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Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 06-10-2015, 07:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,046
Posted By volvofan
Anyone?

Bueller?
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 06-04-2015, 07:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,216
Posted By volvofan
Also, I wonder if I will need a high torque...

Also, I wonder if I will need a high torque starter to crank over mid-11s static CR...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 06-04-2015, 07:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,216
Posted By volvofan
Blue-bayou: thanks... Especially the last...

Blue-bayou: thanks... Especially the last sentence :)

Destructo: that may very well be the reason... Most of my experience is with four, five, and six cylinder engines. Never a V-8 with new...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 06-04-2015, 02:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,216
Posted By volvofan
Thanks, 1sick_eg! Any thoughts on the issue I'm...

Thanks, 1sick_eg! Any thoughts on the issue I'm having with trying to turn the motor over?

For what it's worth, I've got a 1/2" 50-250 lb torque wrench on it right now that I'm using to seat the...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 06-04-2015, 09:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,216
Posted By volvofan
BGkySS et al- Let me clarify, since I...

BGkySS et al-

Let me clarify, since I suspect the subject I gave this topic and the seemingly elementary nature of the question may be misleading:

I have a masters degree in mechanical...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 06-04-2015, 05:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,216
Posted By volvofan
Speedfreak- i don't know why I left them in...

Speedfreak- i don't know why I left them in there... Just seemed like an extra step to remove them if I was yanking off the whole head anyways.

Turning the engine with a 1/2" rachet. It takes...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 06-03-2015, 10:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,216
Posted By volvofan
Rookie rebuild Q: nearly impossible to hand crank w/ heads on and spark plugs in?

I am reassembling my engine with new pistons and rings. Everything turns over fine with heads on and no spark plugs in. All clearances double checked, bearings in properly, etc... When compression...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 06-03-2015, 09:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,046
Posted By volvofan
Degreeing a VVT cam for a stroker motor - help, advice, and common sense check, pls!!

Spun a rod bearing on the previous setup due probably to poor oiling.
Previous setup:

L99 from a 2011 SS A6 installed in a 98 Volvo S90.
FAST intake, LT headers, CAI, Granatelli coils/wires,...
Forum: V8 - Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons, Tuning Equipment 05-11-2015, 08:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 661
Posted By volvofan
Looking for a stock LS3/L99 short block.

Title says it all... anyone have one laying around?

Thanks,

-Jon
Forum: V8 - Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons, Tuning Equipment 05-11-2015, 08:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,804
Posted By volvofan
Did this sale go through (on the short block)? ...

Did this sale go through (on the short block)?

Thanks,

-Jon
Forum: V8 - Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons, Tuning Equipment 05-11-2015, 08:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,182
Posted By volvofan
Still available? May need an L99 short block.

Still available? May need an L99 short block.
Forum: Transmission / Driveline 03-31-2015, 06:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,934
Posted By volvofan
Which series is it? Lock-up converter? ...

Which series is it? Lock-up converter?

Thanks,

-Jon
Forum: V8 - Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons, Tuning Equipment 03-30-2015, 06:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,262
Posted By volvofan
Already sold?

Already sold?
Forum: V8 - Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons, Tuning Equipment 03-30-2015, 06:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,391
Posted By volvofan
Are these items sold?

Are these items sold?
Forum: V8 - Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons, Tuning Equipment 03-30-2015, 06:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 831
Posted By volvofan
I know this is an old thread, so I presume this...

I know this is an old thread, so I presume this cam is sold?
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 03-26-2015, 09:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,323
Posted By volvofan
Okay, so F**k controlling a Walbro with PWM,...

Okay, so F**k controlling a Walbro with PWM, apparently that type of pump does not like it so much. I'm going to try and retrofit a stock ZL1 pump in-tank, and control it with the Camaro's FPCM. ...
Forum: V8 - Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons, Tuning Equipment 03-26-2015, 09:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,993
Posted By volvofan
I'll shoot you a text about the fuel pump. ...

I'll shoot you a text about the fuel pump.

-Jon
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 03-17-2015, 11:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,323
Posted By volvofan
Fantastic! That's indeed exactly what I needed....

Fantastic! That's indeed exactly what I needed. Do you have it in a slightly higher resolution, by any chance? Looks like this control module interfaces nicely with the stock ECU and it's a whole lot...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 03-17-2015, 06:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,323
Posted By volvofan
Thanks very much! Yes, it's a fun sleeper. Most...

Thanks very much! Yes, it's a fun sleeper. Most of the work was done by a guy named Ross Converse, who has been stuffing Ford 5.0 motors into 200/700/900 series Volvos for about 30 years. I just...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 03-16-2015, 10:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,323
Posted By volvofan
V8 Volvo conversion progress! Fuel Pump Control Module wiring diagram? Anyone have?

Hello again, folks. My Volvo "SS90" is up and running, but still needs some tweaks before being totally roadworthy. It's got a 2011 Camaro SS L99 / 6L80E with a few bolt-on mods (long tube headers,...
Forum: Tuning / Diagnostics -- engine and transmission 04-18-2014, 02:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,144
Posted By volvofan
Anyone with a 2010+ Camaro SS Automatic willing to test out a PCM?

Hello, all!

My name is Jon Belmont and I'm having the L99/6L80E from a 2011 Camaro SS put into a '98 Volvo S90 by a guy who has been doing these sorts of conversions (usually with Ford 5.0...
Forum: USA - New England 03-18-2014, 03:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,620
Posted By volvofan
Forgive my ignorance (and I'm definitely not...

Forgive my ignorance (and I'm definitely not asking because I doubt your experience)... is there something other than the VATS that would stop a PCM from one particular model/year/trim working on an...
Forum: USA - New England 03-15-2014, 11:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,620
Posted By volvofan
Can anyone w/ an SS automatic help with diagnosis of a no-start?

Hello, New England Camaro5 folks!

I am currently located in New York but my car is in Chester, Maine being worked on by Ross Converse of Converse Engineering. He's putting the powertrain...
Forum: Transmission / Driveline 03-15-2014, 11:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,302
Posted By volvofan
Do you still have the stock 6L80E driveshaft for...

Do you still have the stock 6L80E driveshaft for sale? How much, shipped to Chester, ME 04457?

Thanks,

-Jon
Forum: Transmission / Driveline 03-15-2014, 11:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,295
Posted By volvofan
Is the manual driveshaft the same as the automatic?

Hi, I'm looking for an OEM driveshaft that will mate up to the 6L80E I'm swapping into a project car. I'll be connecting the other end to the project car's differential, so all that matters is the...
Forum: V8 - Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons, Tuning Equipment 02-19-2014, 05:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,220
Posted By volvofan
Not sure if you've got this settled yet, but...

Not sure if you've got this settled yet, but there is a guy (fish man) selling the bottom half of his stock airbox, as well as a few other bits and pieces. Hope this helps,

-Jon
Forum: Transmission / Driveline 02-19-2014, 09:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,538
Posted By volvofan
I'll take the stock airbox and K&N filter. This...

I'll take the stock airbox and K&N filter. This is everything needed from the throttle body forward (except for the MAF sensor itself), yes? I'm doing an engine swap with an L99/6L80E drivetrain and...
Forum: V8 - Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons, Tuning Equipment 02-19-2014, 09:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,081
Posted By volvofan
Found a new strong sensor on Craigslist for $45...

Found a new strong sensor on Craigslist for $45 shipped (hopefully a good deal?). Noticed a stock airbox setup here on the classifieds so I'll try and scoop that up for now. Thanks to all for...
Forum: V8 - Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons, Tuning Equipment 02-18-2014, 11:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,081
Posted By volvofan
Thank you for the offer, Trey, but I think I'll...

Thank you for the offer, Trey, but I think I'll hold out for either a "strong" stock one or an aftermarket one.

Best,

-Jon
Forum: V8 - Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons, Tuning Equipment 02-17-2014, 10:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,081
Posted By volvofan
WTB: L99 MAF sensor + housing (is LS3 the same? If so, that'll work too)

All-

The 2011 Camaro SS L99/6L80E drivetrain I purchased for my LS swap did not, unfortunately, come with the MAF sensor or housing. I have a FAST LSXr 102mm intake with a 90mm ported throttle...
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