Comments on: Turbocharging — one more reason to like autumn http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2008/10/turbocharging-one-more-reason-to-like-autumn.html Saab 9-1, 9-3, 9-4x, 9-5, 9-7x News Thu, 11 Dec 2008 06:34:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Rune http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2008/10/turbocharging-one-more-reason-to-like-autumn.html#comment-54212 Rune Wed, 15 Oct 2008 06:52:34 +0000 http://www.trollhattansaab.net/?p=8559#comment-54212 Maybe it is just placebo, but... This morning... 20 degrees Celcius in my parking facility... 2 degrees outside... My engine usually feels a bit placid in the lower rpms, but this cold morning it felt distinctly more present. Unfortunately I was caught up in the rush hour, so I could not go faster than 80 kph. The idiots put up a big 60 kph sign (when wet -- but people treat it as a real speed limit) near a sharp turn, so everybody slows down there, even though that turn is perfectly navigable at 100 kph (wet or not). Do not ask how I know. But in any case... Am I supposed to notice anything in the lower rpms? Does the turbo kick in earlier now? I am still a bit n00b with my 9-3. I have passed 15000 km, but most of that was driven this summer... Now I must soon change to winter tires. I should probably find myself some snow-filled paths in the forrest as well... :P (My dad received some complaints from his neighbour last year, so not there) Maybe it is just placebo, but… This morning… 20 degrees Celcius in my parking facility… 2 degrees outside…

My engine usually feels a bit placid in the lower rpms, but this cold morning it felt distinctly more present. Unfortunately I was caught up in the rush hour, so I could not go faster than 80 kph. The idiots put up a big 60 kph sign (when wet — but people treat it as a real speed limit) near a sharp turn, so everybody slows down there, even though that turn is perfectly navigable at 100 kph (wet or not). Do not ask how I know.

But in any case… Am I supposed to notice anything in the lower rpms? Does the turbo kick in earlier now?

I am still a bit n00b with my 9-3. I have passed 15000 km, but most of that was driven this summer… Now I must soon change to winter tires. I should probably find myself some snow-filled paths in the forrest as well… :P (My dad received some complaints from his neighbour last year, so not there)

]]> By: Tim http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2008/10/turbocharging-one-more-reason-to-like-autumn.html#comment-53654 Tim Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:09:44 +0000 http://www.trollhattansaab.net/?p=8559#comment-53654 My 86 9000 turbo has the idle down instructions on the driver's side sunvisor, water-cooled turbo or not, I always let the car idle for about a minute, and I usually make the last few minutes of my trip much easier, though still at $4 a gallon for 93, I've had a lighter right foot, but its hard to resist! :) My 86 9000 turbo has the idle down instructions on the driver’s side sunvisor, water-cooled turbo or not, I always let the car idle for about a minute, and I usually make the last few minutes of my trip much easier, though still at $4 a gallon for 93, I’ve had a lighter right foot, but its hard to resist! :)

]]> By: Bruce http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2008/10/turbocharging-one-more-reason-to-like-autumn.html#comment-53620 Bruce Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:06:44 +0000 http://www.trollhattansaab.net/?p=8559#comment-53620 Extra idling before driving off or after stopping is bad for the car and the environment (idling = o mpg). Actually driving with a light foot (low load) for a few minutes at start-up and a few seconds before shutting off is all a modern engine needs. Plus oil changes. And yes, I recall too that current SAAB gasoline turbo units are Mitsubishi. (I'm not sure about the diesels--the motor itself is from Fiat.) B Extra idling before driving off or after stopping is bad for the car and the environment (idling = o mpg). Actually driving with a light foot (low load) for a few minutes at start-up and a few seconds before shutting off is all a modern engine needs. Plus oil changes. And yes, I recall too that current SAAB gasoline turbo units are Mitsubishi. (I’m not sure about the diesels–the motor itself is from Fiat.)

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]]> By: mike c http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2008/10/turbocharging-one-more-reason-to-like-autumn.html#comment-53616 mike c Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:54:08 +0000 http://www.trollhattansaab.net/?p=8559#comment-53616 Eggs: Thank's for the turbo information. Thank's for a positive, fun post regarding Saab. Very fun to read. I will be pumped for the am ride to work. TOP DOWN, HEATED SEATS ON ! Eggs: Thank’s for the turbo information. Thank’s for a positive, fun post regarding
Saab. Very fun to read. I will be pumped for the am ride to work. TOP DOWN, HEATED SEATS ON !

]]> By: Jeff http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2008/10/turbocharging-one-more-reason-to-like-autumn.html#comment-53613 Jeff Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:00:48 +0000 http://www.trollhattansaab.net/?p=8559#comment-53613 We were close. I think that's gonna be the tagline for this season. We were close.

I think that’s gonna be the tagline for this season.

]]> By: eggsngrits http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2008/10/turbocharging-one-more-reason-to-like-autumn.html#comment-53600 eggsngrits Sun, 05 Oct 2008 01:28:30 +0000 http://www.trollhattansaab.net/?p=8559#comment-53600 Woo woo! Vanderbilt beat Auburn for the first time since 1955 to go 5-0 for the first time since 1943! 3-0 in the SEC for only the second time in history! (Makes sense when you note that Alabama was our first game for over 50 seasons in a row.) Woo woo! Vanderbilt beat Auburn for the first time since 1955 to go 5-0 for the first time since 1943! 3-0 in the SEC for only the second time in history! (Makes sense when you note that Alabama was our first game for over 50 seasons in a row.)

]]> By: ColorCode252 http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2008/10/turbocharging-one-more-reason-to-like-autumn.html#comment-53599 ColorCode252 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 01:08:42 +0000 http://www.trollhattansaab.net/?p=8559#comment-53599 The earlier Classic 900s had the oil cooled turbos; hence idling was mandatory so that the oil would not be "cooked.". Newer models have oil and coolant lines to the turbo so idling is not needed after a drive. For me, I let it idle nonetheless. The earlier Classic 900s had the oil cooled turbos; hence idling was mandatory so that the oil would not be “cooked.”. Newer models have oil and coolant lines to the turbo so idling is not needed after a drive. For me, I let it idle nonetheless.

]]> By: 1985 Gripen http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2008/10/turbocharging-one-more-reason-to-like-autumn.html#comment-53597 1985 Gripen Sat, 04 Oct 2008 22:16:48 +0000 http://www.trollhattansaab.net/?p=8559#comment-53597 zippy: sure, and you can have the newly-reunited Cheech & Chong be the pitch-men! ;-) I thought I read recently that you no longer have to idle the car before shutting-off for turbo safety. See <a href="http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbobygarrett/tech_center/turbo_tech101.html" rel="nofollow">this page</a> under "Oil and Water Plumbing" (or search the page for the term "heat soak"). This page is from Garrett's website, and I don't think newer Saabs use Garrett turbos anymore (aren't they now Mitsubishi?). My '85 900T (and I believe my long-gone 1981 900T) has a sticker on the driver's sun visor advising the owner to allow 30 seconds of idle time before shutting-down the engine, but I don't remember reading this or seeing a sticker anywhere advising the same procedure in our (now-gone) 2001 9-3 nor our new 2005 9-5 Arc SportWagon. zippy: sure, and you can have the newly-reunited Cheech & Chong be the pitch-men! ;-)

I thought I read recently that you no longer have to idle the car before shutting-off for turbo safety. See this page under “Oil and Water Plumbing” (or search the page for the term “heat soak”). This page is from Garrett’s website, and I don’t think newer Saabs use Garrett turbos anymore (aren’t they now Mitsubishi?).

My ’85 900T (and I believe my long-gone 1981 900T) has a sticker on the driver’s sun visor advising the owner to allow 30 seconds of idle time before shutting-down the engine, but I don’t remember reading this or seeing a sticker anywhere advising the same procedure in our (now-gone) 2001 9-3 nor our new 2005 9-5 Arc SportWagon.

]]> By: zippy http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2008/10/turbocharging-one-more-reason-to-like-autumn.html#comment-53596 zippy Sat, 04 Oct 2008 19:45:31 +0000 http://www.trollhattansaab.net/?p=8559#comment-53596 Oooooh, the joys of a Saab. That turbo acting like a slingshot as you approach 2000-odd rpm headed toward a speeding ticket before you realise how fast you are really going. The 2003 sales campaign for the 03 93SS featured a smiling cartoon character. Thats me - every time that turbo kicks it. The nice thing is that its free power as you dont even have to plant your foot thru the firewall to get such performance! :D I have quite a short commute so I always let the engine idle for a minute or two before I shut her off. Gotta look after my baby, ya know! Just thought of something, how about this for a tag line. The (insert year) Saab (insert model) Turbo - one hit and your addicted! Possibly controversial in some markets but it would get attention! Oooooh, the joys of a Saab. That turbo acting like a slingshot as you approach 2000-odd rpm headed toward a speeding ticket before you realise how fast you are really going. The 2003 sales campaign for the 03 93SS featured a smiling cartoon character. Thats me – every time that turbo kicks it. The nice thing is that its free power as you dont even have to plant your foot thru the firewall to get such performance! :D

I have quite a short commute so I always let the engine idle for a minute or two before I shut her off. Gotta look after my baby, ya know!

Just thought of something, how about this for a tag line.

The (insert year) Saab (insert model) Turbo – one hit and your addicted!

Possibly controversial in some markets but it would get attention!

]]> By: mo http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2008/10/turbocharging-one-more-reason-to-like-autumn.html#comment-53595 mo Sat, 04 Oct 2008 19:44:15 +0000 http://www.trollhattansaab.net/?p=8559#comment-53595 too bad i cant use my turbo, always a stupid scraping noise whenever i get into boost, saabusa claims its normal. too bad i cant use my turbo, always a stupid scraping noise whenever i get into boost, saabusa claims its normal.

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