Volvo 240 manual trans swap

The volvo m46 manual 4 speed plus od, which was normally optioned in a 240 turbo, would not do. Volvos manual transmissions that came in the 240 series, the m46 and m47, are not strong enough to indefinitely handle the power that modified redblocks are. Performance parts vintage performance developments. Volvo 240 engine and transmission install clapped out garage. On some cars, theres a hole in the firewall that has a plate bolted over it, but later automatic cars have no holes for either a hydraulic or cable clutch.

We sort through all the wiring associated with the turbo swap and get all the vac and cooling hoses plumbed. For many years people have been swapping small block chevy 350 in volvo 240 since ive started getting into volvos since 2007. Aw70 to m47 swap big picture thread the volvo resource. Modifications to the transmission input shaft sleeve, the volvo bellhousing, the front section of the driveshaft, the transmission crossmember, and in some models its location, are required. Volvo 240 1991 manual transmission countershaft bearing. First step is to make sure you can resolve the fitment issues, adapters for the transmissionengine connection, then youll need a plan for the transmission fluid cooling, supplying the proper connections such as a vacuum modulator, throttle valve transmission. I bought another manual transmission 740 in this episode i show you guys geofrey the new 740 i picked up.

As for a fun cheap project get a volvo 740940 turbo. The exceptions being that you need to swap relays, and that you should. I have the eng in now with the manual trans and have it bolted in. Ive seen a lot of threads about the manual swap process, where to source parts, how much, how hard, etc. Unlike the t5 swap, the t9 transmission swap into a volvo 1800, 122, 140, or 544 uses the stock volvo pilot bearing, release bearing and clutch fork. I have only had this volvo for a few months as i bought it as a nonrunning project and have gotten it to the point of starting and running, but do not have any more time to put towards it. Kwas, update ongoing comments addedmy 122 bw35 automatic to m40m41od conversion notes. What i found is that the distance from the tranny tail to the diff pinion flange on a late 80s 300zx 5spd trans is almost the exact same as the distance on my gt with the volvo rear end in place. Volvo recommends ftype atf, but i would go with redline mtl manual transmission lubricant. In this article i am going to try and show what is involved in performing an engine swap on a 240. Oem volvo 240 wagon m47 5 speed manual transmission. Mvs forums contributor polskamafia mjl just wrote what may be the best volvo autotomanual swap diy on the web. Transmission performance parts vintage performance.

Sourced from a volvo s80, the high tech t6 twin turbo b6284t motor is volvos best to date. Automatic transmission fluid type f or gflm replace. This video series will help guide you through the manual swap process on a p80 volvo, 850, s70, v70 between 1993 2000. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in.

Volvo says that manual transmission cars are filled for life. As promised here is a swap guide for au t5 tremec borg warner manual gearbox into a 1986 volvo 740 turbo. We got the m46 manual trans attached to the refreshed engine with a new clutch and we get everything dropped into the car. Fully rebuilt engine from 1999 volvo s80 twin turbo forged hbeam connecting rods, new mahle pistons. With the car stationary, engine idling, clutch pedal depressed and shift lever in neutral, release the clutch pedal and listen for mechanical noise. I have been looking for some time now about changing over to a manual trans and have just been waiting till one shows up in my local junk yard and that day finally arrived last week in the form of a 91 240dl.

We sort through all the wiring associated with the turbo. I have also started collecting all od related info on this page. I would remind you of the need for the correct working space tools and equipment and the need to take any necessary safety precautions. The volvo 200 series or 240 and 260 series is a range of midsize cars produced by swedish company volvo cars from 1974 to 1993, with more than 2. Like the volvo 140 series 1966 to 1974, from which it was developed, it was designed by jan wilsgaard the series overlapped production of the volvo 700 series 1982 to 1992. Mvs forums contributor polskamafia mjl just wrote what may be the best volvo autoto manual swap diy on the web. There are no wiring issues as far as the automatic to manual trans is concerned. I currently own a 1991 240 sedan in exelent shape, 192,000 miles on the clock. Splined output shaft wiring of the od unwanted reactivation od solenoid notes. First gear is useless and fourth is too close to 5th.

This volvo originally had a diesel engine and an automatic transmission. Acquire the manual transmission swap parts, install them, and finally install a manual transmission ecu. I have a 1990 740 wagon and i want to swap the aw71 for an m46 trans. I wanted to know if anyone has done this conversion on there own. The process of a manual transmission swap in early volvo models up to 1999 is a pretty straightforward conversation. A rebuilt t5 with our adpater plate, a modified late syle 240740 bellhousing, and pro. I have seen many 240 engine swaps and many of which are 5. The volvo 240 was never available in the us with a hydraulic clutch. For 19901992 volvo 240 manual trans countershaft bearing center timken 61763hq fits. Bottom line, i dont know if it is a practical or economically feasible thing to try or not. Manual transmission conversions done right volvo forums.

I waitd too long to order parts, should have ordered before i started the project, so part came in of fri and. Easy to work on, easy to get mild power gains from, rear wheel drive with factory locker, tough body, usually leather interior, automatic transmission can take quite a. Complete ls v8 240 volvo t56 manual swap stsmachining. What would be involved in a volvo 240 automatic to manual. Manual gearbox or transmission and clutch maintenance. The m46 is well known for breaking when subjected to higher torque levels. The t5 was almost perfectly suited for transplant in to 240s as the shifter. We are now offering complete manual transmission swap kits ready for you ls v8 240. As discussed in the volvo 240 engine swap manual sold by jags that run it sits 2 inches farther back in the tunnel than a t5 or a retrofit t56. Volvo aw71 to m46 transmission conversion volvo owners club.

If the donor car is a 240 with na b230f, then that box will not work, it is too weak for. Volvo oz must have swapped that insert panel outta the autogearbox. With 295 horsepower on tap and a generous 335 lbft of twist, the chevrolet lm7 offers nearly three times the output of the 2. Volvo s80 t6 twin turbo fitment into a 244 chassis. A good comparison of various ford manual transmissions dimensions. This is the first drive of my newly built 1983 volvo 240. Volvo b20 bell housing mounted to adpater plate and t9 transmission.

Although the t5 has been our standard transmission swap, it is not a good fit for. V8 volvos is the internets only community dedicated to helping volvo owners swap v8 engines into their cars. How to convert from automatic gearbox to manual on volvo 850, s70, v70 or c70 may 3, 20 by. Does anyone here have experience with a volvo 240 sedan or wagon v8 swap. This fittment takes the cake they must really know what their doing. We finished up all the little things for the turbo manual swap on project black brick. Mark, i am doing exactly the same, v8 sound and grunt in a tidy old 240 wagon. How to swap replace the engine on volvo 240 and 260.

Ls 240 left hand drive motor mounts x1 t56 transmission. The parts for the swap had to be easy to make andor readily available. So i nabbed the rear yoke off a volvo 240 and then went searching for a nissan shaft. The 850 while very different in layout shares most of its electronic components in the engine and transmission including the pnp switch. Download file pdf volvo 740 automatic manual volvo 740 automatic manual volvo 740 five speed transmission swap in 4 hours louis does some witchcraft shit and magic happens. At some point in any roadmap of volvo modification, the transmission will become the weak link. But wonders just how long this life is supposed to be. This is part 1 of an awesome upgrade for volvo 240 s, especially those pushing a decent amount more power over stock. Manual to automatic transmission swap general discussion. With many of our cars having over 200300 thousand miles, replacing the tranny fluid in a manual transmission is hardly a bad idea. Volvo states that manual transmissions with an aluminum case should be driven for about 20 minutes to achieve normal operating temperature.

Volvo 740 five speed transmission swap in 4 hours duration. Volvo 240 the dellow kit volvo 4 cylinder to supra, tilted engine, specify shifter in. With both automatics and manuals, there are some yeartoyear differences in the sixcylinder engines that make seemingly straightforward. Volvo tp 315791 1990 publication shows both cam and zf power steering units being used in 240s from 1976. Often you may have to pay for it but it will be cheaper and easier than actually changing the auto tran for a manual trans. This picture shows how far back in the volvo shifter cutout the oem t56 sits. Volvo s manual transmissions that came in the 240 series, the m46 and m47, are not strong enough to indefinitely handle the power that modified redblocks are capable of putting out. Most of the info is already on the site and basically needs to be pieced together. How to convert from automatic gearbox to manual on volvo. Volvo 240 manual transmission shifter bushings duration. Ive decided instead of using a old carbureted chevy motor i designed to put a more reliable and modern engine in a volvo. V8 conversion manual for volvo 200 series jtr stealth. By this time i had found my stroker motor was making well over 300 lbs. What i did is used a lsx based v8 found in various motor sizes 4.

Volvo 240 transmission parts 19751993 at the swedish. The trick is finding the right manual volvo 240 and talking the owner into trading it for your automatic. Converting an aw71 automatic to an m46 manual transmission by paul demeo with thanks to paul and george holmer this all began about 2 years ago, when i finally bought my ultimate volvo, a. Volvos manual transmissions that came in the 240 series, the m46 and m47, are not strong enough to indefinitely handle the power that modified redblocks are capable of putting out. There are two main reasons to swap transmissions in an e30. I would love to meet the volvo mechanic that can diagnose this problem correctly. Installing the manual transmission and associated items. W123 240d engine swap to om617, and 300d manual transmission swap.

I know of at least 5 850 turbos that have been converted to manual trans here in the us. Volvo built cars with the black plate areas on each side to make right hand vs left hand driver position. At this time car is having some repair to the clear coat on the bonnet and roof prior to running gear being replaced. Supra 6 speed v160 people ask if the 6 speed manual gearbox found in. See my following post updated below regarding tranny fluid and noise. Converting an aw71 automatic to an m46 manual transmission by paul demeo.