Date: Tue, 13 May 2003 22:14:54 GMT From: Paul Halliday <pjghnopsamyonder.co.uk> Subject: Re: B type engine question (900 turbo <81)
in article b9rmms$2te$1nopsam.hccnet.nl, requist at requist1nopsamare.nl wrote on 13/05/2003 22:05: > I have a old Saab 900 Turbo from januari '81, unfortunately the former > owner blew his engine (overtuned). > B type engines are a bit difficult to find, does someone know if it is > (easily) possible to put in a newer H type engine? A second question is > regarding the fuel for the two types of engines, I think the B-type has > to run on leaded '98; how about the H-type? H types will fit, space-wise. Swapping 16V 900 turbos into 99 shells is quite common - I've seen two with bonnet cuts, but I don't think it was to do with the size; more styling gone stupid. The H type will run on unleaded (95 RON) or better. Paul