Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 14:45:11 -0700 From: Justin VanAbrahams <jvanabranopsamel.net> Subject: Re: Need help from Saab God
Phil Tanner wrote: > > In article <3717C8F4.4928nopsamel.net>, > jvanabranopsamnet wrote: > > > Turbo replacement is NOT something you have to worry about on ANY > > Saab. > > I could have misunderstood this, but I never thought that turbo replacement > was a concern for the original poster. I just assumed that they didn't want > one because parts (brake pads/discs/oil/shocks/springs etc) were more > expensive for a Turbo on the basis that they were 'uprated' to cope with the > performance. Am I right ? > Unfortunately no. There is no difference between a naturally aspirated 900 or a turbocharged 900. Obviously on a turbocharged car the driveline will take more stress, but in my experience the majority of the driveline is pretty robust and usually wears out due to age and not abuse. The one exception to this is the transmission, but with regular fluid changes and intelligent management of the right foot there's no reason why a turbocharged Saab shouldn't live a long, happy life. Like I said, my '85 900T had 190k on the original engine and transmission before it needed a rebuild. My '87 SPG currently has 162k on the original tranny. And I'm not exactly gentle with them, either. Just my $0.02.. -Justin