volvo 340 with 440 engine conversion

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driftingmonkey
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volvo 340 with 440 engine conversion

Post by driftingmonkey » 28 Oct 2014 03:51 pm

hello ! I have a Volvo 340 with intentions of putting a Volvo 440 1.7 turbo engine into it what gear box and diff would/could I use ? HELP

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Re: volvo 340 with 440 engine conversion

Post by Joris » 28 Oct 2014 05:40 pm

The ones that are in the car at the moment?

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Re: volvo 340 with 440 engine conversion

Post by driftingmonkey » 28 Oct 2014 05:45 pm

but will the diff and gearbox and prop be strong enough ? ive got a 1.4 in it at the moment and don't think it be strong enough

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Re: volvo 340 with 440 engine conversion

Post by Joris » 28 Oct 2014 05:49 pm

What are your goals? Prop will not last but the gearbox and diff will hold up to about 200/250 bph.

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Re: volvo 340 with 440 engine conversion

Post by driftingmonkey » 28 Oct 2014 06:16 pm

somewhere about 130/140 bhp ish intentions is to drift it and learn in the 1.4 then go for the 1.7 turbo

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Re: volvo 340 with 440 engine conversion

Post by classicswede » 29 Oct 2014 10:46 am

The main thing you will need is a prop upgrade, the gearbox will be fine but any gearbox can break when drifting. You will also want to add a second torque arm to the back axle.

You will need a lot of 1.7 engine parts and bellhousing to fit the 440 engine
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