wiserfrombud Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Ok since I have bought my Mack, I have a lot of inquisitive people most places I go. I am surprised how many people ask "Is that a Cummins or what kinda motor is in there?" Obviously I reply "no its a Mack motor", but then feel inclined to say we'll really a Volvo motor with some Mack finishing touches. Besides the obvious color difference and valve cover, what else is the difference? Please tell me it's more then that or I might be forced to sell my truck on principle alone. Hahaha. I don't honestly think Volvo makes a bad truck. Just not my taste personally. I thought I read somewhere the ecm on a Mack is 12v and a Volvo is 24? I'm sure Mack has their own software....anything else? Different cam or anything? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42310-difference-between-mack-and-volvo/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Probably not much. I often wonder what Mack could of done with just a Volvo block and cylinder heads and designed the rest itself. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42310-difference-between-mack-and-volvo/#findComment-308468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 I'm not sure about in the states. But in Australia the mp10 is different from the Volvo. They don't have a vgt turbo among other differences Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42310-difference-between-mack-and-volvo/#findComment-308494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiserfrombud Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share Posted October 23, 2015 My MP8 certainly has a Holset VGT. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42310-difference-between-mack-and-volvo/#findComment-308498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 They're basically the same. The valve cover, software, name plate and color are different. Block, pistons, cam, rockershaft, head, sensor, egr, cooler, turbo, radiator, all the same. These parts can be taken off one and put on the other. The valve covers look different but have the same bolt pattern. Ive seen a Volvo marked intake on an '07 MP7. I assume the intake was cracked and replaced. It must've been the only intake instock that day and the owner wanted the truck finished NOW. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42310-difference-between-mack-and-volvo/#findComment-308608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcalesan Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 The MP8 and D13 are identical except for paint, intake manifold logo, and valve cover. I haven't found an engine or m drive tranny part that is not completely interchangeable. Cabs and body are the only real difference. Mack does still hold a higher trade value over the volvo. And mack is just a better looking truck. So for this discussion " looks are everything" and "looks are the only thing" 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42310-difference-between-mack-and-volvo/#findComment-308676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiserfrombud Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 I have the Mack diffs as well.....significantly cooler then anything Volvo offers. Haha. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42310-difference-between-mack-and-volvo/#findComment-308679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcalesan Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 The mack rears are private label meritor. But the top loaders are cool. Whatever it takes to get the gold dog. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42310-difference-between-mack-and-volvo/#findComment-308819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Biggest difference is the image! The Boss DawgOr the Volvo Penguin? Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42310-difference-between-mack-and-volvo/#findComment-308891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Cab-Hood-Manual transmission-Top loading rears(Does Volvo use?)-Camel backs-Westport Chassis (Volvo probably uses also)-engine programming.Probably not much else. Is Mack walking beam still available? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42310-difference-between-mack-and-volvo/#findComment-308953 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbigrig Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I was wondering if Volvo was going to start offering Macks axles. Especially now that they are building them in house again in Hagerstown. Just seems like the next logical step to help with a lower demand for those axles over the last 15 years. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42310-difference-between-mack-and-volvo/#findComment-308955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I also see by the specs the MP makes a few more horsepower and torque the the Volvo equivalent. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42310-difference-between-mack-and-volvo/#findComment-309083 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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