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My sugguestions re: tuning 2002 9-3 SE Posted by REM in Seattle [Email]  (#4)  [Profile/Gallery]
(more from REM in Seattle) on Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:11:29
In Reply to: Tuning Questions 2002 9-3 se -- T7 b205r 2.0t, Chris, Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:33:09 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
*Handling and Suspension*
1) 22mm rear anti-sway bar.
2) Steering rack brace and clamp.
3) Koni Sport rear shocks and front struts with stock springs.
4) Poly-bushings for control arms (outer and inner).
5) 6 pt. sub-frame brace.
*Intake*
1) Stock air box and intake with paper filter or ITG performance foam filter.
2) Stock intercooler.
3) Forge Piston Diverter Valve.
*Exhaust*
1) Any 3" downpipe with a 2.5" cat-back exhaust will be fine.
*Software*
1) BSR ECU Stage 3.
I would work with one supplier as much as possible, like Taliaferro. Then evrything should work together and they can help with any issues.
Of course, this assumes that everything else (engine, transmission, cooling system, etc.) in is tip-top condition. Longevity will depend mostly on how often and how hard you stress the engine, transmission, and suspension.
Rob Mustard (aka REM in Seattle)
1998 Saab 900SET; Silver metallic; 5-door; Automatic; 117,000 miles
Dyno tested at 193 hp and 215 lb-ft at the wheels; or approx. 230 hp and 250 lb-ft at the crankshaft.
ENGINE
* SpeedParts ‘Stage 2’ Engine Control Unit (ECU).
* Saab stainless steel sport exhaust with added center resonator.
* Forge piston type boost pressure by-pass/diverter valve (FM CL-007P).
* 3” inlet tube to factory airbox with ITG performance foam air filter.
* Smoothed/ported throttle body transition casting and removed turbocharger outlet tube ‘silencer’.
* Thermo-Tec ‘Thermo Shield’ insulated intercooler inlet and outlet tubes.
SUSPENSION
* Swedish Auto Specialties 22mm (7/8”) rear anti-sway bar.
* Koni Sport adjustable front struts and rear shock absorbers.
* Abbot Racing steering rack brace & polyurethane tracking control arm bushings.
* MP Performance sub-frame brace.
LIGHTING
* European E-code headlights with Philips ‘VisionPlus’ halogen 60/55 watt H4 bulbs.
AUDIO
* Infinity Kappa speakers – Model 32.1cf 3.5” 2-way speakers in the dash, Model 693.1i 6”x9” 3-way speakers in the rear parcel shelf, and Model 65.1mb 6.5” mid-bass speakers in the front doors.
* Dynamat ‘Super’ & Dynamat ‘Premium’ sound deadening material in doors and rear cargo area.
_______________________________________ REM in Seattle Current: 2013 Volvo XC60 R-Design, Rebel Blue, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic 2024 MINI Cooper S Convertible, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 6-speed manual Former: 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible, Steel Gray metallic, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5-speed 1998 Saab 900SET 5-door, Silver, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider convertible, Alfa Red, 2.0L 4-cyl, 5-speed 1984 Saab 900T 3-door, Red, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5-speed
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