Engine swap.... possibly?
shaft - 23/3/12 at 06:24 PM
Hi guys and gals,
I'm now the proud owner of a 2.3 Volvo T5 turbo engine. (F.O.C as well). 
I'm basically at the moment looking into various areas that I need to resolve with regard to
actually taking the plunge and fitting the beast.
Has anybody any knowledge or guidance with fitting the T5 into a kit? I've got a Zero and there's
plenty of space etc (he hopes).
Research suggests I get hold of a box from a Volvo 960? ?
Not sure whether to use the box or make its bellhosing fit my existing box??
I have no management with it.... Would it be easier to utilise a standard Volvo ECU or go the
aftermarket route, Megasquirt, Omex etc?? Or would this be silly money with it being a 5 pot?
The engineering / fabrication side of it isn't a problem, its what I do for a living, so I suppose what
I'm really after is your opinions and knowledge before I jump in.
The exhaust, intercooler, cooling etc should be simple enough, albeit I reckon a bit of a snug fit!
Many thanks in advance,
Nick.
laptoprob - 23/3/12 at 07:15 PM
Are you the same Nick that attends the Sheffield meet at Fox house by chance?
laptoprob - 23/3/12 at 07:17 PM
Just seen your pics of the arch guars and now know its you
Go for it mate, that T5 will go like a stabbed rat.
shaft - 23/3/12 at 07:38 PM
quote:
Originally posted by laptoprob
Are you the same Nick that attends the Sheffield meet at Fox house by chance?
That'll be me... 
Weds next month its back to the Fox house and i'm in bloody London! 
Hoping to get @ 260 / 270 BHP from it, fingers crossed? Stabbed Rat? Love it! 
big_wasa - 23/3/12 at 07:51 PM
Only one I can think of is "matt_claydon" you will need the volvo ecu and as for gearbox the m90 for the white block is ultra rare and not
mega strong. I think his is a bmw box and adapter.
Volvorsport - 23/3/12 at 07:59 PM
http://i729.photobucket.com/albums/ww292/volvorsport_photos/Image0049-1.jpg
Benzine - 23/3/12 at 08:11 PM
quote:
Originally posted by shaft
Research suggests I get hold of a box from a Volvo 960? ?
Not sure whether to use the box or make its bellhosing fit my existing box??
The M90 whiteblock box from the volvo 960 is rare but they come up from time to time. They are also quite chunky, I'd look for a slimmer box if I
were to do it again. They have an integral bellhousing btw. I eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace
for an idea of price
(possible to get cheaper if you look/wait)
Here's the M90 box on a straight six:
laptoprob - 23/3/12 at 08:13 PM
quote:
Weds next month its back to the Fox house and i'm in bloody London!
Mine wont be ready either so see you month after mate.
[Edited on 23/3/12 by laptoprob]
shaft - 23/3/12 at 08:17 PM
Thanks guys, this is exactly what i need... Good, honest, tried and tested info from skilled people!
Very helpful, many thanks.