volvo 345 turbo conversion

Post by **volvopartscentre** » 06 Sep 2006 10:07 am

hi there, i own a volvo 345 model, i was considering an engine transplant for the 480 1.7 turbo engine, just wanted to know what i would need for the conversion, can i use the gearbox from the 480 turbo? will the bell housing need to be changed? what about the driveshafts? suspension? etc, your comments are much appreciated, thanks

Post by **340GLT** » 06 Sep 2006 11:37 am

Hi to do the actual conversion on your 345, you need the bellhousing, sump and engine mounts from a 1.7 340 and a clutch kit from both the 1.7 340 and 480 turbo to use a cover plate from one and friction plate from the other, but not sure which way round. You will need to get a steel prop made up if you want serious power.
As for suspension TBH that depends on what you want to spend. I have spent a load on mine on poly bushes springs etc but it depends on its usage aswell.
Adam

Post by **classicswede** » 06 Sep 2006 08:06 pm

You need the 340 1.7 clutch plate (to fit the splines of the box) and the pressure plate from the 400 turbo to fit the fly wheel.

I did not need to do this as I am not using any 400 engine managment (yet)