Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2004 08:24:51 GMT From: T <tberknospamlobal.net> Subject: Re: Turbo 900 APC system - Can it be grafted to othr motors?
Paul Halliday wrote: > in article uZFec.21925$gH1.21205nospamsvr27.news.prodigy.com, T at > tberknospamlobal.net wrote on 13/04/2004 00:52: > > >>And if so, what basic modules need to stay together? > > > Our Volvo siblings seem to like APC. > http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Garage/6776/apc.html > > Essentially, it's just a knock sensing system of which there are plenty of > aftermarket systems available. It's yet another example of Saab forward > thinking to fit one as standard so early on - infact if you google for > "turbo knock sensor systems" other applications of Saab APC can be found. > > Paul > > 1989 900 Turbo S > http://saab.go.dyndns.org/ > Well, the reason I ask is I'm really, really into VWs, the watercooled kid. I find the same Bosch components and fuel systems under a lot of European cars; Audi (duh), Volvo, Saab, etc, etc. Soooo- I'm thinking of cannibalize the turbo and control/fuel systems to a low compression 1.8 or 2.0 liter motor. Turbo Scirocco anyone? (actually I would stick it in the Cuba Brown Metallic Rabbit because it would be a great sleeper). TBerk