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I thought the article was fair.
Posted by keeton (more from keeton) on Mon, 24 Feb 2003 13:24:26
In Reply to: Article on Turbos -- I don't get this, Hood, Mon, 24 Feb 2003 12:44:58
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Even if you dismiss those really old turbo applications like the Corvair Spyder and Olds F-85 (which required a water injection system, of all things), the turbos of the 80's _were_ pretty bad from a driveability and maintenance point of view. Coked up turbo bearings, sludged up crankases and overall underhood deterioration due to the heat was not uncommon - and I would dare say that those first Saab turbos suffered along with everyone else.
The rise in popularity of SUV's, which fall into a separate category for fuel economy and emissions regulatins meant that automakers could now just drop a big ol' normally aspirated engine in and pocket the savings.
The gist of the article, as I saw it, was something that newer Saab owners already know. Namely that modern turbos can be reliable and actually add to the driveability of a vehicle. You just have to remember that we are in a distinct minority compared to the overall marketplace.
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Posts in this Thread:
- Article on Turbos -- I don't get this, Hood, Mon, 24 Feb 2003 12:44:58
- What next, the virtues of radial tires? n/m., Dutchsaab, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 01:24:18
- Re: Article on Turbos -- I don't get this, matt 94 aero, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 01:01:32
- I thought the article was fair., keeton, Mon, 24 Feb 2003 13:24:26 <-- Viewing This Message
- This is how it SHOULD read..., KeithB, Mon, 24 Feb 2003 12:57:15
- Re: Article on Turbos -- I don't get this, Max, Mon, 24 Feb 2003 12:56:17
- Sounds like they focused on US auto companies, ChrisB, Mon, 24 Feb 2003 12:53:05
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