Volvo 850 Made from 1993 to 1997, this Volvo line was available in both a wagon and a sedan, both with were graced with several trim levels.

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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 03:21 PM
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Does anybody know if you can put a 1995 volvo 850 2.4l normally aspirated engine into a 1995 volvo 850 turbo car?
 
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 05:24 PM
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Also, the 95 2.4L NA motor has a 5spd manual, but the 2.3L turbo body that it would be going into has an automatic, of course. Other complications?
 
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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Things are different between the N/A and turbo motors.
Cams are different.
The block isn't drilled for the turbo return line.

I wish you were closer I would have tried to buy all the 5 speed manual tranny stuff from you.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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Do you know if it is possible to put the 5spd manual transmission and N/A turbo motor into the 2.3 turbo body?
 
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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Also, i don't want to keep the turbo in the 2.3l turbo body. I want to put my manual transmission and non turbo engine into the 2.3 body without the turbo.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 09:08 PM
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You could do it but you have alot of work ahead of you.
You have to swap all computers and engine harnesses over.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 09:58 PM
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Yea im just waiting to see what the estimate would be from a mechanic. I see why you want the manual transmission. Its a shame volvo made the type r with an automatic transmission. You would think they would make their most powerful car with a manual transmission.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 10:02 PM
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I know I wish they would have.
One day mine will be converted to manual.
 
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