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Mec design tuning and modification for your mercedes w204. The volkswagen d24 6cylinder diesel engine of the volvo 240 was also used in the volvo 740, 760, 780 and 940. The only downside with the saab 9000 is expensive repairs but thankfully they are pretty reliable cars. Mercedes c class tuning guide mercedes replaced the successful 190 range with the c class w201 series. Saab 900 ng 93 95 95 19942010 timing cover b204 235 see. We believe in the power of music and our passion is to inspire you to listen every day. You also use less fuel when the engine is more efficient. Vizard covers ever topic in fantastic depth and gives real world data and anecdotes to every aspect of the engine. Its actually quite common here in sweden to build chassis around this engine. Chip tuning for your mercedesbenz performance chip tuning. Build products that sound great and make people want to listen to music every day. Newer cars with b205b235 engines have certain differences, but the procedure is largely the same. There really hasnt been too much major development since this printing. From the great sounding exhausts and 4 pipe diffusers to the floor mats and interior parts, we have got every taste covered.

The subaru wrx sti s207 is highperformance forbidden fruit. It is a very robust engine with forged pistons made by kolbenschmidt. Mec design also have a full range of 1 and 3 piece wheels that fit the w204 c class. Thinking about putting one in my gen 3 liberty wagon. But you have to keep in mind that even the newest 9000s are almost 20 years old, so there might be some troubles with rust and stuff like that. They have an excellent chassis and this has been used as the base for a number of the high performance mercedes sports models.

Dyno testing and tuning is the first book to explain the proper testing procedures that everyone should use to get accurate and useful results from either an engine or chassis dyno. Saab spare parts and accessories for your saab maptun parts. Without ecu tuning one can not achieve any noticeable performance modifications. Page 1 of 2 opinions on jdm ej204 dohc avcs posted in naturally aspirated. Azperformance saab genuine main bearing set saab ng900. Tuning bls aseries engine by vizard, david and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Opinions on jdm ej204 dohc avcs naturally aspirated. Tuning the engine up to 1991 year is easy but make sure the car has an. Maptun parts offers genuine saab replacement parts, saab accessories, plus our own inhouse engineered xt performance upgrades and tuning software. The face lift model arrived in 1991 and made the 9000 a very credible alternative to the usual german executive cars. Lots of component parts and kits to enhance the performance, handling and braking power of your saab at excellent prices.

Nissan datsun sunny b11 coupe saab b204 engined sleeper stay safe and healthy. The hotter 9000s such as carlsson and aero models make a good basis for out and out roadeating monsters able to cover huge distances in very short times, but for more everyday use, a 2. Sos motorsport vauxhall astra van with saab b204 engine. The later models had lightened internal components to improve efficiency and fuel economy. In the uk, owners have a good choice of tuning equipment available off the shelf and there are. Get it serviced and running well as standard before you decide how far you want to go with modifications. Saab engine conversion page 2 vauxhall corsac forum. Common tuning options on old volvos is to take the lower castiron block from a 2. Why not also 93s and 95s with b235, but with some extra efforts on the engine side. Get the best deals on complete engines for saab 900 when you shop the. We have a wide range of tuning articles covering all models of saab from small engined family cars to large engine hot hatches and executive cars.

This swap was a massive undertaking and there was a ton of custom work involved on many different components. Mk3 b204 rather easy ive done 4 mk3s with and without pas. Automobile and engine overhaul companies engine rebuilders gain access through an annual subscription. The w204 c class has been a popular model with the mec design customers. For some markets there was also a 5cylinder engine available the d20 diesel engine which was exactly the same engine but with one cylinder less. Also prior to the build i bought a very low mileage b204 engine and gearbox then worked out id be better off buying the whole car and run it to make sure it was a good one,which it is and run it for 11 months while carrying out the conversion so happen to have a. This increased the capacity to 1622cc and it was possible with tuning for it to produce 83bhp. Enginetech head bolts made to meet the required oem tensile strength, quality and hold up to factory torque settings. You will need to use the saab radiator and all the pipes. Profile duration inlet exhaust lift mm inlet exhaust recommended use 1 243 243 9. Martins fiber kit, its time to change the engine and my c20xe doesnt seem powerful enough, im thinking of buying a saab b204 turbo engine e 154cv, l 185cv, r 205cv and i would like to know if any of you have experience in its assembly in an opel manta. The saab h engine is a redesign of the saab b engine, which in turn was based on the triumph slant4 engine. My saab 93 b204b205 hybrid mighty car mods official forum. My 200sx s14 drift build running a saab b204 turbo engine.

Best model of saab for reliability and potential for. Youd need to get on mig if its still going and talk to one of the vauxhall gurus from back in the day i know you need mounts but they can be bought off the shelf from ebay or lmf, the chassis needs a wallop cut out of it and the immobiliser just needs the chip from the key from the donor. Its pretty much a bullet proof engine up to 400bhp with original internal parts. Saab tuning advice and performance tips torquecars.

Your specialist for bodykits, exhaust systems, interior refinement and much more. Tuning bls a series engine by david vizard abebooks. Running boards free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Look for cars equipped with the b204 and b234 engines 2nd generation saab 900 93 and 9000 or cars equipped with the b205 and b235 engines saab 95. Calibra b204 on the dyno at trp performance 501bhp 430ft. What are the differences between the b207l and the b207r engines. Nissan datsun sunny b11 coupe saab b204 engined sleeper. Right so today i was giving the car a big clean and decided ill get into the engine bay and start taking apart what i can to give it a real good clean.

The later models had lightened internal components to improve efficiency and fuel economy but limit the total power output when the engine s software is revised to. Stage 2 tuning is a little more aggressive than stage 1 but needs to be added with other parts. The 2litre engine are about as strong as engines get and are more than happy to rev, and due to their shorter stroke and more rev happy than the 2. Nov 09, 2014 the b204 and b234 are regarded by engine tuners as the preferable engine for performance tuning over the later b205 and b235 engines as the internals are of a higher strength. These rules apply to calls from any type of line including mobile, bt, other fixed line or payphone. Saab tuning guide maptunusa tech tuner eurotuner magazine. Almost got a similarly priced red one on ebay a while back and saw a lovely dark met blue one for sub.

B204 was in production in the saab 93 until 2000, when it was replaced by b205. Reliability of course decreases when tuning, but the b234 engine is just great for such use. This is the bible of aseries engine tuning for a reason. Its a b204 engine i will be using, thesse can be identified by the red coil cassett on top of the engine rather than the black on the top of the b205 i will be remapping the ecu myself using the t5suite, im just colating all the bits i need to do this, for a basic stage 1, 2 or 3 remap it is very simple. Introduction the aim of this guide is to provide an insight into the world of tuning the c20let engine found in calibra turbos. The b204 and b234 are regarded by engine tuners as the preferable engine for performance tuning over the later b205 and. Heuschmid bietet fur jeden etwas vorausgesetzt er oder sie fahrt einen saab. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. However, thanks to some engine tuning tweaks, power is up from 305 horsepower to 324.

To see how far you can go, scroll to the bottom of the page. People who have done saab b204 conversion help needed. Despite the name it is not an h engine or horizontally opposed engine, but a slanted inline4. I think the b204 engine from saab 900 and 9000 turbo 9498 is the way to go. The b204 and b234 are regarded by engine tuners as the preferable engine for performance tuning over the later b205 and b235 engines as the internals are of a higher strength.

Yes, it is a bit outdated but so is the aseries engine. Tuning the engine up to 1991 year is easy but make sure the car has an intercooler and performance control valve. Please see the accessoriesstyling section for a wide range of genuine and quality aftermarket saab styling parts and must have accessories. Is there any major difference between the b207e and the b207r engine or do they both provide the same benefits over the z22se.

Enginedesk offers, since many years, online information for replacement parts and technical instructions. The later models had lightened internal components to improve efficiency and fuel economy but limit the total power output when the engines software is revised to. In engine tuning, it is a ratio between the amount of oxygen actually present in a combustion chamber vs. Trionic 5 t5 engines b204 and b234 have a red direct ignition casing on top of the motor and trionic 7 t7 engines b205 and b235 have a black casings. When you opt for a chip express digital tuning system, you are choosing an innovate and bespoke tuning solution that has been specifically programmed and setup for your particular engine. Now we have a tuning kit similar in general concept, but using components of modern design engineered for street rather than race performance. In the overview, you will then get a list of the engine codes with the years of construction and engine capacity. It will give a power gain but will usually require the uprating or replacing of other parts to work. Stage 4 chips now supplied see ecu uogrades below, down pipes, complete exhausts to get the turbo gases away a good exhaust makes similar differences to a good air filter fit jt or similar 3. Apr 23, 2015 first run after refurbish, been in our family for 35 years and never had it running, so decided to give her the once over, well pleased.

Your gearbox choice you can use the f20 with saab pressure plate and f20 friction disc, saab flywheel. The h engine was introduced in 1981 in the saab 900 and was also used in the saab 99 from 1982 onwards and the saab 900. Mercedes w204 enter the car make and car model for which you want to see an overview of engine codes. This factfilled guide covers all aspects of engine tuning in detail, including filters, carburation, intake manifolds, cylinder heads, exhaust systems, camshafts, valve trains, blocks, cranks, con rods and pistons, plus lubrication systems and oils, ignition systems, and nitrous oxide injection. Use the astra xe start and charge loom and change the oil pressure end to a female spade as the b204 one is between the starter and alt on the block.

Mercedes benz cclass performance chip tuning module. Several audi, seat, skoda and vw model series with 2. Audioengine has been changing the way people listen to music since 2005. Feb 09, 2010 the b207r engine has a different turbo charger, different intake manifold, different fuel rail and injectors, different head, different flywheel, different camshaft. Buy specd tuning ssboew16406nb mercedesbenz w164 mlclass 320 350 450 side step nerf bars running boars. The engine is on the whole very strong, with some good fundamental design characteristics. Stage 4 apc 19861993 900 or 19861989 9000, 5060 engine bhp gain. Check out our saab 93 ng900 big turbo project car with a custom top mount set up made from mcmaster carr schedule 40 weld els and using a big precision turbo.

Authors harold bettes and bill hancock, recognized experts in the performance and racing industry, apply their wealth of knowledge and experience to deliver the. That said, there are several components that are either badly designed or restricting when you want. Electric fan mines on a switch and for temp gauge use the xe sensor either in a hose adaptor or see if it fits the side of the head. Optimized for advanced ignition spark, airfuel ratio, transmission and various other parameters for the ultimate power gains and improved mpg. Car parts tuning kits saab 900 ii 19941998 saab 93 ii 20032012 saab 95 i 19982010 saab 9000 19931998 saab 93 i 19982003 opel signum 20032008 opel vectra c 20032009 saab 95 ii 20102012 saab 94x 20112012 opel insignia opel astra. Lambda, is a greek letter demonstrated by the symbol. If one is familiar with a timing lightgun then one would be familiar with retarding or advancing the engine timing. Vauxhall astra van with saab b204 engine stock engine well put together conversion into the astra van larger injectors, intercooler mamba gt28 turbo. This engine is found in all fourcylinder saab 900 and 9000 from 1994 to 1998, as well as 1999 93. Saab make very good cars, many models of which have impressive performance even by todays standards so first, ensure the basics are right. The mercedesbenz cclass w204 is a well equipped vehicle from the factory, but there are many that want to take its performance to the next level.

Mercedes bclass diesel chip tuning boxes advanced diesel chip tuning boxes guaranteed to boost performance for the mercedes bclass range. Opel astra with saab b204 engine and hx35 turbo january 8, 2016 changes engine swap engine in opel is not new saab b206 turbo engine in bmw m3, but since that opel and saab share. B207e is the 150hp engine not offered in the usa, b207l is the 170hp engine not offered in the usa as of 2006 and b207r is the 205hp engine now the base engine in the usa as of 2006. Through years of tuning refinement and testing we have come up with the most potent ecu upgrades on the market. Jun 23, 2016 this engine is also known as b207 when used by saab and z20net by opel for use in the vectra c and signum. Only problem that i can think is the height of the engine, they say its too tall.

During business hours emails are responded to promptly at no cost. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. B204 turbo engine basic tech help opel manta owners club. If your vehicle is specified in the list of applicable models below all other 2. Oct 31, 1999 increase the power output of your aseries. Car parts tuning kits car detailing light oillubricant. Examples of stage 2 modifications include a hybrid turbo which requires a different manifold or. First, dont chip too early there is no point in getting a new ecu program early in your engine build up and then later upgrading to bigger lift and duration cams, or larger injectors, bigger fuel pump, or an aftermarket imbigger bore tb, etc. Brew city boost is proud to present the ultimate ecu upgrade for your saab. Saab 9000 19901998 all versions with b234 engines saab 9000 19941998 all versions with b204 engines saab 900 19941998 all versions with b204 engines saab 93 19982003 all versions with b205 or b235 engines saab 95 19982010 all versions with b205 or b235 engines. Thanks to performance shops across the world, there are quite a few options available to achieve this. The reason im thinking of going with the b204 is because my astra van ive just converted is using a b204 engine.