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ricer Posted by Andrew [Email] ![]() ![]() In Reply to: Ex ricer, SaabChef, Thu, 27 May 2004 00:36:38 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
Well it's a different animal than a Honda :-) More Luxo,less handling basically.. not gonna cut thru city traffic like you were used to.
Saab turbo system is seriously more sophistcated than 'most' of the Honda intended bits. First you can Mod the APC box, a real pain to get to above the Clutch pedal.. 2 resistors/15 cents will give you a Red Box DO read all you can first tho.. lotsa info, lots of it wrong too (this is the internet:-) so be sure before diving in.
Remember that this is an OLD car.. far more significant than in a Same year Civic.. Honda bits are easy and plentifull, Saab ones aren't.
Haiuling a 3000lb car around takes a greater toll on the machinery than doing the same onna 1800lb one.
Also be aware that the Saab is more Fragile than the Hondas you've been fooling with ..Sounds Foolish I know, but believe me I wish it weren't True.
Head gaskets can be problematic and Transmissions are simply sad.. to be Blunt. Also Bolts (non Engine) have a distressing tendancy to shear when undoing.. be prepped
Upgrade carefully..slowly and methodically.. not everything sold gives good result. Have fun.
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