From 4 to 5 speed gearbox in 360???

Post by **Citek111** » 03 Apr 2007 11:58 am

How much is there in this, will a 5 speed gearbox fit, and will I have to use the driveshaft from the 5 speed?? It is a 360 with B19 Engine from 84.

Post by MJ » 03 Apr 2007 10:01 pm

Yes a 5 speed will fit, it's the same as the 4 speed, but with an overdrive added to give fifth.

I don't think you need to change the prop or anything, but read this thread for more info http://www.volvo300mania.com/forum-uk/v ... ht=gearbox

Post by **foggyjames** » 05 Apr 2007 01:07 am

Yes, I can't think of a reason off the top of my head why the 5-speed won't simply bolt in in place of the 4-speed. The diff housing is longer on the 4-speed, so I'm pretty sure the prop shaft is the same length.

Of course you must change the shift knob, as one with only 1/2/3/4 marked on it cannot be moved into position 5

cheers

James

Post by **V6 Man** » 05 Apr 2007 10:18 pm

Hang on a mo, didn't all 360's come with 5spds as standard? I can't ever recall seeing a 4spd 360 either in the flesh or in a brochure.

Post by **jtbo** » 05 Apr 2007 11:34 pm

V6 Man wrote:Hang on a mo, didn't all 360's come with 5spds as standard? I can't ever recall seeing a 4spd 360 either in the flesh or in a brochure.

True, 360 never has been 4 speed, maybe gear knob has been changed and there actually would be 5th gear?

Post by **petefarrell360** » 06 Apr 2007 01:56 am

V6 Man wrote:Hang on a mo, didn't all 360's come with 5spds as standard? I can't ever recall seeing a 4spd 360 either in the flesh or in a brochure.

Yeah, I just read the topic title and thought the same! I only thought some 340 1.4's got the 4 speed?

I'm guessing someone may have swapped in the 4 speed at some point maybe as a replacement for a dodgy gearbox, as they had it to hand or it was cheap, or for the diff ratio for acceleration, not for top end speed?

Pete

Post by **Citek111** » 08 Apr 2007 07:30 pm

oki, will run out tomorrow and check if there is a 5th gear then,..