Taming A Monster - Volvo 240 Turbo V8 Swap - Gran Turismo 7

[@harrymellos7154]

Just want to say a massive thank you for your hard work mate, very much appreciated!

[@DreadZer0Gaming]

At 3:57, I COMPLETELY agree with you. Whoever at Polyophony's making the engine swap decisions needs a thorough kicking. The '67 Giulia could have had the engine from the '20 Giulia or the 8C. No-one would mind if you dropped an RB26 or 2JZ into a Cossie or '69 Fairlady, an F8 Tributo engine into a 308 or 430, the 430's engine into the Clio, the DB11 engine into the DB5, the F-Type R engine into an E-type or even the modern 911 Turbo engine into a 964/901/Cayman. I wouldn't be surprised if the '72 A110 gets another bloody KA24 swap even though the '17 A110's RIGHT THERE. But nooo. KA24 or nothing, and it's what made me uninstall GT7 for the future (that and whatever the **** they did with one of the more recent updates won't let me drive my full-tuned E-Type or corvettes).

[@fossilfueled27]

The reason it doesn't let you drive the E Type or Corvette is the new physics. Cars are now very unstable on racing tyres unless they have downforce. You either need to add a rear wing, add some ballast weight or fit less grippy tyres to the front end.

[@DreadZer0Gaming]

@@fossilfueled27 Thanks for the tip-off, I couldn't figure out what was giving the ! PP rating, but i'm still giving GT7 an extended break

[@Spudchucker92]

You uninstalled an entire game because of a Honda engine swap? What a crybaby. 😂😂😂😂

[@kspectre21]

The boxy brute! What a monster of a car, looks absolutely insane to drive even with your tweaks compared to the others. Pity it's such a menace but atleast you managed to make it relatively drivable even if you're constantly 99% on the way to a massive crash. Also super interesting choice of livery, never expected to see HKS Hipermax emblazoned on a Swedish box lol

[@fossilfueled27]

I figured it needed to look as crazy as it drives :)

[@kspectre21]

@fossilfueled27 definitely works well, especially in the thumbnail :D

[@griffinfaulkner3514]

Regarding the choice of engine swap for this car, it has a real life counterpart stateside, a drag-n-drive monster that's capable of six second quarter-mile passes at over 200mph while still being street legal. The powerplant? A big cubic inch LSX with a single massive turbo. So of all the recent swaps to complain about, this is one of the only ones that actually exists. I do agree that we need more variety in the engine swaps, though, I'm sitting on two LFA V10s, two Quattro S1 inline-5s, and a scattering of the various other options. Chiron swaps suck, this engine isn't much better, and I'd take the NSX GT500 engine over that K24 any day of the week.

[@fossilfueled27]

There's been a crazy amount of engines put in them. I've seen 240s with: LS 2JZ Rover V8 E46 M3 engine T5 Even a 1UZ-FE My point is the LS7 is more than a little bit lacking in imagination.

[@Gollet95]

@@fossilfueled27 Theres also a swede that put a Lamborghini V10 into a Volvo 240

[@StarChaser027]

Okay I love all the LS swaps and all but why can't we just TURBO the existing LS and LT cars???

[@KikuraKun]

They have a hateboner for turbo'd muscle car engines.

[@re14437]

THANK YOU for validating what I was finding with this car! I thought it was just me! 😭🙌🏼👏🏼

[@fossilfueled27]

Nope, I thought it was weirdly unstable when it was first added to the game but with this engine it's one of the worst cars in the series so far. The only car that I know for sure was worse to drive was the Superbird.

[@stevolarry420stevenslozz3]

Ur comment about 3 engines, “fuck all imagination” that’s spot on an a fuckin quality comment!!! I wanna stick this engine in the OG GT40, but can I? Can I fuck! Anyway, love this series, keep up the good work bruv yea 💪👍😎

[@Stormysteamie]

I know I asked this in a previous episode, but I'd still like the LS7-Rampage swapped DeLorean S2 to be covered in a future episode.

[@fossilfueled27]

I've just uploaded a video on it.

[@MrHighsider]

Thank you for doing this. ✌🏼

[@trevorlongdentl]

Thank you soooo much for this setup!! I'm a Volvo guy, and the lack of proper bricks added really bothered me. At least give us something with a 5 cylinder..... WTF. You're doing the lords work 🙌 🙏

[@zuika1021]

Mate,You should be on Top Gear,this review made me laugh,great stuff

[@TheEyeofMobius]

As far as engine swaps go, I wish they would use more 'Race' engines for efficiency or engines with wide tuning options; The LT-5 Corvette, the VR38DETT Nismo, the 2JZ Supra, and the K20 Civic are enjoyable to swap because you can tune them many different ways; For example, I used the Nismo engine in a Lancia to make a low end torque beast for acceleration and rally and in the 180SX I used the engine to attempt to recreate the 1011HP High Rev/High Top Speed HKS Drag car from Gran Turismo 2. The novelty engines that offer no efficient performance or interesting upgrade choices. For some reason the engine swap I want to see in GT7 is the GR Yaris 3-cylinder engine go into the Daihatsu Copen; it seams reasonable and fun? lol. Thanks for the videos. Oh one other question I have: did you Gold the Nurnbugring Nordschlieffe Experience? I am also a controller driver and I am a few 10ths off bronzing the full lap. For now.

[@skaldlouiscyphre2453]

How about a Hayabusa in a Cappuccino?

[@fossilfueled27]

I did get gold, yes. That BMW is a nightmare to drive.

[@h.mushmann2351]

Most road going cars especially family saloons are designed for tires worse or more economical than the Comfort Hard tires. The Comfort Hard tires are actually really good all-season tires. Most all-season tires are actually worse for performance than the Comfort Hard tires.

[@nipzie]

I love the cussing in the background lol

[@kissaguitar]

Thank you once again

[@workrestandplaysnooker]

I hope they add the 850 T5 and T5-R (homologation car for BTCC) estates at some point. Well done with this one

[@Just_B_Weav]

Would love to see what you can do with the Honda Beat. I can get faster laps with it than the Capuccino but its much less forgiving to drive.

[@b4lderm]

4:40 or they could’ve added the Gallardo V10 swap and allow us to recreate the meme build

[@chrisscott6330]

They need to do a v10 Gallardo swap! Real life swap from a genius in Sweden

[@MegaBYSON]

I like this guy

[@SidusBrist]

I'm still hoping to see a tamed Abarth 595 SS, I never managed to tame that beast, but I see great potential 😇

[@fossilfueled27]

I'll definitely be doing a video on it soon, but don't expect much 🤣

[@DillanSadie]

The thing is, I would have loved it if Polyphony put the Nismo 400R engine into the Volvo, because its variant of the RB26 would really improve upon what people love about the car in-game (and in real life when tuned) which is its ability to kick out the rear with surprising stability and being very easy to initiate a drift due to its long wheelbase……wait, my good British friend, having owned one, what is your opinion on that?

[@fossilfueled27]

Well, it's not easy to initiate a drift unless you have much more power and ice or rain. The 240 will tend towards understeer on a normal dry road. It also has a relatively short wheelbase because the overhangs are so long. In GT7 it's one of the least stable FR cars in the game.

[@shapesofpixels]

Fossil you got to do a video on the amuse nismo 380rs super leggera (swapped with the ls7-rampage)

[@Killa-Kawalski]

Really good channel. On my GT7, I can't find the Volvo wagon. Could you please point the way. Thks

[@fossilfueled27]

It appears in used car dealer occasionally. Give it a week or two and it should cycle back in.

[@Killa-Kawalski]

@fossilfueled27 Cheers.

[@96HankTheTank]

Since you are on controller, does your tunes still work with a wheel? Or is it somthing in your tunes that are specially made for controller?

[@RARDingo]

I didn't even bother with an aero setup. It's still fun as a sleeper, but no good for racing. I think the physics changes with 1.50 have been a disaster. GT7 is just not anywhere near as fun anymore, unless you have $$$$ of hardware & are seriously competitive. GT7 does not cater to casual gamers at all anymore. As someone that bought their first PS1 because of the original Gran Turismo & has been loyal to both Sony & GT I feel betrayed.

[@Spudchucker92]

Exactly this. The physics definitely favour the sweaty tryhards more now. As a controller player, I used to be able to mix it in Class C and B in Sport Mode, much to wheel user’s annoyance. The last physics change has finally given all the elitist crybabies what they want. I’m now consistently stuck in Class D with the slower drivers, and the dirty drivers. GT used to be a great franchise as it was a brilliant catch all game. It was forgiving enough for novice players to enjoy, still immersive enough for the more serious players, and the game although billed “The Real Driving Simulator” wasn’t too intense and elitist. Since GT Sport, Kaz and PD have seemingly decided to change tack and make the game less accessible and more intense, more of a niche entry…

[@architecteye6089]

I don't have GT7 but if there is a BMW E46 M3 would you do that one?? it's my favorite car and I have one but I would love for you to show case whether or not it trash or amazing in game lol.

[@fossilfueled27]

It's great, not much of a monster though. Even with an 800hp engine swap it's fairly tame

[@JJPowerSlide]

Audi R8 engina into the proper Renault R8

[@ReallyRealColby]

I absolutely love your content, but I've been kinda wondering why you're having so much trouble with some of these, but then I remembered you tune to max power, I'm a grinder that tunes to 700 or 800pp. My rant is the Chiron or Drift engines *ruin* cars tuned down. Horrible fuel economy...

[@fossilfueled27]

I used to grind, but the same 4 races got old very quick.

[@ReallyRealColby]

@fossilfueled27, I totally understand. I sometimes set up custom races that replicate the 700pp Sarthe race elsewhere. I recommend Northern Isle raceway...

[@phillyp92]

Do the rampage swapped 240 z! Please

[@J1N35H]

You should do the 69 Corvette convertable(c3)

[@ryanc00p3r3]

Ferrari F40 with a Ferrari F140B V12 Engine swap please?

[@ijaazesat]

S2000 anytime?

[@pjangkan2056]

Gsr 3 next?

[@brain_polish7586]

t5 240 would be cool in gt7

[@Leo-yp2ot]

please try the bugatti swap r8 next time

[@ramadhanisme7]

Aahh btcc all over again 🤣🤣

[@Maurice_Of_Wisdom]

4:14 I'll do you one better on the engine options Audi Quattro pikes peak i5 turbo engine

[@fossilfueled27]

I would but it sounds way too tame compared to the real thing.

[@Maurice_Of_Wisdom]

@fossilfueled27 tbh imo the Quattro pikes peak is the best sounding i5 in game which is really easy to decide since there's like what? Only two cars with i5s in gt7? And the Volvo i5 just sounds really quiet and the one with more noticeable performance is the audi And for some reason audi and polyphony refuse to add the rs3 or ttrs in the game which is very wierd

[@fossilfueled27]

@@Maurice_Of_Wisdom To be fair the Volvo T5 sounds great with the right upgrades. Too much and it sounds like a 4 cylinder for some reason.

[@ab-ic8lz]

@farinedeble Vovov8