360 with B230ET engine

360beast · Feb 11th, 2012, 23:59

Hi
I'm new here and have signed up because I have a 1986 360GLE 2l feul injected (It's my first car and I love it). But it's just a bit too slow uphill for my liking, it's great on the flat though. So I have just bought a 4cylinder 2.3L turbo B230ET engine to stick in it. The new engine has only done 111,000 kms has no leaks and is in great condition a bargain for $400NZ (less than 200 pounds).
My questions are:
1. will the 360 gearbox be able to take it (114hp - 182hp is a big difference)
2. Will I need stronger engine mounts?
3. Will I need stronger feul lines?
4. What else will I have to change/upgrade?
Thanks

360beast · Feb 12th, 2012, 18:53

Bump!!!

classicswede · Feb 12th, 2012, 19:02

The gearbox is no problem. The weak point is the torque tube but they are ok with a midly tuned turbo.

Engine mounts you can use the 360 one on the inlet side but the exhaust side needs to use a 240/740 one with the bracket welded to the tube the ARB mounts to.

Fuel lines should be ok again pump should be ok. Most 360's that are converted to Turbo started as carb engine in which case they need fuel lines fitting and the FI fuel pump.

360beast · Feb 13th, 2012, 04:05

Thanks Classicswede.
Also the engine is from an auto so apart from a flywheel what else will I need to get it to take the manual gearbox?
Is it true I will need a different ECU?
Where do I get the parts from because New Zealand has NOTHING when it comes to european cars.

wiganer31 · Feb 19th, 2012, 02:18

you need the ecu and loom that came with the B230ET engine,
aswell as the flywheel you might need a pilot bearing from a b200fk because some of the 2.3's had a solid one and it will just chew it up, after that i thin you just need the manual clutch as the rest of the stuff(box etc) is 360, the B230ET lump will bolt straight up to the 360 bell housing but you will need to cut a notch out for the cps as it bolts diffrent, you will need to modifie the oil return andmaybe cut a notch out of the mount for it to fit, obvs use 360 mounts and they will work fine, fule lines should be ok but dont tae my word for it

cheers

360beast · Feb 20th, 2012, 07:31

Thanks for the info looks like I'm gonna have some fun. This is my fisrt car project ever and boy did I pick a biggie.

360beast · Jun 11th, 2012, 06:19

I've been looking around the internet and have found that the 360 clutch can only take 150hp before it starts to slip and ultimately breaks.
Does anyone know what clutch and pressure plate I should use?
From what I have read a place named Sachs sells the clutches and pressure plates.

Feb 11th, 2012, 23:59	#1
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Today 13:57 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	360 with B230ET engine Hi I'm new here and have signed up because I have a 1986 360GLE 2l feul injected (It's my first car and I love it). But it's just a bit too slow uphill for my liking, it's great on the flat though. So I have just bought a 4cylinder 2.3L turbo B230ET engine to stick in it. The new engine has only done 111,000 kms has no leaks and is in great condition a bargain for $400NZ (less than 200 pounds). My questions are: 1. will the 360 gearbox be able to take it (114hp - 182hp is a big difference) 2. Will I need stronger engine mounts? 3. Will I need stronger feul lines? 4. What else will I have to change/upgrade? Thanks

Feb 12th, 2012, 19:02	#3
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Today 11:43 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	The gearbox is no problem. The weak point is the torque tube but they are ok with a midly tuned turbo. Engine mounts you can use the 360 one on the inlet side but the exhaust side needs to use a 240/740 one with the bracket welded to the tube the ARB mounts to. Fuel lines should be ok again pump should be ok. Most 360's that are converted to Turbo started as carb engine in which case they need fuel lines fitting and the FI fuel pump. __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Feb 12th, 2012, 18:53	#2
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Today 13:57 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	Bump!!!

Feb 13th, 2012, 04:05	#4
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Today 13:57 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	Thanks Classicswede. Also the engine is from an auto so apart from a flywheel what else will I need to get it to take the manual gearbox? Is it true I will need a different ECU? Where do I get the parts from because New Zealand has NOTHING when it comes to european cars.

Feb 19th, 2012, 02:18	#5
wiganer31 Junior Member Last Online: Dec 17th, 2020 01:01 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: lancs	you need the ecu and loom that came with the B230ET engine, aswell as the flywheel you might need a pilot bearing from a b200fk because some of the 2.3's had a solid one and it will just chew it up, after that i thin you just need the manual clutch as the rest of the stuff(box etc) is 360, the B230ET lump will bolt straight up to the 360 bell housing but you will need to cut a notch out for the cps as it bolts diffrent, you will need to modifie the oil return andmaybe cut a notch out of the mount for it to fit, obvs use 360 mounts and they will work fine, fule lines should be ok but dont tae my word for it cheers

Feb 20th, 2012, 07:31	#6
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Today 13:57 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	Thanks for the info looks like I'm gonna have some fun. This is my fisrt car project ever and boy did I pick a biggie.

Jun 11th, 2012, 06:19	#7
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Today 13:57 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	I've been looking around the internet and have found that the 360 clutch can only take 150hp before it starts to slip and ultimately breaks. Does anyone know what clutch and pressure plate I should use? From what I have read a place named Sachs sells the clutches and pressure plates.

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