240GLT T5 conversion

[antz]

So today we set about adapting the turbo to fit.

One a T5 the turbo exits through the drivers side of the car so if I fitted the turbo in standard form it would mean the exhaust exits the front and this is no good. So....I have to run the turbo upside down to make it exit correctly.

This presents another problem as the turbo manifold is studded on the top and the turbo is studded on the bottom, so I had to drill out the studs on the turbo so I can nut and bolt it.

After a while of trying to get the studs out (one snapped) we managed to drill the cast housing out so it looked like this:


turbo slotted on!:


Im using a 16T for now just to keep things easy. Rather fit it all up and get it running, then think about upgrades:


And shot from underneath:


As you can see, the exhaust will foul the steering column so ill have to whip that off and refit it upside down to give more clearance. Ive heard this cam be done so ill soon find out!

[antz]

small update today.

Got a package yesterday from Partsforvolvos. The IPD anti roll bar kit I got on special order to IPD through PFV has arrived!

Its the full 25mm fornt and rear kit with polybushes and bracket. Very swish!

But sadly, I cant use the front bar as I need to use a 260 V6 bar....something I didnt know at the time of ordering but I can still use the rear bar and get a 24mm 260 bar from Whiteline.

Ill be listing the IPD front bar on ebay later tonight as ita a great upgrade on its own without the rear bar.

[tattoo101]

haha i was just about to ask you about this, as ive just took my engine out and realised the turbo is the wrong way round for rwd. im a little behind you on my project, so when i get stuck i just come here lol cheers dude

So today we set about adapting the turbo to fit.

One a T5 the turbo exits through the drivers side of the car so if I fitted the turbo in standard form it would mean the exhaust exits the front and this is no good. So....I have to run the turbo upside down to make it exit correctly.

This presents another problem as the turbo manifold is studded on the top and the turbo is studded on the bottom, so I had to drill out the studs on the turbo so I can nut and bolt it.

After a while of trying to get the studs out (one snapped) we managed to drill the cast housing out so it looked like this:


turbo slotted on!:


Im using a 16T for now just to keep things easy. Rather fit it all up and get it running, then think about upgrades:


And shot from underneath:


As you can see, the exhaust will foul the steering column so ill have to whip that off and refit it upside down to give more clearance. Ive heard this cam be done so ill soon find out!