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I was one of the fortunate to buy the 200HP Tuning Kit (designed for the 2000 yr 170HP cars ONLY--according to SAAB)at the Saab Owners Convention at Troy Michigan.
I bought it initially for the 4 platinum plugs contained within the kit...as I own a 2001 LPT wagon. I was told at the SOC that the kit would not work at all on my 2001 car.
Today, I went to my local SAAB dealer with the tuning kit. They removed the current (factory OEM 185hp) ecm, and installed the new 200hp kit.
The technician positively demonstrated to me that the car would not run until TECH2 "married" it to the car (By trying to start it---and all it would do is crank, but not run).
Then, the technician "married" the kit to my vehicle---a process that took about 10 minutes--as he was explaining things from TECH2 to me as he went along.
Finally, the moment of truth, as the key was inserted and turned, and VROOOOOMMMM, it RAN !!!!
Now for the downside....
On MY CAR, the boost guage is not properly functional with the 2000 tuning kit. The needle is pegged to the far edge of the red zone as to show full boost.
From what I think I understand from this afternoon, the Trionic7 is the same in both 2000 and 2001, but the signal it sends to the MIU for the turbo needle guage is different.
On the road for about 50 miles tonight, this car has much more torque. I live out in a hilly area, and the 185hp would constantly upshift (and somewhat harshly) at 55mph on my porpoise hill course to home. Update: With 200hp it just cruises along.....up shifts, if any, are smooth and brief.
So, if you can tolerate the non-functioning boost gauge on your 2001, the SOC 2007 upgrade kit is for you!!
Note: Other model years (besides 2001) will certainly have their varying results.
I hope this helps.
TG
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