Volvo 290 to sx conversion???

[dohcdelsol93]

So i need some pricey 290 fork tilt cylinders. In my local search i found an SX from a 4cyl. I have a v8. I have pitting everywhere. Other than the cylinders it's cosmetic.

I was told i could use the newer sx transom shield, the sx upper drive and tilt cylinders then put my 290 foot on. I would need am SX gm v8 y pipe.

My question is, are both the sx and 290 shield foot prints the same? Will my shift linkage stay the same? Will my bellhosing from the 290 fit the sx?

it's a good price, just not sure if my aq211 risers will fit the sx v8 y pipe. Then it comes down to if it's worth the work.

 

[Lou C]

I've never done this but the footprints of the AQ and the SX drives are totally different. The transom cut out is much larger for the AQ drive system.

 

[dohcdelsol93]

Ok will either just buy new cylinders and/or keep an eye out for a used 290 on a clunker of a boat.

 

[Scott Danforth]

You were told wrong

The AQ series of drives uses a hole about 300% larger than the SX or SM or other drives

There used to be a transom shield for the swap, however it was over $1000 for just the casting. The kit was more like $1500. It is NLA

The other option is to rebuild the transom and cut a smaller hole

 

[Scott Danforth]

Here is one on ebay. https://www.ebay.com/i/231970144099...8%26rvr_ts%3Dccef52591660a9c95ed70bfafff775d5

 

[dohcdelsol93]

Yeah ill keep my 290!