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Headgasket Blew, Turbo's Leaking Oil: Upgrades/Mods?
Posted by Nate [Email] (more from Nate) on Wed, 31 Oct 2001 00:16:41
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It's a 1993 9000 CSE Turbo w/ 87,000 miles. The headgasket blew, I drove it three miles to a phone and had it towed to local Saab dealership (didn't have Indy's address). I was quoted $2600 in parts and labor (Turbo's leaking oil and head gasket is blown). I haven't gotten into the specifics of what they want to do, but my indy Saab mechanic agrees that that's a steep figure. Tomorrow I'm going to get the details from the dealer, but in the meantime what upgrades/modifications should I think about having done while it's in? Should I replace the turbo with a bigger and better one? My mechanic suggested machining the engine intake holes (?) to match the exhaust holes (manifold?)...essentially widening them, I don't remember exactly. What could I have him do that would accomplish the same thing as the Swedish Dynamics Cylinderhead Upgrade? Anything other suggestions?
Thanks alot,
Nate
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