Date: Sat, 18 Nov 2000 01:45:45 GMT From: Bob <uctraingnopsamanet.com> Subject: Re: Engine (re)builds
On Fri, 17 Nov 2000 10:07:54 -0500, "JBrown" <Jerem43nopsamnet> wrote: There are many sites with performance parts for older Saabs. Look around the net a bit. If you can't find any, post again and I'll take pity on you and dig out a few. >What I need to know is: >1. Up to what year engines can go into a 1985 900? Find a turbo motor to rebuild. There are differences in the NA engines vs. turbo. I can't say about the years... There are lots of sites with upgrading parts to make a turbo crank out more HP. >2. Can any one recommend what suspension mods I might need to make to keep >from ripping the frame to hell? Buy springs, shocks, upgraded bushings, maybe do the sway bars. >3. Does any one make a performance manual tranny for Saabs? > A performance clutch is a good idea, I don't think the tranny is an issue unless you are planning on drag racing. I seem to remember one tranny upgrade, but my memory is foggy. There are folks pulling 300hp through stock trannies.