The engine is basically the same B204, B234. E, I, L or R only differ in type off crankshaft pistons and rods, however if you want to interchange you'll have to use the oil sump and timing chain coveras well as all of the loose parts (oil pump, AC compressor, alternator, etc.) of the old engine. Make sure u change the head gasket and bolts!! Just built a Saab 9000 B234L engine into a '99 9-3, upgraded it with a TD04Hl-15t turbo, viggen IC and software to accommodate 290Hp it's been a nerve wrecking job but i can assure you definitely worthwhile.
Wasman; Saabforum.nl
Mainly, A turbo. Also the pistons are different. and gearbox has slightly higher gearing. Other than that, pretty much the same. Oh, add more power too.
same engine just a production variation code
1988 thru 1993 Saab 900 is the same as the Saab 9000 as they use the same brakes. 4-bolt, 108mm circle. They use lug bolts instead of lug nuts to secure the wheel to the hub.
yes, same engine.
The 1.8 turbo is more powerfull. The turbo charger pushes more air and fuel into the engine.
you stick it in and it works the same.
no, you have to fit a turbo box to a turbo engine, a 1.9el box will not fit a 1.9 turbo engine, it has to be a turbo box to engine, notting else will fit, hope tis helps
no 306 is a xud9 te/l and the 406 was a xud9 sd.
Yes You can it is the same engine with the edition of a Turbo
Yes, the same harness was used in the non turbo as well as the turbo, Unless you have the 1.8 liter or the 420a engine.
Yes the engines are exactly the same if they are of the same year
NO.