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Upgrades and Modifications for
1998 Saab 900 SE Turbo, Silver, 5-door, Automatic Transmission
Completed Upgrades and Modifications: Total $4,660
~A lot of money to get what I wanted. I am happy with the car but probably should have simply bought a Viggen or 9^5 Aero.
>Infinity Kappa 32.1cf 3.5” 2-way speakers in the dash, Infinity Kappa 693.1i 6” by 9” 3-way speakers in the rear parcel shelf, and Infinity Kappa 65.1mb 6.5” mid-bass speakers in the front doors to replace factory speakers. $420 parts
>Dynamat Super (12 sq. ft.) & Dynamat Premium (26 sq. ft.) sound damping material added to doors and rear cargo area. $250 parts
~Life is too short to listen to bad music
>Saab aspheric mirrors side mirrors (wide angle mirrors). Driver’s side mirror is Saab P/N 48-18-050 and passenger side mirror is Saab P/N 48-18-084 (same as Saab 9-3). $200 parts
~If you can’t see in the ‘blind spot’ you’re nor driving safe.
>E-code headlights installed from Stern Lighting (http://lighting.mbz.org/). $425 parts
>“Headlight Shield” protective film from Griot’s Garage (http://www.griotsgarage.com/) installed on E-code headlights, fog lights, and turn signals. $40 parts
~The stock DOT headlights really suck in the NW rain.
>3” inlet tube to replace 2” inlet tube to factory air box. $12 parts
>Smoothed/ported throttle body transition casting. Removed turbocharger outlet tube ‘silencer’. Insulated intercooler inlet and outlet tubes using Thermo-Tec Thermo Shield wrap. $33 parts
>ITG performance foam air filter (panel type) to replace factory air filter. (@ 43,512 miles) $70 parts
~An inexpensive performance upgrade for both faster turbo spool-up and better upper RPM breathing.
>Swedish Auto Specialties 22mm (7/8”) rear anti-sway bar to replace factory 15mm bar. $133 parts
~The best bang for the dollar. A real change in the handling for just a few dollars.
>Saab stainless steel sport exhaust system with added center resonator. $430 parts + $161 installation = $591 total
>Forge piston type boost pressure by-pass/diverter valve FM CL-007P
(http://www.stratmosphere.com/). $150 parts
>VDO ‘Visions’ Boost gage and A-pillar pod. $53 parts
~Getting ready for the ECU. I would probable choose the sport exhaust from Swedish Dynamics if I did it again.
>Koni Sport adjustable rear shock absorbers (#8041-1191 Sport). $292 parts
>Koni Sport adjustable front struts (#8641-1305 Sport). $318 parts + $243 installation = $561 total
>Abbott Racing polyurethane track control arm bushings and steering rack brace (http://www.abbottamerica.com/). $675 parts + $283 installation = $958 total
~These all work together to give a firm, controlled, but still streetable ride. Big dollars but really a big gain, and the original struts were getting weak anyway.
>Speedparts ‘Step 1’ ECU (http://www.speedparts.se/). $525 parts
~Finally the power I wanted all along.
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