This 1980 Volvo 244 came from the factory with a 2.4 L diesel inline-six however this owner wanted a few more cylinders. The Volvo is now powered by an 4.2 L Audi ABZ V8 which produces 292 horsepower and 279 lb-ft (379 Nm) of torque to the rear wheels. The engine is controlled via a EMU ECU and fed by a Bosche 044 fuel pump. The V8 engine bolts up to the factory Volvo five-speed manual transmission (M47 or M90) because they share the same bolt pattern. The transmission uses a custom flywheel and clutch and a pressure plate from a 2.7 Audi AGB V6. The factory driveshaft was extended to meet with the original rear end with a welded differential. Brakes were upgraded using Alfa Romeo 323 mm discs and 4 piston calipers up front and 280 mm disc with 2 piston calipers in back.
Source: Racing Forum (build thread/Polish) via Piotr
Awesome!
Awesome build.
I was wondering if you could help me (us) out here. Just as the factory M47/M90 bolts right up to the ABZ, could you help with a list of engines & transmissions from 2 completely different marques that bolt right up to each other?
Thank you very much & keep up the good work.
It’s not thaat strange really, Volvo used a Volkswagem diesel engine (d20/d24) in their cars back then. And as many of us already know, VAG uses the same bellhousing boltpattern on pretty much their whole engine lineup since forever, so therefor the factory transmission fits. Would surprise me GREATLY if that old m46 (most likely) handles the power for any extended amount of time!
I know it’s old but, what Ben said…..TWICE !!!