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ok...how about a turbo?! 200

Ok guys next question...I am proceeding with the 230f into the 242gt...I am also thinking of adding an intercooled turbo setup from a 240...now I know I will have to watch the boost but I was hoping for some experiences from you guys as to whether or not you think this is do-able...
I will post the swap and the upgrades as I go... (firstup is a full ported head courtesy of my brother the "god of cylinder heads"...pics to come).
Thanks in advance!
Nocones








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    ok...how about a turbo?! 200

    Use a SAAB APC (automatic pressure control) system. You can pick up
    the parts in a boneyard rather cheaply, the system is somewhat
    adjustable, and it responds to knock by cutting back boost. SAAB
    900Ts use this system in combination with Bosch LH-Jetronic fuel
    injection, so it should be fine with your B230F. If you want to
    run a decent level of boost without high-octane gas, you might
    want to consider using a head from a B230FT 740 engine. When using
    APC, you might want to disconnect the ignition's knock sensor
    and have knock strictly be abated by the APC system. The APC cutting
    back boost coupled with the ignition retarding timing might
    cause an annoying amount of sudden power loss.


    -b.







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