Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 17:51:35 GMT From: Paul Halliday <pjghnospamyonder.co.uk> Subject: Re: Looking for my next Saab
in article 43D95FC0.FF080057nospamail.com, Pooh Bear at rabbitsfriendsandrelationsnospamail.com wrote on 26/01/2006 23:48: > > John B wrote: > >> On Thu, 26 Jan 2006 20:20:01 GMT, Nasty Bob <speedypancakenospamail.com> >> wrote: >>> OK, so I've had my first Saab for 3 years now. A '92 dark green 9000CS LPT >>> with leather etc. I can't say she's ever let me down in a big way, but she's >>> beginning to show her age (160,000ml) and with the amazing value of these >>> cars in the UK I'm tempted to try the full pressure turbo version next. >>> So... >> >> It's my understanding that LPTs can be converted to FPT relatively easily, so >> you might want to consider that option if the '92 is otherwise sound. > > LPTs need an intercooler fitted to run at full pressure so its not so easy at > all. > > Abbott will do this for a price. http://www.abbottracing.com/2003/index.htm As an aside, some of the later model LPTs had an intercooler. They were rated to 170 BHP on the B234 engine variant. Just an ECU upgrade and it's up to the 200 BHP or 230 BHP standard. The money Abbott (or whoever) charge for ECU upgrades leaves me thinking it would be worth buying a crashed Aero and swiping the box! Paul 1989 900 Turbo S http://saab.go.dyndns.org/