Re: Saab 16v distributor on VW 16v?

["Scott F. Williams" <sfwilliams@worldnet.att.net>]

Guys, following is Todd Sager from Air & Water Enterprise's response to our
debated Saab 16v distributor issue. In a nutshell he says that it is a no go...

AWE16VR6@aol.com wrote:

> Hi Scott,
>
> << Todd, the guys on the Scirocco list are discussing the feasibility of
>  using a Saab 16v distributor on a VW 16v motor. It has been stated that
>  the Saab unit will make more power due to a more aggressive mechanical
>  advance. Have you tested this? Can you confirm or rebut this? Whaddya
>  say? >>
>
> The ignition "curve" is not produced within the distributor on the KE-Jet
> cars.  It is totally within the ignition "ECU."  Only on the mechanical dist
> K-Jet cars would a dist recurve make a difference.
> I'm not even sure if a Saab has a 4 window shutter or not, since we do not
> service those cars.  Regardless, it would be a waste of time.

--
Scott F. Williams
NJ Scirocco nut
SCCA ProRally driver
Hotrod Rabbit GTi



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