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Engine swap to a B234 rather than a B230 turbo? 200 1992

posted by  someone claiming to be Dharvey on  Mon Jan 27 13:30 CST 2003 [RELATED]

Has anyone installed a B234 engine in a late model NA 200 series?

Not having to do plumbing and intercooler would make it a much easier swap. And more room under the hood from then on for general maintenance.

Also--if the 234 uses the same ECU and wiring as the 230 NA, that would make the job simpler. In fact, if these stayed the same, seems to me there wouldn't be a whole lot different. I guess the big question is, could the NA fuel management system serve up enough fuel to satisfy the heavy breather?

I suppose the air intake might take a little work--I've never looked good at a B234 installed, so I don't have a clear picture of how it compares to the standard NA. Throttle linkage?

I suppose either the M47 or AW 70 would be a straight bolt-up? Or not?

Does anyone know the torque and HP of a B234 compared to the turbo?

Yeah, I know about the interference issue. I have not yet found the perfect solution but this might be doable. And b234 engines seem to be available. If they haven't lunched the valves, how's their reliability otherwise.

Thanks for any help you can provide.

Doug Harvey






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