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    Difference in Volvo gearboxes

    Does anyone know the differences between the m59 and m60 gearbox?

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    Re: Difference in Volvo gearboxes

    im unsure myself but try the volvo forum fella



    http://volvo480.dragons.org.uk/forum/index.php

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    Re: Difference in Volvo gearboxes

    gear ratios, think the m60 is longer, not sure if its the diff or just 5th.

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    Re: Difference in Volvo gearboxes

    Quote Originally Posted by Haz View Post
    gear ratios, think the m60 is longer, not sure if its the diff or just 5th.
    I guess you've never had an m60 then?

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    Re: Difference in Volvo gearboxes

    hmm, could be the other way round. i've not used one but fitted one or 2, think devilish has/had one

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    Re: Difference in Volvo gearboxes

    He may well of mentioned that. Have you any idea what revs an m60 would be hitting at 70mph compared to the m59?

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    Re: Difference in Volvo gearboxes

    ratios for the m50 gearbox according to haynes
    final drive 4.07:1
    1st 3.09:1
    2nd 1.84:1
    3rd 1.32:1
    4th 0.97:1
    5th 0.79:1
    reverse 3.55:1
    dono if this helps but thought id put it up, only mentions the m50 gearbox does anyone know if this from the 440?
    also is it worth swapping the 5 gearbox for a volvo alternative? how much is top spead increased by and acceleration etc...?

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