5172 Non Datsun related project.

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   I got a 87 Volvo 760 real cheap that runs but needs some work. Has the V6 in it but in the future I am planning on putting a LS series GM engine and a T56 six speed trans in it. Plenty of room in the engine compartment from what I can see. Car has no rust at all, no dents other than a ding in the hood, nice interior, and all that stuff. Got it for $200 with 130,000 miles on it. Only problems are that the ignition switch doesnt turn the starter over so I have a remote starter hooked up to it now and the blower fan for the AC/heating system doesnt blow. Heres some pictures of it, click on them for the bigger version.

Havent seen how its been done but have seen the twin turbo LS1 740 wagon videos. Pretty cool but has no info on what he had to do.

This will have to wait a while after my 710 is done and have some bills paid off.

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74wagon710 Enthusiast Joined: 14 March 2004 Location: United States Posts: 925	Topic: Non Datsun related project. Posted: 29 May 2007 at 10:55pm
	I got a 87 Volvo 760 real cheap that runs but needs some work. Has the V6 in it but in the future I am planning on putting a LS series GM engine and a T56 six speed trans in it. Plenty of room in the engine compartment from what I can see. Car has no rust at all, no dents other than a ding in the hood, nice interior, and all that stuff. Got it for $200 with 130,000 miles on it. Only problems are that the ignition switch doesnt turn the starter over so I have a remote starter hooked up to it now and the blower fan for the AC/heating system doesnt blow. Heres some pictures of it, click on them for the bigger version. Havent seen how its been done but have seen the twin turbo LS1 740 wagon videos. Pretty cool but has no info on what he had to do. This will have to wait a while after my 710 is done and have some bills paid off.
	74 Datsun 710 wagon, all original now, near perfect shape, project vehicle now. 83 Hell Camino. 07 Civic Si Coupe. 07 Yamaha R1
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74bullet Groupie Joined: 04 July 2004 Location: United States Posts: 77	Posted: 01 June 2007 at 11:16am
	nice find...I've seen a couple of those smallblocked and they're a blast. That LS-conversion is definately the way to go. Check out http://www.jagsthatrun.com/ They've got parts and a swap manual to help you out..
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74wagon710 Enthusiast Joined: 14 March 2004 Location: United States Posts: 925	Posted: 02 June 2007 at 1:58am
	Found that site to but thats all for the older small blocks, not the LS series design. I may have to just get a bad LS1 and use it as the guinea pig to see what has to be done and fab up the brackets myself.
	74 Datsun 710 wagon, all original now, near perfect shape, project vehicle now. 83 Hell Camino. 07 Civic Si Coupe. 07 Yamaha R1
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