Just for fun...could I build a B304 Redblock?

[Volvo Heretic]

While I wait for the economy to come back and my mother-in-law to win the lottery and my government bailout check, and since my whole goal in life is to build the 1800 that Volvo couldn't/wouldn't, what would it take to build a B304 Redblock?

Thanks to John V and Fidel, the dilema of getting cams seems to no longer be an issue.

Next problem is how to cut two B204 heads into 2/3's and reattach them like Larry's Power did for a 292 Chevy six cylinder using two Chevy V8 heads.
http://www.customdesignperformance.com/leo/cylinder_head.html

Where would you cut the heads apart, through the head bolt holes? How about the cam bracket/holder? How could you reweld the heads together and not have the cooling passages leak? Just use JB Weld?

How about attaching a cam drive onto the front of the B30 block?

I know this is stupid and a white block or Supra motor would be the way to go, but I would want this to be era specific.

So, doing something like this;

and winding up with something like this;

using this stuff;

Just a thought

 

[blkaplan]

Is it really period correct with the 16V head anyways?

Seems like at that point just go 6 cyl white block and spend time / money on the important stuff.

For fun you could try to convert a whiteblock to gear driven cams

 

[Mueller]

Is it really period correct with the 16V head anyways?

Seems like at that point just go 6 cyl white block and spend time / money on the important stuff.

For fun you could try to convert a whiteblock to gear driven cams

how much is a can of red spray paint??

same result, less work

 

[Volvo Heretic]

Is it really period correct with the 16V head anyways?

It would have been if they had upgraded the 1800 with a 164's platform and then the 264's

 

[blkaplan]

It would have been if they had upgraded the 1800 with a 164's platform and then the 264's

If it were me and I wanted to attempt to make something more periodish but was willing to put some more modern stuff in (like a 16V head). I would start with a 6 cyl white block, nice and light and then try to modify the accessories and brackets to make it look more old school. Maybe change it over to V-belts and come up with a gear driven cam system?

You could convert the ignition back to points!

 

[kildea]

how much is a can of red spray paint??

same result, less work

 

[Gabe244]

You want period specific? Twin turbo PRV .

 

[Fivehundred]

If you truly want period specific re-create the V8 Volvo made out of 2 B18 engines. The 16 valve head is clean out of period in reality.

 

[Rockmonton]

wasn't there someone on hybridZ who did something very similar? made a DOHC head out of new isht for an old motor? anyone?

 

[Poik]

wasn't there someone on hybridZ who did something very similar? made a DOHC head out of new isht for an old motor? anyone?

Yeah, which was retarded when you can just buy an RB26.

 

[940franken]

I dont care what y'all say that is bad@ss and my dad wants to somehow make a inline 8cyl redblock. As crazy as it sounds i dont see any reason why it wouldnt work and be different.

 

[JohnMc]

If you truly want period specific re-create the V8 Volvo made out of 2 B18 engines. The 16 valve head is clean out of period in reality.

B36 engines are rare but not so rare that anyone should try to make their own.

 

[stefanapolis]

Seems like that would be a nightmare trying to line up the coolant passages but I could be talking out of my ass