Question 2003 S60 T5 motor swap

erickmunoz0319 · Post by **erickmunoz0319** » 10 Dec 2025, 23:22

So I'm about to begin restoring my sons 2003 Volvo S60 T5 current motor in it is B5234T 2.3L (238000 Miles). I found a 2003 Volvo S60 model with the B5244S Motor 2.4L (97000 miles) can I remove the turbo stuff from the original motor onto this New motor. Also other than tuneing is there anything else i need to be aware of. (sorry in advance if this seems like a dumb question My car knowledge isn't the best) and thanks in advance for any info.

Post by **vtl** » 11 Dec 2025, 07:04

Why are you replacing T5 engine in first place? It has the most durable block in the whole lineup.

dikidera · Post by **dikidera** » 11 Dec 2025, 08:51

You cant, the B5244S is a naturally aspirated motor with thin cylinder walls and high compression.

erickmunoz0319 · Post by **erickmunoz0319** » 11 Dec 2025, 23:58

Well I’ve had the motor assessed by 2 different mechanics who tell me the motor is not making good compression in one of the cylinders and they both recommend either an engine swap or an engine rebuild. I believe they said it was cylinder 4 . So the car stars and runs but I has a very sluggish acceleration. I can get it up to about 70-80 mph on the freeway both it’s slow to get to those speeds and is just seems like it’s struggling to give me those speeds.

Post by **vtl** » 12 Dec 2025, 06:00

Rebuild the T5. It is either worn piston rings, or valve not closing fully, or both.

dikidera · Post by **dikidera** » 12 Dec 2025, 09:30

vtl wrote: 12 Dec 2025, 06:00 Rebuild the T5. It is either worn piston rings, or valve not closing fully, or both.

While no doubt for that too, I wonder if the turbo is spooling alright