850drag Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 Hey guys, I was told by one of the volvo spec. at my school that the 1994 850 tranny's (auto) can only handle up to 350 hp at most before running into probelms? is this true, if so what tranny should I go with, I want to stick with auto for drag reasons. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHEIII874T5M Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 level 10 upgrades or tranny cooler with constant flushes with top quality fluid(s) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 what school????? and yes level 10 is a great place to start. Also but much harder you can look into what trannys are used my powerful fwd car and see about customing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
850drag Posted October 28, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 UTI, yeah i might go for the customizing it, like getting stronger gears and so forth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
850drag Posted October 28, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 level 10???? were the on earth is this level 10 ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave850R Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 I have an 1997 850R (see my site - www.bigredvolvos.co.uk) - She has done 146,000 miles. She has been RICA tuned and pushes 1.2 Bar ~ and a quoted 304bhp at the crank.The auto box has just given in (ouch) We are not certain what the issue is - but I cannot help but think that the extra umph and the odd bit of boost braking has speeded it's demise. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackT5 Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 level 10???? were the on earth is this level 10 ????←www.levelten.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
850drag Posted October 28, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 thanks Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odell1523 Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 are there any upgrades for manual transmission? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProjectT-5R Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 yeah.... the 6 speed one. I think level ten only does autos. Wait to Rob finishes his car and see how his M56 does. If it holds up I dont think you will have to worry about it. If it doesnt I am sure he will figure something out.Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
850drag Posted October 28, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 dam, level 10 is great. I might have to do this upgrade later on, can't decide if i want to do it myself or have them do it though, auto tranny's are a pain in the jerk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mAydAy Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 The M56H shares its internals wtih the M90. They've been known to be good to 500+hp. I wouldn't worry. Only upgrade is a grippier clutch. By R clutch I assume you have a stock R clutch....they're not that great. Get a nice 6puck.-Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ping138 Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 I've seen the auto fail on the dyno , the car was making just over 450 whp! I have also seen them die lower than that (like mine) but that was with 150k on the ticker (i am never getting a new car!) now the new one has about 12k on it and is holding fine. no worries until about 350whp i'd say, but level 10 is an excellent option, i'm thinking of going that route soon too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbor850 Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 dam, level 10 is great. I might have to do this upgrade later on, can't decide if i want to do it myself or have them do it though, auto tranny's are a pain in the jerk.←obviosly your gonna do it. . . . unless your sending your tranny out they are in NJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbor850 Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 I've seen the auto fail on the dyno , the car was making just over 450 whp! I have also seen them die lower than that (like mine) but that was with 150k on the ticker (i am never getting a new car!) now the new one has about 12k on it and is holding fine. no worries until about 350whp i'd say, but level 10 is an excellent option, i'm thinking of going that route soon too.← :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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