Robbies alpine sedan 5cyl swap

[e30austin]

I talked to him a week or two ago. We are supposed to get the interior all reassembled, in the next month or two. He's been busy with other stuff and hasn't come back to this yet. Hopefully, in due time. I would love to see this back on the road.

[rzerob]

updates?

updates?

[jeenyus]

oh please this stopped on page 17? wtf...

[e30austin]

Time for the annual bump, Robbie.

[thatphysicsguy]

Yes glad to see this back on track

[varg]

Awesome. I came from (RWD) Volvos to E30s and can't say that a T5 swap hasn't crossed my mind. Awesome engines, they sound great.

[2mAn]

I love this thing. Glad to see its not a dead project

[mdlimy]

And today I picked my self up a slightly used Garrett gt3582r ball bearing turbo, it's a bit bigger than what i intended to use but be price is right and I can also choose somthing else later.

[e30austin]

:up: :up: :up:

[mdlimy]

I apologize for taking so long to update. Thanks for all the kind words! I have finally started back working on this car.
Here is what's up on the list next.
Cut and reweld Volvo bellhousing to getrag 420g s6s 6spd transmission.
Finish modifying oil pan.
Build turbo manifold.

I made a quick fixture to hold a spare input shaft centered in the 420g bellhousing to allow me to center it


Here is the Volvo 960 auto bellhousing, I will be cutting Bout 3" off the front of this and welding it to the getrag.


With an arbor extension, this is what I will be using to make a perfectly even cut around both bellhousings


This is my new attempt an the oil pan. The rear will be shortened to clear the subframe and the front will remain original expect for one side which will be extended to compensate for the loss of capacity in the rear of the pan. Baffling will be added to prevent oil pump cavitation.

[Q10]

This is so cool, dont let it die. UPDATES!!

[efficient]

Cool build

[rzerob]

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[Stitche30]

Give the people what they want!