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How hard would it be to put a Saab engine into a Lanos? I mean those beefy 2,0 and 2,3 turbo plants found in 900 and 9000 (185-225hp). I know that they bolt onto all daewoo gearboxes because they have the same GM bellhousing.
The main questions are whether the engine mounts are same/similar to Daewoo and the wiring.
Any suggestions?
regards
Xav
PS. I know C20LET etc. but those saab engines tend to be bulletproof and cheap, plus the one from Saab 9000 has extra 0,3 litres
I'm sure it's possible..... but I have to think the mounts are very much different.
A decent shop that does custom installs should have no problem fabricating a new mount.
As far as wiring..... very different I'm affraid.... the Saab's are more like the European cars.
I'm trying to remember.... I think the intake and exhaust are on opposite sides ( so turbo at the back ) so there might be some clearance issues to take care of.
2010 BMW 335D
1994 Opel Calibra 4X4 turbo ( C20LET 2.0L Turbo )
2002 Daewoo lanos
Everything is possible Just a matter of $$$ and time.
Engine layout is similar to Opel/Daewoo (intake manifold at the back)
According to Wiki article ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM2900_platform ) Saabs use the same platform as Opel Vectra/Calibra etc. but it says nothing about engine mounts or electronics
you would have to use the motor from a 99-05 or so. and they tend to be less sought after than the stronger earlier motors (which are that ones concidered bullet proof).
I have one of these blocks that I can use to mock up in my Lemans (basically that same as a Lanos) but you would have to pay for the development.
Just a matter of $$$ and time.
