Hi all,
I had a 1992 240, but have recently replaced it with a 1997 Volvo 850 GLT. I can tell the turbo needs to be rebuilt because I am getting oil in my inner cooler. Since I will be doing the work myself already, I am considering upgrading, but I don't want to break the bank.
It has a 2.4L B5254T engine and is a FWD Automatic. I have done a good amount of searching on the "interwebs." (too much misinformation) It seems I currently have a 13T or the low pressure turbo.
I have read that this engine will handle as much as 10 - 14 psi in boost. A 16T seems to max out at 18 psi and has an exducer which is the same size as the 13T in my car (Should be direct bolt on); this should have no more than a 8 psi waste gate. I cannot find the link, but I also read that 8psi should be safe with a stock tune. Does anyone have a suggestion for a good ecu flasher that is not extortionate?
http://turbobricks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=225576
I have found other turbos and kits which use the standard T3 flange and have read that this should be interchangeable. Since I am going for value for money mod, would I be best just going with a 16T?
http://www.forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=10961
I also plan on a turbo back exhaust soon too Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
http://www.sparktecmotorsports.com/ex11111.html
Additionally, I read that the 16G would work in place of the 16T, but am not too sure on that...
http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=54573
http://www.ebay.com/itm/180811185917?item=180811185917&viewitem=&vxp=mtr
Any insight or advice that you can add would be greatly appreciated!