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. This is part 1 of an awesome upgrade for volvo 240s, especially those pushing a decent amount more power over stock. Created on 20110311 by ipd staff, last updated on 20190404. I did a manual transmission swap on my volvo 850 car. As for a fun cheap project get a volvo 740940 turbo. M56 swap overview this is a write up for replacing the aw5040 slush box in an 850 with an m56 manual transmission. We sort through all the wiring associated with the turbo swap and get all the vac and cooling hoses plumbed. Tb has some good threads on converting older flywheels to lh2. 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. Volvo recommends ftype atf, but i would go with redline mtl manual transmission lubricant.
Most of the info is already on the site and basically needs to be pieced together. We have 16 images about volvo 240 v8 conversion kit including images, pictures, photos, wallpapers, and more. Now i have to decide whether to transfer the spring. Dont so this without the volvo illustrated oem manual. I recall reading that, with a 240 swap, you had to also swap the differential to get a gear ratio that made sense. We got the m46 manual trans attached to the refreshed engine with a new clutch and we get everything dropped into the car. Personally, id buy a cheap manual 240 and steal the bits out of it. 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. The trick is finding the right manual volvo 240 and talking the owner into trading it for your automatic. 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. We are now offering complete manual transmission swap kits ready for you ls v8 240. The automatic transmission in my volvo 850 turbo had over 190k, it worked fine mostly, but hesitate to shift above 5000rpm.
Our goal was to do an engine swap that was repeatable and functional. Since i had the manual transmission, shifter, cables, pedal for at least 56 years and collecting dust, i thought id finally do the manual swap this year. Manual transmission conversions done right volvo forums. T5 is considerably stronger than a m46 or 47, but is a much more involved conversion. Manual transmission swap, in this video we removed most of the equipment associated with the automatic gearbox transmission. Volvo 240 transmission parts 19751993 at the swedish. Complete ls v8 240 volvo t56 manual swap stsmachining.
The steel engine brackets have slotted mounting holes to allow adjusting the engine position fr. Mossy, mildewy volvo 242 rescued from woods, given v8 heart. It was yesterday, may 5, 1993, when the last volvo 240 was bolted together. Download the owners manual here if you are looking for volvo 240 v8 conversion kit youve come to the right place. Performance parts vintage performance developments. Volvo 240 260 b28f m46 manual transmission cross member rare. 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. Manual transmission swap how to manual swap any car.
Setting up an r154 5speed manual transmission setup for rwd4wd. I know of people that have out an r154 into their volvo 240, but has anyone ever tried setting up an r154 for rwd4wd how did it work. In these page, we also have variety of images available. The parts for the swap had to be easy to make andor readily available.
For many years people have been swapping small block chevy 350 in volvo 240 since ive started getting into volvos since 2007. The seller also has the stock volvo dana 30 rear end with 3. Volvo 240 740 940 m46 m47 ford t5 swap bell housing w. T56 transmission mount x1 240 volvo hydro clutch pedal kit x1. Volvo oz must have swapped that insert panel outta the autogearbox. It proved to be a troublesome system over the years. With many of our cars having over 200300 thousand miles, replacing the tranny fluid in a manual transmission is hardly a bad idea. 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. Ive read the faq about a swap, but wanted to ask if there are any special considerations or gotchas. This volvo originally had a diesel engine and an automatic transmission. V8 volvos is the internets only community dedicated to helping volvo owners swap v8 engines into their cars.
Ls 240 left hand drive motor mounts x1 t56 transmission. Ive seen a lot of threads about the manual swap process, where to source parts, how much, how hard, etc. The process of a manual transmission swap in early volvo models up to 1999 is a pretty straightforward conversation. Conversion manual highly recommended for leveraging our stealth conversion volvo v8 mounting kit and other relevant parts as you swap in a v8. Oem volvo 240 wagon m47 5 speed manual transmission. The exceptions being that you need to swap relays, and that you should. Windsor v8 with cheap t5 manual transmission into the readily available volvo brick. Volvo built cars with the black plate areas on each side to make right hand vs left hand driver position easy to do as they just bolt on. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. The drivetrain consists of a rebuilt t5 fivespeed manual transmission connected to a ford 8. The volvo rides on kaplhenke racing adjustable coilovers with eibach springs and koni race shocks. Type of rear suspension to use i picked up the rear axle assembly upgrade today. Manual to automatic transmission swap general discussion. Volvo 240 5 speed transmission swap volvo forums volvo.
What i did is used a lsx based v8 found in various motor sizes 4. Volvo car corporation, volvo cars of north america, inc. In order to handle the power youre hoping to make, a transmission swap is in. Ive decided instead of using a old carbureted chevy motor i designed to put a more reliable and modern engine in a volvo. 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 manual swap is a company that is dedicated to helping end users convert their automatic volvos into manual cars. Acquire the manual transmission swap parts, install them, and finally install a manual transmission ecu. What would be involved in a volvo 240 automatic to manual. We look back on what the volvo 200series meant to us. Volvo aw71 to m46 transmission conversion volvo owners club.
Manual transmission swap questions oz volvo forums. V8 conversion manual for volvo 200 series jtr stealth. It should have have all the holes appropriate for that. If the donor car is a 240 with na b230f, then that box will not work, it is too weak for.
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. Complete guide we show you the process of how to swap your automatic transmission to a manual transmission, including all the parts and tools. See brad wightmans illustrated faq description of the valve body service in aw7x series transmissions. Or just be a cheapass and use the old bolts and some red locktite. At some point in any roadmap of volvo modification, the transmission will become the weak link. If you break the box, then look at converting to a nonvolvo box. Volvo 240 v8 conversion kit volvo 240 v8 conversion kit. I have been really wanting to do a t5 or t6 swap into a volvo 242 with a manual transmission of course.
You have to be rough to hurt either of the volvo gearboxes with a standard na redblock. What i think you need is a left hand plate from a manual transmission car. We purchased a diesel volvo with the sole interest of installing a v8 for this conversion manual. Part 15 switch to lm7 september 3, 2018 volvo 240 gl ls1 v8 conversion project. The stealth conversions volvo 700 series v8 motor mounting kit consists of aluminum adapter plates that bolt onto the volvo crossmember, steel engine brackets, chevrolet style rubber isolators and a transmission crossmember.
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. Does anyone here have experience with a volvo 240 sedan or wagon v8 swap. Bottom line, i dont know if it is a practical or economically feasible thing to try or not. We finished up all the little things for the turbo manual swap on project black brick. They prefer to invest their idle time to talk or hang out. Manual transmission parts for volvo 240 for sale ebay. Mvs forums contributor polskamafia mjl just wrote what may be the best volvo autotomanual swap diy on the web. New oem volvo 240 260 m40 m41 manual transmission 3rd gear 380619. Why in the world volvo chose to use an electronic overdrive instead of a real 5 speed manual transmission is beyond us, but they did and we have all had to live with that decision. 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.
Volvo says that manual transmission cars are filled for life. Converting an aw71 automatic to an m46 manual transmission by paul demeo. What would be involved in a volvo 240 automatic to manual transmission conversion. I was wanting to get an idea of transmission setups that will work well with the modular engines. Volvo 240 740 940 m46 m47 ford t5 swap bell housing w clutch fork. But wonders just how long this life is supposed to be. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for volvo 240 when you shop the largest online selection at.
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