This site is dedicated to detailing the installation of an all aluminum LS1, V8 engine, and 6speed T56 transmission removed from a 2000 Camaro Z28 and installed in a 1982 Volvo 245 Turbo Wagon.  While this car is not yet running it is well on its way to putting 300 RWHP in a boxy, very utilitarian, Volvo.   Hopefully, with the proper work, the suspension and other drivetrain components will be up to the task of keeping the power firmly planted.

The Cooling System

This picture shows the radiator in the "extreme forward position" dicussed in the JTR Volvo 200 series swap manual on pages 1-8 and in Chapter 10.  This position requires lots of sheet metal cutting on the Volvo but is necessary because of the longer dimensions of the LS1 than in previous small block Chevy's. The radiator is a 1988 Corvette heavy duty radiator purchased from GM parts direct for $135 with shipping. They have really cheap parts but pricey shipping figure out all the parts you need then place the order to save money.  Also the shipping is pretty slow.

’88 Corvette Heavy Duty Radiator part #52453612

’88 Corvette Radiator Probe (needed to plug the hole in the radiator) part #10054615

I am using the cooling fan from a 3.8 liter Taurus/Sable or Taurus SHO.  This fan is discussed on page 10-16 of the JTR S-10 pickup swap book.  This same fan is found in V8 Lincolns and Mustangs, and 900 series Volvos.  Per JTR the Taurus/Sable fans have the best shroud which covers 80% of the Corvette radiator.  Just as JTR says the fan is powerful.  I tested mine and on low speed it draws 14 amps and on high it draws 31 amps.  It is cheap and plentiful.  I found mine on e-bay after 10 minutes of looking and paid $15 for it.  It is in any junk yard in this country.  It is very versatile.  I have mine set to run on low speed with an external relay/temperature probe at 180 degrees.  It then runs on high speed when the LS1 computer detects a temperatures greater than 222 degrees.  Here is a good link on the subject of the stock computer controlled fans on the LS1.  Thirdgen.org  We will see how my setup works.