I haven't watched your channel in a while. Your actually one of my favorites. Im really surprised you don't have more viewers. I guess it's a niche thing.
Thanks, that means a lot! I put a ton of thought into the episodes before I start filming, and it takes ages to edit to my standards. Hoping to expand a lot more this year out of the “off road custom lifted Volvo wagon” niche :) thanks again for watching
Thanks!! I felt like a dummy when I had to ice my eye… haven’t done that since I was a kid. But I got it done and there was no lasting damage. Thanks for watching!
Awesome! Glad you’re enjoying the content. Yes, I plan to do some custom fenders to better house the larger wheels and tires. It will just take time. Thanks for watching!
I just finished engine swapping my 300k mile 2.4 volvo v70 and i’m itching to get into a xc70 project. would love to follow your journey step by step‼️
Thanks! I am loving the project thus far as well. I’ve talked to several people and decided to use the OEM XC70 ECU and get it tuned instead of trying to use the S60R ECU. Stay tuned and you’ll see how it all goes! Thanks for watching
I don't know what options are out there for locking diffs on a Volvo but I know Torq-Masters makes an auto locker for Subarus. Not sure what diff your Volvo has but it would be pretty sick to have proper locking diffs in a Volvo.
Totally agree! I am trying to get it as close to a real deal offroader as possible, and the diffs are big part of that. I am sure they will get tackled in the future. Thanks for watching!
@@BBBonYT Not needed unless plowing in deep snow (any locker imitation using brakes does not work at all with wet/iced rotors). Also not gonna work for rock crawling, because the overall drivetrain is too weak for that kind of fun. Otherwise, in my experience Volvo's TRACS is much better than Toyota A-TRACS.
Hi. Before disconnecting automatic transmission do you leave it in parking or neutral? Not sure if that makes any difference but some people say it might not start if done incorrectly? Thx
@@BBBonYT I did the same swap into my 2003 XC70. I used Hilton Tuning and they were great. I did not remove the dash to install the manual pedals, but it was a gigantic pain...
I haven't watched your channel in a while. Your actually one of my favorites. Im really surprised you don't have more viewers. I guess it's a niche thing.
Thanks, that means a lot! I put a ton of thought into the episodes before I start filming, and it takes ages to edit to my standards. Hoping to expand a lot more this year out of the “off road custom lifted Volvo wagon” niche :) thanks again for watching
Big fan since the beginning of the xc70 ! Fellow xc70 guy from Bulgaria ;) Keep it up !
Thanks! Glad you’ve been enjoying the build as much as I am. There’s still a lot more to come!
Hello from Varna!
Dude. You've inspired me to take on an equally fantastic mission: manual swap to an xc70. Keep wrenching the good fight!
Looking forward to hearing it start up!
It’s getting close! Next time it’s on the channel, it’ll be running. Thanks for watching!
@@BBBonYTis there anything weird with the ECU? Are you able to just use the one from the R?
I almost punched myself in the face taking that nob off 😂😂 came across your channel an really enjoy the content thanks for sharing. 😊
Thanks!! I felt like a dummy when I had to ice my eye… haven’t done that since I was a kid. But I got it done and there was no lasting damage. Thanks for watching!
Can’t wait for the next video! Good job so far!
Thanks so much! There have been a few delays, but we're ready to get her rolling again and out to a few adventures. Thanks for watching!!
Sweet swap! I've always like the XC70, would be even more awesome with the R bits. ABG!
Agreed! Can't wait to get it back on the trails with the Gambler crews and break more stuff! Thanks for watching!
Hey, big fan from Lithuania, also drive xc70. Will you address those jagged-edged wheel arches?
Awesome! Glad you’re enjoying the content. Yes, I plan to do some custom fenders to better house the larger wheels and tires. It will just take time. Thanks for watching!
Yes please do! I find my eyes drawn to the sharp edges whenever they are in frame and imagine them hitting those nice mud terrains! 😢
I just finished engine swapping my 300k mile 2.4 volvo v70 and i’m itching to get into a xc70 project. would love to follow your journey step by step‼️
Very impressive. Are you going to swap over the dash and door panels as well?
You'll have to check keep watching to see :) Thanks for watching!
Awesome.
Thanks! Glad you like the project too. Thanks for watching
Straight up awesome! This is my type of project.. What are you doing with the ecus? Running the R? ...
Thanks! I am loving the project thus far as well. I’ve talked to several people and decided to use the OEM XC70 ECU and get it tuned instead of trying to use the S60R ECU. Stay tuned and you’ll see how it all goes! Thanks for watching
I don't know what options are out there for locking diffs on a Volvo but I know Torq-Masters makes an auto locker for Subarus. Not sure what diff your Volvo has but it would be pretty sick to have proper locking diffs in a Volvo.
also great content keep up the good work!
Totally agree! I am trying to get it as close to a real deal offroader as possible, and the diffs are big part of that. I am sure they will get tackled in the future. Thanks for watching!
@@lucas.a4047 Glad you're enjoying the adventure!
@@BBBonYT Not needed unless plowing in deep snow (any locker imitation using brakes does not work at all with wet/iced rotors). Also not gonna work for rock crawling, because the overall drivetrain is too weak for that kind of fun. Otherwise, in my experience Volvo's TRACS is much better than Toyota A-TRACS.
Rad, just bought a 99 v70xc that I want to do this with.
HIGHLY recommended! It's going to be an absolute beast when it's completed. Thanks for watching!
Hi. Before disconnecting automatic transmission do you leave it in parking or neutral? Not sure if that makes any difference but some people say it might not start if done incorrectly? Thx
What gearbox did you use
The xc70 angle gear fits in the R 6 speed gearbox?
That I am not sure of. But we transferred over the angle gear when we swapped the engine and trans over, so it should be good. Thanks for watching!
I NEEEEED MOREEEEEE
Do you have to program ecu,since the tcm is for automatic?
Yes, a full TCU and ECU tune will be required to make everything work. Thanks for watching!
@@BBBonYT I did the same swap into my 2003 XC70. I used Hilton Tuning and they were great. I did not remove the dash to install the manual pedals, but it was a gigantic pain...
Stop hitting yourself
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