Date: Fri, 27 Dec 2002 16:29:54 -0500 From: KeithG <noonenopsamspring.com> Subject: Re: Opinions on the new 9-3 engine
It is a GM Global 4 engine and has a lot of features of the Saab engine. The version in the Saab is significantly different than the 2.2L that finds its way into other GM cars. It looks to be a very nicely designed engine. The only thing I have concerns about is that the exhaust manifold is on the rear of the block. This will transfer more heat to the interior *and* will have the turbo running in an area with low air flow. I wonder how this will affect turbo life. The engine does have a timing chain for long life, it is all aluminum for low weight, I think it has a 2 stage thermostat for quick heat and stable thermal properties. A lot of nice design details. $0.02 KeithG Tom Godon wrote: > I read that the engine in the new 9-3 is a GM motor. Is this true? How > reliable is it / will it be? > > > Thanks...Tom > >
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