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EYB · Jan 28th, 2008, 05:33

Hi Glen

I got hold of an original dual intake manifold from a 240 marine volvo engine with a dual Solex carbs (requires reconditioning). Regarding the CR of my existing engine (B230FT head on stock, original B230K pistons/block), assuming the FT pistons/rods have the same specs of the K pistons, is it wise to change the pistons/con rods? What would be the final CR if I do the switch? I understand that the CR of the FT engines are lower than the normally aspirated engines such as mine. Am I better off with the existing set-up and just add the dual carbs? I want to use the best combination of higher CR with the dual carbs.

Jan 28th, 2008, 05:33	#23
EYB Junior Member Last Online: Sep 4th, 2008 02:45 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Quezon City	Hi Glen I got hold of an original dual intake manifold from a 240 marine volvo engine with a dual Solex carbs (requires reconditioning). Regarding the CR of my existing engine (B230FT head on stock, original B230K pistons/block), assuming the FT pistons/rods have the same specs of the K pistons, is it wise to change the pistons/con rods? What would be the final CR if I do the switch? I understand that the CR of the FT engines are lower than the normally aspirated engines such as mine. Am I better off with the existing set-up and just add the dual carbs? I want to use the best combination of higher CR with the dual carbs.