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1993 was the first model year with Saab's clever "Trionic" engine management system, that effectively uses the spark plugs as sensors. Rule one - always use the recommended NGK BCPR7-ES plugs - others may cause problems.

1994 model year cars had a slightly different version, Trionic T5, and you can't put a 94-on ECU into a 93 car. But the 93 version works fine (I have a 93 car) - should the need/requirement arise you just have to find tuners who will work on it, such as Maptun in Sweden. Very nice people who speak good English. However, if and when the car dies you'll have fewer people to sell the modified ECU to.

'94-on engines were also different in lots of little ways, making some parts incompatible, particularly the block. However, the auto transmission is the same (though not the manual one, I believe), the exhaust is the same, most things are fine - just check first before buying stuff, particularly second-hand.

There is also the question of the traction control system (TCS) which people get extremely worked up about - with a '93 automatic I don't think you have that anyway but someone (including you) may know different.

As to your car having 176,000 miles on it: well, there are several people here with much higher mileages, and they love them to bits. I don't know how long you've had your Saab, or what Saab facilities you have in Puerto Rico. You own a luxury European car twelve years down the line. If the car has no service history, all bets are off, really - it could be on its first auto transmission, or its third.

I would not personally invest anything in a car that age except for proper everyday maintenance, but it's your call and you've made the best possible first step by looking at this board. Respectfully suggest you get all the basics right before considering any tuning!

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• 93 cse 5 speed LPT or FPT????, Adelii, Wed, 5 Jan 2005 06:32:33
  • Got Boost Gauge?, Ari , Wed, 5 Jan 2005 06:42:40
  • Re: 93 cse 5 speed LPT or FPT????, Pa Taket, Wed, 5 Jan 2005 06:38:23
    • has a turbo and has a boost gauge, Adelii, Wed, 5 Jan 2005 06:47:53
      • so if my cse is 225..., adelii, Wed, 5 Jan 2005 07:12:29
        • CSE=200 hp...., David Ingram, Wed, 5 Jan 2005 12:54:32
          • 4 cylinder CSEs 1995 and later has 200HP engines....., TKC, Wed, 5 Jan 2005 14:29:20
      • Re: has a turbo and has a boost gauge, Ari , Wed, 5 Jan 2005 07:08:49
        • oooohhhhhh..., adelii, Wed, 5 Jan 2005 07:15:58
          • Aero differences, zeke, Wed, 5 Jan 2005 07:37:41
            • Aero v. CSE turbo difference question, LeonB, Wed, 5 Jan 2005 07:57:03
              • Yes, the Aero auto and CSE both have the same, turrbo , Wed, 5 Jan 2005 08:20:44
                • The mysterious pin 17, Ari , Wed, 5 Jan 2005 08:33:11
                  • Re: The mysterious pin 17, dboone, Wed, 5 Jan 2005 10:13:31
                  • 14 (not 17) worked on my car >, Bill Davies, Wed, 5 Jan 2005 08:59:50
                  • Actually, the T25 will give better spool..., zeke, Wed, 5 Jan 2005 08:51:12
                    • Re: Actually, the T25 will give better spool..., dboone, Wed, 5 Jan 2005 12:45:37
                      • It's the effect that's probably being measured..., zeke, Wed, 5 Jan 2005 13:37:30
                        • Re: It's the effect that's probably being measured..., dboone, Wed, 5 Jan 2005 15:01:13
                          • I'm using 'spool-up' as the rate of increasing rpm's..., zeke, Wed, 5 Jan 2005 17:26:26
                            • Re: I'm using 'spool-up' as the rate of increasing rpm's..., dboone, Wed, 5 Jan 2005 19:00:31
                              • Well, if you ever get back to the east coast,, zeke, Thu, 6 Jan 2005 04:30:03
                    • Re: Mitsu turbo..., BobS, Wed, 5 Jan 2005 10:38:25
                      • Also..., Street, Wed, 5 Jan 2005 10:48:55
                        • Are you 100% certain about this?..., zeke, Wed, 5 Jan 2005 12:31:16
                          • Never 100% certain about anything..., Street, Wed, 5 Jan 2005 12:43:09
                  • I tried and I'm in doubt, Pat98, Wed, 5 Jan 2005 08:43:27
                    • Re: I tried and I'm in doubt, dboone, Wed, 5 Jan 2005 11:14:19
                    • Possibly not the only issue, Ari , Wed, 5 Jan 2005 09:59:53
            • cse programming..., adelii, Wed, 5 Jan 2005 07:51:53
              • Some thoughts (long)..., zeke, Wed, 5 Jan 2005 08:24:14
                • Not only but also >, Bill Davies, Wed, 5 Jan 2005 09:05:52
                  • Re: Not only but also >, adelii, Wed, 5 Jan 2005 09:21:21
                    • Re: Not only but also >, Bill Davies, Wed, 5 Jan 2005 10:52:22 <-- Viewing This Message
                      • Re: Not only but also >, adelii, Wed, 5 Jan 2005 11:47:56

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