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Re: 2.3 turbo vs V6
Posted by Bernard [Email] (more from Bernard) on Thu, 23 Nov 2000 22:40:37
In Reply to: 2.3 turbo vs V6, David Hall, Thu, 23 Nov 2000 14:01:49
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We bought the 2.3 over the V6, and have not regretted it. Both my wife and I test drove both engines back-to-back in '99 9-5's with automatics. While the V6 has more of an exhaust note, and is stronger off the line, it is a much less proven engine.
Once you start moving, the V6 has less of an advantage. The 2.3 also has more options for adding power -- I know of no 'chips' for the V6 thus far.
Our 2.3 powered 9-5 has surprised many cars in acceleration contests, although it did pretty much get trounced by a Mercedes 430 Sedan the other day :-(
The fact that Saab chose the 2.3 as the engine for the 9-5 Aero, as well as for the Viggen, entered into our decision process -- if the V6 were a better choice, I feel Saab would have used it for the more performance oriented cars.
We are considering an aftermarket chip (ECU reporgramming) for the 2.3 that should yield Aero level HP (230-240). This chip will cost less than the difference between the 2.3 and V6, and will pretty much render moot the issue of which engine is stronger off the line.
Best,
Bernard
'99 9-5 2.3
Posts in this Thread:
- 2.3 turbo vs V6, David Hall, Thu, 23 Nov 2000 14:01:49
- Win - Win, Bill McD, Sun, 26 Nov 2000 23:43:06
- Re: 2.3 turbo vs V6, Rick D., Fri, 24 Nov 2000 13:05:33
- Re: 2.3 turbo vs V6, Capt. welcome, Fri, 24 Nov 2000 09:54:55
- Re: 2.3 turbo vs V6, Rafe, Fri, 24 Nov 2000 00:10:03
- Re: 2.3 turbo vs V6, Bernard, Thu, 23 Nov 2000 22:40:37 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: 2.3 turbo vs V6, David Mills, Thu, 23 Nov 2000 16:53:07
- Re: 2.3 turbo vs V6-never wondered...still don't, bamaSAAB, Thu, 23 Nov 2000 15:16:31
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