T5 and 2.5 850 gear box's

RSF · Jan 16th, 2010, 18:08

Hey people,
I'm sure I read there the same but I'm not to sure as when I done a clutch change i was told the 2.5 clutch would get munched up.
So can the 2.5 manual box go on the T5?850 T5 and 2.5 95-96?

Reason for asking is,Im going to be putting a t5 in a 2.5 and I know people ask more if you want the gear box but Im thinking if the 2.5 fits why pay more?
But then I guess the clutch is a issue as there £150 minimum,so might be worth me just putting the extra for the whole engine or even getting the whole car?

Your opinions and what you would do would be appreciated.

Oh,
Ive done this engine swapping in many cars,never a t5 though and you normaly have to change the suspension,is the 2.5s suspension up to the job for the power the t5 push's out?
Thanks guys and as always,your advice is appreciated.

Chris_Rogers · Jan 16th, 2010, 18:12

Changing the mechanicals will be the least of you problems the issues will arrise from the electronics.

My advice is go and buy a T5.

Clan · Jan 16th, 2010, 18:14

yes agree and dont forget the T5 has strengthened driveshafts ..

RSF · Jan 16th, 2010, 18:17

Thanks guys,
couldnt of asked for 2 better people to reply either.
I do highly rate you guys as knowing your stuff.
Glad theres people like your self.
Good mention on the shafts clan,didnt know that so I need a hole car or hole engine with shafts.
Thanks alot guys

ps best off gettin a hole car or the Engine dropped out on the Cradle so I can just bolt it back in rather then muck about,what you guys recon?

Chris_Rogers · Jan 17th, 2010, 08:47

I'll just repeat my earlier reply!

Jan 16th, 2010, 18:08	#1
RSF Master Member Last Online: May 15th, 2011 03:44 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: WALSALL/STECHFORD/BIRMINGHAM	T5 and 2.5 850 gear box's Hey people, I'm sure I read there the same but I'm not to sure as when I done a clutch change i was told the 2.5 clutch would get munched up. So can the 2.5 manual box go on the T5?850 T5 and 2.5 95-96? Reason for asking is,Im going to be putting a t5 in a 2.5 and I know people ask more if you want the gear box but Im thinking if the 2.5 fits why pay more? But then I guess the clutch is a issue as there £150 minimum,so might be worth me just putting the extra for the whole engine or even getting the whole car? Your opinions and what you would do would be appreciated. Oh, Ive done this engine swapping in many cars,never a t5 though and you normaly have to change the suspension,is the 2.5s suspension up to the job for the power the t5 push's out? Thanks guys and as always,your advice is appreciated. __________________ BLACK MANUAL VOLVO 850 T5 ESTATE (CRUSHED). T5 WANTED,CHEAP PROJECT WITH MOT

Jan 16th, 2010, 18:14	#3
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:06 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	yes agree and dont forget the T5 has strengthened driveshafts .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Jan 16th, 2010, 18:17	#4
RSF Master Member Last Online: May 15th, 2011 03:44 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: WALSALL/STECHFORD/BIRMINGHAM	Thanks guys, couldnt of asked for 2 better people to reply either. I do highly rate you guys as knowing your stuff. Glad theres people like your self. Good mention on the shafts clan,didnt know that so I need a hole car or hole engine with shafts. Thanks alot guys ps best off gettin a hole car or the Engine dropped out on the Cradle so I can just bolt it back in rather then muck about,what you guys recon? __________________ BLACK MANUAL VOLVO 850 T5 ESTATE (CRUSHED). T5 WANTED,CHEAP PROJECT WITH MOT

Jan 16th, 2010, 18:12	#2
Chris_Rogers VOC Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2017 16:55 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: South Kent Coast	Changing the mechanicals will be the least of you problems the issues will arrise from the electronics. My advice is go and buy a T5.

Jan 17th, 2010, 08:47	#5
Chris_Rogers VOC Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2017 16:55 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: South Kent Coast	I'll just repeat my earlier reply!

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