'81 Volvo 245

Rogue Status · 10-23-2013, 09:51 AM

Some pics I took of the car. It is dirty and the paint needs to be cleaned and buffed out again.

RoadconeTuning · 10-23-2013, 09:55 AM

dammit thats a cool car...

Rogue Status · 10-23-2013, 10:03 AM

Roadcone, I am going to try and make it to the upstate for C&C one weekend. Looks like a bunch of nice cars.

Funny you like the car, part of my motivation for the swap was my desire for a G8. 4 doors, I can still drive my son around, A/C, comfy, and still quick and fun to drive. No A/C or P/S in the wagon yet, just need to get the parts together and make it happen.

snakeplissken · 10-23-2013, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoadconeTuning

dammit thats a cool car...

Agree.

Let me know if you ever go to sell it. I can strap my paddleboard on top and go have some fun.

ForceFed4g63 · 10-23-2013, 10:04 AM

Awesome.

RoadconeTuning · 10-23-2013, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogue Status

Roadcone, I am going to try and make it to the upstate for C&C one weekend. Looks like a bunch of nice cars.

Funny you like the car, part of my motivation for the swap was my desire for a G8. 4 doors, I can still drive my son around, A/C, comfy, and still quick and fun to drive. No A/C or P/S in the wagon yet, just need to get the parts together and make it happen.

I'll be in charleston on the 2nd... you need to let me shoot that thing.

MonteC · 10-23-2013, 12:29 PM

What throttle cable is that?

Rogue Status · 10-23-2013, 12:34 PM

Lokar cable and bracket. Cable was a 36" unit that was then cut to fit

MonteC · 10-23-2013, 12:38 PM

Thank you!

MonteC · 10-23-2013, 01:00 PM

You dont remember any part numbers do you?

DolSVT00 · 10-23-2013, 01:03 PM

Seen this car Saturday, very cool indeed.

BigdaddyDupree · 10-23-2013, 01:38 PM

Saw it at SSS. Was very jelly of it. Very nice!

BIRDMAN · 10-23-2013, 01:42 PM

I three, saw it on Saturday at the SSS. Looked good man.

Rogue Status · 10-23-2013, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonteC

You dont remember any part numbers do you?

Summit Racing Part #'s

LOK-TC-1000LS1U THROTTLE CABLE BLACK
LOK-TCB40LS1 BRACKET

MonteC · 10-23-2013, 02:21 PM

Awesome. That just made my day.

Rogue Status · 10-23-2013, 02:24 PM

Thanks for the kind words. It is a blast to drive but I can already feel the urge for more power.

Whaler · 10-28-2013, 02:15 PM

I like that car. You passed me this morning on 526 on my way from West Ashley to Daniel Island. I thought it sounded much better than a Volvo motor. Cool setup.

Matts94Z28 · 10-28-2013, 02:48 PM

Sounded good at the track last night.

Rogue Status · 10-28-2013, 04:26 PM

Whaler - I work @ Blackbaud, so that is the daily commute. Much easier to navigate the non-drivers with 3X the original torque.

No tach still, going to get that sorted out soon as I am tired of not having a speedo, tach or other gauges. 205/45r16 Street tires @ 35psi proved to be the issue. Was so close to breaking into the 8's just couldn't get it to hook well enough to shave that last little bit off. The suspension doesn't help either, that will get sorted out soon enough. Car feels plenty fast on the street and is ton's of fun to drive. Looking forward to modifying this engine and watching the time drop and trap speed go up.

9.0056 @ 78mph

1981 Volvo station wagon burnout! 5.3 V8 rogue status! - YouTube

Was acting a bit odd this morning cut off twice while dropping back to idle with the clutch in. Going to scan it before my ride home and see if there are any codes. I think fuel pressure might be the culprit or a dirty MAF, and I still need to replace the fuel filter, not sure when it was done last. I am sure the tune isn't ideal either, it is a bench tune from PSI. I can't fault them in the least bit, the car has gotten me to work and makes plenty of power so far. I am sure there is more in it though.

ForceFed4g63 · 10-28-2013, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogue Status

Whaler - I work @ Blackbaud, so that is the daily commute. Much easier to navigate the non-drivers with 3X the original torque.

No tach still, going to get that sorted out soon as I am tired of not having a speedo, tach or other gauges. 205/45r16 Street tires @ 35psi proved to be the issue. Was so close to breaking into the 8's just couldn't get it to hook well enough to shave that last little bit off. The suspension doesn't help either, that will get sorted out soon enough. Car feels plenty fast on the street and is ton's of fun to drive. Looking forward to modifying this engine and watching the time drop and trap speed go up.

9.0056 @ 78mph

1981 Volvo station wagon burnout! 5.3 V8 rogue status! - YouTube

Was acting a bit odd this morning cut off twice while dropping back to idle with the clutch in. Going to scan it before my ride home and see if there are any codes. I think fuel pressure might be the culprit or a dirty MAF, and I still need to replace the fuel filter, not sure when it was done last. I am sure the tune isn't ideal either, it is a bench tune from PSI. I can't fault them in the least bit, the car has gotten me to work and makes plenty of power so far. I am sure there is more in it though.

Which building? I work in Fairchild.

10-23-2013, 09:51 AM	#1
Rogue Status Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 80	'81 Volvo 245 Some pics I took of the car. It is dirty and the paint needs to be cleaned and buffed out again.

10-23-2013, 09:55 AM	#2
RoadconeTuning Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Upstate, SC Posts: 2,684	dammit thats a cool car... __________________ FIRSBIRZ

10-23-2013, 12:29 PM	#7
MonteC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Summerville Posts: 4,431	What throttle cable is that? __________________ Griffin Transmission -Home of the most badassest Monte Carlo- Cell: 843-276-0554 Shop: 843-793-4607 04 RSX 06 Ridgeline 86 Monte Carlo

10-23-2013, 12:38 PM	#9
MonteC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Summerville Posts: 4,431	Thank you! __________________ Griffin Transmission -Home of the most badassest Monte Carlo- Cell: 843-276-0554 Shop: 843-793-4607 04 RSX 06 Ridgeline 86 Monte Carlo

10-23-2013, 01:00 PM	#10
MonteC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Summerville Posts: 4,431	You dont remember any part numbers do you? __________________ Griffin Transmission -Home of the most badassest Monte Carlo- Cell: 843-276-0554 Shop: 843-793-4607 04 RSX 06 Ridgeline 86 Monte Carlo

10-23-2013, 10:03 AM	#3
Rogue Status Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 80	Roadcone, I am going to try and make it to the upstate for C&C one weekend. Looks like a bunch of nice cars. Funny you like the car, part of my motivation for the swap was my desire for a G8. 4 doors, I can still drive my son around, A/C, comfy, and still quick and fun to drive. No A/C or P/S in the wagon yet, just need to get the parts together and make it happen.

10-23-2013, 10:04 AM	#5
ForceFed4g63 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aiken Posts: 7,002	Awesome.

10-23-2013, 12:34 PM	#8
Rogue Status Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 80	Lokar cable and bracket. Cable was a 36" unit that was then cut to fit

10-23-2013, 01:03 PM	#11
DolSVT00 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Goose Creek Posts: 3,913	Seen this car Saturday, very cool indeed. __________________

10-23-2013, 01:38 PM	#12
BigdaddyDupree Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MACEDONIA Posts: 4,967	Saw it at SSS. Was very jelly of it. Very nice! __________________ . What you wanna do?

10-23-2013, 01:42 PM	#13
BIRDMAN Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 2,943	I three, saw it on Saturday at the SSS. Looked good man. __________________ *"I ran out of road, talent, and ideas all at the same time."*

10-23-2013, 02:21 PM	#15
MonteC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Summerville Posts: 4,431	Awesome. That just made my day. __________________ Griffin Transmission -Home of the most badassest Monte Carlo- Cell: 843-276-0554 Shop: 843-793-4607 04 RSX 06 Ridgeline 86 Monte Carlo

10-23-2013, 02:24 PM	#16
Rogue Status Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 80	Thanks for the kind words. It is a blast to drive but I can already feel the urge for more power.

10-28-2013, 02:15 PM	#17
Whaler Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Ashley Posts: 2,498	I like that car. You passed me this morning on 526 on my way from West Ashley to Daniel Island. I thought it sounded much better than a Volvo motor. Cool setup.

10-28-2013, 02:48 PM	#18
Matts94Z28 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 12,039	Sounded good at the track last night. __________________ Charleston Performance Solutions 4560 Rivers Ave. N. Charleston SC 29405 843-225-1142 https://www.facebook.com/CharlestonPerformanceSolutions www.facebook.com/Selepack

10-28-2013, 04:26 PM	#19
Rogue Status Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 80	Whaler - I work @ Blackbaud, so that is the daily commute. Much easier to navigate the non-drivers with 3X the original torque. No tach still, going to get that sorted out soon as I am tired of not having a speedo, tach or other gauges. 205/45r16 Street tires @ 35psi proved to be the issue. Was so close to breaking into the 8's just couldn't get it to hook well enough to shave that last little bit off. The suspension doesn't help either, that will get sorted out soon enough. Car feels plenty fast on the street and is ton's of fun to drive. Looking forward to modifying this engine and watching the time drop and trap speed go up. 9.0056 @ 78mph 1981 Volvo station wagon burnout! 5.3 V8 rogue status! - YouTube Was acting a bit odd this morning cut off twice while dropping back to idle with the clutch in. Going to scan it before my ride home and see if there are any codes. I think fuel pressure might be the culprit or a dirty MAF, and I still need to replace the fuel filter, not sure when it was done last. I am sure the tune isn't ideal either, it is a bench tune from PSI. I can't fault them in the least bit, the car has gotten me to work and makes plenty of power so far. I am sure there is more in it though.