Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2001 19:42:27 -0400 From: Bob <uctraingnopsamanet.com> Subject: Re: Four Cyl. Engine Design Questions
On Sat, 14 Jul 2001 17:51:53 -0700, Johannes H Andersen <johannes.andersennopsamel.ac.uk> wrote: > >The compression in Saabs turbo engines kind of depends on the vintage. >Since the introduction of APC, the compression ratios have been relatively >higher (8.8-9.0) or so. Correct me if I'm wrong on those numbers. > I guess it depends on your definition of "relatively low compression". Most performances cars in Saab's class use high compression engines. I expect that Saab would do the same if the benefit of the turbo was not available. Bob