Volvo 740 manual transmission swap

Volvo 740 transmission parts 19851992 at the swedish. This video series will help guide you through the manual swap process on a p80 volvo, 850, s70, v70 between 1993 2000. The transmission is the popular bmw gs653dz sixspeed manual that comes in diesel models and handles power and torque pretty well. The steel engine brackets have slotted mounting holes to allow adjusting the engine position fr. If it looks like a 3 day old starbucks latte then theres something wrong. Additionally the m58 awd transmission that is needed to properly convert the v70r into a manual transmission is somewhat hard to find and can be costly to acquire. The bmw 530d gearbox is finally hooked up to the 2jz and in my volvo 940.

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 1990 780 bertone turbo. Volvo 740 transmission parts 19851992 and all volvo parts can be purchased from. Kevin says fourthgear is giving out but otherwise the. The 4 speed m4 came out about 1958 or 59 for the 544. The volvo 700 series is a range of executive cars produced by the swedish manufacturer volvo cars from 1982 to 1992. The 700 series was introduced in 1982 with the luxurious 760, followed two years later by the lower priced 740 which capitalized on the prestige attained by the very similar 760.

Ill probably keep our 94 940 wagon for traveling, but would like to buy a second 940 and fulfill a longstanding dream. I am the third owner since feb of 2009, since then it has accumulated 15k miles. This x member allows you to install a ford t5 transmission in your 140160 chassis volvo. Manual transmission swap, in this video we removed most of the equipment associated with the automatic gearbox transmission. View and download volvo 740 gl workshop manual online. But it can be challenging and a real learning experience for a willing car enthusiast. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. 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. A very uninformative video about how to manual swap a volvo 740 turbo today the volvo we just bought broke, so we figured lets do a manual swap, and not. The automatic transmission in my volvo 850 turbo had over 190k, it worked fine mostly, but hesitate to shift above 5000rpm. A volvo guy i spoke to today asked me if it was manual or autoi said auto, like there are many manual turbos around.

Now that ive completed two manual swaps on p80s, i think its time to make an uptodate list of parts that you will need to do this swap. We also like wagons with firebreathing engine transplants and manual transmissions i think we love this combo because. 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. 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. The volvo 740 sedan was developed on the base of the volvo 760 gle and was renowned for its reliability and high safety levels. I wasnt able to find if the wagon originally came with a b230 but either way the engine that sits in the wagon now was donated by a friend. Skf rear transmission countershaft bearing for 19851987 volvo 740 manual yj. This 1992 volvo 740 started life as a fourcylinder, automaticequipped car, but despite 100% stock looks, the car now packs an ls1t56 drivetrain thats putting down about 330 hp and lb. As for a fun cheap project get a volvo 740 940 turbo.

What to know about a manual swap volvo performance repairs. Make sure that the tab on the selector lever enters the slot on the switch. Download file pdf volvo 940 manual transmission volvo 940 manual transmission volvo 740 five speed transmission swap in 4 hours louis does some witchcraft shit and magic happens. We sort through all the wiring associated with the turbo. It is not a bolt on straightforward swap and there is some minor custom fabrication involved. This is part 1 of an awesome upgrade for volvo 240s, especially those pushing a decent amount more power over stock. Performance parts vintage performance developments. Supra 6 speed v160 people ask if the 6 speed manual gearbox found in 199397. Fresh transmission fluid is a beautiful, but toxic, translucent red, the color and consistency of cherry flavor cough syrup. You need to swap in a manual transmission, which means you need to get ahold of one. 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.

Yes volvo offered the manual transmission in most all. 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. This one is local to you and just needs a manual swap. I did a manual transmission swap on my volvo 850 car. Ford au t5 gearbox conversion into 1986 740t automatic. Beginning in the 1995 model year, european cars with the 2. The first vehicle that came out for this range was the luxurious 760, which was the automakers attempt to enter the prestige market of the automotive industry. Buy an oz volvo pint mug and validate my latest illadvised merch efforts and support oz volvo. Volvo aw71 to m46 transmission conversion volvo owners club. The aw70 series transmissions on the volvo 240, volvo 740 and volvo 940 models from 19821997. Volvo m40 m41 m400 m401 transmissions volvo m4 m40 m41 m400 m401 transmissions. The 900 series was introduced in 1990 to replace the 700 series from which it derived. Volvo 740 service and repair manuals free car repair.

As promised here is a swap guide for au t5 tremec borg warner manual gearbox into a 1986 volvo 740 turbo automatic. The borg warner world class t5 transmission is a strong manual gearbox with 5. The t5 transmission in this wagon was brand new at the time of the swap, not used or rebuilt. Dont forget the prism which fits onto the top of the new switch. Volvo 740 automatic manual volvo 740 five speed transmission swap in 4 hours louis does some witchcraft shit and magic happens.

Volvo m40 m41 m400 m401 transmissions europartshouse. At some point in any roadmap of volvo modification, the transmission will become the weak link. Installing the manual transmission and associated items. Volvo 740 five speed transmission swap in 4 hours louis does some witchcraft shit and magic happens.

As for a fun cheap project get a volvo 740940 turbo. Early in the morning on the cruise day before the roadkill ziptie drags, a group of us were discussing the cars wed seen. 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. Volvo 740 five speed transmission swap in 4 hours youtube.

Ive seen a lot of threads about the manual swap process, where to source parts, how much, how hard, etc. Volvo redblock to 350z 370z g35 g37 6speed transmission. Fitup supra 740 conversion by angus campbellwright in australia. Volvo 740 wagon with a turbo b230 engine swap depot. All of the 122 cars with manual transmissions ive worked on had the m40 as did the 140 series and the 1975 240. Volvo 740 the volvo 700 series is a range of midsize luxury cars produced by the swedish manufacturer volvo cars in the 1980s and 1990s. V8 volvos is the internets only community dedicated to helping volvo owners swap v8 engines into their cars. I purchased it as a project but have recently lost interest. The ultimate volvo 700series infopage with a lot of tutorials, history, hints and. Sep 11, 2010 2002 volvo s40 manual transmission swap kit archived. Replacing your volvos m46 or m47 with a borg warner t5. The australian volvo enthusiasts forum, with trading post, tech help, build threads, events, and chitchat. Get the best deals on automatic transmission parts for volvo 740 when you shop the.

Kevin brunberg is a swedish drifter who competes with his volvo 740 wagon for his team karoshi drift squad. The 740 was intended to be a midsize car that offered more style, performance, and luxury than the 200 series. We offer a complete line of volvo c70, s70, v70, 240 series, 260 series,740 and 760 manual transmission parts, rebuild and overhaul kits to help you with manual transmission problems. Volvo 700 series v8 motor mounting kit jtr stealth. The volvo 900 series is a range of executive cars produced by the swedish manufacturer volvo cars from 1990 to 1998. Volvo 5speed manual transmission m56h swap kit 850 s70. These service manuals will help you to repair your volvo 740, 760 or 780, fix some small things, service the car and how to install accessories and upgrades. As if that wasnt enough, the engine management system in that chassis is of the vastly more. I bought another manual transmission 740 in this episode i show you guys geofrey the new 740 i picked up. Rwd volvo s but they were fairly uncommon in the usa and usually non turbocharged. The transmission in my volvo is fading and needs to be. I have also started collecting all od related info on this page. It isnt easy, but it isnt as hard as changing a manual transmission for an.

Volvo 240, 740, 940 transmission flush diy fcp euro. Prior to the end of its production, the 960 was renamed as the volvo s90 saloon and volvo v90 estate, and the 940 was renamed 940 classic, becoming the last rearwheeldrive cars from volvo. Volvo 5speed manual transmission m56h swap kit 850 s70 v70 c70 archived. This is passed along for the 740 owners with this transmission. Dec 29, 2015 the automatic transmission in my volvo 850 turbo had over 190k, it worked fine mostly, but hesitate to shift above 5000rpm. My 122 bw35 automatic to m40m41od conversion notes. We finished up all the little things for the turbo manual swap on project black brick. The 740 belongs to volvos line of midsize luxury cars that were produced from the 80s to 90s. This is opening one more possibility for a transmission swap behind any b21b23b230b234 redblock, and its the first affordable 6speed swap ever. Engineswapped volvo wagons ruled the 2017 ziptie drags. Find used 1988 volvo 740 gle wagon 5speed manual transmission, cold ac, clean title. Ford au t5 gearbox conversion into 1986 740t automatic oz.

While in my ownership i have replaced or upgraded the following. Automatic transmission parts for volvo 740 for sale ebay. I have the same transmission on my peugeot and found out that if you leave the car for a few days on with the front end on jack stands, the fluid in the converter will slowly drip out. Hi all, after gulp decades of driving and wrenching on 240s, ive discovered that the 940 is quite a fine car. If not, what has to be located to complete the swap other than the t5r clutch kit.

A couple of owners of a volvo 260series, 760 and 780drivers has done this swap because they. Kevin brunberg is a swedish drifter who competes with his volvo 740 wagon for his team karoshi. Apr 01, 2017 volvo 740 five speed transmission swap in 4 hours robb southard. The body features volvo 960 front, bumpers, and a respray two years ago while the interior and dash is from a volvo 940. Volvo 740 five speed transmission swap in 4 hours robb southard.