Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2002 01:16:55 -0500 From: "scaredofthedark" <scarednopsam.net> Subject: Re: TURBO or turbo?
9-5 LPTs have a boost gauge as well. LPTs spool faster and have a more linear power curve, but lack that raw "hang on to your seat" power. My wagon is nice to travel in, my Aero is a blast to DRIVE. 01 9-5 Wagon 94 9000 Aero "KeithG" <noonenopsamspring.com> wrote in message news:aohqsr$ees$1nopsam.atl.mindspring.net... > Low Pressure Turbo vs Full Pressure Turbo is determined by the presence > of a BPC (Boost Pressure Control) valve. This is usually mounted on or > near the radiator shroud, has three 1/4" diameter hoses connected to and > near the turbo unit proper. If this is not present, you are looking at a > LPT. Also, most FPTs have a boost gage on the dash. I have a '95 9kCS. > It was a LPT. I bought the BPC valve and an ECU and now it is a FPT. > Personal preference is for a 9k, but the 9^5 is pretty nice in wagon > (estate) version. > > KeithG > > SimonJ wrote: > > How can you tell if a saab is an ecopower turbo, or a 'proper' turbo? > > > > I have allways had 9000's and 900's, all turbos. At least with those you > > know you are getting the real deal, if its a turbo its a turbo. > > The newer models all have turbo's, so you cant tell from the adverts what > > you are buying! If you see what I mean. > > > > I may be going to buy 9-5 next, or should I stick to a 9000? > > > > Should never have gotten rid or the Carlsson! :( > > I'm having to drive around in a Ford Mondullo at the moment, punishment or > > what! > > > > >