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Need to find a new turbo

Help, Advice and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's P80 platform cars -- Volvo's 1990s "bread and butter" cars -- powered by the ubiquitous and durable Volvo inline 5-cylinder engine.

1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70

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Rzzi
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Year and Model: 2000 s70 GLT SE
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Need to find a new turbo

Post by Rzzi »

I need a new turbo for my 2000Volvo s70 glt se. I can't seem to find one that will fit have the larger one. Could I upgrade to a different turbo? What can I do? Do I need to buy that turbo or can I get a bigger one? I'm new to this so please be respectful

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Post by Ozark Lee »

On a GLT chances are you have a 13G or a 13T. You can bump that up to a 15G (T) or a 16G (T) but it really needs a tune to get much more out of it than the stock 13. The only difference between the T and the G is the angle of the exhaust flange so you need to get whatever matches your exhaust system.

Lucky discusses bumping up turbo sizes in one of the Fast Friday posts:

https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... hp?t=51736

...Lee
'94 850 N/A 5 speed
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Rzzi
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Post by Rzzi »

So where can I find one is the next question

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Post by Ozark Lee »

Pretty much any junk yard but try to find one that doesn't have much end play on the impeller shaft. Any 850 Turbo with a 2.3 or another 70 series that has a 2.3 liter engine will have the bigger turbo. eBay or even Craigslist is another option.

...Lee
'94 850 N/A 5 speed
'96 Platinum Edition Turbo
Previous:
1999 V70XC - Nautic Blue - Totaled while parked.
1999 V70XC - RIP - Wrecked Parts Car.
1998 S70 T5
1996 850 N/A
1989 740 GLT
1986 740 GLT
1972 142 Grand Luxe

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Post by scot850 »

They can be found in many areas like under my work bench!
13G Turbo (1)
13G Turbo (1)
13G Turbo (2)
13G Turbo (2)
13G turbo (3)
13G turbo (3)
13G Turbo (4)
13G Turbo (4)
Neil
2006 V70 2.5T AWD Polestar tune
2000 V70 R - still being an endless PITA
2006 XC70 - Our son now has this and still parked in our garage
2003 Toyota 4Runner V8 Limited
2015 Kia Sportage EX-L - Sold
1993 850 GLT -Sold
1998 V70 XC - Sold
1997 Volvo 850 SE NA - Went to niece in California - Sold
2000 V70 SE NA - Sold

obayha
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Post by obayha »

Crocs.. The best basement shoe ever :D

Turbo looks good also.
1998 V70 T5 331,000 :( Her last day was on 3 cylinders.
New to me 1999 V70 NA 163,000 Now at 217,000
2006 V70 2.5T in driveway (WIFE'S)
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Rzzi
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Post by Rzzi »

Thanks everyone!

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