Swapping a 2.3 T5 into a 98 V70 GLT
 

Has anyone swapped a 2.3 (as in T5 or R engine model years 99-2000) into a GLT (model years98-2000)? I'm interested to know what isinvolved insofar as turbo related plumbing and electrics.

RE: Swapping a 2.3 T5 into a 98 V70 GLT
 

Well you must swap the entire engine. Means intercooler, intercooler piping, couplers, downpipe.

All of it.

RE: Swapping a 2.3 T5 into a 98 V70 GLT
 

You would also have to rewire pretty much the intire car as well.
The 99 and up is electronic everything and networked.
The 1998 has a throttle cable.

RE: Swapping a 2.3 T5 into a 98 V70 GLT
 

Thanks for all the great feedback and suggestions. The way I'm going to go is...start at stage 0 and then purchase a stage 3 package (for the 2.4 LPT engine)from EuroSportTuning which will give me 266hp and 322lbs./tq with the stock turbo. With an upgrade to a 16t, I should reach my goal of 300hp.

RE: Swapping a 2.3 T5 into a 98 V70 GLT
 

why not sell the glt and buy a T5 or R and start from there?

Nick

RE: Swapping a 2.3 T5 into a 98 V70 GLT
 

I think that is a great idea.