2004 S60R B8444S (V8) conversion (Previously : Exhaust Manifold removal.)

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 12 Dec 2020, 21:04

RickHaleParker wrote: ↑12 Dec 2020, 12:56 If you want a M66 another option is a transmission exchange with Volvo for a M66 for the V8. Will set you back ~$4000.00 .

Yes Volvo makes 8 Cylinder adapter gearboxes. It a whole gearbox exhange for one that has the correct bell housing for the V8.

Search terms "8-Cylinder Adapter Gearbox" to find all or "8-Cylinder Adapter Gearbox M66" for M66 specifically.

A transmission shop might be able to get one from the OEM for less.

I can't believe this is a thing... why would Volvo even offer it except for V8 swaps? That's pretty cool.

Post by **abscate** » 13 Dec 2020, 10:27

Woof. That’s a ugly starter hack, sorry.

Post by **RickHaleParker** » 13 Dec 2020, 15:30

abscate wrote: ↑13 Dec 2020, 10:27 Woof. That’s a ugly starter hack, sorry.

Got to give him credit. He is creative enough to come up with a solution. This is the kind of thing the term Hot Rodding originally referred to.

Post by **matthew1** » 13 Dec 2020, 18:32

abscate wrote: ↑13 Dec 2020, 10:27 Woof. That’s a ugly starter hack, sorry.

My first thought was "Hey that's not so bad". Why? Because I follow TurboBricks on FB. After that, everything is relative.

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 13 Dec 2020, 20:21

matthew1 wrote: ↑13 Dec 2020, 18:32
abscate wrote: ↑13 Dec 2020, 10:27 Woof. That’s a ugly starter hack, sorry.
My first thought was "Hey that's not so bad". Why? Because I follow TurboBricks on FB. After that, everything is relative.

That's what I'm talkin about! You know you're a true Tbricker when you see that and have no problem!

It works well enough though, you're incredibly limited for options when it comes to a manual trans on the V8.

Xallerio · Post by **Xallerio** » 15 Dec 2020, 06:46

RickHaleParker wrote: ↑11 Dec 2020, 17:43
Xallerio wrote:11 Dec 2020, 15:47 II have a 2006 XC90 V8 and a 2005 S60R manual. I wanna swap the V8 and keep the manual
The manual will bolt up to the B8444S but the starter is in a different location. You would need to cut the manual Bellhousing and fabricate a starter mount on on the back side of the manual bell housing.

There is no room to put the starter in the original location on the manual Bellhousing. The V8 block partly covers the original starter hole. That is why the B8444S starter is mounted on the back top side of the V8 Bellhousing.

I’ve been in contact with Cameron on Instagram my next obstacle is figuring out how to get a custom flywheel..the s60r flywheel has a 10 bolt pattern while the V8 has 8 and the center bore is believed to be different

Post by **RickHaleParker** » 15 Dec 2020, 08:33

Xallerio wrote: ↑15 Dec 2020, 06:46 My next obstacle is figuring out how to get a custom flywheel..the s60r flywheel has a 10 bolt pattern while the V8 has 8 and the center bore is believed to be different

Cameron has the answer to that question. He should also have the specs for a custom flywheel. At least he can tell you where to get one made. He has one done. Ask him about the Pressure plate and Clutch also.

Post by **abscate** » 18 Dec 2020, 03:13

Why do you need a starter with a manual?

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 18 Dec 2020, 09:21

abscate wrote: ↑18 Dec 2020, 03:13 Why do you need a starter with a manual?

Hmm... you're onto something...

Post by **volvolugnut** » 18 Dec 2020, 17:03

Just push start the thing like a dirt track racer.

volvolugnut

2004 S60R B8444S (V8) conversion (Previously : Exhaust Manifold removal.)

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