Saab 2.3 Turbo conversion

[Dod]

What model Saabs had this engine? It shares the sub frame with an Astra and Mk3 Cavalier. It'd be something different in a Nova.

[_JH_]

The engine - I think - that bolts to a Vaux FWD 'box is from a post-94 saab. I thought about this, but when I looked into it on Saab forums, the general feedback I got was not to bother, and go for the Saab 2.0 16v Turbo instead.

It has a low rev limit, somewhere just after 6000, and is as weak as a kitten after that. The 2.0 jobbie however, is regarded as a lot stronger, and capable of more power once tuned.

PPC rant on about the 2.3 Turbo as it fits the 'Stick a V8 in it' mentality better.

Remember though, this is just Info I got from people on forums, and we all know how dodgy that can be lol

[stb114]

i got told an engine from a 900 series saab is same as v6s fitted to vaux ie cavs /calibras wether true or not no idea ?

[C7LJN]

i got told an engine from a 900 series saab is same as v6s fitted to vaux ie cavs /calibras wether true or not no idea ?
Blocks and heads are the same yes. Saab is part of the GM group so the share alot of bits and bobs on all models

[chimp007_uk]

900's mainly rung 2litre 4 cylinder turbos. my mate has a 900 carlsson :) don;t believe they doa v6 turbo...

[Dod]

Its something I must look into. Going round a local Saab dealer tomorrow.

[Philsutton]

My brothers have a 2lt 16v turbo one and the first thing I did was look under the bonnet. An then go "fcuk that"

[draper]

What model Saabs had this engine? It shares the sub frame with an Astra and Mk3 Cavalier. It'd be something different in a Nova.

been reading this months TV cover to cover then ;)

[Stuart]

the saab 9-5 1.8 and 2.0T engines are essentially turbocharged Z22SE's but they arent "that" much more powerful

[Philsutton]

lmfao their bhp is pitiful to be honest, my brothers have "tricked" theirs out an its just pushing 200bhp lol

[Stuart]

lol

I hope to have 200bhp from my N/A for about a grand lol

[Dod]

been reading this months TV cover to cover then ;)

SHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

LOL, no my mates been talking about it for ages not. A replacement for his LET.

[alan b]

saab do use the v6 and they do a turbo one but there ****. although aperently they have better rods. and a stronger crank.

[Dod]

Really? Have you got Details mate?

[Dougie_SRi]

You can get a V6 turbo Saab (9000 I think) but it's a low-blow model with a fair bit less power than a 3.0 Omega.

People ask us all the time about a Saab turbo transplant in a Vauxhall. As mentioned above, there must be reasons why nobody has done it, even after all this time.

[Dod]

People ask us? Are you a Saab worker?

[Mike]

People ask us? Are you a Saab worker?

lol No, Dougies the features editor at Total Vauxhall. Seriously.

[Andy_L]

Which Saabs have the steel rods and crank?

9000 or 900?

[craig green]

Most of the SAAB engines are low blow or LPT as the call them, there are some HOT versions 'high output turbo'. The older engines were based on old Triumph engines IIRC.

[Rich]

Saab are more hassle than they are worth, the engines really arent all that and the new ones are pretty much vauxhalls with the higher price tag