FINLAND Posts: 6	I think the Volvo rear end will handle the power well. It is either Dana 1030 or 1031 (after 1983 it was 1031 if I remember right). The newer one will accept lower gears, the older one has smaller bearings and it has to be 3,73:1->up to 5 and something. I have that 1031 with 3,31:1 gear in my Opel GN twinturbo and I haven't had any problems (in fact the grip is so bad that the rear won't be punished hard). A friend of my drives Rallycross (hard use) his 400 hp Volvo with "no clutch-gearbox" and the original rear end with tightened limited slip holds up. ------------------ Opel Manta 1971 powered by twinturbo GN -87 __________________ Opel Manta 1971 powered by twinturbo GN -87

08-09-2002, 09:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
volvoman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 375	Thanks for the info I have heard a bit abuout the hold up. I will just wait till it explodes I guess. thanks for the info chris __________________ 87 Buick GN motor and trans in a 242 Volvo. 13.4 @ 103 (old time with old mods) Mods Postons 202 cam ,TE-62, 3" dp and 3 1/2 exhaust all the way back. p plate , 009s,adj billit top fpr,. Pts shift kit and preasure reg. New TRanny! Ford 8.8 (3.27:1) 11" drums and Powertrax no-slip locker ,Lt1 MAF and Translator + & extender chip see pictures here:

08-25-2002, 10:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
bud Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 2	Volvoman, I thought I was the only one doing this swap. I'm currently bastardizing my 78 242GT, although I've only been prepping and accumulating parts so far. If you read this post, shoot me an e-mail. I have a bunch of issues that I still have to work out before I tear in. Bud budevlin@attbi.com [This message has been edited by bud (edited August 25, 2002).]

08-26-2002, 07:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
volvoman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 375	Well well, I thought I was the only one doing this also. I might have a head start on you as I already have my motor and trans. I e-mailed ya. Chris __________________ 87 Buick GN motor and trans in a 242 Volvo. 13.4 @ 103 (old time with old mods) Mods Postons 202 cam ,TE-62, 3" dp and 3 1/2 exhaust all the way back. p plate , 009s,adj billit top fpr,. Pts shift kit and preasure reg. New TRanny! Ford 8.8 (3.27:1) 11" drums and Powertrax no-slip locker ,Lt1 MAF and Translator + & extender chip see pictures here:

09-06-2002, 07:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
John Lindsay Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho USA Posts: 207	well I'm glad that I'm good at cutting wiers. I think that you will spend $1000 more than you think. Just ask Scottie it never stops you just keep wanting to go faster! HE HE ------------------ John Lindsay Boise, Idaho Turbo Buick 71 240Z Best ET 10.82 Best MPH 131.56 Turbo 3.8 Fiero project __________________ John Lindsay Boise, Idaho Turbo Buick 71 240Z Best ET 10.17 with a 1.40 60' Best MPH 133 SOLDTurbo 3.8 Fiero project,12.00 at 120 MPH on street tires. New project, turbo BB 77 Vette http://www.geocities.com/z_sleeper/8...BOBUICKV6.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uhG8RzKFGA TURBO V8 DATSUN

09-06-2002, 09:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
volvoman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 375	If I get all the bills paid off I might just beable to do that. I first have to talk my wife into a rollcage.. She thinks if I have one I will drive faster on the street. What sometimes I wish I would not have explained the drag rules for cages and all. Oh well I must have this done my 2 week in May as there is a Volvo swap meet and car show. :P ------------------ __________________ 87 Buick GN motor and trans in a 242 Volvo. 13.4 @ 103 (old time with old mods) Mods Postons 202 cam ,TE-62, 3" dp and 3 1/2 exhaust all the way back. p plate , 009s,adj billit top fpr,. Pts shift kit and preasure reg. New TRanny! Ford 8.8 (3.27:1) 11" drums and Powertrax no-slip locker ,Lt1 MAF and Translator + & extender chip see pictures here:

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