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Member ID: palmer900

Location: Minneapolis, MN

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Vehicle Info

1999 Saab 9-3

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed-1mph
  • HP-1
  • Weight-1lbs

Major Upgrades

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

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    • Currently 3.0/5 Stars.

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Last updated: Sep 17, 2009

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Andy’s Saab 9-3
“Is that Teal?”

  • Currently 2.9714285714285 /5 Stars.
7 guestbook comments

I needed a car I could drive in the winter, so I bought this...

palmer900's 1999 Saab 9-3
palmer900's 1999 Saab 9-3
palmer900's 1999 Saab 9-3
palmer900's 1999 Saab 9-3
palmer900's 1999 Saab 9-3
palmer900's 1999 Saab 9-3
palmer900's 1999 Saab 9-3
palmer900's 1999 Saab 9-3

Here is the mod list:

BODY:
Frost Gray
Tan Cloth (yes, awesome I know)
Viggen Dash Kit
Flush Mounted Boost Gauge
State of Nine Floor Mats (baller status)
Color-matched Grille
Custom Turbo badge

Engine:
Rebuilt 2.3 Liter Aero Engine With 12k
SQR Custom Tuned
ARP Headbolts
Garret GT3071r .64 turbo
Custom Oil Lines
JSP Performance Large Intercooler
Siemens Black Injectors
GM 3bar Map Sensor
Complete 3" JT Exhaust
Custom VBand Downpipe
Speedparts open Air Filter Setup
Turbo XS RFL BOV
High Flow 255 LPH Walbro Fuel Pump
Oil Catch Can
Factory A/C :)

Suspension:

Complete Koni Adjustable Shock and Spring Kit
17" Gary Fisher Wheels (originally came on Gary Fisher 9-5 wagon)ONE YEAR ONLY!!!
Kumho SPT Tires
MP Performance Steering Rack Clamp & Brace
Genuine Saab Rear Sway Bar

Transmission :
Saab Savior Short Shifter
Sachs Racing Pressure Plate and Clutch

Entetainment:
Infinity Kappa Front Speakers
Internal Antenna Switch
Heavy right foot

All of this gets me 310whp, and 350 lb.ft at the wheels. Not too shabby for a DD, eh? :) I have the dyno sheets somewhere, but I cannot find them.

Here is a youtube link:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=08vI9F7veYI

Since I bought the car, and since that dyno I have done a cat delete (shh, the rear o2 sensor was turned off) and I re-did all of the intercooler piping to 2.5", with a 3" throttle body elbow. I was amazed...after all of that work, they kept the 2" factory supply tubing.

I will dyno again soon, the car feels much happier now.

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96saabauto  

Posted by: 96saabauto

09/08/2009 02:49AM

I like the classic valve cover, looks awesome!

xtopherrr  

Posted by: xtopherrr

09/07/2009 03:37PM

love the frost grey! is that an oem color? 350lbs to the wheel definitely is not too shabby for a daily driver, haha.

AlexDrops  

Posted by: AlexDrops

09/07/2009 08:53AM

Great looking saab! 5*

ragicsibs  

Posted by: ragicsibs

09/06/2009 07:12PM

Is that teal? Beautiful car and outstanding work you have done. Will be sure to give you 5*. Love the car man. You are truly an American Hero!

Radioheadfan  

Posted by: Radioheadfan

05/29/2008 06:28PM

just did a major overhaul of my page check it out now! and i took your advice and jioned the saabnet.com forum as radioheadfan. thanx and your 86 is nasty as well!

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Vehicle Owner

Member ID: palmer900

Location: Minneapolis, MN