B230 Becomes a Turbo?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by GJ Walsh, Oct 5, 2003.

  1. GJ Walsh

    GJ Walsh Guest

    I have a B230 Volvo Penta AQ 151 C, a marine engine, but not too different form
    the standard B230 in a 240. Question: Can I make this a turbo?

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    GJ Walsh, Oct 5, 2003
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    Big Dick Guest

    No. If the penta is now a non turbo, there is not a place in the block for
    the oil drain back tube.
    The compression is different. The non-turbo exhaust valves are not made to
    withstand the extra
    heat from a turbo engine. The Turbo injectors, fuel brain Air mass meter are
    different.
    I don't think there is a port in the non-turbo block for the oil pressure
    feed to the turbo.
    BD
     
    Big Dick, Oct 5, 2003
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  3. GJ Walsh

    Peter Milnes Guest

    There is quite a lot of work and parts needed to succeed in this endeavour. Do
    you wish to make it a turbo engine for a boat, if so contact Volvo Penta who
    will be able to inform you if it is practicable.

    Cheers, Peter.

    : I have a B230 Volvo Penta AQ 151 C, a marine engine, but not too different
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    : the standard B230 in a 240. Question: Can I make this a turbo?
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    Peter Milnes, Oct 6, 2003
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  4. GJ Walsh

    Alex Zepeda Guest

    Sure. The primary differences are:

    Holes drilled for the oil return line
    Lower compression pistons
    Different cam
    Sodium filled exhaust valves

    And of course the requisite exhaust manifold.

    If you're going to rebuild the engine, none should be a big obstacle.
    However, if you're going to use the engine in an automotive setup I'd
    worry about any differences between the Volvo-car setup and the
    Volvo-Penta setup.

    - alex
     
    Alex Zepeda, Oct 7, 2003
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  5. GJ Walsh

    GJ Walsh Guest

    Nope this engine stays in the boat.....
     
    GJ Walsh, Oct 7, 2003
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