Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2001 01:40:42 +0200 From: "VIKINGMAN" <saabnopsamlixnet._nospam_dk> Subject: Re: 200 or 225 horses
"pmg" <pmgnopsamytogroup.com.au> skrev i en meddelelse news:_FEa7.14670$A5.43088nopsam1.eburwd1.vic.optushome.com.au... > Can anybody tell me in what way an Aero 9000 auto (1995) is "detuned" to > provide only 200 hp compatred to the manual 225 hp. And is is simple to > bring it up to 225 hp? I am told the detuning is to "protect" the auto > transmission? Is this overkill? Could the transmission handle the extra > grunt? It's all about software in the enginemanagement ECU. And you can rest a sure that there's a reason for Saab to do this.... Anyway, why would anyone want to buy a sporty styled car like the Aero and then "kill it" with an auto box!? Cheers!