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A Time For Change - Suggestions?

BoxDriver2

BoxDriver2

Location: Michigan
Joined
Nov 12, 2002
Location
Detroit
Well, as I sit here recovering from a serious case of the flu....I've noticed that spring is not too far away. I am going to change the car around...probably the engine bay...but more so the exterior. V90 front end? Not really sure. I already have V90 handles [not installed] and the V90 tailgate pieces [installed]. I know regardless, that I need to change the hood/cowl and have the hood painted. I planned to buy new bumper covers front and rear, have the airflow kit repainted as well. Rust repair for the battery tray.

Was thinking to change over to 92+ exterior trim and mirrors [one side has a mirror from a 92 745T, it came with the door when i changed out all 4 doors].

Planning to add a set of Hellas I have kicking around...the rectangular 550s or round 500s, either one...

Probably remove the AC since it is in the way of the external gate and doesn't function...even though I liked it when it worked. Maybe I'll just modify the system/relocate parts.

Wheels will not change...

V8?

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V90 front would be really cool. Where did you find amber side markers?

Also, a V8, for some reason, seems like it would really fit the look of your car. Either a V8, or drop in a V6 (from some source)and turbo that. That'd be sick.
 
I thought about the 4.3 from a Syclone/Typhoon since I have experience with that motor...as well as the GN but Gotti has that covered :-P Although a former neighbor has 3-4 motors sitting in his dads house[where he used to live down the street], and he has a T-Type that is rusty with a built motor...wonder if he would part with it :-P

I had the amber markers, but FCP sells them as well for $30/pr, clear or amber
 
I dreamed of my car for years before I finally built it...a 960/v90 front would be hot as well, something along the lines of NCHOY...A 940 front with E-Codes and an SE bumper...do it!

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Your car pulls off the ECodes so well, and the airflow kit is pretty rare. I say if your going to do anything to the front, might as well go all out and do a S/V70 frontend conversion. The V90, IMHO, just isn't unique enough, and I really prefer 940/960/760 ecodes over it.


A GN V6 would be neat, hell, anything out of the ordinary would be interesting and cool. I'd really like to see some OHC motor instead of a pushrod V8. A T5/T6 swap would be amazing, but good luck sourcing a trans with the current exchange rates (although, a bit of math, and an adapter plate could probably solve that... noone has done it yet... be the first to figure it out). A T5 with those E-Codes and the airflow kit would be pretty cool, incredibly clean. A T5 w/ a V70 swap would be the worlds first RWD V70 :zeeall:
 
Asthetically, your ride needs nothing. That is a super clean brick! It sits just right, the wheels are perfect on it and the color is great! I usually don't like that style wheel at all, but you really pulled it off!!

I vote V8, but the 4.3/3.8 options are great as well. No slushboxes allowed, though IMO.
 
340GL said:
where are your headlight wipers?!
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In a box with another set of trim which has the holes for them. I was going to use them, but time was a factor...

I probably wouldn't wire them anyway...at least not yet.

Pennybridge Pioneer said:
you should definitely give me your wheels. that is the first thing you should do.

edit// supercharged ls2, btw
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How about you can take the wheels in trade for an LS2? Works for me! On a serious note, I wish I could buy a motor from work, there happen to be LSA engines around - now that would be killer..."550" on tap.

DaytonAE86 said:
Your car pulls off the ECodes so well, and the airflow kit is pretty rare. I say if your going to do anything to the front, might as well go all out and do a S/V70 frontend conversion. The V90, IMHO, just isn't unique enough, and I really prefer 940/960/760 ecodes over it.


A GN V6 would be neat, hell, anything out of the ordinary would be interesting and cool. I'd really like to see some OHC motor instead of a pushrod V8. A T5/T6 swap would be amazing, but good luck sourcing a trans with the current exchange rates (although, a bit of math, and an adapter plate could probably solve that... noone has done it yet... be the first to figure it out). A T5 with those E-Codes and the airflow kit would be pretty cool, incredibly clean. A T5 w/ a V70 swap would be the worlds first RWD V70 :zeeall:
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V70 front end is far too modern. I just don't find that FWD front end appealing on an older body style...

I already have a Supra 5 speed swap for the redblock, which may find its way for the time being before the drivetrain receives a major change of some sort
 
that car looks cool how it is. dont' **** it up just for a "change."

If anything, just clean it up with a wax, wheel polish, and any little interior bits that are missing or ruined.
 
I agree with the above post. This car is the sickness. Leave it as is and start a new project on a cheap volvo.
 
Where did you get those corner lights, from overseas? Do they only fit with e-codes? or is it a straight bolt on sort of deal.
 
dan...don't its nice the way it is.

but if you must, ecodes. 940 w/foggys... amber bulbs in there, hid's in the headlights and driving lights. bwing!
 
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