Date: Sat, 05 Jun 2004 16:38:11 GMT From: "SPL" <SPLnospam.net> Subject: Re: can u change ur torque rating on an automatic transmission saab 9-3
"ma_twain" <ma_twainnospamo.com> wrote in message news:40BE8D40.2030206nospamo.com... > SPL wrote: > > > Hey, I understand that my 2002 saab 9-3 se has 184 lb.-ft of torque...and > > the manual has 209...i also know that my automatic transmissions can't > > handle the 209 due to a decrease in transmission life. Could it handle 200 > > lb.-ft of torque?...In other words, can saab tweak my torque rating a > > bit...and to what degree? > > -Thanks, steve > > > > > > > > You can tweak the engine without harming the transmission - as long as > you apply the power gently from a dead stop. When I drove the 9-3s at > the dealer, they had enough power to spin the front tires on dry road. > If you had more power and used it, you would just end up replacing tires > more often. > > Saab should have optional ECU updates to increase power. The Classic > 900 turbo was commonly upgraded by the "Red Box" which changed the turbo > boost, timing and other factors. My auto trans doesn't spin the tires at a dead stop under full throttle, however at a slow roll, while steering, the torque steer is present. I like that trait of my saab. I guess i can get after market ECU upgrades but i dont really want to go that route...I wonder if my saab dealer can tweak my torque rating with their tech II (i think that is what its called).