B230f/b230FT difference

Josh · Post by **Josh** » 06 Nov 2005, 00:39

What are the differences between the 2? Is it just compression?

petershen1984 · Post by **petershen1984** » 06 Nov 2005, 02:25

B230F is a high-compression naturally aspirated engine, with the exhaust system fitted with a catalytic converter (In the 80s Volvos only included them in US-bound vehicles, hence the Federal (F) designation. (I suppose B230E would mean European spec!).

The B230FT is a version of the same engine tuned for lower compression, but fitted with a turbocharger.

Josh · Post by **Josh** » 07 Nov 2005, 22:16

So if i lowered the comprssion of the B230 i could fit a turbo to it? or is the internals different as well.

Josh · Post by **Josh** » 07 Nov 2005, 22:18

Sorry i meant the B230f (in case you didn't guess)

petershen1984 · Post by **petershen1984** » 08 Nov 2005, 02:43

I have no clue about modifying engines, sorry...

Josh · Post by **Josh** » 09 Nov 2005, 01:09

i've just realised that the internals don't matter (as i will be replacing them). But is the block its self any different between the 2?