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 Exhaust

I used the stock 2000 Camaro exhaust manifolds that came with my LS1.  I purchased some year 2000 Corvette stainless steel manifolds as they seemed to "hug the block" more, however they did not clear the Camaro motor mounts.  I could have gotten some Corvette motor mounts but by that time it seemed easier to make the Camaro manifolds work.

Passenger Side Exhaust Manifold:

Wide shot

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As you can tell this is a close fit and requires more clearance, so here comes the five pound sledge hammer and voila, about 1/2 inch of clearance.

Close Up After "messaging":

Driver's manifold with steering shaft:

This picture is before angle milling the manifold as covered in the JTR Volvo 200 series swap manual on pages 3-6 and 3-7 (you do have the book right?).  You can see the steering shaft touching the manifold heat shield at the top of the picture.  After milling the manifold there is a little more than 1/4" of steering shaft clearance.