D1DeMar Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 got IPD strut brace for my 96 854R and had no problems with install.car was fliped and and body was totaled, bought a 95 854 GLT with a 5-speed with thoughts of using prior suspension parts and eventually a engine swap. all was going well until i go to put strut brace on and find the abs unit is in the way. anyone have this problem? and a way to fix it. i could easly relocate abs but was wondering if there is a specific location to move it to make job easier, like horns under battery.Also the GLT is a n/a, does anyone see any problem with a swap to a turbo engine? My father's Mec. told him it wasnt possible or we would run into problems but was not specific. engine mounts are the same? only thing i can think of that could cause me problems would be ecu but i want a remap anyways so yea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilled man Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 got IPD strut brace for my 96 854R and had no problems with install.car was fliped and and body was totaled, bought a 95 854 GLT with a 5-speed with thoughts of using prior suspension parts and eventually a engine swap. all was going well until i go to put strut brace on and find the abs unit is in the way. anyone have this problem? and a way to fix it. i could easly relocate abs but was wondering if there is a specific location to move it to make job easier, like horns under battery.Also the GLT is a n/a, does anyone see any problem with a swap to a turbo engine? My father's Mec. told him it wasnt possible or we would run into problems but was not specific. engine mounts are the same? only thing i can think of that could cause me problems would be ecu but i want a remap anyways so yea.Dont know why the strut brace doesnt fit I have on in my R and it fits perfect. engine mounts are the same but you will need wire harenss and everything else , since you have that with your parts car just change over EVERYTHING and you will be good :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM850R Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 The brace should fit. You just need to unplug the ABS module first and put the brace on then reconnect the ABS module. This should help: http://volvospeed.com/strutbraceinstall.htmI am no help on the engine swap but I would image you would have some issues with the computer compatibility between a 95 and 96. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sconeman Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 The brace should fit. You just need to unplug the ABS module first and put the brace on then reconnect the ABS module. This should help: http://volvospeed.com/strutbraceinstall.htmI am no help on the engine swap but I would image you would have some issues with the computer compatibility between a 95 and 96.On my car there is a connector mounted on the drivers side strut tower that is very much in the way of a strut brace. is this what you're talking about? I haven't seen this on too many other cars besides mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve s Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 on the 95, u just need to cut the abs bracket. there's an arm on it that prohibits the installation of the strut brace. cut it and u'r good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve s Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 here, ipd has installation instructions about cutting the bracket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM850R Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 On my car there is a connector mounted on the drivers side strut tower that is very much in the way of a strut brace. is this what you're talking about? I haven't seen this on too many other cars besides mine.I dont have a 95 but IIRC Chuck (the guy that wrote that "how to") does have a 95. I didnt read anything about cutting part of the bracket off in his writeup so I figured it was just the ABS module itself that needed to be unplugged for everything to fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew_the_fox Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 I didn't need to detach anything, I kind of just pushed it down and out of the way and it was no big deal.. i guess no two cars are exactly the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1DeMar Posted April 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 I ended up cutting the brace, it worked so thanks. Still got a few question,viva performance offers clutch kits, now the price for a clutch on a n/a is significantly cheaper then for the turbo and the R models. Are the Transmissions not the same? in Euro the R came with m56h 5-speeds but is there a difference in the clutch? so really my question, is there a way to save 200 bucks?can cams from a turbo be used on a n/a? still want a working engine if i use the cams on my turboand is there a difference in engine bays with 95 850 vs 96? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1DeMar Posted April 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 oo i am also looking into buying a carbon hood be4 i get paint job, cant stand the look of them but with a nice coat of paint i wont tell, just weight reduction.how else can i get this fat girl slim? i was thinking bye bye ac, never use it anyways..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM850R Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 To answer the question about the 95 vs the 96 engines. 96 does not have EGR. 95 does have EGR. Other than the obvious diagnostic units, 95 has OBDi and 96 uses OBDii. Pretty sure 96 has straight flange turbos as 95 still used conical. Cant really thing of anything else.R clutch is a sport clutch is the only reason I can think it woud cost more, unless you are looking at aftermarket clutches. At that point, you may need to look at whatever type of car the tranny came from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1DeMar Posted April 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 wiring harness must be swaped too for OBDlltranny is from 95 854glt no idea how to figure out if its a h or L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM850R Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 wiring harness must be swaped too for OBDlltranny is from 95 854glt no idea how to figure out if its a h or LIts not stamped on the tranny? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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