Which turbo to put onto B18FT

dagajsek · Post by **dagajsek** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 5:26 pm

Hello!

I am a proud owner of a Volvo B18FT engine which has, unforunately, malfunction on turbo itself.

I am in a phase of either looking for a new or renewed turbo T2 or a bigger turbo from other cars. I am looking for T25 turbos. Which would fit without too many problems caused to fit it to the engine?

Thanks for your help,
Damjan

dagajsek · Post by **dagajsek** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:31 am

no ideas?

Rapid-R5 · Post by **Rapid-R5** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 12:31 pm

I use a T25 fron a 2 litre Saab mate, nice quick spool up same as your T2, but big enough cold side the power doesn't drop off higher up the rev range.

steve

B18FT - LOVER · Post by **B18FT - LOVER** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 6:07 pm

Rapid-R5 wrote:I use a T25 fron a 2 litre Saab mate, nice quick spool up same as your T2, but big enough cold side the power doesn't drop off higher up the rev range.

steve

Is that a direct fit mate... I was thinking the same sort of thing but was wondering what is involved in fitting the t25....

richj · Post by **richj** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 7:40 pm

Myself also. From my searches of the site, I don't think it is as simple as a bolt on replacement. I would love someone to tell me, buy this turbo, bolt it on, and it will work -> better.

Rapid-R5 · Post by **Rapid-R5** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 11:16 pm

Nah its wasn't a direct fit, if it was everybody would have one.

I had a saab manifold and a volvo manifold welded together so i could use volvo downpipe,spun the coldside round and redrilled actuator fixings and so oil and water would line up something like, fitted larger bore braided oil feed line, larger water lines too, and all new intake from turbo to AFM. So really the only thing thats the same is the high pressure outlet pipe.

Saab fitted 3 different style T25 turbos to the 900 range (i think don't quote me on that lol) and i'm pretty sure i picked the most ballache one to fit!! grrrrr

steve

aibast · Post by **aibast** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 5:18 am

Garrett T25G from Nissan, but you need to make an adapter for the cold side air hoses, and for the downpipe. Spools great with a rich mod.

B18FT - LOVER · Post by **B18FT - LOVER** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 6:33 am

aibast wrote:Garrett T25G from Nissan, but you need to make an adapter for the cold side air hoses, and for the downpipe. Spools great with a rich mod.

Can you provide any more info on this mate, or any pics of the adaptor plate you need to change...

pol · Post by **pol** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 8:19 am

Here's one from JohnTurbo:

http://volvo480.dragons.org.uk/forum/vi ... 25+adapter

I think some people get hold of an early T2 from a volvo 480 just to get hold of the downpipe, which is detachable on the early ones, and not on the later ones. This can then be bolted on to another turbo with a bit of work.

I've also seen the adapter plate... Get on the search button!

pol

richj · Post by **richj** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 8:26 am

so to clarify, a straight fit t25 does not exist?

pol · Post by **pol** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 8:34 am

I haven't heard of one since sniffing around on this forum for the last 7 (jesus, have I been on here that long?!) years...

There could be though.. I'm sure someone will correct me if i'm wrong!

pol

dave r5 · Post by **dave r5** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 9:39 am

i went from a standard turbo

to this

bolt up directly to the manifold. had to spin the compresor and exhaust housings
an make a bracket for the -31 actuator.

then once in had to fabricate a downpipe from scratch

theres 1 of these turbos for sale on ythe site i beleive

dagajsek · Post by **dagajsek** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 6:40 pm

ok, saab t25 is the one I'm looking for if my original plan goes to hell.

but nevertheless, DOES ANYONE HAVE A WORKING ORIGINAL T2 turbo FOR SALE?

please contact me, if you do.

B18FT - LOVER · Post by **B18FT - LOVER** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:24 pm

Dave...

Dont spose you have the old turbo kicking around do ya, i need the shotest metal water hose off of it if poss..

See my wanted add in the for sale section bud...

dave r5 · Post by **dave r5** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 3:23 pm

i have 2

B18FT - LOVER · Post by **B18FT - LOVER** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 6:05 pm

How much for a complete turbo mate ?