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#1 ·
Im looking at getting a 9-3 with aT5 engine to replace 9-5.

I've got a TD04 turbo, 3" downpipe, FMIC and air filter from the 9-5 that will go on the 9-3.

what sort of power can theses engines handle? im looking for about 260 - 270bhp.
 
#2 ·
Martin_9-5t said:
what sort of power can theses engines handle? im looking for about 260 - 270bhp.
Apparently around 270 horses is good with the t25 turbo according to Maptun @ stg 3.

You think a 9-5 intercooler will go?
 
#4 ·
Martin_9-5t said:
yep, i've seen it done.

might aswell use the td04 as i have it.

how much can the t5 internals handle?

T5 internals handle 400-450 BHP reliably....
 
#6 ·
Martin_9-5t said:
good to know.

How about the timing chins, What sort of milage are they good for? my 9-5 needed doing at 94K

It really depends on how its driven, and how well it has been maintained.

My wife's 97 NG900 has 177K miles on the original chain and its barely ticking when cold....
 
#7 ·
Martin - just been reading of your misfortunes - absolutely unbelievable! Do you know why it happened twice? :eek:

Welcome to the Dark Side :lol:
 
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