Possible engine swaps 440
 

Hey Guys and Gals,

I got a 440 from '95 with the 1.8 and the automatic transmission. But want to swap engine and tranny to something else. I dont have an issue with the 1.8 its a work horse but the transmission is a different story.

Im thinking about possibly swapping it to a B230FT or FK with manual transmission and making it RWD.

Whats you guys opinion on this? And possible tips or tricks always welcome.

Mike

Hi Mike
Just come across your post
Just wondering if you went ahead with the swap because ,I'm about to do the same swap ,any advice or help would be great thankyou

This chap is building a 400 series T5 AWD by transplanting guts from a 850.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB3NFJur9vs

....but it's not really something that could be described as an "engine swap" !

The 400 series had Renault engine/transmission. A few people in the day dropped in the 2 litre engine from the Renault 21 Turbo.

Would any of the inline fours that were available in the 440/460 work with a CVT-equipped 440, or were the manual or conventional auto ones different in some way that would make retrofits difficult?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.