Bored, and the mind is wandering T6?

Dancing Barefoot · Nov 24th, 2016, 14:55

Bored back stage at a conference and my mind is wandering....... has anyone done a T6 conversion on a 960?... I'm considering a mk1 960 as my next volvo , i just love silky smooth sixes! but my redblock has reminded me of them at seamless turbo shove that I've been missing all these years..... how about combining the two? It seems Volvo have done most of the hard work for the conversion and it should come down to a bit if plumbing and wiring after swapping the fwd bits to suit the red set up ..... thoughts?

rwdkev · Nov 24th, 2016, 19:41

Steve, as you know the father of my 960 mk2 D24 conversion, was toying with the idea of this project at one point. I'm sure he will be able to give you the considered shopping list.......

Here's his two donors that have since been moved on

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=250014

monty400k · Nov 25th, 2016, 08:33

Ive got a 2.5l 6 cylinder short block with brand new t5 pistons fitted, and a head that needs valve stem oil seals done if you are interested...

Dancing Barefoot · Nov 26th, 2016, 22:00

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Originally Posted by monty400k

Ive got a 2.5l 6 cylinder short block with brand new t5 pistons fitted, and a head that needs valve stem oil seals done if you are interested...

I was thinking along the lines of a 960mk1 with an s80t6 donor.swap bits about to drop the s80 lump into the 960.....

loki_the_glt · Nov 27th, 2016, 10:18

The factory built at least one twin-turbo 960 as an "experiment" so there should be room under the bonnet.

Why not do an Integrale and fit a blower as well? That way you'd have boost off the line as well as at the top end.

deeman940 · Nov 27th, 2016, 20:10

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Originally Posted by loki_the_glt

The factory built at least one twin-turbo 960 as an "experiment" so there should be room under the bonnet.

Why not do an Integrale and fit a blower as well? That way you'd have boost off the line as well as at the top end.

Integrale.....supercharged too?? I wasn't aware of that...

rwdkev · Nov 27th, 2016, 22:34

Integrale was only turbocharged. It was the Delta S4 Group B special that had both a turbocharger and supercharger.

classicswede · Nov 28th, 2016, 09:40

Ok well for us Volvo guys just go Claymore! That is what he did with his T5 before dropping in a second engine in the back.

If I were to do it I would use the 960 engine, make a manifold for a single turbo bolt it all on and run standalone engine management. No need for any T6 parts. Just keep the boost below about 12psi, if you want to go further than a change of pistons and rods

barkster1971 · Nov 28th, 2016, 11:21

The compression ratio would be too high. The T6 head has a much better valve train and lighter crank too.

loki_the_glt · Nov 28th, 2016, 16:46

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Originally Posted by rwdkev

Integrale was only turbocharged. It was the Delta S4 Group B special that had both a turbocharger and supercharger.

Apologies: it was a VERY long time ago when these things roamed the world.

Nov 24th, 2016, 14:55	#1
Dancing Barefoot Mark Last Online: May 24th, 2022 18:58 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Leighton buzzard	Bored, and the mind is wandering T6? Bored back stage at a conference and my mind is wandering....... has anyone done a T6 conversion on a 960?... I'm considering a mk1 960 as my next volvo , i just love silky smooth sixes! but my redblock has reminded me of them at seamless turbo shove that I've been missing all these years..... how about combining the two? It seems Volvo have done most of the hard work for the conversion and it should come down to a bit if plumbing and wiring after swapping the fwd bits to suit the red set up ..... thoughts?

Nov 27th, 2016, 10:18	#5
loki_the_glt Torquemeister Last Online: Yesterday 19:45 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Asgard, Cheshire	(A)[M]using The factory built at least one twin-turbo 960 as an "experiment" so there should be room under the bonnet. Why not do an Integrale and fit a blower as well? That way you'd have boost off the line as well as at the top end. __________________ loki_the_glt - Skipper of the Exxon Valdez, driver of Sweden's finest sporting saloon - and pining for another Slant-4.

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classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 21:49 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Ok well for us Volvo guys just go Claymore! That is what he did with his T5 before dropping in a second engine in the back. If I were to do it I would use the 960 engine, make a manifold for a single turbo bolt it all on and run standalone engine management. No need for any T6 parts. Just keep the boost below about 12psi, if you want to go further than a change of pistons and rods __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Nov 28th, 2016, 11:21	#9
barkster1971 VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 12:20 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Swineshead/Salford	Upgrade The compression ratio would be too high. The T6 head has a much better valve train and lighter crank too. __________________ new engine! new car!

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rwdkev VOC member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2024 18:04 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dudley	Steve, as you know the father of my 960 mk2 D24 conversion, was toying with the idea of this project at one point. I'm sure he will be able to give you the considered shopping list....... Here's his two donors that have since been moved on http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=250014

Nov 25th, 2016, 08:33	#3
monty400k Senior Member Last Online: Jun 2nd, 2024 22:15 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Glasgow	Ive got a 2.5l 6 cylinder short block with brand new t5 pistons fitted, and a head that needs valve stem oil seals done if you are interested...

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rwdkev VOC member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2024 18:04 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dudley	Integrale was only turbocharged. It was the Delta S4 Group B special that had both a turbocharger and supercharger.

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