Date: Thu, 02 Jul 1998 16:33:24 -0700 From: Justin VanAbrahams <jvanabranopsamnet> Subject: Re: 1972 99E 1,85L? Help or for sale.
Bill wrote: > > I've got a 1972 99E (1,85 Triumph Eng.?) one owner until I acquired it a > little over a year ago. The previous owner even provided a new head, but > neglected to provide protection for the cylinders, consequently they are set > up. I've been advised that a 900 engine swap is feasable, but would rather > keep the car original. (Lord knows why??) If I can't fix it, I'd like it to > go to a good home (ie: someone who would appreciate the car) All original > wheels , hubcaps, the whole car original , unrestored . Some interior > fading. > > Help or interested parties contact, > > billcnopsamoserv.com Swap the engines... it really is the right thing to do. Find an 8-valve engine from a, oh, '81 or '82 900 and drop it in. The original engine is a Triumph engine, but the later 1985cc engine is a more or less drop in replacement. You'll get a much more reliable car that's a little quicker and has more readily available parts. Original is a good thing on a classic, but we're talking Saabs here, and they really aren't classic (no matter how damned cool they are :) and the only thing you'll get out of the upgrade is a better car... -Justin
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