I had occasion to peer under the bonnet of a Saab 99 recently... MANY,
many parts were branded "Stanpart".
----- Original Message -----
From: Kurt Oblinger <koblinger@linkline.com>
To: <benny@hgo.se>
Cc: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: April 21, 1999 1:19 AM
Subject: RE: Triumph engine vs. SAAB
>
> 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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