WTB B230 from 1992+ (NSW Only)

james717717

Hi im looking to buy a volvo 240 B230 ( NA version preferably ) but anything after 1993 is fine as Im looking to tune one and put it in the current volvo! My budget is $1000 AUD but I can push for alittle bit more if needed, but please do not try to overball it since I do know the market value for these. It cannot be a donor car as I do not require the shell but just the engine it self, thank you.

ramrod

You could also rebuild or refurbish the engine you already have (I don't know the condition of your current engine but it would depend what you want out of it), save time and cash buying something else

pigdog

my mate has a complete turbo package with b230ft from a 740T

pretty sure it was pre 90 though so skinny rods

ramrod

If it was a 1989 model, very likely it would have 13mm rods sometimes 1988 models were too

Look for a K on the side of the block

AshDVS

You wont find a post '90 B230ET. B230ET is actually a bit of a rarity, in that they were only in in 1985 (I think, someone please chim in if this is wrong) 760T models, with earlier being B23ET and later being various iterations of B230FT.

james717717

I can't do my current engine rn cause Im planning on doing a twin cam + T build which the block of 1985 cannot absolutely do since they would just explode.

pigdog

james717717
I can't do my current engine rn cause Im planning on doing a twin cam + T build which the block of 1985 cannot absolutely do since they would just explode.

a set of H rods and it would be fine

james717717

pigdog
https://ozvolvo.org/discussion/comment/203739#Comment_203739
a set of H rods and it would be fine

Its not about the internal parts since yoshifab + local volvo shop has upgraded internal parts but rather the block itself not being rpm happy I can't afford to explode on me. Thats why im going for a 1990+ B230. Also my goal is too have atleast 500 bhp hence why my current engine is a problem.

pigdog

james717717
https://ozvolvo.org/discussion/comment/203742#Comment_203742
Its not about the internal parts since yoshifab + local volvo shop has upgraded internal parts but rather the block itself not being rpm happy I can't afford to explode on me. Thats why im going for a 1990+ B230. Also my goal is too have atleast 500 bhp hence why my current engine is a problem.

I don't know enough about our motors to disagree, I've never heard of any issues with the blocks themselves I only ever hear of issues regarding skinny rods and main bearing placement in early motors.

500hp is an average build for some of the crazy swedes

james717717

pigdog
https://ozvolvo.org/discussion/comment/203744#Comment_203744
I don't know enough about our motors to disagree, I've never heard of any issues with the blocks themselves I only ever hear of issues regarding skinny rods and main bearing placement in early motors.
500hp is an average build for some of the crazy swedes

Yeah the 1985 motors aren't that rpm happy much causes much friction and then boom! The stress kills it eventually

pigdog

james717717
https://ozvolvo.org/discussion/comment/203745#Comment_203745
Yeah the 1985 motors aren't that rpm happy much causes much friction and then boom! The stress kills it eventually

ah good to know ill be building a motors soon, nothing as crazy though but 400hp is the goal

james717717

pigdog
https://ozvolvo.org/discussion/comment/203746#Comment_203746
ah good to know ill be building a motors soon, nothing as crazy though but 400hp is the goal

Yeah a one after 1990 is good but after 1993 is excellent as they have oil squirters

pigdog

james717717
https://ozvolvo.org/discussion/comment/203747#Comment_203747
Yeah a one after 1990 is good but after 1993 is excellent as they have oil squirters

yeah I have a squirter block from 95 940T in my 240 turbo

james717717

pigdog
https://ozvolvo.org/discussion/comment/203748#Comment_203748
yeah I have a squirter block from 95 940T in my 240 turbo

Still need to get mine ?

AshDVS

pigdog
https://ozvolvo.org/discussion/comment/203748#Comment_203748
yeah I have a squirter block from 95 940T in my 240 turbo

This would be my preference too.

ramrod

The 1985 engine block you have which would be a B230E engine is actually identical to the later B230F.

There should be no problem using it for your project, after you change the conrods of course

james717717

ramrod
The 1985 engine block you have which would be a B230E engine is actually identical to the later B230F.
There should be no problem using it for your project, after you change the conrods of course

Really? Thats great to hear but people on the volvo turbobricks discord say its not worth and will explode. Im not to hesitatant on the internal as I will def upgrade them but the block itself is what I was worried about.

james717717

1985–1986 B230F — 9.8:1 compression — 114 hp (85 kW; 116 PS) U.S.

1985–1987 B230E — 9.8:1 compression — 131 hp (98 kW; 133 PS)

1988–1993 B230F — 9.8:1 compression — 114 hp (85 kW; 116 PS) U.S.

So it comes here with 3 designs of the volvo engine from the early ages of the b230, Is there any way I can go out to my hood rn and check if its the B230E?

ramrod

There is zero difference between the bottom ends of all those engines you listed. Same block and rotating parts

All you'll need to do with the block is drill the hole for the turbo oil return line

What is your cars engine number it is stamped under the head on the left side right by the distributor

If it's a 1984, B23E

1985 B230E

1986 B230F

james717717

I cant confirm the code on the volvo but It is from the exact year 1985 as it states on the production plate, so I will take the word for it that it is the 1985 B230E. But can it really go up to 500hp + potentially even more without the block dying even after making internal part modifications? if so I will start working on it asap since I do have the money to afford the parts.