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Just bought my mates old 2.3T CC (CD front), which he was getting rid of due to its sub-20mpg 'economy'. It has a lot of AR parts fitted with documentation to match, and I intend to use it as a breake for those easily knocked off/broken parts (mirrors etc). It comes with lowered suspension for the 6 16" 5 spoke wheels with 225 section tyres (although not sure why someone would by a set a six wheels to start with), Carlsson steering wheel with AR foam bit, 3" exhaust system in stainless steel, uprated intercooler and ECU (reputed at 280hp!!), with big valve polished head. Somewhere within the mysteries of the gearbox is a LSD. According to the paperwork this little lot was £5000 well spent.
So, other than the usual panels and trim bits is it worth/possible to swap any of the 'performance parts? I've got a 2.3T with uprated injectors and ECU to give a mild 240hp with little stress or reduced economy. The only main engine difference between the cars (both 1991 on H-plates) is mine doesn't have TCS fitted. Thanks in advance.
PS was very cheap ie less than 2 mirrors and a DI cart from Saab.
[edited by Bubbles to add car spec from another post]
As an aside to my previous post re. Abbott parts, thought I'd list the spec of my car as it's a little odd, and it might have a bearing on electrics etc.
1991 2.3T CC with CD style front.
Got all the toys inside electric memory seats, ACC, 'wooden' dash, door caps, vents, rear ashtray and centre console. Glass sunroof, cruise, BUT no rear wash wipe (or even a grommet in the rear screen), and NO adjustable headlamps. It is a little odd and was originally from Hong Kong and imported by the 1st owner.
Hope this bizzare list helps.
So, other than the usual panels and trim bits is it worth/possible to swap any of the 'performance parts? I've got a 2.3T with uprated injectors and ECU to give a mild 240hp with little stress or reduced economy. The only main engine difference between the cars (both 1991 on H-plates) is mine doesn't have TCS fitted. Thanks in advance.
PS was very cheap ie less than 2 mirrors and a DI cart from Saab.
[edited by Bubbles to add car spec from another post]
As an aside to my previous post re. Abbott parts, thought I'd list the spec of my car as it's a little odd, and it might have a bearing on electrics etc.
1991 2.3T CC with CD style front.
Got all the toys inside electric memory seats, ACC, 'wooden' dash, door caps, vents, rear ashtray and centre console. Glass sunroof, cruise, BUT no rear wash wipe (or even a grommet in the rear screen), and NO adjustable headlamps. It is a little odd and was originally from Hong Kong and imported by the 1st owner.
Hope this bizzare list helps.
