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Member ID: Roundthirteen

Location: Near Flint, Michigan

Vehicle Info

1997 Saturn SL-Series

Bragging Rights

  • Top Speed124 mph
  • HP170.4
  • Weight2344 lbs

Major Upgrades

  • bore-increase
  • port and polish
  • engine swap

Ratings

    • Currently 4/5 Stars.

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Last updated: Jul 24, 2008

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Brian’s Saturn SL-Series:
“Goldie”

  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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Page 2 Car as purchased
Page 3 Future plans

goals This car is my daily driver so there are limits to how much I can do. It has to be a good street and track car making it great at neither, but I can live with that. This is my first project car. Enjoy!

News I am currently rebuilding the page. More to come later. Most of these pictures are at least 2 years old.

Roundthirteen's 1997 Saturn SL-Series Near Flint, MI Customized with Custom Engine Comps., Custom Strut Bars, Thermal Exhaust, OBX Header, Injen Intake, Power Slot Brakes, NGK Ignition, ACT Transmission, A'PEX Engine Electronics, Eibach Springs, KYB Shocks, Konig Wheels, AEM Gauges, Kumho Tires, MOMO Shift Knob, SYLVANIA Lighting - 6

Engine/Ignition/Exhaust:

Saturn LLO 16 valve dual overhead cam engine.
Displacement ~118cid 1.94lt (after modifications)
Bore and Stroke- ~82.76mm x 90mm (after modifications)

1997 Block bored .030 over
(93+) 4 counterweight crank
Sealed Power 99-02 hyperutectic pistons (stock comp ratio)
99-02 OEM longer piston rods
Hastings molly rings
Clevite bearings
SDA Stage 2 ported & polished cylinder head
Stock valves (DuPont Viton valve seals)
SDA power cams
SDA full ported & polished intake manifold
SPS big bore throttle body
Fel Pro gaskets
Injen IS short ram intake
K&N crankcase breather
OEM AC Delco ignition Coils
Magnecor 8.5mm ignition wires
NGK V-fire spark plugs
Optima Red Top Battery
OBX stainless steel exhaust header
Magnaflow high flow catalytic converter
Thermal R&D cat back exhaust
Speed Remedy aluminum radiator
Manual fan switch

Roundthirteen's 1997 Saturn SL-Series Near Flint, MI Customized with Custom Engine Comps., Custom Strut Bars, Thermal Exhaust, OBX Header, Injen Intake, Power Slot Brakes, NGK Ignition, ACT Transmission, A'PEX Engine Electronics, Eibach Springs, KYB Shocks, Konig Wheels, AEM Gauges, Kumho Tires, MOMO Shift Knob, SYLVANIA Lighting - 3

Engine/Fuel Management:

Apexi Super AFC II air flow converter
AEM UEGO controller/WBO2 sensor
1997 SC2 PCM
Walbro fuel pump
1995-97 OEM adjustable fuel pressure regulator
Pre 1998 return fuel system

Drive Train:

5-speed MP3, open differential with a welded differential pin.
1st -5th Gear Ratios (:1) 3.25, 2.06, 1.42, 1.03, 0.73
Final Drive Ratio (:1) 4.06

MP3 5-speed transmission (swapped from MP7 auto)
ACT HD clutch pressure plate
ACT street/strip clutch disc
Fidanza lightweight flywheel
Prothane motor mounts
SDA polyurethane TAM mount
DasPirate short throw shifter (on but not pictured)

Roundthirteen's 1997 Saturn SL-Series Near Flint, MI Customized with Custom Engine Comps., Custom Strut Bars, Thermal Exhaust, OBX Header, Injen Intake, Power Slot Brakes, NGK Ignition, ACT Transmission, A'PEX Engine Electronics, Eibach Springs, KYB Shocks, Konig Wheels, AEM Gauges, Kumho Tires, MOMO Shift Knob, SYLVANIA Lighting - 2


At 141.4 wheel horsepower the car is making 17.4hp more at the wheels then it made at the crank in stock trim. Accounting for a %17 loss from crank to wheels the car is making around 170 crank horsepower.

Suspension:

Front- Independent struts with lateral link and a 28.6mm anti-sway bar
Rear- Independent struts with lateral link and a 16mm 3 way adjustable anti-sway bar
Steering Ratio (:1) 16.3, variable effort power assist

KYB GR-2 struts
Eibach pro kit springs 1.3"F 1.1"R drop
SPS billet front strut tower brace
SPS 16mm 3 way adjustable rear anti-sway bar

Wheels/Tires:

15/6.5 black Konig Helium wheels
205/55/15 Kumho ECSTA ASX tires

Brakes:

Front Brakes- 250mm vented disc
Rear Brakes- 251mm solid disc

Powerslot Rotors
EBC green stuff brake pads
Goodridge G-Stop Stainless Steel Brake Lines

Interior/Dress up:

White gauge faces
AEM air fuel ratio gauge
2001 Saturn 10th Anniversary black leather seats
Black door panels with tan vinyl inserts
MOMO Airleather shift knob
Customcargrills.com Battery Tie Down

Roundthirteen's 1997 Saturn SL-Series Near Flint, MI Customized with Custom Engine Comps., Custom Strut Bars, Thermal Exhaust, OBX Header, Injen Intake, Power Slot Brakes, NGK Ignition, ACT Transmission, A'PEX Engine Electronics, Eibach Springs, KYB Shocks, Konig Wheels, AEM Gauges, Kumho Tires, MOMO Shift Knob, SYLVANIA Lighting - 7

Exterior/Lighting:

Black Emblems (yet to go on)
Saturn Tinted Sun Roof Visor
Sylvania Silverstar high/low beams
Clear Side Markers
Tinted Tail Lights and rear Reflector (not pictured)

Audio (yea I don't have a "System"):

There is no audio equipment in the car at the moment. I have no clue what I want to do with the set up.

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Member ID: Roundthirteen

Location: Near Flint, Michigan