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  1. #1
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    Default Doing manual swap on 02 xc

    Transmission #2 is on its way out.
    My dad is dead set on manual swapping the car.
    Chilled man almost did it, but has it figured out now.
    Also, IIRC, ipd figured out a tune for the swap as well.
    So now, I'm trying to help him compile a shopping list for the swap.
    Would appreciate some good feedback, and once we get the ball rolling this summer, we will document everything here.

    Thanks!

  2. #2
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    Looking forward to your build thread!

    '05 XC70
    -Pioneer Avic F700bt headunit
    -12 inch Alpine Type R Sub
    -Flat Black Pegs
    -Custom Tinted Windows
    -Custom Mesh Grille
    -OBX Catback Exhaust
    -IPD Silicone Hoses

  3. #3
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    Pardon my ignorance but what is 'manual swapping the car'? You're swapping manual transmissions? I have swapped the auto tranny on an '01 so can offer a few pointers if that's what you're doing.

  4. #4
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    He is swapping his automatic transmission out for a manual one!

    '05 XC70
    -Pioneer Avic F700bt headunit
    -12 inch Alpine Type R Sub
    -Flat Black Pegs
    -Custom Tinted Windows
    -Custom Mesh Grille
    -OBX Catback Exhaust
    -IPD Silicone Hoses

  5. #5
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    I'm looking forward to this thread as well since this will probably be my next project.
    2014 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Sport: Stock for now
    2009 Scion tC 5M: True Ram-Air with K&N Filter, JVTR Header, Raceland Exhaust with AR25 Resonator, Seibon Carbon Fiber Hood and Hatch, HIDs.
    1998 Olds Cutlass GLS 4A: K&N Short Ram, P&P TB, Custom Exhaust, Enkei MM2 Ultralight 18's.
    1997 Suzuki Sidekick JLX Sport: 3 inch Lift with Long Travel Shocks, larger tires, and Dash mounted CB Radio.

  6. #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by 01V70XC5A View Post
    I'm looking forward to this thread as well since this will probably be my next project.
    What has happened over the past year in this space?
    Pierre

    2016 V40 D4 AT
    2010 XC60 3.0T AT
    2004 Mazda Miata 1.8 - My new toy and restoration project ... Not everything you do in life has to be rational!

    Gone: 2015 V40 D3 AT, 2002 V70XC 2.4T AT, 2007 S60 2.5T Manual, 2004 S60 2.0T Manual, 1996 850 GLT Manual

  7. #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by PierreC View Post
    What has happened over the past year in this space?
    Next generation of XC70 owners join and have same ideas/problems/opportunities, it appears that they just don't always search the historical posts to learn from experience. (Or they have, yet have the tenacity to believe they can make something like a manual swap work. If that is the case look forward to understanding what insight they might have and then reading about their adventure.)

  8. #8
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    I was merely wondering if this is swap is becoming more commonplace ...

    I have always been a fan of manual transmissions, but Volvo only sold automatic transmission V70XC / XC70 here - if there was a manual option, I would most likely have specified that option.
    Pierre

    2016 V40 D4 AT
    2010 XC60 3.0T AT
    2004 Mazda Miata 1.8 - My new toy and restoration project ... Not everything you do in life has to be rational!

    Gone: 2015 V40 D3 AT, 2002 V70XC 2.4T AT, 2007 S60 2.5T Manual, 2004 S60 2.0T Manual, 1996 850 GLT Manual

  9. #9
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    Not at all.
    I'm not sure if anyone has done this successfully
    All emails please use: jrl1194 (at) aol.com

    2007 V70 2.5T White/Oak, 112K miles. My daily driver and GORGEOUS
    2000 V70R wife's. Won't sell, now at 148K miles !! and still (almost) perfect.
    2000 S70 GLT SE with 29,000 miles!!! A time capsule, V70R front bumper, Volans, etc. SOLD!!! (I Will regret selling this!)

  10. #10
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    Its actually more common than you think. Justin finally got it right in that 01 he's doing with an m66 and another guy on SS did it 2 years ago on his s60 awd without a hitch.
    2002 v70 xc White/Tobacco
    Touring Package, Cold Weather Package, Intro-Premium Package, Audio Max
    180k+ on ORIGINAL Autotragic GirlTronic

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