Date: Thu, 05 Jan 2006 15:19:23 +1300 From: Richard Sutherland-Smith <richard.ssnospamr.net.nz> Subject: Re: Just a Saab ng newbie question
> The Ecotec engine as it is now called, was developed by Opel and Saab > jointly. The Saab version also has it's own heads/bottom end/block > which appear to have been recently shared on other GM products (ie > supercharged Delta cars, some Opels and Vauxhalls) but partswise it is > very much Saab engine, and "engineering train of thought" wise it is > mostly a Saab motor. > > Compared to the original Ricardo motor (ie completely non-Saab) which > the H engine evolved from. > Phew...... so the Australians only build it! -- Richard Sutherland-Smith 19 Webb Road, Wanganui 5001, NZ