Date: 5 Jan 2006 15:33:54 GMT From: Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> Subject: Re: Just a Saab ng newbie question
On Thu, 05 Jan 2006 08:56:13 +0000, Pooh Bear <rabbitsfriendsandrelationsnospamail.com> wrote: > > > Dave Hinz wrote: > >> That's where I thought you were going. Sorry, but I'd submit that an >> engine with 15+ years of Saab-performed changes, and zero interchangable >> parts (except the oil filter, unless I'm mistaken) is more a pure Saab >> design, than an engine jointly designed with Opel/GM. > Additionally, I gather that the H engine was a 'joint venture' between Ricardo, > Triumph and Saab from the beginning. Nope. that was the 1.75 and 1.85 liter engine before the "B" engine, which came before the "H" engine. Not much in common between the "Triumph" engine and the H engine, if anything. Again, maybe the oil filter. > In comparison how much Saab input is there in the Ecotec ? How much Saab input is there in Saab? How many actual Saab engineers still exist?