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1998 v70 engine swap

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Old 09-27-2016, 07:18 AM
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needing some advice on which motors will work in my 98 v70(blown head gasket). It is a turbo and front wheel drive.
have found a good engine from a 98 that is an v70R, wondering it that could work?? running out of time on the grabbing this one, so please reach out if you could help me, thanks.
 
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94-97 Turbo 850 2.3L engine will drop in just fine, if you keep your intake manifold and fuel rail.

98 V70R engine will work.
 
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is the v70R gonna be easy or is there modifications?
same deal with the manifold and the fuel rail?
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As long as the V70R have no VVT, then everything is a drop in.

Always use the fuel rail and injectors of your current car.
 
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