Date: Tue, 13 May 2003 22:41:12 +0100 From: Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> Subject: Re: B type engine question (900 turbo <81)
requist wrote: > I have a old Saab 900 Turbo from januari '81, unfortunately the former > owner blew his engine (overtuned). > B type engines are a bit difficult to find, does someone know if it is > (easily) possible to put in a newer H type engine? A second question is > regarding the fuel for the two types of engines, I think the B-type has > to run on leaded '98; how about the H-type? The H type will drop right in. The only thing you'll have to sort out is the fuel system. Is your car carb or injected? If carb, it's pretty easy - just get a carb H engine. If injected, then you'll need to get all the injection bits too. It'll run on the same fuel, so anything better than unleaded 95RON is fine. -- Grunff