2.4i - Any good?

fenton_jd · Sep 19th, 2010, 17:17

Very likely chopping in the 2.0d as I no longer need a diesel!

What's the 2.4i like? I know its fair bit quicker from a standstill than 2.0d but I want something that likes to rev and will sound good with a nice exhaust.......I get the impression the T5 turbo will kill some of the 5pot growl?

SiRS2000 · Sep 19th, 2010, 20:28

Fenton,

It was never a big seller the 2.4i, underpowerd and thirsty by all accounts.

I would go for a T5 over the non turbo 2.4i, I would say their was no loss of 5 pot growl whith the T5, infact it's one of the plus points with the Focus ST as you know same engine.

Clan · Sep 19th, 2010, 20:48

yes get a T5 it wont use any more fuel! The 2.4i is nice enough , remarkably smooth but i think volvo have killed off any performance it might have had by a high final drive ratio like they have always done when they put a big motor in a small car , like the carb version of the 2 litre 360 ! But with that they also gave it a very heavy flywheel to tame it further , it took 5 seconds for the engine to get from 800 rpm to 6000 rpm ... in neutral .. so it was quicker if you changed into second gear as soon as the car was moving rather than try and rev it in first gear ..

t5_monkey · Sep 19th, 2010, 21:02

Plenty of Growl here... I'll post some vids (camera not the best quality)

Get a T5... one day you'll pull up to someone in a T5... and wish you had one too...

get a K&N on your T5 and you can hear everything.

Sports exhaust with the middle box welded out... even better

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdTcq1M9B0A

(Sounds not so good... turn up your speaks, it was LOUD when i took it

)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VV7Evh1YSMs

Dave PRL Volvo · Sep 19th, 2010, 21:24

Historically i avoid the 2.4i's in all but the C70 mostly due to the re-sale opportunities being low due to lack of desirability and running costs.
Engine needs working hard to get it moving with any purpose, personally the T5 get's my vote over the 2.4i.

Welton · Sep 20th, 2010, 13:57

Get a T5 for sure!

Mine's boggo standard and still makes a nice noise.

I also get a solid 25mpg driving swiftly using full acceleration regularly and about 33mpg on a steady run. Couple all this with a comparatively simple and reliable petrol engine and you can't go wrong.

fenton_jd · Sep 20th, 2010, 18:00

For some strange reason S60 T5 260bhp quotes are cheaper than S40 T5..

If I buy T5 it won't be S40!!

Stig · Sep 20th, 2010, 18:46

you require a T5 fella. I never tire of the sound of mine, it makes my drive to work more enjoyable..

SiRS2000 · Sep 20th, 2010, 22:13

Don't forget the D5 also has a 5 cylinder worble too.

fenton_jd · Sep 20th, 2010, 23:12

I don't want a diesel tbh....

I took my mums vtec accord for a run the other day and you cannot beat an engine that likes to rev, even if there is no torque!

Sep 19th, 2010, 17:17	#1
fenton_jd turkeyspace.com Last Online: Nov 5th, 2016 16:41 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gloucester	2.4i - Any good? Very likely chopping in the 2.0d as I no longer need a diesel! What's the 2.4i like? I know its fair bit quicker from a standstill than 2.0d but I want something that likes to rev and will sound good with a nice exhaust.......I get the impression the T5 turbo will kill some of the 5pot growl?

Sep 19th, 2010, 20:28	#2
SiRS2000 Master Member Last Online: Oct 27th, 2022 09:46 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Swindon	Fenton, It was never a big seller the 2.4i, underpowerd and thirsty by all accounts. I would go for a T5 over the non turbo 2.4i, I would say their was no loss of 5 pot growl whith the T5, infact it's one of the plus points with the Focus ST as you know same engine. __________________

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Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 11:25 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	yes get a T5 it wont use any more fuel! The 2.4i is nice enough , remarkably smooth but i think volvo have killed off any performance it might have had by a high final drive ratio like they have always done when they put a big motor in a small car , like the carb version of the 2 litre 360 ! But with that they also gave it a very heavy flywheel to tame it further , it took 5 seconds for the engine to get from 800 rpm to 6000 rpm ... in neutral .. so it was quicker if you changed into second gear as soon as the car was moving rather than try and rev it in first gear .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Sep 20th, 2010, 13:57	#6
Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	Get a T5 for sure! Mine's boggo standard and still makes a nice noise. I also get a solid 25mpg driving swiftly using full acceleration regularly and about 33mpg on a steady run. Couple all this with a comparatively simple and reliable petrol engine and you can't go wrong. __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

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Stig Member Last Online: Oct 26th, 2013 07:38 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Petersfield	you require a T5 fella. I never tire of the sound of mine, it makes my drive to work more enjoyable.. __________________ 09 V50 T5 SE Sport R Design.

Sep 19th, 2010, 21:02	#4
t5_monkey Monkeying Around Last Online: Mar 13th, 2016 20:05 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: York	Plenty of Growl here... I'll post some vids (camera not the best quality) Get a T5... one day you'll pull up to someone in a T5... and wish you had one too... get a K&N on your T5 and you can hear everything. Sports exhaust with the middle box welded out... even better http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdTcq1M9B0A (Sounds not so good... turn up your speaks, it was LOUD when i took it ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VV7Evh1YSMs

Sep 19th, 2010, 21:24	#5
Dave PRL Volvo New Member Last Online: Dec 16th, 2023 20:40 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Stafford	Historically i avoid the 2.4i's in all but the C70 mostly due to the re-sale opportunities being low due to lack of desirability and running costs. Engine needs working hard to get it moving with any purpose, personally the T5 get's my vote over the 2.4i.

Sep 20th, 2010, 18:00	#7
fenton_jd turkeyspace.com Last Online: Nov 5th, 2016 16:41 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gloucester	For some strange reason S60 T5 260bhp quotes are cheaper than S40 T5.. If I buy T5 it won't be S40!!

Sep 20th, 2010, 22:13	#9
SiRS2000 Master Member Last Online: Oct 27th, 2022 09:46 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Swindon	Don't forget the D5 also has a 5 cylinder worble too. __________________

Sep 20th, 2010, 23:12	#10
fenton_jd turkeyspace.com Last Online: Nov 5th, 2016 16:41 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gloucester	I don't want a diesel tbh.... I took my mums vtec accord for a run the other day and you cannot beat an engine that likes to rev, even if there is no torque!

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