B230 Becomes a Turbo?

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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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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.
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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.

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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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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
 
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