SAAB 900 tribute

Meet the SAAB 900 Turbo

Get More Power with a Saab 900 Turbo

Getting a car which is centric to a great driving experience is part and partial to what most Saab drivers are looking for. This is because the vehicles were originally inspired by jets. Over the years, the vehicles have undergone many different changes. Underneath it all, it is still about performance and providing the power which Saab drivers are looking for. It is hard to find a better example of this than the Saab 900 turbo. This is an engine which was advanced for its time and is still looked to by many as a superior driving experience.

SAAB 900 Turbo

To know more about the car, it is important to look at the different versions of the turbocharger. You should also get to know the Automatic Performance Control (APC). You will be able to learn all about how the Saab 900 turbo was able to provide the performance which was beloved by all those who drove the car and still drive it to this day.

The Versions of the Turbocharger

When first introduced, the Saab 900 turbo used a Garrett turbocharger (T3). The T3 went through a change from the oil-cooled to the water cooled model in 1983. SPG models shipped to the United States starting in 1990 were fitted with a Mitsubishi TE-05 turbocharger instead. The following year, this same turbocharger was outfitted into models shipped throughout other countries as well. The design of the TE-05 was unique in that it was a water cooled design that included an exhaust inlet flange which was in the same style as the Garrett T3. The TE-05 was able to provide a faster response because of a smaller design with faster throttle response.

Learning about the Automatic Performance Control

Another part of the Saab 900 turbo which was loved was the fact that it came with the Automatic Performance Control (APC). This allowed the engine to provide maximum performance all the way up to a point of knocking. As soon as the APC detected any knocking, the waste gate was opened to release the excess pressure in the charge. The gate provided a bypass to the exhaust which allowed for smooth performance even at higher levels of performance. The APC also helped in making sure that the Saab 900 turbo was able to utilize different octanes of gasoline. There are even models available which allowed the vehicle to enjoy an increase in power as well as boost. Those 900 Aero or Carlsson models were fitted with a red box APC which was able to provide boosts of 175hp in normal models and 185 in those without a catalytic converter. These models were able to stand apart from the competition in the use of the APC to provide more power.