1996 850 2.3T blown #2 Rod at 208k

[abscate]

speaking of Spinner and removing the pan, Is it really necessary to deface the undercarriage with a three pound maul like he does claiming thats what volvo tech would do in his video? I doubt a volvo tech would even own a three lb hammer. I assume if the undercarriage is dropped some amount that wouldn't be necessary?

Of course not, it would be a 1.5 kG hammer by Thor....

[rguzz]

Keep that car! It's a really nice one if I recall. But you said you would, only I couldn't agree more. You were do for a head gasket (sooner than later) anyway.

[erikv11]

Why does that tab even exist? Could you just grind it off?

Actually I have seen that too. Not sure why it exists, good question?

[tardcart]

I notice the IPD skid pan utilizes it for a mount. but the volvo one doesn't. I dont like to ruin the rust protection by cutting or bending it.
More salt every year here.

[Jazzer]

Keep that car! It's a really nice one if I recall. But you said you would, only I couldn't agree more. You were do for a head gasket (sooner than later) anyway.

Ironically i put a new head gasket on it about 15k miles ago when I burned a few valves.

Here’s another question for y’all: is it possible to put a T5 turbo engine in place of the standard turbo? Just wondering, may want to do a little upgrade while I’m shopping for a used engine...

[WhatAmIDoing]

AFAIK, An NA, low-pressure turbo, and high-pressure turbo engines should fit in all P80 chassis. One of the pros of modular design. Just make sure you grab the right ECU.

[tardcart]

none of the 2.4 or 2.5 t5 engines have the respect of the 2.3. they have More power stock but cant take any mods for performance with out blowing I think. all the cars you see on Nuerenburg speed day are 2.3 making 500 hp or more.

[erikv11]

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Here’s another question for y’all: is it possible to put a T5 turbo engine in place of the standard turbo? Just wondering, may want to do a little upgrade while I’m shopping for a used engine...

- Any high pressure turbo (HPT) engine 95-98 P80 drops right in. They are all the same engine, very very minor differences.
- HPT engines 99-06 get slightly little more tricky the newer you go, but have been done dozens of times and in stock form will work extremely well once fitted.

I'd look for a 95-98 HPT with low-ish miles, a good bet is a 98 T5. Use either turbo, the 16t from the 98 or the 15g from your 96, either will bolt right up and the ECU will not know the difference. But this is a good opportunity to drop in a 98 ECU, as well, to match the injectors on the 98 engine. Motronic 4.4 is a nice step up from Motronic 4.3; this is a seamless conversion.

[RickHaleParker]

is it possible to put a T5 turbo engine in place of the standard turbo?

If you stick with a 2.3 turbo, no problem with switching any turbo from another 2.3.
All the 2.3 turbos are: Bore 81 mm, Stroke 90 mm, Compression ratio 8.5:1.
Just make sure you get the ECU also so, that it will have the correct map for the turbo.