How to build reliable 600hp bottom end Volvo B230 Redblock cheap

In this build series in English i'm taking you with me when i'm building a 600hp bottom end very cheap and reliable.
You can also use this build series if you plan to do som overhaul or rebuild on your standard Volvo B230 engine.
Comment your questions below and i will make a summary of answers in next episode.
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[@ryanridgely7807]

Thanks for producing these English videos! There's so much knowledge in Sweden that we just don't get to hear much of in the US!

[@katluke]

Exactly this 👍

[@TheTiloalfa6]

Or in Australia! Thanks!

[@Wilma5532]

Or in Poland!

[@AVM-Music]

You must be a professional You had a 10mm socket RIGHT WHERE IT SHOULD BE 😮 Respect

[@StavTech]

Fantastic video, and super happy to watch it as it’s exactly the spec I’ve done mine! I almost didn’t do the uprated crank pulley bit as I didn’t know about it, then thankfully someone mentioned it to me before it was too late!

[@FoolishPursuitForce]

Given on 16v garbage but yeah, real cheap insurance.

[@mhtate3626]

Do you know where I could purchase one for an 8v? I would love to have the peace of mind.

[@SamTyler-zu7lc]

Yes me too I want one of the crank pulleys aswell for peace of mind

[@galdricmassette8220]

Thank you very much for doing this in english, it is some really precious information accessible for non Swedish people !

[@nathan91089]

Glad to see a new video in english. Thanks for the nice content Tommy!

[@b2thirty960]

Awesome content! Watched several times, please keep this series going :) Thanks from England

[@jean-louisbranchaud9333]

Wow! Great content. Learned a lot in very little time. Looking forward to the next video.

[@tentshedtrev6596]

Great video! Really keen to see this progress and excited to learn. I've sheared more of those crank timing gear pulleys then I can remember!

[@rvr4617]

Very nice mate! Would love to see more of it. I was thinking about buying a redblock somewhere to do a rebuild. So this is very useful. Would love to see more.

[@jannewhite720]

Really love and enjoy your English content, thankful for all the good kept secrets of the swedes ;)

[@jasonmackow3631]

Love this video and the effort you put in to speak English as well is very appreciated

[@bugjam1999]

Thanks for doing a video series in English - much appreciated! Definitely need to get on with adding more power to my car...

[@HedgehogOutdoors]

Saw your post on Turbobricks a few days ago, had to check this out! I currently own an XC70, and my wife used to have an S60, but we have never had a 240 yet. Bamse's Turbo Underpants is the series that got me started liking Volvo years ago. One day I will end up building one of these!

[@gregorykopko]

I just bought my first 240. I’m ready for the next part of this series!

[@davidferreira7243]

Thanks for doing this video series in English.

[@megatron0258]

Looking forward to seeing the next video. Great video with great information 😁

[@Grant22smith]

THIS IS AWESOME!!! very excited to subscribe and see more videos! You are very wise

[@maurin8117]

I can't thank you enough on doing this video, i think its a first on youtube fir english speaking folks. I'm in france and really want to get started on building a redblock to 400-500 hp i can't say how greatfull i am to you for making this video !

[@msigurko]

Thank you for the great content!! Great series. Absolutely love it. Taking notes 🙂

[@oliverhumphriss1375]

So happy you're doing these videos I'm one stage ahead of this and have crank and pistons already installed but haven't done the o ring what's max power without the o ring. Many thanks

[@brodyreid9781]

Awesome video, wish I had this when I was rebuilding mine

[@r.seebode9862]

Tack for this video. Appreciate english. Looking forward to seeing your next video.

[@mareczekubity5559]

Awesome content, great to see it before I start to overhaul my redblock. Many thanks Tommy, waiting for more!

[@joeygarlem8053]

I 2nd your comment!

[@666MadDog]

haha nice! this video came in 10 years late for me but anyway, nice to see how the pros would do it and i have done.. i was asking myself whethrr i should drill my block for squirters.. will do it any time soon but only when i disassemble the block for something else.. oh and again, thx for delivring english content, i really appreciate it! :)

[@fuelrail]

Ska bli spännande att se hur den går sen!! Kul serie...

[@danieloleary4682]

you the man !! Ill take all the Swedish build secrets i can get !!!!

[@HMStan]

great, looking forward to the next videos. thx a lot for doing this!

[@Avtovaz21057]

fantastic, watching and loving it! subscribed too now! built a b230a for my rally car, i find this info useful even though my engine is non turbo! thanks

[@sledstorm4703]

Bra video. Liker at du går igjennom demonteringen nøye med informasjon. Veldig artig å se, spesielt når man har b230f selv.

[@zakariamounib8665]

awesome video. motivates me to build my N/A 92 wagon

[@turboTM]

Grym video kung är du💪🏼🍻

[@nickdodge6929]

About to plus t my 1985 245 thanks for good content

[@brettwillett4655]

thanks, excited to see more content from the OG's

[@666MadDog]

the main question is... willet spool?!! :D

[@Kranlars]

Lika intressant som vanligt Tommy 👍

[@denniswil1]

Can't wait to see more videos. I am in the process of doing a +T to my B230 block on 90 240 wagon. I look forward to more tips on building an engine.

[@brandonfenton4640]

I have a 90 240 wagon as well. I'm going to be doing the +t in a couple months!

[@anderskisen1375]

Fantastic video just what i need. when will part 2 come out?

[@2TOKE69]

Riktigt coolt. Hade en 945a för 15 år sen som va byggd av team AVR. Med ca 330hk original botten. Mkt special på den. Sugkam hybridturbo ombyggd original tändning. 1,6 i ladd och varvade 7500. Den gick bra 🤪💪

[@Seumu990]

Thank you, this is great content 😊

[@ChrisperTessmer]

Great content. I like watching someone who obviously knows what he’s doing and who takes pride in his work. I have a 300k mile NA ‘92 240 that was purchased and serviced locally, with all service records, which I’ve done a lot of suspension mods to and I’m in the middle of a T5 transmission swap. I was considering a V8 conversion, but after watching this one video, I am now considering keeping the redblock and purchasing the parts to convert it to turbo. You da man!

[@cornstar1253]

Do you still have the 240? Did you do the turbo?

[@Thecarislife]

love this. Great work. And thanks

[@moisemk1]

thanks for video, it's very clear

[@vuskansdavis]

I can't wait next video. Only one question - which one will be better - square or round tooth timing setup?

[@katluke]

Great content and in English 👍

[@july2705]

Thanks for the content! It's great to see it documented in english. Just bought a hardly running 940, hope to transform it into a powerful beast. A lot of work ahead so this kind of videos will really help out. Just curious, do you have an opinion on lpg gass installation? Would removing lpg gass from the car be a wise choice?

[@SamTyler-zu7lc]

Which uprated crank pulley is that as i need one for my build??? Real good knowledge and great english videos. Wish i had your workshop lol.

[@Wilskirr]

FINALLY! Thank you!!

[@Jandeganjaman]

Exactly the vid i needed

[@rasmusbengtsson2787]

thats why i love the saab b204 motor 700hp np on stock internals

[@loganbjork104]

Great info I know I'll be watching all the videos. One question is do you recommend a certain H-beam rod manufacturer, and what is a good diameter for the rod studs? I know there has been some argument with the "best" size. 👍

[@SwedenVIrre]

I'm doing a b230 build myself and i seem to have lucked out on the starting engine, it's a -94 FD engine which has the oil squirters, the mahle pistons(same as FK and later FT's just with more compression than the turbo ones) and if it has the good oil pump those engines should be really sought after now when regular FK/FT stock is drying up pretty rapidly in these later years. I have new cheap H-beams and a 2.5L crank which should make it a bit more peppy than the stock one in my 740 :) No turbo on this one though!

[@dontlikesoccer]

Love it, b230ft whisperer

[@jaywood8540]

hey i would love to see what things you have bought with the like the crank pulley etc

[@richardguse3410]

Greetings form the road salt belt of Ontario Canada. Oh, I wish I could find a rust free Volvo worthy of your engine rebuild. I'd be delighted with 300+ H.P.

[@user-mr1ln4jx2j]

the hardest part of changing my timing belt on my 245 was getting the regular belts off🤣😆

[@CaliMeatWagon]

I wish you had a shopping list for this.

[@petterkarlen2749]

Hade du kunnat göra nån vidio om styrsystem och sprut till motorn riktigt bra vidios👍🏻

[@fz9052]

Mycket intressant och väldigt lärorikt. Vill gärna veta mer om toleransen glappet mellan kolvstakar och kolvar/vevaxel. Du nämnde lite i förbifarten. Kanske det kommer igen på del 3?

[@gabrielluquin1333]

thank you sir this helped a lot

[@justinkapano1996]

I know this is an 8v build, but what oil pump do you recommend for a 16v head on a b230 block? Stock 92 pump does not flow enough for the head. Oil pressure around 1 bar at idle

[@arronmeanock4077]

Thanks for the video where can I get a crank drive pulley with the mods you spoke about. I’ve built a big spec engine but I’m running standard cylinder head gasket what power am I limited to thanks in advance 🙏

[@TTURBOVOLVO]

This oil pump is the na pump, the turbo models had taller gears, the na ones had a bigger flat ridge from the pickup to the pump cast in to them.

[@Overboostracing]

I have to check that, don't think it is like that. I know that earlier b230 had smaller gears. Have to check, good tips

[@gmulhall]

Loving the videos, I'm looking to pull apart my '84 B230F. Is there anything I can do to improve it?

[@ukko123]

nice! im building a -92 b230ft for +-400hv and i would like to know more about this 13:35 part, cause i think i have those same rings for my build.. the packages didnt have good instructions..

[@cikruy23]

Tx for sharing 🙏✨✨👍👍

[@MotorsportPowercom]

Thanks a lot for your video

[@donovanlucibello379]

Subscribed!

[@maxbrinkhagen2781]

Bra video! När bör man överväga att byta till eftermarknads vevaxel? Har någon erfarenhet av original vevaxlar dom är omslipade till längre slag?

[@FoolishPursuitForce]

Is there a known fix for the thrust surfaces on slotted camshafts to not shear off?

[@giffel6098]

vad för topp modifikationer hade du rekommenderat för detta 600hp block? Hur fungerar orginal turbo topp?

[@roberttaylor6075]

What kind of power can a n/a 2.3 8v give I have had a few standard powered cars and they pull really well always wondered what they could really do.

[@TheTiloalfa6]

Awesome video! So if the post 1990 engines can take all that much power 790HP! how many horsies can a B21A take?

[@s1sky626]

Hello there! Thanks for the video, hope to see english version for b230 16v) As I can see there are no oil squirters on this block, so they are not "must have" thing? Or there is a hp limit when you should have ones?

[@Sleeper77]

Were do I find a upgrade crank gear for high hp like the one in your video?

[@mikefraser459]

Can you please list parts needed and where you got them. The biggest question is would you use a cheap eBay turbo kit ? They seem not bad. My goal is a cheap sleeper, just picked up an 87 b230f donor for the build. It is going into an 81 242 GLT.

[@jordanwhite3929]

Can you do a complete build list. How hard is it got get some of these parts in USA?

[@jakewilcox4361]

What do you think about late b21ft blocks. Are they safe to overbore? Are the stock cranks good for power?

[@tonystanley5337]

I'm running a Stock 1997 B230FT with 360 oil pump and sump and wondering if it will have enough oil pressure with the 360 pump. I also have alot of oil leaks, it seems to spurt out on the boost dump (around 14psi). I've tried a breather check valve which helps but it pops the dipstick out now. Next I'm doubling up the 16mm check valve (much smaller CSA) and trying to find some bugger ones. The engine has 150K+ but seems in good condition. I also had a small head gasket lead due to a dent in the gasket ring. Could I have too much blow by, do I need to do a bottom end check, or do I need to expand the breather system?

[@danielebbeling4056]

Do the block cylinder top SS rings remove and reset again?

[@volvosruinedmylife]

I have a block from 1995 with H beams installed. I need pistons for my 16v head.

[@davideves7933]

Where do you find the crank pulley?

[@permanentwave]

I have a very nice Volvo red block 1995 wagon for sale with tan leather interior, it has had timing belt changed last yr, water pump, alternator, pulse air valves, all relays etc as well as power stage , radiator and overflow both replaced, all hoses and elbows, all fuses etc. I absolutely love my car but I decided not to drive anymore has so many great things about it, I want 7200$ for it and will gladly show what all has been done with it, also has new fuel injectors, spark plugs, fuel rail lines replaced, multiple spare parts are being sold with it I bought new just to have with me if ever needed, the thermostat changed, also the throttle body cleaned and throttle position sensor has been set perfectly for idle etc. I live in Florida and use 10w30 mobile 1 oil in it, also Mann oil filter.. much else done routinely mass air flow sensor cleaned with recommended cleaner spray as well as all electrical connections cleaned and no corrosion, no rust anywhere, ac works altho I never use it, radio works etc.

[@jonnyj7137]

Did you find a buyer?

[@SleepyFox98]

Great video keep the good work up👍👍 And I have a volvo 940 with the b230FT engine so what is a easy way to gain little pit more power. And it's nice that you do english videos it's easier to understand to me even I live in finland 😅 but great work 👍👌

[@timm.e.n.]

Easy and cheap way to get more power on a stock 13c turbo is a manual boost controller and turning boost pressure up to 0.8bar. When you get used of this and need more, a ignition and fuel chip (google ezk if you don’t have gold box), a 3” exhaust from turbo back, intercooler, 465cc injectors and resistor on the injector control thing, an aftermarket street tuned cam, and you should be making good power relatively cheap. Throw a 16t or 19t turbo on it, and you can go pretty quick while still having a reliable car Sorry if there are any mistakes in the write up, but I reckon this is the easiest best way before having to do the bottom end/welding 3rd gear locker ring on the M90 to stay reliable

[@SleepyFox98]

@@timm.e.n. thank you but does it rely do anything if I but the boost to 0.8 par if the stock is 0.7bar? And I was thinking getting the 531 hed and a better cam because it's 180hp form factory whit that hed

[@jacobwebb8818]

How do you know if it has H beam (H profile) rods and oil squirters without removing the pan? Is there a way to know?

[@boosted242]

Hey! Great videos! Can i find you on any social media or anywhere? I am currently resurrecting my 1981 242 DL and want to build a 16v redblock for it with some good power that i would use over the weekends or when i am bored etc. Please let me know :) Adam

[@albinsvensson5666]

Grym video och bra kämpat med Engelskan! Hur är orginalkolvarnas livslängd på 600 häst? Är det något du utforskat? :)

[@alexpym8216]

I wonder if this would work with the b230k

[@verottajansauna6064]

does b234 1988 maden good to build or what kinda modification have to do or buy new bottom 90-?

[@skidoorenegade77]

Meget bra👍👍👍😀😀

[@simon515]

Grymt bra video Tommy, fortsätter du med engelska videos jämte de svenska kommer denna kanal bli stor!

[@Overboostracing]

Kommer ny svensk under helgen :) tackar:)

[@robinthagesson]

Grymt 👍👍

[@bucketletsgo6543]

How much can you get in horse power from these blocks? Maxed out with the tuffests parts?

[@cubegears]

thoughts on gapless rings?

[@bearsonbrick4556]

I want to rebuild and swap my b230ft in my 91' 240. But what gearbox should I use? M90? M46? They are not strong enough. Greetings from Germany

[@SailorJesus97]

Could you do this on a motor from 1985 or would you need to do 90+

[@Plebsoon]

Is it even worth to start building a b200 na 1994 engine? I daily this car dont need 600hp but 200-300 would be great, thanks for any info

[@robinolsson2796]

Hur man bygger grenrör skulle vara en fantastiskt trevlig video

[@Overboostracing]

Det kommer säkert framöver!

[@linaslinelis]

Hei! I have an FK squirter block with Group A cooling passages, holes are drilled in the block and in head. Do you know anything about it? I am wondering if head gasket is different and etc.

[@krimsono4746]

The head gaskets always have the Group A coolant passage holes even if the engine itself is not Group A modified.

[@fz9052]

Ser också framemot att höra dina tankar runt oringat block och materialval tätningar :-)

[@NicholasDVagi]

Hello, Do you have a build sheet for the 600hp ??

[@paddyrussell5194]

Can I buy a completed 2litre 8 valve engine with 300 + bhp suitable for tarmac rallying. In a mk2 escort ?