Thanks everyone for the input about the CDI query, since I am in a research mode, why are the 98 and 99 diesels so much quicker than the 97 or the 96 are these CDI's incognito or something better. I have yet to drive one either pre or post 98 may look around next weekend.
Thanks all
Fareed:

98/99 has a turbocharger. Did not know there was a 97 model and I'm not sure there was a 96 model. I know the 94/95 were not turbocharged.

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Jim

The 96 and 97's were not turbocharged.
The 98 and 99's were.

Do the 98 & 99 engines have the same head setup ala' this 95 3.0 L, 6 cylinder?

http://images.andale.com/img/imageTemplate.html?img=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.andale.com%2Ff2%2F105%2F100%2F947655%2F1031179874122_P101 0192.JPG&marketId=4

Or has the valve train design devolved to the 603 style of two per cylinder? what about the CDI engines? Multi camshaft valve banks?

Here's the rest of the car, nice looking ride!

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This one ain't too bad lookin' either.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1856850958