Ice Cube 1985 Volvo LS6 740
🧊 ICE CUBE
1985 Volvo 740 — LS6 Swap
A Swedish brick with a Corvette heart. Built right, now evolving into something way more aggressive.
🔥 Overview
- 1985 Volvo 740 Turbo chassis
- LS6 V8 swap (all-aluminum)
- T56 Magnum 6-speed
- Rear-wheel drive, analog feel
- Purpose: street + content + character
⚙️ Powertrain
Engine
- 5.7L LS6 (CTS-V)
- Stock internals
- Catch can + steam port setup
- Holley swap oil pan
Exhaust
- Dual exhaust system
- X-pipe configuration
- SpinTech mufflers
- Quad tip rear exit
🏁 Transmission / Drivetrain
- T56 Magnum 6-speed (close ratio)
- LS7 clutch + flywheel
- One-piece driveshaft
- Volvo 960 rear end (3.31)
- Reinforced rear subframe (Kaplhenke Gen4)
🛞 Suspension
- Bilstein HD shocks
- IPD sport springs + sway bars
- Poly bushings throughout
- Reinforced geometry front + rear
🧠 Engine Management
- MS3-PRO standalone ECU
- Dual widebands
- Full tuning control
- Boost-ready platform
❄️ Cooling & Systems
- Do88 aluminum radiator
- 2-speed electric fan (manual + automatic control)
- Fully functional A/C system (custom LS integration)
🪑 Interior
- Restored OEM interior
- Sound deadening throughout
- NOS dash + OEM R-Sport steering wheel
- Double DIN CarPlay head unit
- Custom audio system with subs
💡 Lighting
- Euro-spec headlights
- HID retrofit
- Full LED conversion
- Hidden 3rd brake light
🧱 Exterior
- Original paint (patina intact)
- OEM spoiler + period louvers
- Clean brick lines