GingerNinja Looking for a late model B230FT long block. Might be interested in just the short block too.
Something with 13mm rods but not too concerned about oil squirters. Is that 1991 onwards?
Will need it sent to Hobart too if I can't drive to you.
Thanks.
Most K-blocks from 1988 on had the big bearings with the rear being the thrust, and 13mm rods.
Squirters are usually fitted to 1993+ L-blocks, which also have round-tooth timing belts. AFAIK, L-blocks with square toothed timing belts were pre-drilled for squirters, but not fitted with 'em.
As @ramrod said, you many be better off using an NA block as a starting point, and just drilling out the holes for the oil feed and return, and then adding turbo-type pistons. NA blocks seem to experience less bore wear. If you're reboring, @VolvoHordz's experiences with sonic testing of the block are worth keeping in mind too; a high mileage turbo block is likely to need a rebore, while you may get away with a hone on a good NA block.
Other than the holes drilled into them for the turbo oil supply and drain, NA and turbo blocks are structurally identical. The later run of blocks (95+) are said to be the best castings.
Compression ratios are governed by the pistons and head gaskets, not the block; NA and turbo pistons are different, and the catalog shows variations on pistons' part numbers across engine part numbers. For example, the grunty B23E used in the 242GTs had different pistons (giving higher compression) and a meatier cam to that used in later, less powerful versions.
