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Re: Is there a factory upgrade?? I doubt it....
Posted by Brian [Email] (more from Brian) on Fri, 2 Feb 2001 18:42:30
In Reply to: Is there a factory upgrade?? I doubt it...., Richard P., Fri, 2 Feb 2001 14:52:17
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Great questions Richard,
After installing a SAAB sport exhaust and a K&N airfilter, I felt the additional performance...among other things. My main concern was keeping the car as stock as possible. Even though I don't mind blowing away the occasional ricer, I don't street race. Honestly, I'm not quite mature enough for a 4-door vehicle just yet, but I am envious of the extra 20hp a 4 door SE receives(forgive me as I don't know what the "HOT" designation refers to). Since I had asked a service rep about this upgrade, I guess he was obligated to warn me of the dangers of aftermarket accessories and that any damage incurred from the use of these *overpriced gizmos* (HIS words) would result in a void of any warranty work involved.
A good tidbit of information to have for poor misinformed schmucks, like myself, is the fact that the ECU can be switched in around 5-10 minutes. That kind of sheds some light on why my dealer wants to charge me $545.00 just for the SAAB part (which they call an Electronic Control Module *ECM*). Then again, SAAB wants to charge us $550 for a couple of 6.5" speakers and a 2x30 watt amp. So be it.
Screw 'em...you guys have talked me into the Abbott ECU (you knew that would happen). Now my second question: Where can I get a Viggen intercooler? :^)
Thanks again,
Brian
Posts in this Thread:
- Factory 9-3 upgrade (185-205hp) U.S. Model, Brian, Fri, 2 Feb 2001 14:11:10
- Re: Factory 9-3 upgrade (185-205hp) U.S. Model, Dan T, Fri, 2 Feb 2001 20:20:16
- BTW, I did the Abbott ECU and love it. No problems n/m, Talladega900, Fri, 2 Feb 2001 15:34:54
- I may be wrong, but i beleive the difference between, Talladega900, Fri, 2 Feb 2001 15:31:09
- Is there a factory upgrade?? I doubt it...., Richard P., Fri, 2 Feb 2001 14:52:17
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