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"Hi, I'm new to this forum

"Hi, I'm new to this forum and have been reading various posts regarding using automotive engine assemblies and swapping the marine externals and cams. I have a 1986 AQ131A and have seen posts stating that an automotive B23 engine up to 1984 may be used as a replacement. My question is will a later B230F or B230FD work also (as long as it is the distributor in block version)?"
 
"Carl, according to the info I

"Carl, according to the info I have, the AQ131A is a B230 (not a B23) block, so a B230F (non-turbo) engine should work. That engine is installed on several 85-92 volvo car models."
 
"Hey thanks for the quick repl

"Hey thanks for the quick reply and great info. One more thing. Although I know the marine crank is forged as opposed to the automotive version, are the rods and pistons the same for an AQ131A and a B230? If not, is there a serious down side to simply rebuilding the B230 with automotive parts (except gaskets and core plugs, and camshaft of course)."
 
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