It is, but it's not done too often since the M56 is more available and an easier swap. The M66 has a few small obstacles to overcome, but nothing too bad. You would need the FWD M66 out of a P1 T5 (C30/S40/V50/C70).CIK7 wrote: ↑21 Feb 2020, 09:14 All i did was cut the muffler off. Its actually not loud for me unless i keep it at 2500-2700rpm and even then it doesnt get very loud. Im not sure i ever want to put an aftermarket exhaust on because i love the factory Volvo sound. I dont have the money to be doing any fancy work. I think the turbo upgrade will be a few years from now. And at some point itd be cool to do an M56 swap, if not an M66. Is the M66 possible on a 1998 2.4?
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1998 V70 GLT 19T Build
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Re: 1998 V70 GLT 19T Build
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But would the FWD M66 work with AWD? Could i use an M66 from an AWD S60R?bmdubya1198 wrote: ↑22 Feb 2020, 07:56It is, but it's not done too often since the M56 is more available and an easier swap. The M66 has a few small obstacles to overcome, but nothing too bad. You would need the FWD M66 out of a P1 T5 (C30/S40/V50/C70).CIK7 wrote: ↑21 Feb 2020, 09:14 All i did was cut the muffler off. Its actually not loud for me unless i keep it at 2500-2700rpm and even then it doesnt get very loud. Im not sure i ever want to put an aftermarket exhaust on because i love the factory Volvo sound. I dont have the money to be doing any fancy work. I think the turbo upgrade will be a few years from now. And at some point itd be cool to do an M56 swap, if not an M66. Is the M66 possible on a 1998 2.4?
95 854 Turbo 258K, auto, current
09 Rav4 Ltd3.5Fwd, red, 208K, current
98 V GLE/SE red, 379k (277k), 5sp, trailer in progress...
05 CRV EX AWD, Navy, 170K/184k, sold
03 Accord 2dr V6 silver, 196K/214K, 6sp, t-boned, sold
98 S GT white, 175K, 5sp, sold
96 964 silver, 146K, diff&trans/engine self-destr, crushed
98 XC black, 151K, flooded&bent rod, crushed
01 V Base white, 168k, traded for XC
09 Impala LT1 gray, 196K, sold for 01
09 Rav4 Ltd3.5Fwd, red, 208K, current
98 V GLE/SE red, 379k (277k), 5sp, trailer in progress...
05 CRV EX AWD, Navy, 170K/184k, sold
03 Accord 2dr V6 silver, 196K/214K, 6sp, t-boned, sold
98 S GT white, 175K, 5sp, sold
96 964 silver, 146K, diff&trans/engine self-destr, crushed
98 XC black, 151K, flooded&bent rod, crushed
01 V Base white, 168k, traded for XC
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OH, duh... you have an XC. Nevermind... yeah, you would need an M66 AWD from an S60/V70R or a P1 T5 AWD. I was thinking you had an 850 for some reason!
The M66 would be ideal in your case. Well, as far as being the easy swap, M58 would be perfect, but they're not easy to find in the US. Feel free to check out my M56 swap parts thread if you're interested in going that route and ditching the AWD.
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Anyway you can help me find a buyer for an auto tranny? Besides the XC and base AWD, i think this auto can fit the FWD models. Not sure. Rear main seal busted but i have the new RMS brand new. I also need help finding buyers for the other V70 parts i have for sale. It seems noone cares about the things imselling on my sale post.bmdubya1198 wrote: ↑22 Feb 2020, 18:53OH, duh... you have an XC. Nevermind... yeah, you would need an M66 AWD from an S60/V70R or a P1 T5 AWD. I was thinking you had an 850 for some reason!
The M66 would be ideal in your case. Well, as far as being the easy swap, M58 would be perfect, but they're not easy to find in the US. Feel free to check out my M56 swap parts thread if you're interested in going that route and ditching the AWD.
95 854 Turbo 258K, auto, current
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98 V GLE/SE red, 379k (277k), 5sp, trailer in progress...
05 CRV EX AWD, Navy, 170K/184k, sold
03 Accord 2dr V6 silver, 196K/214K, 6sp, t-boned, sold
98 S GT white, 175K, 5sp, sold
96 964 silver, 146K, diff&trans/engine self-destr, crushed
98 XC black, 151K, flooded&bent rod, crushed
01 V Base white, 168k, traded for XC
09 Impala LT1 gray, 196K, sold for 01
09 Rav4 Ltd3.5Fwd, red, 208K, current
98 V GLE/SE red, 379k (277k), 5sp, trailer in progress...
05 CRV EX AWD, Navy, 170K/184k, sold
03 Accord 2dr V6 silver, 196K/214K, 6sp, t-boned, sold
98 S GT white, 175K, 5sp, sold
96 964 silver, 146K, diff&trans/engine self-destr, crushed
98 XC black, 151K, flooded&bent rod, crushed
01 V Base white, 168k, traded for XC
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Have you posted in the classifieds here? I'd post there, on Swedespeed (that classifieds section gets a lot of activity) and local Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace.CIK7 wrote: ↑22 Feb 2020, 19:07 Anyway you can help me find a buyer for an auto tranny? Besides the XC and base AWD, i think this auto can fit the FWD models. Not sure. Rear main seal busted but i have the new RMS brand new. I also need help finding buyers for the other V70 parts i have for sale. It seems noone cares about the things imselling on my sale post.
00 V70R Venetian Red/Charcoal M56 Swapped 214k
07 XC90 V8 AWD Sport Titanium Grey/Black 220k
92 245 White/Beige 249k
91 944 Turbo 175k
…and a bunch of other stuff
Sold-
03 S60 2.4T
00 S70 GLT
98 V70 GLT
93 944
98 S90
95 850 GLT
01 S60 2.4T
05 S60R M66
08 S40 2.4i
88 744 Turbo M46
07 XC90 V8 AWD Sport Titanium Grey/Black 220k
92 245 White/Beige 249k
91 944 Turbo 175k
…and a bunch of other stuff
Sold-
03 S60 2.4T
00 S70 GLT
98 V70 GLT
93 944
98 S90
95 850 GLT
01 S60 2.4T
05 S60R M66
08 S40 2.4i
88 744 Turbo M46
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Ive already posted on here. Only 1 person commented in the last 2ish weeksbmdubya1198 wrote: ↑23 Feb 2020, 07:51Have you posted in the classifieds here? I'd post there, on Swedespeed (that classifieds section gets a lot of activity) and local Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace.CIK7 wrote: ↑22 Feb 2020, 19:07 Anyway you can help me find a buyer for an auto tranny? Besides the XC and base AWD, i think this auto can fit the FWD models. Not sure. Rear main seal busted but i have the new RMS brand new. I also need help finding buyers for the other V70 parts i have for sale. It seems noone cares about the things imselling on my sale post.
95 854 Turbo 258K, auto, current
09 Rav4 Ltd3.5Fwd, red, 208K, current
98 V GLE/SE red, 379k (277k), 5sp, trailer in progress...
05 CRV EX AWD, Navy, 170K/184k, sold
03 Accord 2dr V6 silver, 196K/214K, 6sp, t-boned, sold
98 S GT white, 175K, 5sp, sold
96 964 silver, 146K, diff&trans/engine self-destr, crushed
98 XC black, 151K, flooded&bent rod, crushed
01 V Base white, 168k, traded for XC
09 Impala LT1 gray, 196K, sold for 01
09 Rav4 Ltd3.5Fwd, red, 208K, current
98 V GLE/SE red, 379k (277k), 5sp, trailer in progress...
05 CRV EX AWD, Navy, 170K/184k, sold
03 Accord 2dr V6 silver, 196K/214K, 6sp, t-boned, sold
98 S GT white, 175K, 5sp, sold
96 964 silver, 146K, diff&trans/engine self-destr, crushed
98 XC black, 151K, flooded&bent rod, crushed
01 V Base white, 168k, traded for XC
09 Impala LT1 gray, 196K, sold for 01
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