Here they are, pictures of my 245 with Mike's 285, enjoy!
The engine in the 285. Since this picture it has gotten a custom dual exhaust and a Ford
Motorsport B303(two steps more radical than stock)camshaft. We
estimate that in its current state of tune it's got about 270 horsepower.
The one piece driveshaft that needs to be used with the V8 conversion.
In this shot you can see the single exhaust
that the car used to have.
My 245 and Mike's car together. Mine is the one in back.
Another shot of my car and the 285. This shot particularly shows
the
difference between my car's stock ride height and the
V8's
iPd-lowered ride height.
The underside of the 285's nose. From this angle you can see
the Detroit Diesel green on the engine. You can also see
the iPd swaybars and polyurethane swaybar bushings. Since this
photo was taken the front end was disassembled and the car
got new brakes complete with red calipers, Bilstein struts,
and the crossmember was repainted chassis black.
iPd polyurethane torque arm bushings. These bushings are incredible.
Polyurethane is stiffer so the rear axle is more controlled and tight in its movements.
The iPd 1" swaybar for the rear. Swaybars are the most noticeable modification
you can make to your Volvo. The 285 is infinitely more predictable
and much easier to drive fast with these installed.
Here it is, looking as unassuming as your neighbor's mommywagon.
This is not your Uncle Olaf's Volvo. The
car looks a bit different now. Turbo wheels were added and
the roof rack was removed. Also, instead of wimpy sealed-beams,
this car now has wonderful Cibie E-Code H4/H1 headlamps.
Well, thats about it for now. I'll leave you with another shot of my car with Mike's.
Before long I'll be adding more pictures to this page. When that happens the design here will
more than likely be changed, so stay tuned!
-Dan
Copyright 1997, Dan Roth, PMD Volvo.
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