PDA

View Full Version : Saab Parts And Questions

AleroSS
10-01-2004, 04:44 AM
Hey guys, just wondering what was the first year that the Saab started using the ecotec for their boosted engines, and if anyone knew what size/type of turbo they had on the Saabs? Also, was the boosted Saab model the 9-3 A ??? or was it something else.
Final-Reality
10-01-2004, 12:29 PM
I think 2003 was the first year Saab used the current ECOTEC (they had an older 4 cylinder ECOTEC before and still use a V6 ECOTEC in their 9-5) in the 9-3. All 9-3's used a turbocharged ECOTEC, but the 9-3t was a "low boost" model making 175HP, and had a pretty small turbo. The 9-3T (capital "T") was higher pressure, I think 12psi, and uses a larger turbo. The 9-3 Linear uses the "9-3t" low-boost engine, and the 9-3 Arc and 9-3 Aero use the higher pressure "9-3T" high-boost engine, and the 9-3 Aero is available with a slick 6 speed manual that I want in my alero. :P

As far as the A/R trim on the turbos, I don't know, you'll have to go find a Saab forum (there arent many good ones) and ask there or search the forums for the specific info...
geedog66
10-01-2004, 02:17 PM
will that transmission fit on our cars???
Final-Reality
10-01-2004, 08:43 PM
It'll bolt right up to the ECOTEC, but you'll probably have to have custom mounts made, as well as custom-length half-shafts, and the shifter assembly from the saab along with modified shift cables because I'm sure the length is different as well. It's a fair bit of work but not too difficult for somebody who's done the sort of thing before...
'04 aler-ho
10-05-2004, 12:21 AM
get a manifold of j-body and use injectors of the saab thats what im doin. its cheaper than buyin rc's. i have a total of about 1k in my setup and all i need is the tubing welded up
AleroSS
10-05-2004, 02:26 PM
why a j-body manifold?
Final-Reality
10-05-2004, 03:55 PM
I think he just meant get a turbo manifold off of j-body.org, since there are several businesses on there that sell them.
'04 aler-ho
10-18-2004, 08:32 PM
j's use the same manifold. we have more room than they do. they are just a smaller version of our car. so the turbo will work. or you can make your own if you can weld stainless for about 200.