850 Turbo AWD conversion
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yeah, I'm with this guy. Why? So much work, customizing, fabrication etc., when you could just go out and buy one that already came AWD.
The cost alone of getting all the AWD components off an AWD Volvo would make it not cost effective.
The cost alone of getting all the AWD components off an AWD Volvo would make it not cost effective.
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it would be hard... it would be easier to just import one from canada.
if you decide to try it.. but a new bevel gear, new vicuous coupling and driveshaft... that way those can't cause any problems. those are the componets that tend to wear out on AWD's and if your going to do all that work make sure it works!
if you decide to try it.. but a new bevel gear, new vicuous coupling and driveshaft... that way those can't cause any problems. those are the componets that tend to wear out on AWD's and if your going to do all that work make sure it works!
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they actually come up very often.
1997 Volvo 850 wd Familiale - Montréal autos à vendre - Kijiji Montréal
1997 Volvo 850 wd Familiale - Montréal autos à vendre - Kijiji Montréal
#10
This is prime time to purchase one of those AWD cars. When a car hits 14 to 15 years people are bailing at their lowest point. You can probably get one for 30 cents to the dollar.
All of the points that you made about the AWD system are oppisite of what you think. The only way I would consider having an AWD car is if I was in snow 6 months out of the year or I had more than 325 hp. If you put 350+ hp to the wheels it would be worth it. But I would also add a computer that would eliminate any tire spin so I could do 0-60 in 5 seconds and run a 1/4 mile in 10.
All of the points that you made about the AWD system are oppisite of what you think. The only way I would consider having an AWD car is if I was in snow 6 months out of the year or I had more than 325 hp. If you put 350+ hp to the wheels it would be worth it. But I would also add a computer that would eliminate any tire spin so I could do 0-60 in 5 seconds and run a 1/4 mile in 10.
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Is it possible to put awd from a mk1 v70 on a 94 850
I was wondering if it is possible to take the AWD system from a 98-00 v70 and put it on my 94 850? Since true AWD 850's are extremely rare. I'm just curious to know if it feasible. I don't plan on doing it if it is going to negatively effect the car or be a major hassle.
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Sure. Cheap and easy. You just need the two cars and have at it. I am not sure what the Gen I Haldex will do if it doesn't get any information from the ECU. maybe it doesn't need any at all. That is the only finer point on it that you need to research.
There is also a question of whether the transmission out of the subject AWD donor is what you want. To get things to fit together, you need it. If you want something different from what is in the donor AWD car, that is available in the Volvo universe, but it will cost something.
There is also a question of whether the transmission out of the subject AWD donor is what you want. To get things to fit together, you need it. If you want something different from what is in the donor AWD car, that is available in the Volvo universe, but it will cost something.
Last edited by firebirdparts; 02-24-2016 at 10:16 AM.
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Does installing it require any butchery and what electrical components are necessary because my car doesn't have traction control only ABS. Will the v70 trans fit in the 850? Did you actually do this or can you reference me to someone who has so I get some first hand answers on what modifications and requirements are needed for this combination? Thanks for the help
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This is the first I've heard of somebody trying to convert a 2wd Volvo to AWD. Mostly its the AWD folks with bad bevel gears going the other way! This is also an FAQ for older Audi's - people wanting to take a Coupe and turn it into a Quattro. In the case of the Audi's its been done but required welding in the floor from a 4WD to make the clearance for the drive shaft tunnel and to seat the rear differential. Finally you need the entire rear suspension to pick up the axles and hubs.
My favorite car... never should have sold it :-(
My favorite car... never should have sold it :-(
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Does installing it require any butchery and what electrical components are necessary because my car doesn't have traction control only ABS. Will the v70 trans fit in the 850? Did you actually do this or can you reference me to someone who has so I get some first hand answers on what modifications and requirements are needed for this combination? Thanks for the help
"Major hassle" doesn't even start to begin to describe of what you're wanting to do.
Last edited by tryingbe; 02-25-2016 at 08:01 AM.