Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2006 23:49:23 GMT From: James Sweet <jamessweetnospamail.com> Subject: Re: engine swap 9000
mikenem wrote: > hello there, > just after some help ive got a 95 saab griffin 9000 3.0i v6. I want to put > the engine in my 92 saab 9000 2 ltr lpt turbo, has anyone tried this. Is > the gear box the same as they are both autos, i presume i will also have > to change the engine management board (or may be not). The v6 has traction > controll and aircon, would it be possible to fit the air con mech and > re-gas system and not fit the tcs system if i dont fit the engine > management system it wont read it. Possibly also fit the exhaust down pipe > not sure if full system as the 2ltr has a specail made stainless cat back > system. What about thermstat readings and wiring or is the wires all > standard factory fitting ready to fit all models anything else to consider > could i get rid of the cat system or are the gas readings too high, please > help maybe some spares for sale soon > thanks, > mike. > Wait, you want to transplant the V6 into a car that has the 4 cyl turbo?? I can see wanting to go the other way around, and I'm sure it's been done, but why anyone would want to go the other way is beyond me.