852 Pick up

[Slrmoco]

Hi guys just need to know the easiest way to tell if my pick up really got a T5-R engine in it?it goes like a rocket and previous owner told me the T5 engine was replaced by a T5-R unit years ago?
What colour the injectors should be? or anything else to look for
Thanks
Seb

[M-R-P]

The only difference between the two was the ECU iirc.

[M-R-P]

Pics please

[T5frankie]

LOL a t5 engine is what a t5-r has in it

[cherry1809]

Afaik the T-5R engine was exactly the same as the T5, just a different ecu. Manual 850R had white injectors and a 16t turbo instead of a 15g.

[Slrmoco]

Thanks guys that is what I tought just wanted to make sure
MRP photos are in my garage have a look
Seb

[Slrmoco]

[M-R-P]

Niiice!

It's probably so quick because of the lack of weight. The rear seats alone are about 60-70 Kg, then there's the rear doors - about 40KG each, glass etc. Power to weight ratio must be pretty good

[p fandango]

It's probably so quick because of the lack of weight. The rear seats alone are about 60-70 Kg, then there's the rear doors - about 40KG each, glass etc. Power to weight ratio must be pretty good

i hope its not lighter than BT lol

[M-R-P]

i hope its not lighter than BT lol

Not a bad idea tho Pedro - won't have to worry about the sharp edges on the door frame failing an MOT.

With that in mind...

How difficult would it be to shorten BT into a 2 seater? You'd save about 200Kg

[T5frankie]

Thanks guys that is what I tought just wanted to make sure
MRP photos are in my garage have a look
Seb

what most people dont know is that the T5 is the engine not the car, then you have the models, glt gle ,cd, se and R for example all have the t5 engine

[nobananas]

i hope its not lighter than BT lol

It will be a lot lighter Pedro, time to turn yours into a chassis cab LOL !

[nobananas]

Pedro's new weight saving design !

[Slrmoco]

Remember MRP still got my rear door and you still can hear the central locking motors lol but yes you are right lost a awful loads of wheight but don't know why it feels twice as fast as the V70 p1 phase3 R I had few months ago,and can,t stop ripping the front tyres if a bit damp?might have to dyno it to see whats really going on ?

[oblark]

what most people dont know is that the T5 is the engine not the car, then you have the models, glt gle ,cd, se and R for example all have the t5 engine

Didn`t the 850R come with a T3 engine ?

[Biff]

I've seen this advertised on eBay I'm sure, it was white & covered in advertising. I would call it more of a ute. I'm a big fan of the Australian Holden Maloo.

[Slrmoco]

The white one was freshly made last month and had a manual box,and back window from the tailgate was fitted on the bulk head did not look as nice,mine was on ebay as well 6 months ago ,was done in Surrey 7 years ago and all the fillers still good so well built and welded lol
Seb

[nobananas]

Didn`t the 850R come with a T3 engine ?

Think the T5 bit is just designating the engine as the higher power Turbo 5 cylinder. I know the engine codes have got different T numbers in them depending on the state of tune ('normal' T5 B5234T, T5r B5234T3, 850R B5234T4) but the engines are basically the same.

[Biff]

Ah right, I was looking for a t5 for months on end so ebay was my best mate. Lol

[Nifton]

That is a slick motor! nice find