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Re: 86 9000 turbo hold up against 88 bmw 535i at all?
Posted by Eric Law [Email] (more from Eric Law) on Tue, 20 May 2003 12:23:27
In Reply to: 86 9000 turbo hold up against 88 bmw 535i at all?, saabvsbimmer, Tue, 20 May 2003 12:11:00
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Well it's the "comparable shape" part that'll get ya. Engine-wise the 535 is pretty low-tech, as long as it's got decent compression and is not seriously broken it'll produce about the same power as when it was new.
With the Saab, OTOH, there are a lot more variables. The APC system can be quirky and limit your boost. Or the turbo can be worn and not perform right. Fuel octane is a factor, and because of the turbocharging, ambient temperature will affect your car more than the Bimmer.
Bottom line: if weather is not too warm, car has good gas, and APC and turbo are in top shape, I'm guessing you can outrun the 535 in any gear above first. Otherwise you're gonna be bummin'.
Eric Law
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Posts in this Thread:
- 86 9000 turbo hold up against 88 bmw 535i at all?, saabvsbimmer, Tue, 20 May 2003 12:11:00
- I don't get why straight-line speed is such a big deal;, Antonmn, Tue, 20 May 2003 15:38:21
- Re: 86 9000 turbo hold up against 88 bmw 535i at all?, deeph8, Tue, 20 May 2003 15:17:40
- We had both for a while+, roman, Tue, 20 May 2003 13:22:03
- Re: 86 9000 turbo hold up against 88 bmw 535i at all?, Eric Law, Tue, 20 May 2003 12:23:27 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: 86 9000 turbo hold up against 88 bmw 535i at all?, Q-man, Tue, 20 May 2003 12:18:27
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