1992 Volvo 740 wagon with 5.7L LS1 V8 engine conversion and 6 speed manual trans

Description for Volvo 740 1992

Volvo 740 LS1 V8 Wagon w 6speed manual transmission

5.7L LS1 V8 conversion in a Volvo 740 wagon.

The ultimate sleeper.

Fast, fun to drive.

Vehicle description:

• Vehicle

  • 1992 Volvo 740 Turbo wagon (originally an automatic transmission equipped vehicle)

  • White exterior

  • Tan interior

  • Sunroof

  • Roughly 216,500 miles on vehicle (still being driven)

  • Weight: 3272 lbs, no driver

  • VIN: YV1FW8719N2352232

  • Original V8 conversion done by: Yoshifab

  • Purchased by current owner:

    • 15 November 2014

    • 200,476 on odometer when purchased

• Engine

  • LS1 V8 engine (likely 1999 or 2000 model year)

  • LS1 cylinder heads

    • Stock castings with stock valves

  • PAC beehive valve springs, PN 1219

  • LPE GT2-3 camshaft

  • Iwis seamless timing chain

  • LS6 intake (part # 12561182)

  • GM F-body mechanical throttle (stock)

  • Fuel injectors

    • Part number 12555894, 2000 F-body, 3.32 gps

  • Holley oil pan, PN 302-1

  • Exhaust manifolds: C6 Corvette

  • Walker 93304 universal 3” in/out catalyst (installed at 214,250 miles)

  • Stock LS2 Corvette / CK truck MAF sensor (also has LS3/LS7 blade MAF in duct)

  • Yoshifab engine and transmission mounts

  • 1MB GM PCM PN 12586243

    • Controls: engine, fans, check engine light

• Driveline

  • Camaro/Firebird T-56 Tremec transmission

  • Recently upgraded/serviced by RPM Transmissions

  • 3.73:1 G80 locker rear (stock?)

  • Yoshifab reinforced rear subframe/trailing arm kit

  • LS7 clutch and flywheel

  • Billet aluminum CNC machined pedal covers

  • 15 x 6” OEM Volvo alloy wheels with 195/60R15 tires

  • 15 x 6” Volvo steel wheels with Michelin snow tires

  • New steering rack recently installed

• Suspension

  • New Bilstein front shocks

  • New Monroe air assist rear shocks

  • Recent full suspension bushing replacement/rebuild (front and rear)

• Other

  • Fuel system

    • Converted to single fuel pump

    • New OEM Volvo in-tank module with E85 compatible high flow turbine pump

    • GM fuel filter/regulator

    • Goodridge Teflon with stainless steel outer sleeve fuel line

  • Interior

    • WeatherTech rear cargo cover

  • Stereo

    • New receiver with CD and Bluetooth

    • New speakers in all four dours

    • Stock dash speakers

Notes:

• AC not operational.

  • Hardware exists but needs wiring work.

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