NA c230 motor swap options
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NA c230 motor swap options
So rather than rebuild my 98 c230 NA m111 2.3 4cyl motor i was wondering what options i would have for swapping the motor? i know i cant really swap to the v6 or v8 because of electronic difficulties not matching up etc but what about a kompressor m111 2.3 motor? from my research it seems the only difference is the compression ratio 10:1 NA vs 8.8:1 for kompressor and probly the cams? so would it be possible to swap in the kompressor 2.3 motor without any major electrical headaches? or what about putting a kompressor on to my NA 2.3 m111 motor? how would i get that (or a swap) to work with my ecu/tcu? ive heard of people swapping from the 1.8 or 2.0 but i have never been able to pin down the details or talk to anyone with more knowledge. ive been creeping the forums for years and they have been very helpful but when it comes to this i cannot gather any detailed information or find anything more than what ive mentioned here. I understand why a swap to the 8 or 6 cyl are trouble but would either of these idea ive mentioned be realistically possible without any extra changes to the ecu/tcu electronic system? m111.970 is the motor I have now and the m111.974 is the 2.3 kompressor engine. they both probly use the same fuel ignition control but idk if the ecus/tcus are any different and what would be required to make the swap. any and all input or advice would be a great help. what options do I have here for more power? and yes i know if i really want alot more power im better off buying a c43 and doing the 55 swap. but if i could change from the 2.3 NA to kompressor that would be enough for me since i could then do a pulley kit and ecu flash.