Engine: 2.3 Carb B23A/B230K: - B230K engine conversion to B230FT - Page 4

EYB · Jan 29th, 2008, 09:38

Sorry for the confusion, just to make it simplier. here goes.

1. My existing set-up is B230K engine with a B230FT head on a solex cisac carb.
2. I was able to source pistons that came from a B230FT engine. This is the reason why I was asking for technical advise as to how to upgrade my B230K into a full pledge B230FT engine. With complications on the electrical system and some conversions per your advise, I had some apprehensions.
3. Unfortunately, the source of the FT parts only advised me recently that the donor engine is a B21FT and not a B230FT.
4. Per your advise, if I do decide on the conversion, it should come from a running B230FT engine so as to minimize margins for error and for easy troubleshooting.
5. With all these concerns taken into consideration, I want to find out if changing the K pistons with the FT pistons will improve my CR. Item no. 6 in your last email answers my question, thank you for this.

As soon as I change the pistons, I will let you know. The installation of the penta dual intake manifold will be my next project. I will keep you posted.

Glen Morangie · Jan 29th, 2008, 09:49

Well that's a bit clearer then!

Here's some data on the pistons etc.

EYB · Jan 30th, 2008, 01:49

Thanks glen for all the inputs! I will keep you posted.

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Jan 29th, 2008, 09:38	#31
EYB Junior Member Last Online: Sep 4th, 2008 02:45 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Quezon City	Sorry for the confusion, just to make it simplier. here goes. 1. My existing set-up is B230K engine with a B230FT head on a solex cisac carb. 2. I was able to source pistons that came from a B230FT engine. This is the reason why I was asking for technical advise as to how to upgrade my B230K into a full pledge B230FT engine. With complications on the electrical system and some conversions per your advise, I had some apprehensions. 3. Unfortunately, the source of the FT parts only advised me recently that the donor engine is a B21FT and not a B230FT. 4. Per your advise, if I do decide on the conversion, it should come from a running B230FT engine so as to minimize margins for error and for easy troubleshooting. 5. With all these concerns taken into consideration, I want to find out if changing the K pistons with the FT pistons will improve my CR. Item no. 6 in your last email answers my question, thank you for this. As soon as I change the pistons, I will let you know. The installation of the penta dual intake manifold will be my next project. I will keep you posted.

Jan 30th, 2008, 01:49	#33
EYB Junior Member Last Online: Sep 4th, 2008 02:45 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Quezon City	Thanks glen for all the inputs! I will keep you posted.

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