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Date: Thu, 6 May 2004 23:58:43 +0200
From: "Kristian Steve Jensen" <dat0hksjnospam.hitos.no>
Subject: Re: Adding a Turbo to a 1993 Saab 900 S Convertible




"Dave Hinz" <DaveMay2004nospam-creek.net> skrev i melding
news:2fvq39F2v83pU1nospamberlin.de...
> On Thu, 06 May 2004 22:30:39 +0100, Grunff <grunffnospam.com> wrote:
> >
> > Adding a turbo is a reasonably big job. In addition to all the bits you
> > mentioned, there's the issue of compression. Non turbo models have
> > higher compression ratios than turbo models. This means that you really
> > need to swap the head when putting the turbo on.
>
> I thought the difference was in the pistons, not the head?
>

I'm betting the head would need changing. Although I'm not sure, it's fairly
likely there are differences in cams and valve size and lift.

Kristian
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