Engine swap

Shaggy33 · Jan 25th, 2018, 20:59

Would a b230fb engine be a relatively straightforward replacement job in my 1989 240gl auto 2.0 (b200e)...
The 230 was an auto so would it bolt straight onto my existing gearbox?

dan 244 · Jan 25th, 2018, 21:23

A few posts down look for turbo conversion, my post headed that direction, a lot of good info. I think to summarise from what people have said the auto would ideally be better with a stronger box from a 940, but would work with what you have but the power may brake it. The engine manigment would need upgraded loom, but that is available as plug and play, links in lower post. Everything else should fit. Check what was said about speedo below, not sure where your current drive is picked up from.

classicswede · Jan 26th, 2018, 15:08

The FB is non turbo.

If going down the path of converting to efi then you will need the flexplate for LH2.4 and fit the loom and ecu's. A drop in loom is available.

The other option is to just use the bottom end and fit the B200 head keeping Kjet

dan 244 · Jan 27th, 2018, 11:12

Oh yes for some reason read that as ft lol. What would you find a fb in?

classicswede · Jan 27th, 2018, 22:15

FB is in late 740's mostly. Comes with a 531 head and vx cam

Jan 25th, 2018, 20:59	#1
Shaggy33 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 26th, 2018 07:21 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Worcester	Engine swap Would a b230fb engine be a relatively straightforward replacement job in my 1989 240gl auto 2.0 (b200e)... The 230 was an auto so would it bolt straight onto my existing gearbox?

Jan 26th, 2018, 15:08	#3
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Today 01:18 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	The FB is non turbo. If going down the path of converting to efi then you will need the flexplate for LH2.4 and fit the loom and ecu's. A drop in loom is available. The other option is to just use the bottom end and fit the B200 head keeping Kjet __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Jan 27th, 2018, 22:15	#5
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Today 01:18 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	FB is in late 740's mostly. Comes with a 531 head and vx cam __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Jan 25th, 2018, 21:23	#2
dan 244 Master Member Last Online: May 27th, 2024 23:34 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norwich	A few posts down look for turbo conversion, my post headed that direction, a lot of good info. I think to summarise from what people have said the auto would ideally be better with a stronger box from a 940, but would work with what you have but the power may brake it. The engine manigment would need upgraded loom, but that is available as plug and play, links in lower post. Everything else should fit. Check what was said about speedo below, not sure where your current drive is picked up from.

Jan 27th, 2018, 11:12	#4
dan 244 Master Member Last Online: May 27th, 2024 23:34 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norwich	Oh yes for some reason read that as ft lol. What would you find a fb in?

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