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Engine swap 200 85

posted by  someone claiming to be Rob Hanley on  Fri Nov 24 17:02 CST 2000 [RELATED]

What is involved in swapping a b23f for an early (lh 2.2) b230f engine? Is it just as simple as dropping the b23 out and the 230 in??

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    Re: Engine swap 200 85

    posted by  someone claiming to be iadr on  Sat Nov 25 09:53 CST 2000 [RELATED]

    Mecahnically, that is, flywheel, starter, motor mounts, yes.

    BUT - the fuel injection and entire air intake system would require quite a bit of work. I have not done this myself, but am considering something similar, that being a "top half swap". I believe the later cylinder head and injection are superior, but the early bottom end is better by far than the b230's. SO I've got most of the same hurdles you do....

    also try the turbobricks mesage board: there are a couple people who have done this that post there.






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