ok got the chance of a 1993 850 turbo but the seller says the turbo is shot but is blocked of and the car drives great just like a non turbo car ,is this true will the car run ok with the turbo blocked of? might just buy it anyway £300/ about $570 is cheeeeep .

 

I would buy it and put a New turbo on and go.

 

No way that car drives like a normal car without the turbo being functional. I've had intercooler hoses pop off and I can assure you the car runs terrible without the turbo. That being said, it if truly just needs a turbo, you could have a nice little bargain there. Like buying any used car, have it professionally checked out before proceeding.

 

Yes, if the intercooler pipes and hoses are connected properly -- bypassing the turbo, using air flow meter, no leaks, the car will run fine. It will run like it was normally aspirated. It will run slower than a non-turbo car, because it has lower engine compression -- 8.5:1 versus 10:1.

Have your turbo professionally rebuilt . If you can't find one in your country, e-mail...

http://www.forcedperformance.net
http://www.turbochargers.com

 

Never knew you could reroute the hoses and bypass the turbo like that. I guess I should have kept quiet on this one!! Sorry about that. When I lost my intercooler hose the car would not go more than 25mph and would stall out when coming to a stop.

If the turbo is bypassed, I guess the ECU is able to compensate? I wonder if it would pass emissions testing?

 

Maybe I should have a disclaimer...

I have not tried running a Volvo 850 with the intercooler hoses connected together -- bypassing the turbo. However, I have seen several Mitsubishi(s) run just fine without their turbo.

 

looks like he wants a little more for the car hes now going to put 12 months test on the car ,if it passes with the turbo diconected

 

well i didnt buy it he sold it for £5oo/$950 think ill wait for something else a nice yellow 850r mabey well i can dream ,the 850cd will do for now