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Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2003 12:11:24 +0000 (UTC)
From: "Saabtech" <saabtechnopsamnnect.com>
Subject: Re: 9000 clutch into 900 8v turbo.


"KeithG" <noonenopsamhlink.net> wrote in message news:AVPkb.4292$S52.2976nopsamread4.news.pas.earthlink.net... > Thanks, Tom! Also, Isn't the timing mark not in the same place on the > C900 vs the 9k. If so, this would require scribing a mark in the right > spot on the 9k flywheel when installing it in a 900. > > KeithG > > Saabtech wrote: > > > "Tony Aalvik" <aalvannopsamedu> wrote in message > > news:Pine.GSO.4.44.0310191549560.20658-100000nopsamop.wwc.edu... > > > >>To accompany engine performance upgrades on a 900 8 valve turbo, I > >>have heard of the practice of installing a flywheel and clutch from a 9000 > >>model. I would like to hear from someone who is familiar with this > >>practice as far as level of difficulty, parts that are needed, and > >>essential steps to consider in performing such a conversion. Would > >>it matter if the flywheel and clutch were from a 2.0L or 2.3L engine, are > >>there problems to deal with such as proper engagement of the starter, and > >>are there WWW sites posted addressing such a conversion? I suspect > >>the flywheel should be lightened. > >> > >>Thanks for any knowledgeable replies, > >>Tony > > > > You need a pre 93 9000 2.3 turbo clutch and flywheel, don`t forget the quill > > shaft support bearing, its a straight forward swap. The 90 to 93 900 16v > > turbo clutch is not far behind in terms of size. Lightening the flywheel > > should be carried out by someone who knows exactly what they are doing, as > > flywheel failure can be disasterous. It is debatable as to wether lightening > > the flywheel on a turbo engine will be of any benefit, Regards Tom. > > > > To be honest I cant remember about the timing mark, But I seem to remember putting a dial gauge down a spark plug hole to mark the flywheel. Regards Tom.

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