I strongly agree with tim, unless you're up for spending $15,000-$20,000 (plus incidentals) you shouldn't go there. How much power are you wanting? The B230F redblock is such an underrated engine, it would suprise you how much they're capable of with someone who knows how
240 transmisson capabilities
B6304 pretty much bolts in with stock whiteblock trans and has near c30 t5 power levels without the turblow complication
was hoping to spend around $10k doing a lot of the work myself, i just felt a possible engine rebuild was out of my skill level. ill have a further look to see if the engine is worth saving though.
Once again not trying to offend only speaking from experience with this..https://ozvolvo.org/discussion/5572/1963-volvo-amazon-t5/p1
That money would evaporate very quickly.
10k would surely get you a well sorted turbo redblock putting out 150-200kws with a manual swap included if your car is auto.
If you're not currently confident rebuilding a redblock, then this swap is definitely beyond your skillset. That being said, you could certainly research the common redblock upgrades, source the parts yourself, farm out the machining to a trusted workshop and assemble a tough redblock yourself. There's plenty of people on here to advise you on options
The engine with blown head gasket is worth keeping. If you learn to fix it, you will become a better mechanic and future problems won't scare you as much because an engine rebuild is one of the most fulfilling jobs you could do
thank you @timbo that is some very good advice! ill be doing some more research and follow up on what i can do with my current motor!
Stay red block or B6304, cost effective mods can reward you with a fun engine that's cheap to maintain and keeps that car able for historic plates if you choose.
Gearboxes, supra with a Dellows bell housing?
@Ghettobird is selling his 'bolt in' whiteblock into 240 conversion if you're desperate to get rid of the B230.
Sure am
I'm broke as shit, but what are you asking for the swap?
BarelyRunningI'm broke as shit, but what are you asking for the swap?
Buying a ready to install , fully sorted kit means you don't waste time and more money making mistakes on your own build.
And honestly, if you are broke then don't even start , it costs three times what you think it might.