S60 gearbox onto a 850

**p fandango** · Sunday 31st July 2011, 16:01

i've found the gearbox i want, but its off a S60 so what problems are there putting it onto/into a 850. I know my current speed is read off the gearbox but thats no problem, what other obstickles are involved?

many thanks Duane

**leet5r** · Sunday 31st July 2011, 16:18

i the master and slave cylinders the same

**p fandango** · Sunday 31st July 2011, 16:34

Originally Posted by leet5r

i the master and slave cylinders the same

isn't it external on the 850 but internal on later cars, think they changed it on S70's didn't they.

what about drive shafts etc, i know the bearings/hubs are the same but what about spline where the shaft goes into the diff. I'm going to fit an 850 diff so i guess that will sort it anyway? Are all the shift mechanisms the same, ie will the 850 cables fit onto the S60 box

**martybelfastt5** · Sunday 31st July 2011, 17:28

intresting what benifits would this have or why???

**Santa** · Sunday 31st July 2011, 17:55

Originally Posted by martybelfastt5

intresting what benifits would this have or why???

Also wondering this, the S60R ratios aren't great for 1/4 mile (if thats the intention?)

**p fandango** · Sunday 31st July 2011, 18:02

Originally Posted by martybelfastt5

intresting what benifits would this have or why???

Originally Posted by santa20

Also wondering this, the S60R ratios aren't great for 1/4 mile (if thats the intention?)

looking thru the ratios & found a box i like, its not the R box so don't worry Rich lol

**The Flying Moose** · Sunday 31st July 2011, 18:05

I think he has found a Volvo M56LK by the sounds of things.

The ratios are excellent for drag racing..37.58mph in first, 66.85 mph in Second, 106.74 mph in thrid, 146.00 mph in fourth and 195.41 mph in 5th.

**p fandango** · Sunday 31st July 2011, 18:12

Originally Posted by The Flying Moose

I think he has found a Volvo M56LK by the sounds of things.

The ratios are excellent for drag racing..37.58mph in first, 66.85 mph in Second, 106.74 mph in thrid, 146.00 mph in fourth and 195.41 mph in 5th.

not quite as good as the M56LK, its a gamble finding the correct one with the 3.57 final ratio instead of the 4.25. This one's not on my list Emlyn but does

1st = 35.48
2nd = 62.97
3rd = 101.97
4th = 138.25
5th= 185.04

& thats before i raise the rev limiter lol

**The Flying Moose** · Sunday 31st July 2011, 18:18

Originally Posted by p fandango

not quite as good as the M56LK, its a gamble finding the correct one with the 3.57 final ratio instead of the 4.25. This one's not on my list Emelyn but does

1st = 35.48
2nd = 62.97
3rd = 101.97
4th = 138.25
5th= 185.04

& thats before i raise the rev limiter lol

Not bad but I dont think it is any good for you to be honest. I would imagine a box on a 4.45 final ratio would be better suited as I fear you will end up needing to change gear into fourth before the end of the strip and it will cost you a few tenths.

Assuming that is that acceleration is what your after.

**p fandango** · Sunday 31st July 2011, 18:24

Originally Posted by The Flying Moose

Not bad but I dont think it is any good for you to be honest. I would imagine a box on a 4.45 final ratio would be better suited as I fear you will end up needing to change gear into fourth before the end of the strip and it will cost you a few tenths.

Assuming that is that acceleration is what your after.

with the weight loss i don't think acceleration will be a problem, i'm after the higher speed so less changes. Once i get a TT & set the limiter@7000rpm (think the engine should take that) it will do

1st=38.21
2nd=67.82
3rd=108.85
4th=148.89
5th=199.28

i'll pm you with the new ratios/details, but it will self destruct in 5seconds lol

**The Flying Moose** · Sunday 31st July 2011, 18:27

Originally Posted by p fandango

with the weight loss i don't think acceleration will be a problem, i'm after the higher speed so less changes. Once i get a TT & set the limiter@7000rpm (think the engine should take that) it will do

1st=38.21
2nd=67.82
3rd=108.85
4th=148.89
5th=199.28

i'll pm you with the new ratios/details, but it will self destruct in 5seconds lol

I would dearly love to see BT max out at 199. It would certainly be a sight.

Infact seeing BT do 1mph would be astounding to be honest. Is it concreted onto the driveway?

**p fandango** · Sunday 31st July 2011, 18:29

Originally Posted by The Flying Moose

I would dearly love to see BT max out at 199. It would certainly be a sight.

Infact seeing BT do 1mph would be astounding to be honest. Is it concreted onto the driveway?

waiting for my rent money again, got this week off to get some bits done

**The Flying Moose** · Sunday 31st July 2011, 18:31

Originally Posted by p fandango

waiting for my rent money again, got this week off to get some bits done

You seem to have as much time off as I do mate!

Dont even talk to me about money, its not even the 1st of the Month and the entire month's wage's are already spoken for.

**p fandango** · Sunday 31st July 2011, 18:43

Originally Posted by The Flying Moose

You seem to have as much time off as I do mate!

got 2weeks off beginning of November (hopefully to finish BT off lol), week in March for my birthday & another week to book yet. I get 30days a year (excluding sick days lol)

Dont even talk to me about money, its not even the 1st of the Month and the entire month's wage's are already spoken for.

not sure how much i've got, hoping to get BT's other tyres tomorrow

**The Flying Moose** · Sunday 31st July 2011, 18:45

Originally Posted by p fandango

got 2weeks off beginning of November (hopefully to finish BT off lol), week in March for my birthday & another week to book yet. I get 30days a year (excluding sick days lol)

not sure how much i've got, hoping to get BT's other tyres tomorrow

What size wheels are you running?

I have two columba's with Brand new Firenza ST-08 Tyres on them you can have for a small fee. 205/45/16 IIRC