Date: 23 Jan 2003 07:06:00 -0800 From: rjtnopsamcam.ac.uk (Roberto) Subject: Re: SAAB 900T16 cylinder head -84...-93
"Henrik B." <saabnopsamlixnet_nospam_.dk> wrote in message news:<QXAX9.1694$W04.139nopsam.get2net.dk>... > O_P wrote: > :: I'm planning to get a spare head for my saab and get it ported for > :: maximum airflow. > :: Now I'm asking if there are any differences depending on the year of > :: manufacture. > :: Which year model suites best for maximum power or are there any > :: particular years to stay away from? Any information about the > :: evolution of 16V head is valuable. > > If you want to tune your car (turbo I assume) then you need to get a 2.3-top > from a 9000-injection. The top will fit, but you'll also need the > inlet-manifold from a 900 2.1-litre. This will give you a much better > airflow (no porting needed). It also has bigger valves. > > Good luck on your project. > > Cheers! In my experience the largest limiting factor in the perfirmance of a 900T16 is the intercooler performance. Old 900s like mine, have a small intercooler tucked away behind the left headlihght. My approach will be to change the intercooler, get a high performance one and position it below or infront of the radiator. There was some time ago a description of such a job, with photos, posted I believe in the other place, http://www.saabnet.com/tsn/bb/9-5/ Do a search there. Good luck and keep us posted. Roberto 84 900T16 200,000 miles 02 9-5 Aero 7000 miles
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