Engine swap B200K to B230K questions

Speedy88 · Apr 19th, 2012, 12:59

I've found myself a nice low miler carbed 2.3 for my 360. Thinking about logistics I've only come to the conclusion that I'll have to swap the flywheel.

Please let me know if I'm wrong but all I can think is that I'll need to use the 360 flywheel on the B230K? I can't think of anything else I'll need to do other than transfer all the ancilleries with the engine (like that lovely split vacuum system that I have no idea for what purpose it serves).

Or am I totally wrong, can I just use the B230 flywheel?

360beast · Apr 20th, 2012, 09:14

As it's carbs you should be able to use any flywheel. You are very luck I'm having a bugger of a time getting the correct flywheel for my 2.3 360 conversion because of the ECU. May have to go with the carbs

Use the 360 flywheel is my advise as you know the clutch works with that flywheel.
Any pics of your car?

rustytoba · Apr 20th, 2012, 09:32

Hi guys just a big THUMBS UP

Good to see some 2.3's going into a 300.

Years ago I was going to do a 2.8, but that pretty much involved rebuilding the whole front end, but 2.3 sounds like a more sensible idea.

Good luck chaps

Rusty

Speedy88 · Apr 20th, 2012, 12:51

ok thanks guys! I was just worried that the 360 flywheel wouldn't work with the ignition timing but thinking about it - I don't think it even has a sensor down there?

I was going to do the V6 too! But I found out that it just wasn't worth the bother.

Pictures? Sure!

She's a little low...

Build topic is here if you fancy a read:
http://www.volvo300mania.com/forum-u...hp?f=2&t=12843

And because I'm a whore and you love pictures this was my old one, with the Williams engine:

Gremlin66 · Apr 20th, 2012, 16:11

That looks really tidy. I want to find a 360 now. The 340 is sooo underpowered lol ad the on I've picked up is to good to ruin/modify. would be nice if it was just stashed away and looked after.

Speedy88 · Apr 20th, 2012, 20:21

It looks fairly tidy but close up it has some problems. The paint is dull and the drivers seat is a bit wrecked. All just thinkings to fix though, of course.

evoman · Apr 20th, 2012, 20:42

If you did the V6 mark it would keep with volvos naming system

360beast · Apr 22nd, 2012, 23:56

Very nice and it's good to see a saloon 360

Not sure about the sensor, I don't think it has one though???

SteveP · Apr 23rd, 2012, 13:34

You'll definitely have a crank position sensor on the bellhousing, Mark... as your car will have Renix. My only concern is will Renix be compatible with running the 2.3. I mean, it will run - but will the timing be correct?! Perhaps you could run some sort of stand alone ignition control. While you're swapping engines, I would definitely be inclined to fit a slightly hotter cam. Also - is your B230K the 'heron' style engine?

Speedy88 · Apr 24th, 2012, 19:29

Not sure what you mean by that. But failing it running on the original renix, I can't see why it would be difficult to just put the one from the 240 in there!

Apr 19th, 2012, 12:59	#1
Speedy88 Junior Member Last Online: Sep 11th, 2016 22:41 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bristol	Engine swap B200K to B230K questions I've found myself a nice low miler carbed 2.3 for my 360. Thinking about logistics I've only come to the conclusion that I'll have to swap the flywheel. Please let me know if I'm wrong but all I can think is that I'll need to use the 360 flywheel on the B230K? I can't think of anything else I'll need to do other than transfer all the ancilleries with the engine (like that lovely split vacuum system that I have no idea for what purpose it serves). Or am I totally wrong, can I just use the B230 flywheel?

Apr 20th, 2012, 09:32	#3
rustytoba Master Member Last Online: Nov 24th, 2023 01:11 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Glasgow	2.3 Hi guys just a big THUMBS UP Good to see some 2.3's going into a 300. Years ago I was going to do a 2.8, but that pretty much involved rebuilding the whole front end, but 2.3 sounds like a more sensible idea. Good luck chaps Rusty

Apr 20th, 2012, 12:51	#4
Speedy88 Junior Member Last Online: Sep 11th, 2016 22:41 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bristol	ok thanks guys! I was just worried that the 360 flywheel wouldn't work with the ignition timing but thinking about it - I don't think it even has a sensor down there? I was going to do the V6 too! But I found out that it just wasn't worth the bother. Pictures? Sure! She's a little low... Build topic is here if you fancy a read: http://www.volvo300mania.com/forum-u...hp?f=2&t=12843 And because I'm a whore and you love pictures this was my old one, with the Williams engine: Last edited by Speedy88; Apr 20th, 2012 at 15:22.

Apr 20th, 2012, 20:42	#7
evoman Junior Member Last Online: Jul 20th, 2015 17:41 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Aberystwyth View Photos By: evoman	If you did the V6 mark it would keep with volvos naming system __________________

Apr 20th, 2012, 09:14	#2
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Today 08:56 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	As it's carbs you should be able to use any flywheel. You are very luck I'm having a bugger of a time getting the correct flywheel for my 2.3 360 conversion because of the ECU. May have to go with the carbs Use the 360 flywheel is my advise as you know the clutch works with that flywheel. Any pics of your car?

Apr 20th, 2012, 16:11	#5
Gremlin66 Junior Member Last Online: Aug 19th, 2013 12:23 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Weston Super Mare	That looks really tidy. I want to find a 360 now. The 340 is sooo underpowered lol ad the on I've picked up is to good to ruin/modify. would be nice if it was just stashed away and looked after.

Apr 20th, 2012, 20:21	#6
Speedy88 Junior Member Last Online: Sep 11th, 2016 22:41 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bristol	It looks fairly tidy but close up it has some problems. The paint is dull and the drivers seat is a bit wrecked. All just thinkings to fix though, of course.

Apr 22nd, 2012, 23:56	#8
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Today 08:56 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	Very nice and it's good to see a saloon 360 Not sure about the sensor, I don't think it has one though???

Apr 23rd, 2012, 13:34	#9
SteveP 300 Maniac Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 09:31 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Coventry View Photos By: SteveP	You'll definitely have a crank position sensor on the bellhousing, Mark... as your car will have Renix. My only concern is will Renix be compatible with running the 2.3. I mean, it will run - but will the timing be correct?! Perhaps you could run some sort of stand alone ignition control. While you're swapping engines, I would definitely be inclined to fit a slightly hotter cam. Also - is your B230K the 'heron' style engine?

Apr 24th, 2012, 19:29	#10
Speedy88 Junior Member Last Online: Sep 11th, 2016 22:41 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bristol	Not sure what you mean by that. But failing it running on the original renix, I can't see why it would be difficult to just put the one from the 240 in there!

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