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Thought i'd post this , been watching for a while now , and with the recent talk of the focus 6 speed box
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174588181322?hash=item28a6443b4a%3Ag%3AK6IAAOSwEJtf-KeA&LH_ItemCondition=4
P80 Platform 6 speed discussion
A genuine Volvo bracket that will be on so many cars with a few modifications and job is done.
Sign me up lol looks good
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Thought I'd change the title , rather than clog up other threads
So who has actually done or had the conversion done ?
Pros cons ?
Parts needed ?
@VolvoMike Is there room for a bigger turbo and what manifold are you using.
Would the td04hl have a different position? The exhaust housing is externally bigger? I think?
As it's a factory mount, it will fit all factory manifolds and turbos including a K24 from an S60R. The exhaust housing isn't an issue as the mount doesn't go past the compressor housing. I am going to perform the conversion over the next week or two on a factory 850 manual to confirm parts required for the job.
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Nice looking bracket and spacers, very tidy
Sounds like Mike is the man and the go to for M66 conversion parts?
A comparison of the 5 and 6 speed boxes based on 6000 RPM gear changes. The S60R runs the same ratios as the XR5 but with a slightly taller 3.77 final drive.
5th and 6th in the 6 speed are the same as 4th and 5th in the 5 speed so top end and highway cruising remain unchanged. The problem with the 5 speed is 2nd - 3rd is too big which the 6 speed rectified and keeps you more in the power and torque range across all gears.
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Thanks for all the trouble your going to Michael
The M66 appears to hold the revs during each gear change much smoother as you say, producing a better curve.
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Alot of people prefer 5 speed on a boosted engine. And 6 on NA.
Some m56 came with 3.7 and 3.5 also.
Are you installing an lsd while the box is out?
eggAlot of people prefer 5 speed on a boosted engine. And 6 on NA.
Are you installing an lsd while the box is out?
If you've had an 850 turbo on a track I'm sure you'd change your mind. Even a spirited drive through some twisty roads exposes the ratio problems.
I'll be fitting a gripper differential to mine but there are much cheaper LSD options. I won't be fitting the gripper before test fitting and driving it in my NA 20 valve.
Yea I have an 850r m59. I find the ratios great.
If you get a chance when you pop in the lsd could you please measure the width of the gears?
What's the part number of the rear mount you used?
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And for a drool...
https://www.quaife.co.uk/quaife-products/fwd-sequential-gearkits/ford-fwd-sequentials/eggAnd for a drool...
https://www.quaife.co.uk/quaife-products/fwd-sequential-gearkits/ford-fwd-sequentials/
I already have 2 of them on order....
hamsandwichWhat's the part number of the rear mount you used?
These are able to be used.
https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/volvo-rear-mount-8646206
How much were they?