changing 15G turbo to 16T 850 T-5 97

Post by **charlyW** » 18 Apr 2010, 10:13

planning another mod on my T-5 replacing the stock 15g turbo for a 16T is it as simple as plug and play then getting the engine remapped or are other factors necessary like increased oil supply ? got an auxillary transmission cooler on order too.

raint5 · Post by **raint5** » 29 Apr 2010, 15:53

now im not a seasoned volvo tuner but it would seem that an ecu remap wouldnt be necessary for just changing the turbo, i know that in dsms its not, but again, i dont have alot of time under to volvo hood yet.

Post by **jblackburn** » 06 May 2010, 13:50

The 16T is not much different from the 15, you don't need any additional lines or anything.

In fact, I believe the S70 has the 16T turbo, and the engine is no different from your 97.

Post by **charlyW** » 06 May 2010, 14:18

I have found that the 850 R was fitted with the 16T turbo too. Ideally I would like a good 18T the one I obtained had a bent shaft causing wear on the inside of the housings so thats scrap but a 16T would do for a small upgrade as I've taken the car as far as I want to go till I rebuild the engine.