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Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 02:43:07 GMT
From: "Ben Thompson" <thompsbbnopsam.com>
Subject: differences between 2.3L and 2.0L 16v engines


Greetings, Saab gurus, I have a question : What are the main deiiferences (other than displacement and power output) between the 2.0L 16 valve motor that's in my '86 9kt, and the newer 2.3L motor which went in after '92. My intent is this: I have recently come into posession of an '86 9000 turbo (with manual trans), and though I find the acceleration pleasing, more of it wouldn't be bad. Assuming I could find a 2.3L from a wrecked late model Saab, would this essentially bolt into place? The computer would have to be salvaged as well, I'm sure. From what I've seen, it looks like Saab has maintained a high level of continuity from year to year and model to model. This lends fuel to my hopes of being able to swap the engine. Perhaps, though, I am way ahead of myself, and it would simply be cheaper / easier to buy a '92 + 9000 turbo, rather than going through an engine swap. I have had my '86 for about 2 weeks now, and have quickly become a Saab fan. Thanks, Ben

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