84 SVO project resto

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Pics as of 11/2005 when the car was bought from Coupe

http://qwksnke.streetstangs.net/SVO/IMG_2890.jpg

http://qwksnke.streetstangs.net/SVO/IMG_2883.jpg

loosely assembled interior pieces and no carpet

http://qwksnke.streetstangs.net/SVO/IMG_2887.jpg

http://qwksnke.streetstangs.net/SVO/IMG_2889.jpg

turbo and intercooler pic

http://qwksnke.streetstangs.net/SVO/IMG_2892.jpg

engine shot

http://qwksnke.streetstangs.net/SVO/IMG_2891.jpg

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Dec/2005 update

Heater Core replaced. New carpet installed. LA2 EEC from a Turbocoupe installed

http://qwksnke.streetstangs.net/SVO/carpet.jpg

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Jan/2005

Valve cover and intercooler powder coated with reflective chrome and gloss black

http://qwksnke.streetstangs.net/SVO/IMG_3057.jpg

http://www.nloc.net/gallery/images/full/26298-811-31680.jpg

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Febuary and March 2006

Ranger roller cam installed. 35# injectors installed. Car is currently at the shop getting the frame straightened.

Dyno'd at Pro Speed Performance on 2/25. Laid down 168/216 running horribly

[rtusnake]

You doing the tuning yourself? They can to paint it also?

[QWKSNKE]

You doing the tuning yourself? They can to paint it also?

Tuning wise will be done between me and a few others probably.

I am going to paint it myself.

[Evil_Capri]

:nice:

[QWKSNKE]

Found out when I picked the car up Saturday that the frame was not bent. The body was twisted. I'll found out more as I look over it the next few days

[Dale McPeters]

Found out when I picked the car up Saturday that the frame was not bent. The body was twisted. I'll found out more as I look over it the next few days

:huh:

[Sendero]

Found out when I picked the car up Saturday that the frame was not bent. The body was twisted. I'll found out more as I look over it the next few days

Which begs the question: can you dynamically load the chassis and weld in subframes? Or will this not be enough to untwist the chassis?

[QWKSNKE]

No need. They untwisted the body

[QWKSNKE]

playing around with some FR500's

http://myweb.cableone.net/blombardi/svo-fr500-07.jpg

http://myweb.cableone.net/blombardi/svo-fr500-05.jpg

http://myweb.cableone.net/blombardi/svo-fr500-04.jpg

http://myweb.cableone.net/blombardi/svo-fr500-02.jpg

[EZ SPEED]

I REALLY like the FR500's on the SVO :metal: :metal:

[natedawgg94]

:agree:

[coupe]

Holy Crap Lee. That is the best looking SVO I've ever seen. Hands down. Use those wheels. :drool:

[Wall96cobra]

Holy Crap Lee. That is the best looking SVO I've ever seen. Hands down. Use those wheels. :drool:




Well I wouldn't go that far....it has a primered front bumper cover and no rear bumper cover and crappy paint.....but other than that it's the best looking SVO I've seen:jester:

[QWKSNKE]

:lol:

I think I am going to go with those wheels. I am not a FR500 fan but i really like how they look on the SVO

[coupe]

it has a primered front bumper cover and no rear bumper cover and crappy paint....

:slap:

[94five0]

i like em lee..:nice:
what sucks you can't run the centercaps tho.. hence he whole "mustang wheels won't fit svo's with centercaps " discussion...:D

[Craig K.]

I like the 500's, however it looks like the fronts stick out too much.

Is it possible to get a set made for the fronts with a different offset?

[QWKSNKE]

jase and Craig.

I plan to address both of those issues when I buy a set :nice:

[Catang5oh]

just machine the hubs of the wheels down a little on the inside, there should be plenty of meat in those wheels.

[TheJeanyus]

Those are sexy. :drool:

[SkurdalenFox]

Nice SVO, I always really liked those.

There's a black 85.5 or 86 SVO with FR500's that I see around here from time to time. The wheels look alright, but do stick out too far.

The un-numbered speedo is about the coolest thing I've seen Ford ever do.

[QWKSNKE]

yeah, I plan to do an sn95 brake/spindle conversion on the front to get the wheels to sit in flush with the fenders.
The rears sit just right to me with the stock rear end

[QWKSNKE]

Just a quick update...
Yes the car has been sitting in the driveway for the last 2 years. Since selling the cobra I have got a little more motivated and started working more overtime at work to buy up a few parts. I am waiting to get a few more things before we take it out to the shop and start on it.
So far I have..

3" midpipe that splits into 2.5" duals
2.5" polished stainless tail pipes
Bob's log header ceramic coated on order (should be here this week)
MGW shifter
Kenny Brown SFC's
Kenny Brown jacking rails
ALL new a/c components and lines

I still have the nitrous kit from the cobra and it will more than likely end up on there with the 100 shot pills in it. Also have boost and fuel press gauges that need to be mounted. I have read up on a new cam that is out so the ranger roller will be coming out this summer as well.

Still need to get wheels and tires to make it road worthy. I know what I want but may have to settle for something else cheaper first.

Hopefully will finish my parts buying by the summer so I can get everything going on it by the next dragon run

[EZ SPEED]

Nice to see your finally getting started on it. :nice:

[qkjuicedpony]

Did it attach itself to the driveway:D

[Italian LX]

Also have boost and fuel press gauges that need to be mounted.
Btw, here is the link I was telling you about the other day.

http://mc-machine.com/79dash/79dash.htm

Not sure if it's a look you'd want, but it's an option. . . although, it looks like they are currently sold out.

[QWKSNKE]

Btw, here is the link I was telling you about the other day.

http://mc-machine.com/79dash/79dash.htm

Not sure if it's a look you'd want, but it's an option. . . although, it looks like they are currently sold out.


nah I don't care to replace the dash plate. SVO's came with unique ones. (its fuzzy)



This arrived today, it should help the turbo breathe some :D

http://qwksnke.streetstangs.net/pics/SVO/IMG_4742.jpg

http://qwksnke.streetstangs.net/pics/SVO/IMG_4743.jpg

http://qwksnke.streetstangs.net/pics/SVO/IMG_4744.jpg

[EHardy1971]

Cool,what size are the primaries?

[QWKSNKE]

Cool,what size are the primaries?

big...
I'll have to measure them to see

[banditmwp]

big...
I'll have to measure them to see

1 1/16"? :shrug:

























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[Italian LX]

This arrived today, it should help the turbo breathe some :D
Nice :nice:

Looks like the design makes for easy access to the header bolts. :cool:

[89five0Gt]

Looks like a good project.

[SvoBrown]

Looks very good! Can't wait to help put it on.

[coupe]

:metal: Awesome...

1 1/16? :jester:
Careful Matt...that car went 15's stock just like yours. :poke:

[SvoBrown]

WIth a little work it is 1.250. Find a exhaust gasket and do some work. Then match the head up to that! And the next head will be 1.375. It's on the table now.

[QWKSNKE]

:metal: Awesome...


Careful Matt...that car went 15's stock just like yours. :poke:

:yup:

[EHardy1971]

Lee,are you doing the Volvo head swap,or am I thinking about someone else?

[QWKSNKE]

Lee,are you doing the Volvo head swap,or am I thinking about someone else?

NO :shake:

[EHardy1971]

NO :shake:
Ok,I must've read that elsewhere.What's the deal with that swap? I forgot the specifics.:shrug:

[waypastcrazy]

I think the wheels give it a clean look.

[rtusnake]

Going from the first page. How close does the reflective chrome powercoat look like chrome? Also did eric do it?

[QWKSNKE]

Going from the first page. How close does the reflective chrome powercoat look like chrome? Also did eric do it?

yes Eric did it.

It looks more like a nickel or a polished metal than chrome. To me its a nice blend when used in small details (small brackets, etc) but like adding any color to an engine you can over do it quick.

[QWKSNKE]

Well I guess I am going to go ahead and start on it again so the wife can drive it back and forth to work.

Ordered the FMIC kit last night and MM LCA's and c/c plates today. About to do some more shopping

[coupe]

:metal: awesome! Can't keep stock turbo now.

[Dale McPeters]

It is about time.....:D

[Rcoupe91svo]

Ok,I must've read that elsewhere.What's the deal with that swap? I forgot the specifics.:shrug:

maybe this will help ya ...I want to do the swap too .. just need the car first
http://www.geocities.com/_nitro_/volvoswap/volvoswap.html

http://www.ndperformance.com/projects/86svo-nd_p2/index.html

[QWKSNKE]

:metal: awesome! Can't keep stock turbo now.

yeah I am going to see about hauling it to the shop within the next week or so to finish the disassembly and then I will bring the turbo to you to work your magic. I believe the ranger roller is coming out and one of boport's new rollers is going in.
While you have the turbo i will probably go ahead and yank the head off for a checkup

[banditmwp]

While you have the turbo i will probably go ahead and yank the head till it spits up

:ymca:

[Dale McPeters]

:ymca:

:spit:

[RedSuperRanger23]

a little late, but other than the FR's a set of 10th anniversary cobras would look good on there. Ive seen some LX hatch pics with em on and it sets it off.

[QWKSNKE]

CAI kit with bypass valve and tuneup stuff ordered today. :eric:

[SlowJoe]

CAI kit with bypass valve and tuneup stuff ordered today. :eric:

which vafm do u have? the small or big one? and are setting it up blow though?

[EHardy1971]

'Bout time you got back on that thing!:D

[QWKSNKE]

which vafm do u have? the small or big one? and are setting it up blow though?

All SVO's came with the big VAM. I am keeping it a draw through.

Actually I did not know you could use the VAM in a blow through setup

[SlowJoe]

All SVO's came with the big VAM. I am keeping it a draw through.

Actually I did not know you could use the VAM in a blow through setup


i ran mine blow through. Helped on spool up. I liked it. Some people have blew them apart.

[SvoBrown]

I was hoping you would go all out on it. you know I have a full ported big valve head on a shelf at the house. And I went down to the shop and put my svo back together. I'm waiting on you Lee. I'm on the road looking for a svo to run.

[coupe]

...you know I have a full ported big valve head on a shelf at the house.
:huh: Hmm.

[SlowJoe]

somebody needs to get this 20 over block and crank i have.

[QWKSNKE]

I was hoping you would go all out on it. you know I have a full ported big valve head on a shelf at the house. And I went down to the shop and put my svo back together. I'm waiting on you Lee. I'm on the road looking for a svo to run.

If I was ready to start tuning, I would be willing to go out.

Give me time. Got to get these foundation parts working first and get it on the road :D

[SvoBrown]

I'm in oxford a few times a week now. If you want to get together and look mine over again. On what not to do. ANy more pic's on yours? or is it still under a tarp. I can start talking smack again now that I am on the road.

[banditmwp]

or is it still under a tarp. I can start talking smack again now that I am on the road.

well, the tarp sorta slid halfway off...





















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[EHardy1971]

well, the tarp sorta slid halfway off...


:jester:

Well,we DID get some pretty good wind with those thunderstorms last week.:D

[Dale McPeters]

Well,we DID get some pretty good wind with those thunderstorms last week.:D

Wonder if he Lee F. will need to borrow the sheets that I currently have on the cobra now...:popcorn:

[QWKSNKE]

I pushed it to the carport today and started working on it.

Got the turbo and stock manifold removed, a/c lines removed, a/c compressor removed, a/c condensor replaced, FMIC installed, and the RH side of the motor degreased to where you could see the paint on the block.

Now I have to get the turbo to Coupe for him to...uh... inspect it :D

[SlowJoe]

:pics: got to have some up date pics!:metal:

[rtusnake]

Was wondering if you still had the car.

[Dale McPeters]

It is about time!! Just because you have been working more is no excuse...:jester:

By the way :pics:

[QWKSNKE]

to lazy to take pics. Intercooler looks good in the front though :D

Got the MGW shifter installed before I pulled myself away to start pressure washing the driveway and fence

[EHardy1971]

Sweet.At least you got something done to your car today,I did'nt get crap done to mine:banghead: .

[QWKSNKE]

got the turbo back from supernatural turbo today (Coupe and Reed)

Mildly modified stock turbo. Coupe can chime in on what they did. All I remember is slight port work on the inlet housing, billet backing plate, and all new hardware (bolts, seals, etc)
He said it should be productive up to 25psi. Doubt I'll turn it up that high for a while though

http://qwksnke.streetstangs.net/SVO/IMG_5416.jpg

http://qwksnke.streetstangs.net/SVO/IMG_5417.jpg

http://qwksnke.streetstangs.net/SVO/IMG_5418.jpg


Now I just have to get motivated to replace the valve stem seals in the head before putting this thing back on

[rtusnake]

Looks awesome. Boost is only a number, don't fear it :)

[EHardy1971]

Nice,that backing plate looks great!:bling:

[QWKSNKE]

Looks awesome. Boost is only a number, don't fear it :)

I don't fear it. But when I get this car on the road it will have to earn its trust, if you know what mean

[rtusnake]

What kind of time frame are you looking at? I bet it will be fun to drive

[qkjuicedpony]

3 damn years:D

[TheJeanyus]

That almost looks too nice to put on the car where no one can see it. :drool: Almost...

That's going to be a fun car. :yup:

[QWKSNKE]

That almost looks too nice to put on the car where no one can see it. :drool: Almost...

That's going to be a fun car. :yup:

Since it has been swapped to a front mount intercooler, you will be able to see all of it :D

[TheJeanyus]

Since it has been swapped to a front mount intercooler, you will be able to see all of it :D
:nice:

So will I get a ride in that car before I turn 30? :jester:

[QWKSNKE]

:nice:

So will I get a ride in that car before I turn 30? :jester:

hmm. I have a few years, right? :jester:

[TheJeanyus]

hmm. I have a few years, right? :jester:
4 1/2. :rofl:

[coupe]

Billet backplate, dynamic compressor-side seal upgrade, 360º thrust beaing, balanced, and new hardware including ARP stainless bearing housing bolts. It's a level-one T3/T4 hybrid with a 46-trim compressor. Good for...well... :D

[SvoBrown]

I like to hide things like that. Now get to work on it Lee. And a 46 trim. It will spool up, uh.. faster than mine! You will have some fun.

[QWKSNKE]

I like to hide things like that. Now get to work on it Lee. And a 46 trim. It will spool up, uh.. faster than mine! You will have some fun.

yeah but it won't make the power yours does

[QWKSNKE]

Messed around a little today

http://qwksnke.streetstangs.net/SVO/IMG_5530.jpg

http://qwksnke.streetstangs.net/SVO/IMG_5532.jpg

http://qwksnke.streetstangs.net/SVO/IMG_5534.jpg

[Italian LX]

I wish I had known you were going to be working on it; I would've rode out there for a little bit.

[QWKSNKE]

I wish I had known you were going to be working on it; I would've rode out there for a little bit.

I didn't know I was going to. I was to lazy to jack up the car to finish hooking up the turbo. I only did what was easy access today :D

[Doc_G]

Hmm thats a fairly clean engine bay you have there. I love the job someone did on the valve cover. Looks like its comming along now.

Subscribing

[SlowJoe]

its about time!!! now finish the rest tomorrow.:jester: we need to have a streetstangs help lee get the svo running day.:chug:

[QWKSNKE]

Its going to be to cold to work outside tomorrow

[SvoBrown]

We have to get rid of the turbo exhaust elbow. You just won't be happy until you have the one I have in the shop, just waiting for you.

[SlowJoe]

Its going to be to cold to work outside tomorrow

its going to be a nice day:metal:

[SvoBrown]

cold and windy, Going back in the house.:dump:

[QWKSNKE]

LOL. Love the sig Kerry

[QWKSNKE]

Wish I could afford one of Boport's cams

[TheJeanyus]

Its going to be to cold to work outside tomorrow
You are getting old. :jester:

[QWKSNKE]

You could always buy some tools and I could tow it your garage :D

[TheJeanyus]

You could always buy some tools and I could tow it your garage :D
Put your tools in the truck and bring 'er on over. :D

[QWKSNKE]

Put your tools in the truck and bring 'er on over. :D

After you buy a compressor and some air tools :D

[TheJeanyus]

After you buy a compressor and some air tools :D
I'll buy all that stuff if I get to keep the car after it is finished. :metal:

[QWKSNKE]

you can keep it in the garage. That way I don't have to worry about the acorns beating it up after it gets painted.
I'll just come get it on the weekends I want to drive it :D

[TheJeanyus]

:lol:

I need to start renting out my garage. Dad's car is coming back sometime soon, too. :D

[Italian LX]

:nice:

So will I get a ride in that car before I turn 30? :jester:

Nope. :jeanyus:

[1sicklx]

Nope. :jeanyus:

:wtly: a few times over

[Italian LX]

:jester::wtly: A few times over

. . .:jester: