fun fact, names of engines, from a swede b6284t is b stands for bensin or petrol in english 6 is 6 cylinder 28 is 2.8 l engine displacement 4 is 4 valves per cylinder t is turbo
You really can't beat the sound of a howling 5 cylinder turbo! You make a good point, the B5244T5 from the 05-09 S60 T5 is an awesome alternative to the B52544T4 found in the R's as they are nearly identical engines aside from the 81mm bore which is less prone to cracking vs the 83mm bore.
Those are the predecessors to the Redblock, as they're still pushrod instead of OHV. Very easy to work on as well, and still reliable. Like the Whiteblocks do, they share the same design but with added cylinders etc.
And the B 36 V8, ment to be in a car, but never made it into one(concept car Philip). But You find it in a truck (Snabbe) and as an 180 hp marine engine.
I got an 05 XC90 with the Original T6 engine (2.9L in-line 6 Twin Turbo). It makes 272 HP, couldn’t really hear the turbos but I just put a cold air intake in, and you can really hear them now! It’s a great reliable engine and I have no complaints!
V8 issue with balance shafts was only in first production years and it only concern XC90. Issue was caused by balance shaft bearings. The issue was solved in mid 2005, so all MY2006 models with V8 should be ok. Everything with chassis number greater than 212032 is 100% without this issue. S80 V8 didn't have this issue, it was only XC90 thing.
@NorthernChev I got one as my daily, a bit costly but the best car i have owned so far. the smooth and effortless power combined with the superb seats makes up for the upkeep.
I have the Volvo V40 t4 1.9l 4 cyl turbo motor(5 speed manual)(car bought new in 1998)..197 000 KMS to this day with a chip and turbo tune ,stock 200 hp ,makes 285 HP now with other goodies (Inter-cooler/brakes/suspension/tires) but for a 1080 KG car ,it"s a nasty little sleeper.Greets from France.
As a life long Volvo owner I appreciate your passion fo great cars! I too think the GRM Volvo’s are the most awesome built and to have Scott McLaughlin take them to the winners podium several times proved their worthiness. But don’t forget the Kpax s60’s that campaigned here in the Perrelli World Challenge! I got to see them racing at the Long Beach gran prix and it was awesome to see a five cylinder AWD blow away the V8 Cadillacs was amazing!
@@Phae576 my current d5244t5 is not a white block and I have owned two of them, neither are white block and are low powered, possibly a UK market thing ?
@@georgebarnes8163 probably, i know for example that there was a 180hp petrol 5 cyl sold in india that we in Sweden never got. Probably something with the domestic markets
Golvo vw golf with a whiteblock makes 900hp. You forgot the 2.3. I swapped a b5234t9 from an 04 c70 with a hybrid billet td04hl-22t makes high 300s on stock internals reliably.
Technically the 6 cylinder you mentioned *is* a Whiteblock. Redblock versus Whiteblock essentially means (old) iron block engines versus (newer) aluminium engines. Formally, the Whiteblock is known as the Volvo Modular Engine. It was designed to be available in 4-, 5-, and 6-cylinder configurations, and be mounted in either transverse or longitudinal platforms. As others have pointed out, the engine nomenclature for the Whiteblocks actually made a lot of sense and gave a lot of information. So now you can break down what the names mean, one of my favourites is the D5244T (particularly the D5244T22). It was a 5-cylinder Diesel, 2.4 litre, 20v turbo which produced 220 horses and 310 ft lb in stock form and can be easily modded for much more power. Those things pull like a train!
We had the 180 hp D5's as taxis. You couldn't notice it having less power after 600000 km. But you had to top up oil often at that point. Just scrape out the soot from the EGR valve when it gets sluggish and thirsty before the check light comes on.
YES my twin turbo D5 feels and sounds fantastic yah it only makes about 230hp with the polstar tune but the torque is awesome close to 500Nm definately throws you in your seet from a 0 start and sownds way diffrent from anything on the road
The early Yamaha V8 for Volvo (2002 - 2005) had an issue with the balance shaft chamber that didn't have a drain hole in the chamber. Moisture could get in there and the balance shaft would become loose. In fact, it was advised not to do a engine pressure wash for this very reason. It was labor intensive even to fix a loose balance shaft. These V8s are found in the XC90, again 2002 thru 2005 models. By the time the V8 was available in the S80 (beginning with 2007), the issue was corrected with a drain hole that was incorporated in the chamber design.
its named b6284t becaus b=bensin (gas in norwegian/swedish) 6=the amount of sylinders 28=the capasity (2.8L) 4=how many walves per sylinder t=turbo :) the more you know :P
The 4 cylinder in my 1971 Volvo 144 was (pardon the over-used expression) bullet proof. Had 300,000 miles on it when I sold it, and I never did anything other than routine maintenance on it. had to keep the SU carburetors tuned, and the points were constantly needing adjusting, but nothing ever broke. Wish now I still had that car.
My wife’s 05 S80 Premier has more options than you can shake a stick at. This includes the T6 engine. This T6 is the 2.9 liter, in-line, twin cam twin turbo engine. It puts out a bit less than 300 hp stock. It shocks the guy in the other lane at a stop light. Especially when you light up the front tires.
Cool Video. I love the Redblock, Been under the covers with them for decades, My own makes 505 wheel @24psi, maybe a bit more now since the compression change, also in a wagon. Your buddy should build that Redblock for sure! You are right about the orchestrated ruckus that the White Block makes, that noise seems to tame the soul, doesn't it? Working on a s60r atm, actually. Enjoying it alot! Thanks for sharing!
FYI, the B6XX4X series are also whiteblocks. There are also three generations of whiteblocks, the original B6XX4X and the older B52X4X are N-series, with the turbo editions having the oil squirters feed from valves behind lids on the side of the block, and typically all had hydraulic lifters. RN-series got the new intake port style, VVT, mostly solid lifters and squirters mounted internally. On the 5 cyl. most things are interchangeable, between N and RN except the cylinder heads, which got different oil-return pads. On the 6 cylinder most anything is interchangeable between N and RN-series. The RNC whiteblocks, the 6 cylinder became its own thing with internal timing gears at the rear of the block, and selectable lift valve train in addition to normal VVT. The RNC five cylinder I'm not shure of how much, if anything, is interchangable.
The D5's are really popular in Europe. Strong, Powerful, Tuneable, and most consider them to be BULLET PROOF! Not quite as smooth as a straight six, but they make a great sound. It is also not uncommon to encounter D5's that have done 300,000 miles or more, and still pulling like a train. Just make sure to keep the oil and coolant changes regular, no more than 10,000 mile intervals for the oil, and 30,000 between coolant changes, and 50-60,000 for Cam belt, water pump and tensioners. Check the EGR and Throttle body for carbon build up, as well as the intake every 50-60,000 miles, and clean them. Also check the swirl flap assembly fir wear, these may need to be replaced too at some point. And it goes without saying that ALL diesel engines will encounter DPF issues, especially if used for short trips constantly, so keep that in mind, you may have to remove the DPF to give it a thorough clean at some point. But with regular TLC, the Engine should outlast the rest of the car, unless you are OCD about detailing.
Not forgetting the B5234T3 in the T5's 2319cc. This engine was bored out to 2.4 and to 2.5, however the v70r 2.5 needed shimming to stop cylinder wall cracking so much better to use the 2.3! A simple remap can take this engine from 250BHP up to 326BHP
Exactly! I was going to say same - 2.3 T5 best option for 'reliable' / robust option to start with! 2001 pre-facelift V70 with it and Aisin auto box may feel sluggish at times and strained by that transmission, but still makes me smile in stock 250BHP / 2 tonne car. I really wanted 'R' but the prices never got down enough and never will, so V70 T5 was the only option, 3 years on, few things fixed and I still got it with 250k+ miles on the clock.
Why was I thinking B20 I had in my '69 144. Cos I'm really old,that's why! Anyway,gotta get my '97 T5 wagon sounding like that,It's quick enough for me,just needs that sound.
yeah i surprised that the B20 didn't make the list, ok they won't really give more than 200-250 hp but with some new oil and spark plugs now and then they literally last forever and with an m40 gearbox after you got a bulldoser!
The naming scheme you were confused about is quite easy to read B for Bensin, 6 for cylinders 29 for displacement (2.9) and 4 for valves per cylider, the following letters are more specific information about the engine like T for turbo or other letters and numbers to remark revisions of the engine, my S90 has B6304FS2, gasoline powered 6 cylider 3.0 litre 24 valve engine
the B5244t5 is much better than the 4t4 found in the R, seems like alot of people in the volvo community are still blind to the capabilities in stock form. They can handle upwards of 600WHP. if you go on the forums there are some people making higher Hp on these engines. One of my friends from the other side of the U.S. Is currently making 530whp on his S60r with 4t5 swapped in. The engine is stock.
2005 to 2007 XC90s were the only years the V8 had the problem with the water. In the 2007 V8 S80 it was fixed. The transmission is the weakest point in these cars. Mine started slipping at 170xxx. I read that a cooler does wonders for it though. I sold my V8 S80 but plan on getting another one for a build in the future. It’s my favorite engine of all time.
Do you think if you just kept the fluid good in it that itd be okay or does it get hot either way and need a cooler? In 2008-2010 different transmissions? Are they any better?
Volvo states It’s suppose to be lifetime fluid but I think lifetime to Volvo is ten years but anyway I still would change it at least every 50,000. Some say don’t touch it. I’m no expect so do your research. That’s not the problem though the valve body is known to be break down and need replacement. Not sure why maybe because of the powerful V8.
My dad's V8 XC9's transmission started slipping at 94,000 miles (it spent most of its life in the Boston suburbs, so it probably shifted a lot. It goes into 5th at 35, so I do mean a lot). That trans sucks. I hate it with a passion. The gears are way too long (3rd is good for over 110 MPH), shifts take ages, and the programming forces it into the highest gear possible ALL THE TIME. The efficient tuning is what kills them I think. Slips the hell out of the converter clutch on each shift to try to be "smooth" when shifting into 3rd at 1300 RPM at 15 MPH. Burns the clutch and heats the fluid up like crazy. It's a bummer, because the rest of the car is so good. That engine is amazing. Screams like it belongs in a sports car. Has anyone manual swapped a Volvo with the V8? I mean, the TF-80SC was offered alongside the M66 manual on the S60R, so theoretically it might be possible?
I have a V50 2.4i gasoline from 04. The 27th I'm getting it tuned. Will go from 140 to about 185 hp :) The sound inside the cabin is awesome, but I don't think ppl outside get the same good growl :(
Oh really cuz I have a s40 2.4i making 168 hp with 170 torque & I’m finding ways to add some power I mean so far the only performance mod I added was the exhaust
The older 2.3 5cylinders. White block. B5234T. Replace the conrods and pistons and build from there. I have all 4 engines of the list you mentioned except the newer one. You are correct on the v8. The older ones with the red dipstick. The newer with yellow dipstick were modified by volvo. But still an issue and a pain in the ... to check.
I bought new and Love. A 2012 T6. It is truly an amazing ride Fast. In Sport mode it’s very quick. The interior is comfortable but it is a drivers car.
I have a 97 960 3.0L, I6, 24V, 181HP white block B6304S and it is one of the smoothest running engines Volvo ever made. I can get 28-29 mpg on the highway at 65 mph in a 3600lb car that has a .36 Cd. The thing people never realize is the 2.3L Red Blocks along with the 850 and S70 93-99 2.3L to 2.5L five cylinder white blocks and the 95-98 I6 white blocks are also able to easily last over 250K miles with routine maintenance. FYI stay far away from the pre 1995 I6 white blocks they have casting issues. The 1995 and up I6 white blocks are solid motors. You were talking about using a Volvo motor in a project car, I got a wild one for you. Since I stand taller than six foot it will never work for me the car is too small, but if you're under six feet tall think about it. The car is a SAAB Sonett III, two seater, fiberglass body, four speed, FWD that weighs in around 1800-1900 pounds. Think about the weight to power ratio with a 200-300 HP Volvo engine under the hood? They came with a Ford V4 under the hood making around 110 HP. A number of owners of these Sonetts in the seventies and eighties stuffed V6's from Ford Capri's in them.
I have a question, I want to turbocharge my volvo and i have a volvo 850 2litre wirhe 126 hp. How much boost/hp can this engine handle with high reliability? 300-400hp would be enough. Thanks in advance!
I drive a B5254S which is a naturally aspirated 2,5L 5 cyl volvo engine. It doesn't output a lot of power but the sound sure is amazing. Pure NA sound is even better than a turbo 5-cyl sound imo.
Regarding Redblocks.. Look for the Jens Gustavsson Dyno test engine. Stock pistons, 8 valve head, close to 1000hp Some things I like: -Easy to find and reasonably cheap - There isn't some variant XYZ which is the one you absolutely need to make power but is unobtainium. -High quality - Its very likely your 300Kkm block still has more than enough life left in it to make reliable double+ stock horsepower and rebuilds are a rare occurrence. Studs don't break etc. -Many of them are turbo charged and already making decent numbers in stock form - you're not starting with a weaksauce engine to start with when swapping or modding -Even the NA variants are stout and share many things with the stronger versions - I have been running a B230F+T at more than double the stock B230F power level for over a decade now and the engine just takes it with ease.
Drivin the V70I with a 2.5 LPT (193hp). Never let me alone - absolutely reliable and needs almost no care (oil change every 15.000km). 300.000km on the clock now and will do another 300k for sure.
Check your PCV system. I've got the same car with the same engine, 281 000 Km and I love it. Burns e85 ethanol with no conversion kit. The only problem I had was the tranny I had to change because of the lack of fluid flush of the previous owners.
I’ve got the 2.0 v60 polestar, as much as I love the immediate power and snappy trans in it. I miss the sound of the 3.0 I had in my previous Volvo. I just couldn’t beat the price I got my polestar. Learning the maintenance nuances involved was a bit of a hurdle but overall I’m happy. I do think I’m going to get that beautiful 5 cylinder v70R if my car ever gets smashed. That sound is legendary, and even more utility with a bigger box. =)
The 6 cyl is a whiteblock so this list has a bit of redundancy, I'd modify "whiteblock" at the last spot as the "5 cylinder whiteblock". As for those, if you want to build power, not just any 2.4L will do. You need to find one with an 81mm bore. The 2.3's all have this, you can swap in a crank with a longer throw if desired, or seek out the 2.4L with the 81mm bore which already has the longer stroke and slightly higher compression, but they're much harder to find. FCP Euro already commented the specific engine number for anyone interested.
Trying to figure out a Hybrid 3.0/3.2 VVT+VVL turbo build in a P3 XC60. Putting the 3.2 VVTL head onto the 3.0 block and controlling the VVL cam profile with a Hobbs switch at 15psi boost
-First Character: B for bensin(petrol) or D for diesel -Second Character: number of cylinders -Third & Forth Characters: displacement in X.XLiters -Fifth Character: number of valves per cyliinder -Sixth character: Induction method (S/T/F/G/GS/FS/FT/SG) S = standard (naturally aspirated), T = turbocharged, F = fuel injection with catalytic converter, G[48] = leaded fuel compatible, GS[49] = leaded fuel compatible, naturally aspirated, FS = fuel injected standard (naturally aspirated) with catalytic converter, FT = fuel injected, turbocharged with catalytic converter, SG[50] = standard (naturally aspirated) compatible with alternative fuels (LPG / CNG) Seventh character: engine variant or generation The best volvo engine is the B5244t5 which is the engine the P2R should have gotten. It can take a real beating, people modify and make big power with em
The volvo B5254t2 can take 500 whp stock and b5244t5 can take 600whp stock b5254t5 r engine ksn take 550 whp stock if you have after market stand alone sistem i have 518whp in my 945t5 and i have a stock b5254t2 06 engine
with even modest upgrades we are making 400whp on NORDIC dynos without all fancy "compensations" and writeups that i find most american dyno operators like to use, with stock-ish internals with the remapping of the STOCK LH2.4 engine management system here in Sweden . bigger turbo , bigger injectors, modified mafs and massive intercoolers and reground/reprofiled stock cams. The stock block redblocks are around that make 800+ uncorrected WHEEL horsepower ..... (i have found that most imported cars from your side of the pond doesnt live up to its powerclaims in our dynos over here....)
I read somewhere that the 2.9tt straight six out of the P2 S80 and XC90 was built by Porsche. Don't know if that's true or not, and someone who knows more about these engines could probably shed some light on this, but it would be really cool if it were true.
I'm pretty sure your right it is true that the straight six in those were built by Porsche i could be wrong though but i know for sure porsche had their hands on some straight six in the volvo line up
I would have thought the P1800 with the B18 and over 3 million miles on the clock might have figured in the list. The engine was stripped down at Thatcham Research Laboratory in the UK and found to be the original engine. This engine will also take a supercharger,no problem.
I don't disagree with your choice of engine's. But out of the five Volvo's that I and my family have owned (All 2002 - 2007) I would just be thrilled to have a transmission go past 200 thousand miles and the air conditioner on an XC90 last longer than 2 yrs...
I’ve got a couple questions that hopefully you can answer: I’m the 2nd owner of a 2002 XC70 with the B5244t3 engine. I’m looking to get more power for the wagon, but before I begin, is this block a good starting point for that goal? Also, in regards to the type R v70... I ran into a wrecked v70 type R and the exhaust was still attached to the body. Would it mate, or would it be beneficial to pick up to the 02 XC70 ? Thanks a lot 👍🏾
I'm surprised you didn't mention the P1800S's B18 I4/B20 I4 engine which still holds a world record breaking 5.14 million km (3.2 million mile). TBH I'm not exactly sure if it has the B18 or the B20, I do know it was a P1800S though.
The redblock is the best Volvo engine in my opinion, I have 2 245 and 3 v70 wagons, in terms of best all around redblock all day. I have had an easier time working with and driving the redblock than the t5 due to the fact that the t5 can have really weird problems sometimes but I cant deny the beautiful sound the t5 makes. Also v70 with the all wheel drive system really just turned me off of the v70 because they suck to work on (not the engines fault but still a turn off). The redblock is easy to work on, very fuel efficient, nice on the wallet with how cheap it is, and who doesn't like a good ol' redblock especially with the turbo. Fun tractor sounds
Hey Chad. I love my c30 t5 engine best. I had the 1.9T4, tuned it 300hp but I love the T5 more. Did you check you chassis number with the master cylinder/ clutch spring kit recall? If it's an 08 it should be covered by the recall. I had 2x 07s t5s and had to change master/slave cylinder and return spring kit my self. Change the master cylinder first ( under sterling wheel) and spring return kit AND THE BAR TO THE SLAVE. if it doesn't fix it you need to change slave and clutch. I've done clutch, slave master and return kit on my current c30 t5. Pedal still droops when sat for a day. I pull up when I start the car, and then it stays returned
What about the 5 cylinder 2.0 T engine, would that not have stronger cylinder walls than the 2.3, 2.4 and the 2.5? would that potentially be a good platform to build on..
Hi i was given a 245dl station Wagon and it has a red block and i want to put a white block inside for more power . Where can i get a engine from if you can help me. Darryl Smith from South Africa 🇿🇦.
fun fact, names of engines, from a swede
b6284t is b stands for bensin or petrol in english
6 is 6 cylinder
28 is 2.8 l engine displacement
4 is 4 valves per cylinder
t is turbo
Joel Holmström yeah I find their naming much easier tbh
B8444s?
@@CirocObama.94 B=bensin/petrol
8=8 cylinders
44=4.4 liter
4=4 valves per cylinder
s=sug/suction/ n/a /naturally aspirated
sug=swedish
you beat me to it, don't get what's so confusing about it
You really can't beat the sound of a howling 5 cylinder turbo! You make a good point, the B5244T5 from the 05-09 S60 T5 is an awesome alternative to the B52544T4 found in the R's as they are nearly identical engines aside from the 81mm bore which is less prone to cracking vs the 83mm bore.
2.4 liter is 81mm bore but has 9:1 compression , while 2.3 liter is 8.5:1 and no VVT, which makes the 2.3 better for tuning
My 02 T5 has VVT but only on the exhaust cam.
lexus lfa
The current record for a B230 Redblock is 1400Hp.
There is one with 1600hp at 4.85 bar boost.
@@SimonHåkansson That is fast car or boat!
@@SimonHåkansson damnn
Check out "8 valve turbo racing" on facebook. He is going for 2000hp now 😎
What is modified on that engine. Is the block original, are the pistons original. I am just curious.
What about the D5 smooth powerful economical and will do half a million miles with little maintenance.
That would be the white block, only powered by diesel :D
Did they sell them in the US? I have one in my V70 and it’s amazing. Almost 60mpg on a run
Had one too in my S80 mark I, really loved that engine!
Raimonds Cacurs, In the US or Europe? Great engine... and pulls like a train
Europa.
The D5 is incredible... my V70 does close to 60mpg on a a run and is known to be good for 500,000 miles +
Curious, which year and transmission?
The swirl flaps are cr*p and need replacement every 3 years so no, it's not reliable.
Емил Ефендулов, there are cheap kits on eBay... easy fix
H8, 2005 with 5 speed manual box... straight forward mother great power and stunning fuel economy.
Have an s40 d5 she's a beast, pulls like a train and very economical especially compared to my s70 t5😅
One cool thing you can do is using the D5 block to build your T5 project, it has the same general layout but its made out of cast iron.
Volvo also built the 1800cc B18, B18B, 2 liter B20, as well as the 3 liter six cylinder B30.
Those are the predecessors to the Redblock, as they're still pushrod instead of OHV. Very easy to work on as well, and still reliable. Like the Whiteblocks do, they share the same design but with added cylinders etc.
And the B 36 V8, ment to be in a car, but never made it into one(concept car Philip). But You find it in a truck (Snabbe) and as an 180 hp marine engine.
I got an 05 XC90 with the Original T6 engine (2.9L in-line 6 Twin Turbo). It makes 272 HP, couldn’t really hear the turbos but I just put a cold air intake in, and you can really hear them now! It’s a great reliable engine and I have no complaints!
As a huge volvo fan, I totally agree with You, Man, about this top5 engine list!
I've owned my S80 32L for just over 3 months now It's no rocket but It is the smoothest running engine I have ever had in a vehicle.
V8 issue with balance shafts was only in first production years and it only concern XC90. Issue was caused by balance shaft bearings. The issue was solved in mid 2005, so all MY2006 models with V8 should be ok. Everything with chassis number greater than 212032 is 100% without this issue. S80 V8 didn't have this issue, it was only XC90 thing.
Good information!!
Actually, the balance shaft issue went into early 2006 production as well. But yes, by the time the P3 S80 got the V8, the issue was resolved.
I was surprised to hear you say the straight-six out of the S80. I had one with the twin turbos on the 2.8. It was a decent runner.
I come from a 1j, 2j, rb background. I'm a sucker for a good straight 6.
@NorthernChev I got one as my daily, a bit costly but the best car i have owned so far. the smooth and effortless power combined with the superb seats makes up for the upkeep.
I had 960 with straight 6 excellent engine
But it had the GM transmission in it if it’s an automatic.
Wasnt that a 2.9 like in my xc90 t6? Or the older s80s were 2.8?
I have the Volvo V40 t4 1.9l 4 cyl turbo motor(5 speed manual)(car bought new in 1998)..197 000 KMS to this day with a chip and turbo tune ,stock 200 hp ,makes 285 HP now with other goodies (Inter-cooler/brakes/suspension/tires) but for a 1080 KG car ,it"s a nasty little sleeper.Greets from France.
D5244t
D5 engine 😍
Americans probably have no idea about D5's.
@@kotqrka I wish there were more d5 in Australia and with manual transmission
D5 is life, i have v70 d5 2,4L r design 2009 with 220 hp, crazy machine!!!
I have just got my first Volvo D5 2.4 2011 its a real blast I'm getting odd looks from some drivers
@@Bob-nu3xe ahahh
As a life long Volvo owner I appreciate your passion fo great cars! I too think the GRM Volvo’s are the most awesome built and to have Scott McLaughlin take them to the winners podium several times proved their worthiness. But don’t forget the Kpax s60’s that campaigned here in the Perrelli World Challenge! I got to see them racing at the Long Beach gran prix and it was awesome to see a five cylinder AWD blow away the V8 Cadillacs was amazing!
The issue with the V8 was much more prominent on the 2005-2006. Most later XC90 and S80 models don’t have the problem.
Love my S80 Summum 2,5T... the sound is awesome!!
What about the volvo d5244t5 it was 5 cylinder diesel that was very reliable and good at towing. It was an overallgreat engine.
that is a whiteblock engine
@@Phae576 no
@@georgebarnes8163 it is
@@Phae576 my current d5244t5 is not a white block and I have owned two of them, neither are white block and are low powered, possibly a UK market thing ?
@@georgebarnes8163 probably, i know for example that there was a 180hp petrol 5 cyl sold in india that we in Sweden never got. Probably something with the domestic markets
Golvo vw golf with a whiteblock makes 900hp.
You forgot the 2.3.
I swapped a b5234t9 from an 04 c70 with a hybrid billet td04hl-22t makes high 300s on stock internals reliably.
Loving the B5244T3 in my 02 XC70. Awesome engine !
Technically the 6 cylinder you mentioned *is* a Whiteblock. Redblock versus Whiteblock essentially means (old) iron block engines versus (newer) aluminium engines. Formally, the Whiteblock is known as the Volvo Modular Engine. It was designed to be available in 4-, 5-, and 6-cylinder configurations, and be mounted in either transverse or longitudinal platforms.
As others have pointed out, the engine nomenclature for the Whiteblocks actually made a lot of sense and gave a lot of information. So now you can break down what the names mean, one of my favourites is the D5244T (particularly the D5244T22). It was a 5-cylinder Diesel, 2.4 litre, 20v turbo which produced 220 horses and 310 ft lb in stock form and can be easily modded for much more power. Those things pull like a train!
shame that a mere 210hp 2.5T whips that engine in terms of acceleration
We had the 180 hp D5's as taxis. You couldn't notice it having less power after 600000 km. But you had to top up oil often at that point. Just scrape out the soot from the EGR valve when it gets sluggish and thirsty before the check light comes on.
YES my twin turbo D5 feels and sounds fantastic yah it only makes about 230hp with the polstar tune but the torque is awesome close to 500Nm definately throws you in your seet from a 0 start and sownds way diffrent from anything on the road
The early Yamaha V8 for Volvo (2002 - 2005) had an issue with the balance shaft chamber that didn't have a drain hole in the chamber. Moisture could get in there and the balance shaft would become loose. In fact, it was advised not to do a engine pressure wash for this very reason. It was labor intensive even to fix a loose balance shaft. These V8s are found in the XC90, again 2002 thru 2005 models. By the time the V8 was available in the S80 (beginning with 2007), the issue was corrected with a drain hole that was incorporated in the chamber design.
I own an '07 B5244T5 s60 160 000 miles on it, still running strong. 310 hp is enough for me. Stage 1 BSR, I hope to make many more miles with it.
its named b6284t becaus b=bensin (gas in norwegian/swedish) 6=the amount of sylinders 28=the capasity (2.8L) 4=how many walves per sylinder t=turbo :) the more you know :P
Thanks. I just bought a 1996 960. It’s a good car so far. 187,000 miles. I heard a little tick the other. Is that normal?? Atlanta , Georgia
@@ronb9992 hard to say without looking at it but they normaly sounds like a sowing mashine 😄👌
Hell yeah, the B6294 T is a beast honestly. Really love it in my car!
The 4 cylinder in my 1971 Volvo 144 was (pardon the over-used expression) bullet proof. Had 300,000 miles on it when I sold it, and I never did anything other than routine maintenance on it. had to keep the SU carburetors tuned, and the points were constantly needing adjusting, but nothing ever broke. Wish now I still had that car.
My wife’s 05 S80 Premier has more options than you can shake a stick at. This includes the T6 engine. This T6 is the 2.9 liter, in-line, twin cam twin turbo engine. It puts out a bit less than 300 hp stock. It shocks the guy in the other lane at a stop light. Especially when you light up the front tires.
Cool Video. I love the Redblock, Been under the covers with them for decades, My own makes 505 wheel @24psi, maybe a bit more now since the compression change, also in a wagon. Your buddy should build that Redblock for sure! You are right about the orchestrated ruckus that the White Block makes, that noise seems to tame the soul, doesn't it? Working on a s60r atm, actually. Enjoying it alot! Thanks for sharing!
I have a 2005 V70 T5 with factory spoiler, had it since new and up for sale currently. It made #1 in the Volvo engine list 🙂
FYI, the B6XX4X series are also whiteblocks. There are also three generations of whiteblocks, the original B6XX4X and the older B52X4X are N-series, with the turbo editions having the oil squirters feed from valves behind lids on the side of the block, and typically all had hydraulic lifters. RN-series got the new intake port style, VVT, mostly solid lifters and squirters mounted internally. On the 5 cyl. most things are interchangeable, between N and RN except the cylinder heads, which got different oil-return pads. On the 6 cylinder most anything is interchangeable between N and RN-series. The RNC whiteblocks, the 6 cylinder became its own thing with internal timing gears at the rear of the block, and selectable lift valve train in addition to normal VVT. The RNC five cylinder I'm not shure of how much, if anything, is interchangable.
The D5's are really popular in Europe. Strong, Powerful, Tuneable, and most consider them to be BULLET PROOF!
Not quite as smooth as a straight six, but they make a great sound.
It is also not uncommon to encounter D5's that have done 300,000 miles or more, and still pulling like a train.
Just make sure to keep the oil and coolant changes regular, no more than 10,000 mile intervals for the oil, and 30,000 between coolant changes, and 50-60,000 for Cam belt, water pump and tensioners.
Check the EGR and Throttle body for carbon build up, as well as the intake every 50-60,000 miles, and clean them. Also check the swirl flap assembly fir wear, these may need to be replaced too at some point.
And it goes without saying that ALL diesel engines will encounter DPF issues, especially if used for short trips constantly, so keep that in mind, you may have to remove the DPF to give it a thorough clean at some point. But with regular TLC, the Engine should outlast the rest of the car, unless you are OCD about detailing.
I have a 2005 volvo v70 2.5t with 334,600 miles and i love the way it sounds and most people try to race and loose
Nice you put my cars engine in the top category
Not forgetting the B5234T3 in the T5's 2319cc. This engine was bored out to 2.4 and to 2.5, however the v70r 2.5 needed shimming to stop cylinder wall cracking so much better to use the 2.3! A simple remap can take this engine from 250BHP up to 326BHP
Exactly! I was going to say same - 2.3 T5 best option for 'reliable' / robust option to start with! 2001 pre-facelift V70 with it and Aisin auto box may feel sluggish at times and strained by that transmission, but still makes me smile in stock 250BHP / 2 tonne car. I really wanted 'R' but the prices never got down enough and never will, so V70 T5 was the only option, 3 years on, few things fixed and I still got it with 250k+ miles on the clock.
Why was I thinking B20 I had in my '69 144. Cos I'm really old,that's why! Anyway,gotta get my '97 T5 wagon sounding like that,It's quick enough for me,just needs that sound.
better get some webers
@@einar8019 induction noise.Lovely👍
Yeah, the good old B20A. Same engine was used in the '75 Volvo 242 I had many years ago. It was slow, but indestructible.
yeah i surprised that the B20 didn't make the list, ok they won't really give more than 200-250 hp but with some new oil and spark plugs now and then they literally last forever and with an m40 gearbox after you got a bulldoser!
Fun rumour: it is said that the B18 had more crank bearing area for its 65 HP than the Ferrari V12 of similar vintage.
Fantastic video - great info packed that then spurs great discussion below!!!
I agree with your list. I love my -00 v70n 2,4T. I love the sound that it makes 😍
I have an even older redblock in my 244, the B20 :D
Best engine ever, have one in my Volvo pv. Har en i min pv😍
The best engine is v 2,3 Redblock.
I have a B21F in my 244 GL
Although I have to admit a b18 engine is way more iconic. Though a b20 gives a nice boost in performance.
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The naming scheme you were confused about is quite easy to read B for Bensin, 6 for cylinders 29 for displacement (2.9) and 4 for valves per cylider, the following letters are more specific information about the engine like T for turbo or other letters and numbers to remark revisions of the engine, my S90 has B6304FS2, gasoline powered 6 cylider 3.0 litre 24 valve engine
the B5244t5 is much better than the 4t4 found in the R, seems like alot of people in the volvo community are still blind to the capabilities in stock form. They can handle upwards of 600WHP. if you go on the forums there are some people making higher Hp on these engines. One of my friends from the other side of the U.S. Is currently making 530whp on his S60r with 4t5 swapped in. The engine is stock.
2005 to 2007 XC90s were the only years the V8 had the problem with the water. In the 2007 V8 S80 it was fixed. The transmission is the weakest point in these cars. Mine started slipping at 170xxx. I read that a cooler does wonders for it though. I sold my V8 S80 but plan on getting another one for a build in the future. It’s my favorite engine of all time.
Do you think if you just kept the fluid good in it that itd be okay or does it get hot either way and need a cooler? In 2008-2010 different transmissions? Are they any better?
Volvo states It’s suppose to be lifetime fluid but I think lifetime to Volvo is ten years but anyway I still would change it at least every 50,000. Some say don’t touch it. I’m no expect so do your research. That’s not the problem though the valve body is known to be break down and need replacement. Not sure why maybe because of the powerful V8.
My dad's V8 XC9's transmission started slipping at 94,000 miles (it spent most of its life in the Boston suburbs, so it probably shifted a lot. It goes into 5th at 35, so I do mean a lot). That trans sucks. I hate it with a passion. The gears are way too long (3rd is good for over 110 MPH), shifts take ages, and the programming forces it into the highest gear possible ALL THE TIME. The efficient tuning is what kills them I think. Slips the hell out of the converter clutch on each shift to try to be "smooth" when shifting into 3rd at 1300 RPM at 15 MPH. Burns the clutch and heats the fluid up like crazy. It's a bummer, because the rest of the car is so good. That engine is amazing. Screams like it belongs in a sports car. Has anyone manual swapped a Volvo with the V8? I mean, the TF-80SC was offered alongside the M66 manual on the S60R, so theoretically it might be possible?
I have a V50 2.4i gasoline from 04. The 27th I'm getting it tuned. Will go from 140 to about 185 hp :)
The sound inside the cabin is awesome, but I don't think ppl outside get the same good growl :(
Oh really cuz I have a s40 2.4i making 168 hp with 170 torque & I’m finding ways to add some power I mean so far the only performance mod I added was the exhaust
@Nevin MUSCLE i dont think the exhaust will do much. Maybe optimizing the air intake might give some :)
The older 2.3 5cylinders. White block. B5234T. Replace the conrods and pistons and build from there.
I have all 4 engines of the list you mentioned except the newer one.
You are correct on the v8. The older ones with the red dipstick. The newer with yellow dipstick were modified by volvo. But still an issue and a pain in the ... to check.
I bought new and Love. A 2012 T6. It is truly an amazing ride Fast. In Sport mode it’s very quick.
The interior is comfortable but it is a drivers car.
Volvo engine are built to last for a long time, my 2006 S-60 2.5T AWD, has 248,000 km and still going strong, Volvo for life.
The b5244t5 is the best 5 cylinder Volvo engine Volvo ever made. People are making 500 horsepower on that motor swapped in from the junkyard untouched
I have a 97 960 3.0L, I6, 24V, 181HP white block B6304S and it is one of the smoothest running engines Volvo ever made. I can get 28-29 mpg on the highway at 65 mph in a 3600lb car that has a .36 Cd.
The thing people never realize is the 2.3L Red Blocks along with the 850 and S70 93-99 2.3L to 2.5L five cylinder white blocks and the 95-98 I6 white blocks are also able to easily last over 250K miles with routine maintenance. FYI stay far away from the pre 1995 I6 white blocks they have casting issues. The 1995 and up I6 white blocks are solid motors.
You were talking about using a Volvo motor in a project car, I got a wild one for you. Since I stand taller than six foot it will never work for me the car is too small, but if you're under six feet tall think about it.
The car is a SAAB Sonett III, two seater, fiberglass body, four speed, FWD that weighs in around 1800-1900 pounds. Think about the weight to power ratio with a 200-300 HP Volvo engine under the hood? They came with a Ford V4 under the hood making around 110 HP. A number of owners of these Sonetts in the seventies and eighties stuffed V6's from Ford Capri's in them.
Yes! Build a Miata with a 5cyl Volvo engine 😍
I second this.
i third this
This needs more likes to be noticed
The 5cyl noise is why i got my s60r. Cant disagree
I have a question,
I want to turbocharge my volvo and i have a volvo 850 2litre wirhe 126 hp. How much boost/hp can this engine handle with high reliability?
300-400hp would be enough.
Thanks in advance!
I agree but I am a little bias toward the inline 6 turbo. Its smoother than the inline 5 and stronger. It just doesnt sound as good the inline 5
I drive a B5254S which is a naturally aspirated 2,5L 5 cyl volvo engine. It doesn't output a lot of power but the sound sure is amazing. Pure NA sound is even better than a turbo 5-cyl sound imo.
In Sweden it’s normal to put T5 in a 940 or 740!
May I ask how much more power can a stock B5254t4 engine squeeze? To be in safe perimeters.
The B8444s balance shaft problem was fixed at the end of ‘05. FCP euro has a write up about it with the engine serial numbers and everything.
There’s a thread about the issue with firsthand reports in the XC90 section of Swedespeed as well.
You forgot the b18/20 engines they are legendary in their own right high mileage engines that don’t ever give up
Great pushrod engine.
Regarding Redblocks.. Look for the Jens Gustavsson Dyno test engine. Stock pistons, 8 valve head, close to 1000hp
Some things I like:
-Easy to find and reasonably cheap - There isn't some variant XYZ which is the one you absolutely need to make power but is unobtainium.
-High quality - Its very likely your 300Kkm block still has more than enough life left in it to make reliable double+ stock horsepower and rebuilds are a rare occurrence. Studs don't break etc.
-Many of them are turbo charged and already making decent numbers in stock form - you're not starting with a weaksauce engine to start with when swapping or modding
-Even the NA variants are stout and share many things with the stronger versions - I have been running a B230F+T at more than double the stock B230F power level for over a decade now and the engine just takes it with ease.
Drivin the V70I with a 2.5 LPT (193hp).
Never let me alone - absolutely reliable and needs almost no care (oil change every 15.000km).
300.000km on the clock now and will do another 300k for sure.
Check your PCV system. I've got the same car with the same engine, 281 000 Km and I love it. Burns e85 ethanol with no conversion kit. The only problem I had was the tranny I had to change because of the lack of fluid flush of the previous owners.
Great Vid! I think the 2.3 B5234T3 should have been mentioned during the Whiteblock section!!
I’ve got the 2.0 v60 polestar, as much as I love the immediate power and snappy trans in it. I miss the sound of the 3.0 I had in my previous Volvo. I just couldn’t beat the price I got my polestar. Learning the maintenance nuances involved was a bit of a hurdle but overall I’m happy. I do think I’m going to get that beautiful 5 cylinder v70R if my car ever gets smashed. That sound is legendary, and even more utility with a bigger box. =)
The 6 cyl is a whiteblock so this list has a bit of redundancy, I'd modify "whiteblock" at the last spot as the "5 cylinder whiteblock".
As for those, if you want to build power, not just any 2.4L will do. You need to find one with an 81mm bore. The 2.3's all have this, you can swap in a crank with a longer throw if desired, or seek out the 2.4L with the 81mm bore which already has the longer stroke and slightly higher compression, but they're much harder to find. FCP Euro already commented the specific engine number for anyone interested.
Trying to figure out a Hybrid 3.0/3.2 VVT+VVL turbo build in a P3 XC60. Putting the 3.2 VVTL head onto the 3.0 block and controlling the VVL cam profile with a Hobbs switch at 15psi boost
What do you think about 2011 XC60 3.0 T6 engine? I know nothing about volvo, but I am loving those suvs with 300 hp
Lots of torque....lots of upgrade of power potential...should you want more power
There's a VW Golf floating around on here that has a 2.5t white block. It's AWD too. Friggin awesome!
5:08 P1 Volvo v8 engines had that issue, P2 and P3 engines has no issues, They drilled a hole to drain the water...
Yamaha also helped Toyota develop to 2ZZ-GE used in XRS Matrix and Corollas, as well as a couple Lotus vehicles.
-First Character: B for bensin(petrol) or D for diesel
-Second Character: number of cylinders
-Third & Forth Characters: displacement in X.XLiters
-Fifth Character: number of valves per cyliinder
-Sixth character: Induction method (S/T/F/G/GS/FS/FT/SG) S = standard (naturally aspirated), T = turbocharged, F = fuel injection with catalytic converter, G[48] = leaded fuel compatible, GS[49] = leaded fuel compatible, naturally aspirated, FS = fuel injected standard (naturally aspirated) with catalytic converter, FT = fuel injected, turbocharged with catalytic converter, SG[50] = standard (naturally aspirated) compatible with alternative fuels (LPG / CNG)
Seventh character: engine variant or generation
The best volvo engine is the B5244t5 which is the engine the P2R should have gotten. It can take a real beating, people modify and make big power with em
The volvo B5254t2 can take 500 whp stock and b5244t5 can take 600whp stock b5254t5 r engine ksn take 550 whp stock if you have after market stand alone sistem i have 518whp in my 945t5 and i have a stock b5254t2 06 engine
with even modest upgrades we are making 400whp on NORDIC dynos without all fancy "compensations" and writeups that i find most american dyno operators like to use, with stock-ish internals with the remapping of the STOCK LH2.4 engine management system here in Sweden . bigger turbo , bigger injectors, modified mafs and massive intercoolers and reground/reprofiled stock cams.
The stock block redblocks are around that make 800+ uncorrected WHEEL horsepower .....
(i have found that most imported cars from your side of the pond doesnt live up to its powerclaims in our dynos over here....)
B6304T4
I think this is not only Volvo's but one of the best engines all over the world.
i got one of the rare whiteblock 16v 2.3 liter in my 740......thinking of swapping the top on a turbo redblock
for a man who does not understand the replacement of an internal clutch slave cylinder , your certainly throwing a lot of numbers about .
I read somewhere that the 2.9tt straight six out of the P2 S80 and XC90 was built by Porsche. Don't know if that's true or not, and someone who knows more about these engines could probably shed some light on this, but it would be really cool if it were true.
I'm pretty sure your right it is true that the straight six in those were built by Porsche i could be wrong though but i know for sure porsche had their hands on some straight six in the volvo line up
@@ethixhiggins5059 no its a volvo, the B6304F that was in the v90/s90 (960) had the head engineered by porsche
people in sweden use the D5 block and convert it to petrol or E85 (if they want big power).
biggest weakness on the b8444s is the stock transmission its weak af can barely hold stock power
Yes the TF80 isn’t great for the V8s but in the 06-07 Rs it’s a very solid auto for daily driving on a stock, unmodded car.
Dougy was pushing 600hp on the TF80, no problem, he only had a trans cooler added
The transmission isn’t the problem, it’s the valve body.
Tons of good info. Super cool video. Is the 2.3 also white block?
B230 redblock, cast iron 4cyl
B5234T whiteblock, aluminium 5cyl
I would have thought the P1800 with the B18 and over 3 million miles on the clock might have figured in the list.
The engine was stripped down at Thatcham Research Laboratory in the UK and found to be the original engine.
This engine will also take a supercharger,no problem.
I own a xc90 with the 4.4ltr Yamaha V8, love it, delete the rear muffler and it's the best sounding V8 around IMO
does it drive Uphill ?
I don't disagree with your choice of engine's. But out of the five Volvo's that I and my family have owned (All 2002 - 2007) I would just be thrilled to have a transmission go past 200 thousand miles and the air conditioner on an XC90 last longer than 2 yrs...
I have a 60k mile b230ft and 5 spd trans for sale
I’ve got a couple questions that hopefully you can answer:
I’m the 2nd owner of a 2002 XC70 with the B5244t3 engine.
I’m looking to get more power for the wagon, but before I begin, is this block a good starting point for that goal?
Also, in regards to the type R v70... I ran into a wrecked v70 type R and the exhaust was still attached to the body.
Would it mate, or would it be beneficial to pick up to the 02 XC70 ?
Thanks a lot 👍🏾
I can't believe the PRV V6 isn't on the list. 😝
Lmao
That's my S60 but with the Polestar tune. What can be done about the transmission?
O own a V50 T5. I still don't understand why people are putting shims in-between the cylinders. That space is there so the cylinders can expand.
I'm surprised you didn't mention the P1800S's B18 I4/B20 I4 engine which still holds a world record breaking 5.14 million km (3.2 million mile). TBH I'm not exactly sure if it has the B18 or the B20, I do know it was a P1800S though.
I have a amazon B18 engine..will run for ever if serviced well..b16 b18 b20 are what I referr to as the original red blocks
Yeah the pushrod cast iron blocks of old were the stuff of legends. Five bearing crankshafts for the win, it hardly even needs it's oil pump...
Benzin (gas engine) 6 (cylinders), 2.9 (liters), 4 (valves) Turbo, simple, logic name.
The redblock is the best Volvo engine in my opinion, I have 2 245 and 3 v70 wagons, in terms of best all around redblock all day. I have had an easier time working with and driving the redblock than the t5 due to the fact that the t5 can have really weird problems sometimes but I cant deny the beautiful sound the t5 makes. Also v70 with the all wheel drive system really just turned me off of the v70 because they suck to work on (not the engines fault but still a turn off). The redblock is easy to work on, very fuel efficient, nice on the wallet with how cheap it is, and who doesn't like a good ol' redblock especially with the turbo. Fun tractor sounds
I have the best of both worlds My 850 turbo with the B5234T, my 83 240 has the B23F and my 940 with the B230FD.
B6284T = Benzin 6cyl 2.8litre 4valve pr cyl Turbo
D5242 = Diesel 5cyl 2.4litre 2valve pr cyl
Hey Chad. I love my c30 t5 engine best. I had the 1.9T4, tuned it 300hp but I love the T5 more.
Did you check you chassis number with the master cylinder/ clutch spring kit recall? If it's an 08 it should be covered by the recall. I had 2x 07s t5s and had to change master/slave cylinder and return spring kit my self.
Change the master cylinder first ( under sterling wheel) and spring return kit AND THE BAR TO THE SLAVE. if it doesn't fix it you need to change slave and clutch.
I've done clutch, slave master and return kit on my current c30 t5. Pedal still droops when sat for a day. I pull up when I start the car, and then it stays returned
I just sent some links to you insta with vin numbers to check for the recall. Hope this helps.
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Quick question, can you put that yamaha v8 in 2002 v70?
Are you thinking of putting the red block into your c30.. or is it not compatible?
4.4 you need a 960 bell housing for that to work and deeworks adapter
I’ve spent so much time looking up shit for the b230 that I forgot volvo eventually made other engines
What about the 5 cylinder 2.0 T engine, would that not have stronger cylinder walls than the 2.3, 2.4 and the 2.5? would that potentially be a good platform to build on..
Subscribed!!! Sold!!! I'm doing a t5 swap into a Audi. Lord help me
Hi i was given a 245dl station Wagon and it has a red block and i want to put a white block inside for more power . Where can i get a engine from if you can help me. Darryl Smith from South Africa 🇿🇦.
Putting a B18 in a 1986 Bronco II. Because reliability and Bronco II.
Volvos B18 and B20 are The best motor
I agree, I owned a 63 122S, a 62 P1800 and a 67 PV544 all with B18 engines. Engines were great and the 63 took a lot of abuse from a 22 year old(me).