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Nordic engine upgrades and Wigwam Motors in USA
Posted by John Davies (more from John Davies) on Sun, 15 Oct 2000 10:52:41
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Does anyone have any input on Nordic and their engine and exhaust upgrades for the 2000+ 9-5 Aero 5 speed? I have started a communication with Wigwam, which appears to be the sole US importer, but I don't have anything definite yet from them.
I am wondering how the car handles their Step 3 upgrade (300 hp/342 ft lbs). Does it feel squirrely? Torque steer? Can the traction control handle the extra power? Long term durability concerns?
The charts at Nordic's website show phenominal gains in passing power - they are near the times of the BMW M5! The time to go from 80 to 120 km/h in fifth gear improves by 32% (3.5 seconds) - that is a really major gain right where you need it for passing on two lane roads.
Wigwam offers brand new cars with the mods already done. I don't see how Saab lets them do that, since it must void the drivetrain warranty. Or does it? - (now that would be a nice thing if it didn't!)
Here is Wigwam's link:
http://www.wigwamsaab.com/specials.cgi?ad_id=112306&ix=510
Here is Nordic's:
http://www.saabtuning.com/saabtuning/9-5/
If anyone expresses interest in this post, I will pass on everything I learn from Wigwam when I get receive it.
Thanks.
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