I have the following cars:
1. 1993 850 GLT B5254S Engine 120K, w/ new factory Auto trans., totalled in rear, motor runs excellent. Timing belt, etc. were replaced when trans. was replaced.
2. '97/'98(?) S70 T5 B5254T Engine 180K, had blown the oil cooler in the radiator, it was replaced and then the head gasket blew.
3. '98 S70 GLT B5254T Engine 142K, owner knocked a hole in the oil pan(driving over speed bump) and ran the car until it started knocking. When he pulled over, it seized up. I pulled the oil pan and #2 rod cap was half off of the crank. I assume that the piston probably hit the valves and possibly damaged the head.

All 3 cars are basically complete.....

QUESTION 1: What are the possibilities of putting the 850 non-turbo engine into the S70 T5, either with the new 850 auto trans. or using the T5 auto trans.?

QUESTION 2: IF the above is possible, what electricals will need to be swapped?

QUESTION 3: What other parts might need to be changed?

any suggestions are appreciated.

 

Man, you'd have to change just about all of the electrics to put a NA in a turbo car. Get rid of all 3 cars and get one that runs right.

 

In all actuality, I thought that the question was rather well put! At 69, I've worked on foreign cars for over 1/2 my life and a lot of them on Volvos .... only, they were mostly RWDs. Other than basic services, Timing Belts, etc on the early to mid-'90s, until my heart problems put me on "standby". However, I still like to "tinker" with the "unthinkable" problem jobs. I've never tried a non-turbo to turbo swap, so naturally, I'm curious!! I figured that the best place to find out would be a "Volvo Forum", but I assume that I "assumed" wrong. Apparently, those here have the "funds" to bypass a little work and "on-the-job" education to simply sell and buy what they desire. Myself, the money isn't as available as the time and .... it keeps me from going crazy, by having the doctors tell me that I can't do certian things, when I know that I can. I was simply looking for some "incentive" and the "answer" was nowhere near what I was looking for! Just maybe, there'll be a day when others find it neccessary to take 2 or more and make one drivable .... especially if they have others available, as well. AND if Obama's SOCIALISTS ARRIVE and we find ourselves in the condition of certain 20th Century European Countries did! Hope not, but one never knows ... and it seems that very few in America have enough sense to see it coming!
Oh Well, I still like Volvos anyway! IF it wasn't for Obama and GM(China, read RED COMMUNIST CHINA) I might even consider putting another SB Chevy in my Old 544(THAT I know I can do, as I've done one for myself and 3 for others). The last being a late LS1 setup, so I know about "swapping" parts & pieces ... It just "helps" if one can find one "knowledgable" enough to provide the proper answer. The "extent or depth" of the basic "problem" should not really be a major problem.
By the way, I put a few early 1800s in boats and have often wondered if they ever went to the later and lighter 5 Cylinder conversions, but I've never bothered to check. Anyway, I was always favorable to the carburetor over the fuel injection(except the early mechanical Hilborn and Rochestor). As time moves on, so does the increased complexity of engine swaps and conversions. YET, nothing is impossible, if one has the time, patience and parts availability(i.e., not having to go out and buy every little thing).
Sorry if I took too much time and I'm quite sure you never got this far anyway. I only hope that other Volvo owners who might just have a little of the zeal and experience that I have don't get the same type answers when they come here looking for a little help from the "supposed PROS". At least, when they came to the shop asking questions, I readily gave a lot of answers ... and also got quite a few jobs out of it. Many still call for advice and suggestions, since I only do "homework" now! I just like to help people and let them accomplish something that others had told them was "impossible" or "not worth doing to start with".
Thanks, anyway! However, I'd ask that you and the "staff" consider this reply/comment, in case others might enter a similar inquiry! Again, sorry if I abused my time limit/space .... have a good day and "Viva Volvo!!!"