Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2000 02:38:06 GMT From: "Robert Dautovich" <dautovicnopsam.com> Subject: Re: 9-3 185hp to 205hp?
Yes it is very similar and Abbott Racing makes a chip to boost Turbo pressure and create more power and torque (I forget the stats). I have driven a chipped 9-3 and it is quite fast, probably faster than the 9-3 SE. I have a 2000 9-3 SE and just love the engine, lots of torque, no problems with driveability. "Jack B" <jacknopsamit.synecdoche.net> wrote in message news:399c520b_2nopsamna.netset.com... > Hello all, > > Have a new 9-3, USA market.. Since I'm too poor to buy the SE > which has 205hp as opposed to my 185, I was wondering.. > > -Is the 205hp motor similar to, or even identical to, the 185hp > one, along the lines of the VW 1.8T putting out 150-220hp? > > -Is there a 'chip' that would move me that extra 20hp for even > more torque-steerin' fun? > > -Does the 205hp motor have less desirable torque/driveability? > > Just curious - JB