Final drive.
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Final drive.
Is it possible to just change the final drive in a 340 gear box?
only asking for reference if i go down the tuned 16v route would be good to have longer legs at the top end!
anyone?
only asking for reference if i go down the tuned 16v route would be good to have longer legs at the top end!
anyone?
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I'm sure the final drive as per most Volvo's is 1 - 1
Your best bet would be a taller diff
Your best bet would be a taller diff
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I think the carb 360s had the most long-legged diffs, something like 3.26 or 3.36 ...
Tom
Tom
343 GL Touring B14.1E CVT (155) 98000kms 1980 (sold)
343 L Junior B14.3E MT4 (155) 229000kms 1981 (scrapped)
343 DLS B19A MT4 (155) 167900kms 1982
360 GL Injection B200F MT5 (231) 348598kms 1988 (scrapped)
360 GLT B200F MT5 (302) 230000kms 1988
343 L Junior B14.3E MT4 (155) 229000kms 1981 (scrapped)
343 DLS B19A MT4 (155) 167900kms 1982
360 GL Injection B200F MT5 (231) 348598kms 1988 (scrapped)
360 GLT B200F MT5 (302) 230000kms 1988
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Tis indeed! You'll notice the second gear hole a lot more with a 3.36, I notice it more in a 3.64 vs a 3.8x.
'89(G) 340 GLE B172k
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
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I've found the post I had in mind:SteveP wrote:3.64 I think... same as GLT's... others can confirm for sure
http://www.volvo300mania.com/forum-uk/v ... hp?p=15391
Tom
343 GL Touring B14.1E CVT (155) 98000kms 1980 (sold)
343 L Junior B14.3E MT4 (155) 229000kms 1981 (scrapped)
343 DLS B19A MT4 (155) 167900kms 1982
360 GL Injection B200F MT5 (231) 348598kms 1988 (scrapped)
360 GLT B200F MT5 (302) 230000kms 1988
343 L Junior B14.3E MT4 (155) 229000kms 1981 (scrapped)
343 DLS B19A MT4 (155) 167900kms 1982
360 GL Injection B200F MT5 (231) 348598kms 1988 (scrapped)
360 GLT B200F MT5 (302) 230000kms 1988
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Some time ago someone posted a full list of all teh different diff ratios. Does any have that list?
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I do, but I can almost remember all the options.
Unless you're using this setup on the motorway all day, I'd stick with the 3.82, seriously. It's ideal for a revvy NA motor which is relatively lacking in power. Save the big gears for something with bags of torque.
I've just gone from a 3.36 (standard 360 carb) to a 3.82 (340 1.4 5 speed) in my 360, and it's a big improvement when driving 'for fun'.
cheers
James
Unless you're using this setup on the motorway all day, I'd stick with the 3.82, seriously. It's ideal for a revvy NA motor which is relatively lacking in power. Save the big gears for something with bags of torque.
I've just gone from a 3.36 (standard 360 carb) to a 3.82 (340 1.4 5 speed) in my 360, and it's a big improvement when driving 'for fun'.
cheers
James
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'89 740 Turbo Intercooler
'88 360 Turbo Intercooler
'85 360 GLT
'81 343 GLS R-Sport
'79 343 DL
'70 164
...and some modern FWD nonsense to get me to work...
'89 740 Turbo Intercooler
'88 360 Turbo Intercooler
'85 360 GLT
'81 343 GLS R-Sport
'79 343 DL
'70 164
...and some modern FWD nonsense to get me to work...