JOHN_CENA Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 Hi Was cruising the facebook VS page, when a gentlman posted a link to a certain yellow volvo 850 in cali I then had it shipped to eastern PA Then proceeded to sell the parts I have no use for Drove it around the back roads near where I am working on the car, where I proceeded to blow up a turbo coolant line Engine needed a rebuild anyway, so heres a plug for anyone who might want a T5R engine core Wasn't a big fan of the combination of S90 wheels / a Cetus / and a spare tire So I bought titans And bought me an engine hoist which brings me to where I am today. Waiting for a day where I can pull the engine and swap in another engine in better shape. I dont have a ton planned for the car, but we'll see where it goes. I know I plan on repainting the car, I found some old maintainence records going back to 1996 (!) and the dealer decided it was a good idea to put a clear coat on the car, not quite the best thing in sun soaked california So next time youll see a post here is when Ill have the engine out and a new one going in ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tightmopedman9 Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 What engine are you putting in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHN_CENA Posted November 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 What engine are you putting in? Currently deciding lol. Will know in a couple of days. Either an 850R engine or an S60R engine, but im trying to wrap my head around the idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D s50r Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 I would recommend getting a 04 hpt engine cheaper and just as good as a s60r engine and very easy to swap in Nice build btw! And great price! How much did u pay to ship it to you if u don't mind me asking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHN_CENA Posted November 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 $900 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tightmopedman9 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 What are your plans for the car? If you're looking to push the performance I'd recommend a B5244T4/T5. These are found in the 2005+ T5. Cost is about $1,200-1,500 from a wrecker. If you want something cheaper I'd recommend the B5254T2($500-900). Same as the S60R motor, but has a 9:1 compression ratio instead of 8.5:1. Do a search on here for RN engine and read your heart out. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHN_CENA Posted November 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 What are your plans for the car? If you're looking to push the performance I'd recommend a B5244T4/T5. These are found in the 2005+ T5. Cost is about $1,200-1,500 from a wrecker. If you want something cheaper I'd recommend the B5254T2($500-900). Same as the S60R motor, but has a 9:1 compression ratio instead of 8.5:1. Do a search on here for RN engine and read your heart out. Good luck! Eh, Im either set on a 2.4 LPT or an 850 turbo engine. Im looking at a $800 price max aside from turbo and other stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuner4life Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Dude, you freaking stole that thing! Fix it up right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo Slice Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Nice snag! I almost pulled the trigger on it myself, but glad it went to someone on here who's gunna fix it up right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyXXL Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Yeah he beat me out by $50.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHN_CENA Posted December 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 So this is currently still in a limbo of getting a replacement engine and rubo. Wednesday is probably going to be the day the original engine comes out. Plan is as is: 93 N/A cams 16t OBX exhaust Tune 960 Intake FMIC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHN_CENA Posted December 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 Well, got the engine out today. Started around 11:30, finished around 4:45. All the bolts came out without any fuss at all except for 1 of the 3 bolts that holds the downpipe to the turbo. literally the last bolt gave be crap. But its finally out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 What, no manual swap? You need to convert to manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHN_CENA Posted December 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 I will manual swap it further down the line, the manual swap isn't in the budget at the moment, and the automatic seems to shift through all the gears fine, so for now it will remain auto. Stupid tuition draining my money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo Slice Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Yeah, school is for fools ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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