Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 23:49:35 GMT From: Nutmegger<Menopsamcretroad.com> Subject: Re: Four Cyl. Engine Design Questions
SlideRule says... > >What are the design differences between the 2.0 and the 2.3 4 cyl >Saab engines sold in the US? The 2.3 liter has balance shafts. > >Are they the same engine block, just bored out? Different > >If they are different engines, then why does Saab market two >engines with the same horsepower? 2.3 is smoother > >Is the 2.3 engine a significantly better design than the 2.0 >engine? Depends what you are looking for, both run well and the difference between the vibration in the 2 liter verses the 2.3 liter is not all that much. > >How does Saab design and build these engines to support >turbochargers? Turbo engines are lower compression. >Are they the same design as they would be without >the Turbos, or did Saab redesign valves, pistons, cranks, and so >forth? Pistons are different, different specifications on internal parts. <Got some help on these answers> ~J~
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