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 Nov 26, 2008 | 08:09 AM
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alright this is jsut a feel i am not looking for to much info..just possibly a yes and why or a no and why

i have a 5 spd 850(the bettertrans ..i think a m52)N/A wagon andi am seriously thinking about putting an 850r motor in there..

should i not do this period or is this possible..i have a volvo mechanic to do the work..jsut want everyones experience and oponions on this

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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 08:11 AM
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Best way to do it if you really want to is to buy a wrecked 850R and swap everything over to your car.

You will need all the wiring,computers,exhaust and all that stuff.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 08:21 AM
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Yep/ It is definitely more involved than just swapping out the motor
 
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 08:50 AM
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arg..so my dream of an R wagon..is going to be very involved..

would it b easier to get a T5 setup?!..or is it gonna b the samething?!

thanks for the advice
 
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 09:42 AM
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It is going to be the same thing.

Try to find a wrecked one.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 01:24 PM
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alright..thank you..i am going to rebuild it any way..so

alright thanks for the advice
 
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