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Member ID: si_t16s

Location: Newport, GB

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1988 Saab 900

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed162mph
  • HP240
  • Weight2600lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

Modifications

Performance Parts

Interior

  • Custom Gauges 
  • Custom Shift Knob 

Exterior Styling

Ratings

    • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.1/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.2/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.2/5 Stars.

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Last updated: Dec 09, 2008

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Si’s Saab 900
“F900 or The old Girl”

  • Currently 3.3692307692307 /5 Stars.
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si_t16s's 1988 Saab 900

Model:
Saab 900 Turbo S
Black (170B) Exterior with Buffalo Grey Leather Interior.
1988 3 door bodyshell.
circa 1991 Engine & Gearbox.
and lots of parts from deceased 900's who gave up their parts so my 900 can live on ;)

Engine:
(The engine and running gear are 1991 Specification The unit was fully
rebuilt and fitted with new Vandervell Tri-Metal bearings, new gaskets, new valve stem seals, valve seats re-cut, new harder valve
springs and retainers)

1991 B202 "Red" Block
Balanced bottom end & port matched head/inlet/outlet
B234 N/A Head (Turbo Cams retained)
B212 Inlet Manifold.
EGR system removed.
Garrett T3 Trim 60 Turbo.
Modified JT 3" Exhaust System Including Downpipe.
Lotus/Behr Charge Cooler System.
Aluminium chargecooler header tank.
Samco Silicone Boost and Vacuum Hose.
Bailey DV26 Dump Valve.
K&N Cone Air Filter.
Magnecor KV85 Ignition Leads.
Group9 AID Capsule.
Hybrid Aluminium/Plastic Radiator.
Bosch 0280150945 Fuel Injectors. (Ford Motorsport)
Bosch LH 2.2 ECU (Stage 1 chipped)
Apexi S-AFC Piggyback Air/Fuel Controller.
Bosch Uprated Fuel Pump.
Bosch 3 Bar Fuel Pressure Regulator.
Hawker Odyssey PC680 Racing/Rallying Battery (Relocated to boot, under floor)
Omex Rev Limiter Clubman with Launch Control.
Many more misc parts.

si_t16s's 1988 Saab 900

si_t16s's 1988 Saab 900

Transmission:
1991 Specification 5 Speed Gearbox
#8 Primaries.
Genuine SAAB 9K Turbo clutch kit.
GKN Motorsport Outer CV Joints

Suspension:
Avo Gas Adjustable Dampers.
Faulkner custom springs.
Poly/Nylon Bushing where appropriate.
Front ARB removed.

Brakes Front:
Brembo 4 Piston Front Callipers with Ferodo DS2500 Brake Pads
Godspeed 325mm Front Discs mounted on billet aluminium bells
Braided Steel Brake Hoses.

Brakes Rear:
Standard post 1990 Rear Callipers & Fast road brake pads
Braided Steel Brake Hoses.

Wheels/Tyres:
Rimstock/Team Dynamics Motorsport 17" Pro Race 1.2 in Black
Tyres = 205/40/17 (a slight Hipari look :wink: )

Other:

Ultra Vires Motorsports rear brace fitted.
Early SAAB "turbo" Steering wheel centre.
Clear DRLs & smoked side repeaters.
Aero vent covers colour coded to Aero kit.
Cruise Control system removed.
Electric windows replaced with manual versions.

Other stuff to do/change/bodge.

Remove front ARB
Try out Stage 2 ECU with BOSCH 0280150431 injectors.
Carbon Fibre vent covers.
Replace driver's side A pillar plastic cover with Carbon Fibre Twin guage pod A pillar "all in one" cover.
Finish off "2 stage" boost control.

The car is very low so I'm inclined to get the Bilstein kit when cash flow allows.

si_t16s's 1988 Saab 900

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boostpowered  

Posted by: boostpowered

11/30/2009 05:15AM

are you happy with the omex rev limiter?

marksbm  

Posted by: marksbm

04/06/2009 05:55AM

Gday Mate, this is one very good looking 900. Love the work youve done, can only dream. Mark

Jitters  

Posted by: Jitters

01/12/2009 06:46PM

Hey Si, Very nice SPG. You've done great things with her...keep up the great work. I'm planning on doing similar mods to my 88. Nothing to dramatic. I'd just like to get a bit more power out of her... Cheers, Jitters

jessejester117  

Posted by: jessejester117

12/30/2008 08:12AM

you've got this thing loaded. i like the black rims; im thinking of getting some matte black ones

XsaabX  

Posted by: XsaabX

12/10/2008 04:46AM

Very nice SAAB, love the rims, great job 5*****

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Member ID: si_t16s

Location: Newport, GB