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Sorry to re-post this here, but i thought there may be some folks here who don't frequent the early saab bulletin board. That said...
Hey y'all,
My father has a '76 99 EMS that he bought from the dealership when new. It has gone through about 250k miles, and we're planning a rebuild here pretty soon (it's covered in his garage right now waiting for a helping hand). I am VERY eager to work on this car, as it was my first car in high school (i'm 25 for those of you who are curious), and for all of the help my father has given me with my projects, i really own him.
Anyhow, he's dead set on turbocharging it. I have found a Haltech E6k fuel and ignition system including all of the sensors and the pump for an amazing price from a friend of mine in australia, and here is what we would like to do (later in the msg, i'll ask the questions):
Digital fuel injection w/ map sensor, tps and o2 sensor, re-machine the fuel injector bosses to accept DFI Injectors, js safeguard multiple cylinder knock sensors and individual cylinder automatic retard system, distributorless ignition system run by the haltech and a crank position or cam position sensor, dished pistons, turbo specific cam profile and adjustible cam sprocket. whoah, when i write it all down it looks a lot more foreboding than it seemed in my head. maybe not the js safeguard, but at least the turbo, FI and the bottom end work. the car also has a brand new spanish cast amc head.
Here is what i have found specific to the old saab b motor: I can use either an early turbo exhaust manifold (ie 78/79/80) or a later manifold. evidently they will both fit. what is the difference in application or functionality of the two? some people tell me one is used with one type of turbo, the other a different style. doesn't make sense to me, i figure the flange that bolts to the turbo can be changed to accomodate whichever turbo i choose (we'd like to go with a garrett hybrid or AIResearch, as they have been well spoken of by the turbo folks we've contacted).
Secondly, has anyone accomplished the re-bossing of the injectors?
Thanks in advance, all of these FI and turbo concepts are pretty new to me, but i think i have spent enough time accomplishing a good knowledge base to converse with those of you who are more proficient with this actual application. I have a modicom of knowledge when it comes to engine building, and I am very eager to learn more. Especially when it comes to forced induction and fuel injection. As you can see from my little stable of projects listed below, I have not spent much time in these areas...nor have i ever worked with fully customizable fi systems, fuel maps, etc.
Jason Griffith
'64 Chevy El Camino (12 second car, 383 stroker, th 350, 12 bolt i built with my dad - 3.73 gears and an eaton posi, tom's 1 piece axle shafts, moroso u joint girdles, t/a girdled cover)
'75 BMW 3.0 CS (triple webers, 5 spd, bilsteins, sport springs, big sways, hydraulic brake system, custom short throw shift linkage and clutch pedal)
'78 IH Scout II (MSD Ignition, Holley 670 CFM TBI w/ custom intake and closed loop 02 sensor system - my fi knowledge in a nutshell, it ain't much, but it's a start)
'85 Jaguar XJS w/ Dual quad 'vette 327 (in progress, damn v12, damn v12, damn v12...forgive me whenever i mention that engine my face gets really red and my hair stands on end for some reason...i dunno)
'96 Dodge Ram 1500 (talk about a rude awakening to the concept of multiport fuel injection...good parts, bad follow through...successfully diagnosed quite a few problems on my own with this little monster)
posted by 206.13.125...
, Wed, 14 Aug 2002 00:15:41
, Tue, 13 Aug 2002 20:30:50, Wed, 14 Aug 2002 15:13:22
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