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Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2001 14:19:03 GMT
From: "Keith Grider" <noonenopsaml.com>
Subject: Re: Upgrade 1986 Saab 900: Exhaust or Engine?


Mark, If you want 160+ hp, it is best to buy a different 900 with a turbo. If you are really up to it, you could get a wrecked car with a 16V turbo and swap over all the controls and other parts to your '86. This is a lot of work and it may be better to wait and look for a good deal on a c900 which is already a turbo. KeithG "Mark Jefferis" <jefferisnopsamuoregon.edu> wrote in message news:96cvh6$224$1nopsam.uoregon.edu... > I have a 1986 Saab 900 with the 8-valve motor. The body and interior are in > great shape, but I would really like to give it more horsepower. I have two > questions: > > 1. Would replacing the exhaust with a performance exhaust give me that much > more HP? Is it a bad idea to modify the exhaust? > > 2. If I replace the engine, can I replace it with a 16-valve turbo? If so, > what year of engine would fit? Anyone have any idea as to cost? > > Any feedback will be greatly appreciated. If you want to contract me > directly, please write to: jefferisnopsamuoregon.edu > > Thanks. > > -- > > >

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