projectvolvo Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 i was looking at an na 850 that needs some work and was wondering what the problems can be if i attempted to turbo an 850 na motor, and if anyone has done it here..... or if i'm better of just grabbing a turbo motor and dropping it in if i really insist on having a turbo, just trying to figure this out since i may be getting an 850 fixer-upper that supposedly is good condition... but seems to need a timing belt, which according to my pops means there could be quite a number of problems if that is the case, this is car has reasonable mileage and supposedly a really good interior and exterior. also this would be a 93 850 if that makes any difference. Comments and suggestions would be great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmsee Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Search Putting the turbo motor will be your best choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectvolvo Posted April 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 not to start an argument but i did use the search function and i wouldn't be asking it if i hadn't even tried secondly look at your topics posted and notice they are all questions, I'm guessing you have no advice to give so you'd rather post just because, Real suggestions would be very much appreciated. i'm not trying to come off as a tool, just trying to get some quick advice since i could be buying and fixing this car within the next few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owned Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 The 93 850s have a lot of issues. One of the major problems people have with them are the trannys. They also, in most people's opinions, do not look as good as the 95+ 850s.I would keep looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectvolvo Posted April 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 the car has about 80K and was a florida car... it might be worth the risk... my sister has a 94 850 n/a and the only real problem with hers is the head gasket is going... i'm still going to check it out, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimKW Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Personally I think the search on this board is one of the worst I have seen. I have trouble finding anything and I am a computer professional and have been for 30 years. So I commend you for trying a search, and sympathize with you for not being able to find what you are looking for.I have seen several people post on other message boards this same question about converting an NA to a turbo. The best answer I have seen is sell the NA for the best price you can get and then go buy a Turbo model with the money you get. They are pretty easy to find at a reasonable price. I'm looking for one for my daughter right now. Since you are talking about a 93 NA model that is even more reason to not try to convert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owned Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 the car has about 80K and was a florida car... it might be worth the risk... my sister has a 94 850 n/a and the only real problem with hers is the head gasket is going... i'm still going to check it out,94's don't have the problems that 93's have. See if you can get hers for cheap since the HG is going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACES70 Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Personally I think the search on this board is one of the worst I have seen. I have trouble finding anything and I am a computer professional and have been for 30 years. So I commend you for trying a search, and sympathize with you for not being able to find what you are looking for.I have seen several people post on other message boards this same question about converting an NA to a turbo. The best answer I have seen is sell the NA for the best price you can get and then go buy a Turbo model with the money you get. They are pretty easy to find at a reasonable price. I'm looking for one for my daughter right now. Since you are talking about a 93 NA model that is even more reason to not try to convert.+1, everything I have seen says the same. Its too much trouble to add all the hardware to an N/A motor for it to really make sense, and you also wouldnt be able to do it in a "couple of days" unless you have tools for hands and alot of knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectvolvo Posted April 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 the turbo conversion was jsut part of the question... the timing belt is going so i was wondering whats the worst possible damage that it could be and what i should expect, i might be getting this car for nearly free unless someone picks it up before me, so it just means fixing it and possibly selling it once a buyer comes around. I know everyone wants a t-5r or a T5 but this might be one of those last second deals that might be worth it...and thanks for all the replies thus far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stock850glt Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 is the belt 'broke', or is it just due to be changed? Is it a manual? If so buy it cheap and swap the tranny into a turbo model! Or you could fix it and try to blow it up w/some nitrous? Now....just gottta find my own damn turbo. Anyone here ever literally swap tranny's with a manual. By that I mean put the auto back into the former manual? My wife wants to keep the one I have now for herself if i can put an auto into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copycat923 Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 If the belt is broken, expect every valve to be bent and needed to be replaced, not cheap. Also possible piston and rod damage. It is "going" as long as you replace it correctly before it breaks there will be no excessive internal damage. At 80k the belt on N/A was supposed to be replaced at 70K or earlier so it could break at any moment really. I've read stories on here about people warming up car and it busting when they went inside.To convert a NA to a turbo you would need the intercooler + piping, all the turbo control stuff, ECU, new exhaust, ... the list goes on and. Everything I have ever read on the board says its not worth the trouble. Everything I have ever heard says buy a turbo model, or put a whole turbo engine in and go from there. You seem to think 80k miles is great, but if you are going to replace the engine anyways, it isn't that much of a factor.I do not know about the specific problems with the 93 850, but it's the first year of a model change, I wouldn't doubt problems with some components.Overall If you buy it and all the valves are shot, replace the motor. The cost of rebuilding it will probably close to or more than that of buying a junkyard engine. If you buy it and it still works, do stage 0 + timing belt and don't bother with the turbo and just drive a slow car, better mpg, and probably better lifespan of engine. If you really want a turbo, buy a turbo model, I suggest the 96-97 850 Rs for the sexy looks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'93 Dave Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 The 93 850s have a lot of issues. One of the major problems people have with them are the trannys. They also, in most people's opinions, do not look as good as the 95+ 850s.I would keep looking.AMEN TO THAT...but after keeping everything maintained.. (and swapping out trannys )..the car is very very reliable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACES70 Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 AMEN TO THAT...but after keeping everything maintained.. (and swapping out trannys )..the car is very very reliableYou swapped the tranny in your car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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