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Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 19:54:19 +0100
From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamanytime.co.uk>
Subject: Re: TURBO or turbo?


KeithG wrote: > > Low Pressure Turbo vs Full Pressure Turbo is determined by the presence > of a BPC (Boost Pressure Control) valve. This is usually mounted on or > near the radiator shroud, has three 1/4" diameter hoses connected to and > near the turbo unit proper. If this is not present, you are looking at a > LPT. Also, most FPTs have a boost gage on the dash. I have a '95 9kCS. > It was a LPT. I bought the BPC valve and an ECU and now it is a FPT. > Personal preference is for a 9k, but the 9^5 is pretty nice in wagon > (estate) version. > > KeithG > Just add that they are all 'proper' turbos. The LPT has the turbo benefit of torque for driveability. More than strong enough IMO, and no apparent turbo lag. I could also have upgraded the ECU when Saab had a 'sale' of upgrades, but I didn't think it was necessary: "if it ain't broke - don't fix it". I guess the engine will also last longer. Johannes

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