'81 Volvo 245

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.

10-28-2013, 04:26 PM	#11
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.