Date: Wed, 17 May 2000 06:40:58 GMT From: Mathias <_nopsamm> Subject: Re: Chipping / aut.gearbox
Well, the 2.0t does not produce that much power either......I think its only the Aero models that are affected by this...225 vs 200 bph in the old 9000Aero, no overboost on the new 95 aero.. Ok? /M Simon Watkins wrote: > Ken Washington <kenwashinopsamhlink.net> wrote in message > news:39204ABB.588F26F5nopsamhlink.net... > > Based on comments I have seen in this group and postings at the > > www.saabnet.com bulletin board, if you try to boost your horse power the > > life of the automatic will be dramatically reduced. If you had a 5 spd, > > you would be in good shape. Even the newer Saabs with auto trans come > > with less horse power than the 5spds. > > > > Ken Washington > > 87 9000S > > 87 900S > > 83 900T > > Whilst it may be the case that the Auto boxes don't like increased > horsepower, I believe you to be mistaken when you say the newer Saabs with > Auto trans come with less horsepower than the 5 spds. Certainly the not the > case with the 9-5 2.0t . > > Simon