I recent rode in my friend volvo suv with the 4.4 volvo v8 and that got me wondering is it possible or feasible to swap that 4.4 volvo v8 in my 88 240 with an auto trans? also another question since I need new seats and cant seem to find 240dl seats anywhere would a set from an s40 swap in

thanks

 

Sure, under the theory that 'anything is possible', but no, it's not feasible unless you want to spend a ton of money.
The seats would be easier project, still a lot of work, welding, etc.

 

most of the newer volvos are FWD or AWD, so the motor+transmission configuration is *completely* different.

anything since about 2000, the transmission is under computer control by the engine management system, so you'd need to swap in and integrate the complete vehicle system management electronics.

*IF* the seats physically fit (aren't too wide for the floor pan, etc), you can make a seat adapter from a plate of 1/4" or so thick steel thats drilled for the car's seat bolt pattern AND for the seat's pattern, and cutting away excess metal in the middle to save weight.... probably take a milling machine to do a nice job on this. if the S40 seats are motorized, you'll need to hook up suitable power for them, of course. another concern is, are the seats the right height ? the 240 is a fairly upright seating position, the s40 is sportier with a more low profile.

 

that makes sense I was wondering if I would need the trans and ecu for that too I may stick with the idea of putting in 90-95 4runner front seats. I still think and ill research more that it would be cool to run a twin turbo 4.4v8 ill talk to my ls swap buddies and see if they can make stand alone hardness and go from there

 

I don't see how it would be a ton of money if I buy a cheap xc90 if ive swapped multiple motors in my 4runner it shouldn't be that difficult that could be my famous last words lol

 

those Yahama designed XC90 4.4 V8's were not turboed, and generated 311 HP or osmething, probably enough to tear up the stock rear end on a 240, and certainly enough to trash the AW70 automatic transmission. At least those XC90s were a longitudinal engine mount, with rear wheel primary drive, optional 4WD.

assuming that engine would physically fit under the hood, you'd at a minimum need to fabricate custom engine mounts, figure out how to squeeze a bigger radiator in there, and squeeze all the engine management stuff, wiring harness and stuff from the XC90 into the 240. you'll need a custom exhaust system(hopefully the stock 4.4 exhaust manifolds fit). if you want to mate the XC90 engine to the AW70 transmission, that puts constraints on where the engine can be mounted, and undoubtably requires a bell housing adapter. probably a custom flexplate on the 4.4 to adapt it to the AW70 torque converter. If you use the XC90 RWD transmission, then a custom transmission mount, a new drive shaft will undoubtably be required.

I have no idea how much integration there is between the ECM for the 4.4 and the XC90's transmission, but most cars of that era, including many Fords, the engine management computer also runs the transmission, and freaks out if its not there.

 

ok, was curious, and yes its been done.

https://www.garaget.org/?car=4775

that guy used a toyota supra transmission.

 

thanks ill read that or I thought about swapping in a 3.4 Tacoma v6 since there abundant in the junkyard by me

 

Hah. I did like my 4.0L V6 Tacoma 4x4. But I'm not sure if that engine is a good fit for a Volvo

 

anythings better then the underpowered 2.3 that currently in the 88 240dl I currently have

 

check out: jagsthatrun.com

 

I saw their 305 in a 240 but I like thinking of something different and with obd2