You guys have to see this

by "Frenchlicker" (frenchlicker)
Published 01/10/2017 at 09:33

Tags: Volvo ; Is it still a project?
STARS: 6

I’ll start with a nice copy and paste of his description(it’s on a Facebook group and I can’t share it):

I really like trophy trucks and I also really like Corvettes. This car is my interpretation for what a car needs in our ever changing world. This has been my creation for the past year and I’m glad to say that I’m proud of it.It’s a whacky combination so you better sit down. 250k 1999 5.3Ebay on3 7665 turboWater to air intercoolerMeth injection12" long 3" exhaust in front of the passenger tireRecycled fuse box from Chevy TrackerRecycled relays from 1998 s10Recycled bellhousing from big block chevy modified for LS1 htob Recycled manual transmission and modified for length shifter from a 2006 Pontiac SolsticeNovak ax15 adapter2.8l pilot bearing from a ColoradoLS1 Clutch Masters FX500 clutchLS1 hydraulic throwout bearingDrift Motion driveshaft adapterGM yoke flange to ford 8.8 flange with custom driveshaft built by Jim’s DrivetrainSlipyoke from Ford Explorer Ford 8.8, shortened driverside, flipped and lightened brake plates, stock explorer rear brakesMotive gear rebuild rear end and 3.73" gears 30x9.5 mud terrains15x8 wheelsAdapters in front and spacers in rear due to shortened axleTorque rod brackets fabricated by myselfAluminum motor mounts fabricated by myselfAluminum and modified stock transmission bracket fabricated by myselfHockey puck bushing :)Rear springs are off the front of a 4.0 jeep Cherokee. Shocks are from a suburban which are bilstein. Front shocks are bilstein HDCustom fabricated lift not done by meNew tie rods and ball joints, iPD poly bushingsCustom power steering linesCustom built water tank for intercoolerEngine Harness diet performed by Dave and I donated to me by a F-body CamaroHydraulic handbrake with custom fabricated handle and base by Powered by Max. Wilwood clutch pedal and masterStainless clutch line with fabricated fittings by myselfSBE 5.3PAC 1218 valve springsLS9 cam from ZR1 corvetteLS3 cam cover and sensor3bar map sensorOn3 bov, wastegate and fpr Currently has Camaro injectors, and spaced fuel railsWalbro ethanol compatible 450 fuel pump-6 feed, all Russell hose and fittings, 5/16 returnFuel pressure at 58K&N filter with contraption built for forced air for horsepower science experimentBattery mounted in rear and large stud on firewall for power411 ECU tuned with HPTunersFront subframe spaced out 1" and double nutted so as to not have to buy an LS1 intake manifold and get away with the stock fugly truck one. 80/lb injectors for after the clutch is broken inIt has a jump seatTow hitch for a dirt bike haulerWorking reverse lights

The price: $14,000

Replies (15)

"TheRealBicycleBuck" (therealbicyclebuck)
01/10/2017 at 09:39, STARS: 2

I wonder how much wheel travel it gets before it starts eating fenders.

"V8Demon - Prefers Autos for drag racing. Fite me!" (v8demon)
01/10/2017 at 09:46, STARS: 3

More than it would going g over hilly or rocky terrain and knocking off the oil filter.

"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
01/10/2017 at 09:48, STARS: 2

I like it. What I don’t like is this:

so as to not have to buy an LS1 intake manifold and get away with the stock fugly truck one

He would actually consider throwing the truck intake away and replacing it with an LS1 based on aesthetic alone? Um...

#1, if the looks bother you, those bits and pieces on the truck intake can be shaved off.

#2, don’t replace it with an LS1. Doesn’t flow as well. Go LS2 at least. That way it’ll give you some gains (it’ll still cost you in low end, but will have more power when you wring it out. LS1 is worse at both)

#3, I’m not sure that’s even possible. Iirc the truck heads are cathedral port and car heads were rectangle port.

"diplodicus" (diplodicus)
01/10/2017 at 10:01, STARS: 0

Is that a stock filter location? Seems odd that the filter is lower than the pan.

"S65" (granthp)
01/10/2017 at 10:09, STARS: 1

Or Y’know an aftermarket intake

"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
01/10/2017 at 10:12, STARS: 0

Yeah. But based on aesthetic alone? Ridiculous.

Besides, the best bang for the buck is a TBSS intake. Which will also be “fugly”

"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem)
01/10/2017 at 10:14, STARS: 22

Does your oil filter hang low?

Did it cost a lot of dough?

Can you lose it in the sand?

Can you lose it in the snow?

"S62B50daily" (s62b50daily)
01/10/2017 at 10:31, STARS: 3

Can you semaphore your neighbor

To help you out of your big bother

Does your oil filter hang low?

"SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie" (sidewaysondirt)
01/10/2017 at 10:45, STARS: 0

This is best crossover.

"BigBlock440" (440-4bbl)
01/10/2017 at 10:52, STARS: 0

It’s not much lower, barely enough to put a wrench on it.

"McMike" (mcmike)
01/10/2017 at 10:58, STARS: 3

Does oil pressure get lower
When you try to drive it over
Do your oil filter hang low?

"BobintheMtns" (bobinthemtns)
01/10/2017 at 13:37, STARS: 0

!!! UNKNOWN CONTENT TYPE !!!

"Frenchlicker" (frenchlicker)
01/10/2017 at 13:49, STARS: 0

Wait, what

"V8Demon - Prefers Autos for drag racing. Fite me!" (v8demon)
01/10/2017 at 14:41, STARS: 0

Pretty sure it is. I doubt the recommended filter is that long though. For that vehicle, I’d use a remote mount....

"BobintheMtns" (bobinthemtns)
01/11/2017 at 15:16, STARS: 1

I had just seen this video and it made me lol- and the way the CL ad started with “I like trucks, I like corvettes!” reminded me of it...