wtb: used b230ft core....

good day.....i am still keepin' my ear to the ground for a B230FT ( 93' 940t ) replacement core....needs to have reletavily low miles...maybe < 100k .... good compression, seals, etc....cheers........richard / colorado

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I recommend going to your local breakers (wrecking yard/dismantler) and asking them to put out the request on the hotline. That way you can find the one that is closest. __ __ Randy & \ \/ /alerie's \__/olvos '90 245 Estate - '93 965 Estate "Shelby" & "Kate"

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And do some research, B230FTs that will work were made from '85 to '94, however the later motors are stronger and more desirable, although not as important for a stock daily driver. Keep in mind to that the newest motors are 15 years old, so finding one with under 100k on it will take some luck. They do tend to hold up fairly well though. Also I think what you are looking for is a "long block", as "core" generally refers to something that is worn out but rebuildable.

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I thought it meant 'warp core' ;-)

-- Tony

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From IPD board, guy in Missouri is selling one from a '91 745, rebuilt

50K ago, might work for you.
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The changes took place first in '89 going to the updated block with the thrust bearing in a different place, then again in '91(?) from the 9mm connecting rods to 13mm rods, and '93 I believe is when turbo motors got piston cooling oil squirters.

All are dependable motors, but if you plan on pushing it much beyond about 200HP you'll want at least '89 or later, and for anything approaching 300HP the '93 or later with oil squirters is recommended.

As I said though for stock use any year B230FT will bolt right in, the only differences are the accessories.

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