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1997 850 glt - 16t swap?

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wooz797
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Joined: 14 April 2010
Year and Model: 97 850
Location: roanoke VA

1997 850 glt - 16t swap?

Post by wooz797 »

I just got my hands on a 16t turbo from a 1998 t5, would it be worth my time to swap it into my 1997 850. Just swapping the turbo would it be a noticable upgrade?
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charlyW
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Joined: 21 July 2009
Year and Model: 97 855 T-5 CD
Location: Norwich, UK

Post by charlyW »

You certainly would see an improvement especially if you had the ECU remapped accordingly if not you will be able to run higher boost not sure what figures but I've been quoted 14psi to start with on 16T's as I'm considering one but have far too many smaller jobs to do on mine only because I'm really picky and I want it to be as it should.
855 T-5 RHD Blue: MBC, Custom Map based on Rica, K&N Filter, 18T Turbocharger, White/Green injectors [depends on my mood], Blue Silicone vacuum hoses
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