Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2000 01:32:27 GMT From: boris_badenovnopsameja.com Subject: Re: 9-3 185hp to 205hp?
Hi Mathias... I've been wondering that same thing. Unfortunately, this is something that I must take TG's word for (seems amazing that I'd do that, doesn't it?) since they seem to have different part numbers on the HOT and base (American) models. I had a theory or two once, but I sort of forgot about it. Regards In article <39A03A29.BA83039Enopsamnt.ser>, Mathias <af_RGnopsamnt.ser> wrote: > Hi Boris... > > In what way is the BPC valve different? > > /Mathias > 9k Aero '91 > > boris_badenovnopsameja.com wrote: > > > > The difference between the two is primarily computer code. The BPC valve > > is also different, and I think the spark plugs are also still platinum > > instead of copper. Copper plugs seem to work better, though, and lots of > > HOT owners switch. > > > > The Abbott racing computer flash will (okay, should; mine does :) make > > your car faster than a Viggen, but it voids your warranty. HTH > > > > In article <399c520b_2nopsamna.netset.com>, > > Jack B <jacknopsamit.synecdoche.net> wrote: > > > Hello all, > > > > > > Have a new 9-3, USA market.. Since I'm too poor to buy the SE > > > which has 205hp as opposed to my 185, I was wondering.. > > > > > > -Is the 205hp motor similar to, or even identical to, the 185hp > > > one, along the lines of the VW 1.8T putting out 150-220hp? > > > > > > -Is there a 'chip' that would move me that extra 20hp for even > > > more torque-steerin' fun? > > > > > > -Does the 205hp motor have less desirable torque/driveability? > > > > > > Just curious - JB > > > > > > > Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ > > Before you buy. > Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Before you buy.
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