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Nonhog · 12-09-2011, 12:40 PM

Volvos are pretty heavy for a smaller engine.
I've been installing a 5.0 Ford engine in my wifes 80 Bertone that in large part due to the O/D trans (that it did not have stock) should do better than stock
MPG. Still wont be great but will be fun. Hoping to see high twenties on the freeway. Much better than the old 5.0 home (Explorer)

Sounds like it may not be something your interested in doing but you could add an O/D trans pretty easy on that car.

12-09-2011, 12:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nonhog EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Pacific N/W Posts: 55 Thanks: 11 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	Volvos are pretty heavy for a smaller engine. I've been installing a 5.0 Ford engine in my wifes 80 Bertone that in large part due to the O/D trans (that it did not have stock) should do better than stock MPG. Still wont be great but will be fun. Hoping to see high twenties on the freeway. Much better than the old 5.0 home (Explorer) Sounds like it may not be something your interested in doing but you could add an O/D trans pretty easy on that car. __________________ attempting best possible MPG from my odd fleet of vehicles. 1996 GMC Safari 1999 Toyota Avalon 80 Volvo Bertone 5.0 Ford powered (66 Volvo Amazon estate