2.3 engine

[jarlidge]

hi

i was wondering if anyone out there that has done the 2.3 volvo into a 360.

would have pics they could send me so i know what parts i need to fit such engine into my 360.

i have the spare sump and water pump to change, its just the connecting up under the bonnet i need to know.

many thanks.

jeff

[classicswede]

What fuel system are you running carb or efi? What is teh 2.3 carb, k-jet or efi?

Apart from the sump, water pump and engine mounts they are all teh same for each variant

[jarlidge]

i will running the carb as i thought it would be easier.

as my gle is already card..

[jarlidge]

anyone got pics???

[volvodspec]

b230fb is straight drop in, only thing to keep an eye on is the distributor, you'll need to set that up as the b200e

if your's has fuel injection allready you can use that 1 on 1, the b230 will run fine with the b200 electronics

to get the maximum out off a stock setup you do want to use all the b230 electronic parts too, and the fuell pressure regulator..

if you have a b200k engine; i'd use the complete injection system from the b230 donor car.

[jarlidge]

its got a straight carb on.....hoping that would be easier to set up......

[classicswede]

2.3 carb. Do you know if it is out of a 240 or 740?Is it silver top or black top? (rocker cover) If the 2.3 has EGR do not use it.
If both you car and the 2.3 re carb you are on to a winner.

If the engine has a rear munted dizzy then it would be better to fit the intermidiate cam and side mounted dizzy. There is enough romm for the rear mounted dizzy in the 360 but the cap rotor and leads are more expnsive to replace.

As to the carb if you have a stongberg on either of the engines I would use that as it is a good carb and works very well. Parts are extreamly easy to get and is simple to tune.

[jarlidge]

its out of a 1988 240 black top...if thats any help..
cheers
jeff