Has anyone ever......

Horton · Oct 31st, 2015, 22:12

Put a D5 engine in a classic v70/s70? I know the mounts are all very similar, and you would need some fairly inventive wiring, but it's possible, isn't it? Does anyone know anyone who has done it??

martin_r_smith · Nov 1st, 2015, 15:30

Of course it can be done, anything can be achieved with a deep enough pocket. My only question would be why would you want to? The diesel engine in the classic v70 is in my opinion far superior in terms if reliability and quality. The only thing I can see that would be gained is a very small increase in mpg, which would take a lifetime to offset the cost of the conversion.

Horton · Nov 1st, 2015, 20:12

Part of me agrees with you, as my daily is a 2.5d auto which I really really love, she's done just shy of 290,000 miles and still looks and goes well.... I wouldn't convert this car, but fancy doing it to another. The D5 is definitely a better engine though, it's quieter and smoother, and lots faster.... As these cars get cheaper, I think I can build one cheaply.

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Horton Senior Member Last Online: May 19th, 2024 13:03 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oxford	Has anyone ever...... Put a D5 engine in a classic v70/s70? I know the mounts are all very similar, and you would need some fairly inventive wiring, but it's possible, isn't it? Does anyone know anyone who has done it??

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martin_r_smith Premier Member Last Online: May 10th, 2022 21:01 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wiltshire	Of course it can be done, anything can be achieved with a deep enough pocket. My only question would be why would you want to? The diesel engine in the classic v70 is in my opinion far superior in terms if reliability and quality. The only thing I can see that would be gained is a very small increase in mpg, which would take a lifetime to offset the cost of the conversion. __________________ 1983 244

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Horton Senior Member Last Online: May 19th, 2024 13:03 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oxford	Part of me agrees with you, as my daily is a 2.5d auto which I really really love, she's done just shy of 290,000 miles and still looks and goes well.... I wouldn't convert this car, but fancy doing it to another. The D5 is definitely a better engine though, it's quieter and smoother, and lots faster.... As these cars get cheaper, I think I can build one cheaply.

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