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RE: Triumph engine vs. SAAB

To: "'benny@hgo.se'" <benny@hgo.se>
Subject: RE: Triumph engine vs. SAAB
From: Kurt Oblinger <koblinger@linkline.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 1999 22:19:45 -0700
Cc: "'triumphs@autox.team.net'" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Benny,

The SAAB 99 engine has a common heritage with the Triumph Toledo 1500 and the 
TR7 slant 4's. The engine was designed by Triumph for SAAB but the development 
of the engine took different paths with both companies over the years. Although 
similar, I don't think there are many parts from the SAAB that would be 
interchangeable with the Triumph. As for fitting a 99 engine to a GT6, anything 
is possible. There is a fellow around here with a 327 Chevy powered Mini. An 
engine swap between brands usually involves far more work than one at first 
imagines. And fitting the engine is only half the battle, the devil is in the 
details, getting everything connected properly. 

Cheers,

Kurt Oblinger
Redondo Beach, Ca.  (80 F today!)


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