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Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2005 06:08:48 GMT
From: "James Sweet" <jamessweetnospamail.com>
Subject: Re: '01 9-5


"Kelsey Cummings" <kgcnospamc.net> wrote in message news:PcfMe.9428$p%3.37473nospamoon.sonic.net... > I recently aquired a '01 9-5 v6 from a relative for a song. Looks great > next to my other sweedish cars too. I don't know much about it but it > feels like it has alot of untaped potential. It rides very smooth but > doesn't provide alot of road feel back to the driver which is something > I'm used to and would like more of. It also seems like alot more power > could be produced by the v6 than currently is. > > So - questions: > > 1) Pointers on suspension mods - progressive sport springs, firmer > shocks, upgraded anti-sway bars? Poly bushings? Something about aero > suspension upgrades? > > 2) Engine modification. What's going to get the most bang for the buck > as a stage 1 modification? Are ECU reprograms or chips available? > Matched performance exhaust sytems? Intake? More boost? Issues? > > 3) What vendors and/or enthusiast sites cater to saab owners? I'm very > familiar with the volvo crowd but haven't had much luck turning up > similar resources for the saab. More boost? The V6 isn't turbocharged is it? AFAIK it's a standard GM V6 engine, the 4 cylinder turbos are really much better.

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