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i owned an 83 for 14 years Posted by Saabu [Email] (#1133) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Saabu) on Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:48:45 In Reply to: The Allure of the 8v Turbo? Worth it?, Judge Edo, Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:35:52 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
bought in 1988, rusted out 14 years later. head gasket went on a -25 day that i didnt warm the motor up before stomping on the gas pedal.
Check for availability of a replacement 8vt head - the turbo heads can crack, unlike the 16v heads. that could put a sudden stop to your enjoyment!
also as far as i know the warm-up regulators are hard to find. if you live in a cool climate area that will murder your starter and the motor with improper fuel mix on startup and during warm up.
i've got tons of 8v electronics, a machined block (painted red!) and lots of distributors. after mine went TU i never found another...
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_______________________________________ 1988 900 TC 2000 Viggen 1997 900 TC son has 2002 9-3 SET
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