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>You can search this BB for “airbox mod” to learn about adding a 3” inlet to the stock airbox.
>You can search for “throttle body transition” to learn about porting the throttle body transition casting and removing the turbo ‘silencer’.
>You can add the SAS or Taliaferro 7/8” (22 mm) rear sway bar for better handling; search this BB for “rear sway bar”.
>You can add the steering rack brace for better handling.
>You can reprogram the Engine Control Unit (ECU) for more horsepower (see Taliaferro Imports at http://www.geniunesaab.com) or add a Manual Boost Controller (MBC).
It depends a lot on what you want (handling, horsepower, etc.) and how much you wish to do yourself.
Rob Mustard (aka REM in Seattle)
1998 Saab 900 SE Turbo; Silver; 5-door; Automatic Transmission
UPGRADES
ENGINE
-SpeedParts ‘Step 2’ Engine Control Unit (ECU).
-Saab stainless steel sport exhaust with added center resonator.
-Forge piston type boost pressure by-pass/diverter valve.
-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
-205/55-WR16 Dunlop SP Sport 5000 tires.
-Swedish Auto Specialties 22mm (7/8”) rear anti-sway bar.
-Koni Sport adjustable front struts and rear shock absorbers.
-Abbot Racing polyurethane tracking control arm bushings.
-Abbott Racing steering rack 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.
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