changes made justifying the name change, the '94 to '97 900 ie 90% the same as the 9-3 from '98 on, cosmetic differences asside.

Computer is one way to go, but it is expensive. Several out there: Abbott, Maptun, BSR, Trent, Nordic, more... I bought the Abbott chip and am very pleased. I understand though that Maptun will get you even more power. As much as 270hp =:-0 I will warn you that the automatic tranny generally can't take quite as much strain, plus shift points are slower than the manual, so you may not get to this level of performance. (Computer may fix this, however. I really can't comment here as I have a stick...)

Still haven't dyno'd my ride yet. Was going to last week, but some unexpected things came up... I suspect I'm somewhere in the 230 to 240 range.

Computer is one way, a cheaper, but less perfomance is a manual boost controller. Really a matter of economics. Chips are anywhere from $400 to $1100, and can get you some realy kick. The boost controllers are around $100 to $200, and while it will get up and go, it's not quite the same level as the computer swap out.

As with any performance upgrades, it is really the sum of many parts, not just one thing. I have a 2.5 inch CAT back exhaust and Forge BOV as well. Many also recommend getting a larger exhaust after the turbo and before the CAT, too. I am looking to install the Viggen intercooler and the Abbott Viggen Rescue Kit over the next couple of months. I had just done the ECU and springs last December, also had to fix a leaky tranny input shaft (upgrades had nothing to do with this, leaking before the upgades). That fix alone was $1100, so the car budget is naturally on hold until I build it back up..;-)

Your 9-3, you don't mention whether it is the LPT or the HOT. If it is the LPT, you could upgrade the turbo and basically build a HOT, and then Viggen.

If money were not a factor (and when is it not? read above...) you could swap out your tranny for a manual (hee hee, love to rebel against Mom and Dad...

Here is what I did in chronological order:

Saab Sport Exhaust, last June 2000
Abbott ECU and Wastegate kit, December 2000 (b-day present from wife)
Abbott Springs, December 2000 (Christmas present from wife)
AutoMeter A-pilar mounted boost gauge December 2000(Christmas present from Dad)
Forge BOV, January 2001, present to self...
Viggen IC in the works...
Abbott Viggen Rescue Kit in the works...

Ramblin' once again. In any case, what ever you do, there is plenty for you in resources (right here in this BB) and parts/upgrades.

Good luck and keep Saabing!

Jim M.

• How about some more help for a Saab rookie, Chris, Thu, 3 May 2001 19:38:30
  • teenagers can love saabs too, Mike, Fri, 4 May 2001 22:52:22
  • Re: How about some more help for a Saab rookie, Han, Fri, 4 May 2001 18:32:16
  • the best upgrade you can make, 94 Aero, Fri, 4 May 2001 15:35:00
  • well well well. since all so interested in, chrisx, Fri, 4 May 2001 15:11:39
    • Ah, makes me remember my frist Saab...., Scott Paterson , Sun, 6 May 2001 13:16:55
    • Re: well well well. since all so interested in, mario, Fri, 4 May 2001 22:28:42
      • Amen Brotha, Chris, Sat, 5 May 2001 00:03:24
    • I asked for help not psychoanalysis, Chris, Fri, 4 May 2001 19:26:03
      • hmmmm that's good to know, chrisx, Fri, 4 May 2001 23:40:25
        • For the love of everything good and holy..., Chris, Sat, 5 May 2001 00:00:00
          • yes....unfortunately, chrisx, Sat, 5 May 2001 00:53:13
            • You would probably like Rush Limbaugh, Chris, Sat, 5 May 2001 01:16:29
              • right. another big fat bag of stinky foul wind. and stupid too., chrisx, Sat, 5 May 2001 01:22:51
                • Re: right. another big fat bag of stinky foul wind. and stupid too., mario, Sat, 5 May 2001 13:26:02
                  • Re: right. another big fat bag of stinky foul wind. and stupid too., chrisx, Sat, 5 May 2001 15:38:53
                    • Re: right. another big fat bag of stinky foul wind. and stupid too., mario, Sat, 5 May 2001 20:26:56
                  • Imports do last longer..., Chris, Sat, 5 May 2001 14:31:41
      • Well said!, Jim S, Fri, 4 May 2001 20:52:04
        • It's me...you know the rookie, Chris, Sat, 5 May 2001 00:01:36
    • Um well yeah..., Jay S., Fri, 4 May 2001 15:54:53
      • hey i'm done...not all of us are as cool headed as u. n/m, chrisx, Fri, 4 May 2001 15:58:18
  • I apologize Chris for the way some people here have acted..., Richard P., Fri, 4 May 2001 11:46:12
    • Much respedt to you for seeing my side!, Chris, Fri, 4 May 2001 18:30:41
  • Chris: welcome to the family!!!, Karl , Fri, 4 May 2001 10:43:48
  • advice, jd, Fri, 4 May 2001 09:42:32
    • This is only my second post..., Chris Campbell, Fri, 4 May 2001 10:02:59
      • Grrr..., jd, Fri, 4 May 2001 21:14:08
        • Understood, Thank you, Chris, Fri, 4 May 2001 23:45:28
          • No big deal n/m, jd, Sat, 5 May 2001 09:53:15
      • chrisx, mario, Fri, 4 May 2001 10:24:19
  • it appears to me, chrisx, Thu, 3 May 2001 20:53:19
    • Give kid a break..., Gerhard, Fri, 4 May 2001 04:48:42
    • Whoa there!!!, Jay S., Thu, 3 May 2001 21:56:52
      • chrisx had to be kidding, mario, Thu, 3 May 2001 23:27:19
        • Don't think he is kidding, Chris, Thu, 3 May 2001 23:50:05
          • now, other's ignorance is showing through..., kooch, Fri, 4 May 2001 02:25:25
            • no prob kooch..there's only 6 pups...., chrisx, Fri, 4 May 2001 03:07:01
          • Re: Don't think he is kidding, mario, Fri, 4 May 2001 00:48:36
            • I hear he is really smart also..., chrisx, Fri, 4 May 2001 01:28:09
              • Lets clear a few things up, Chris, Fri, 4 May 2001 07:48:47
      • Do you need to be imature to enjoy speed?????, Ed F, Thu, 3 May 2001 23:07:06
    • Before you go off on a rant..., Chris, Thu, 3 May 2001 21:16:02
      • Well spoken..., DavidR, Fri, 4 May 2001 01:38:59
      • I gotta side with Chris...., T.Ghosh, Thu, 3 May 2001 21:48:26
      • Re: Before you go off on a rant..., Hehe, Thu, 3 May 2001 21:42:29
        • Thanks for the kind words and encouragement, Chris, Thu, 3 May 2001 22:49:06
          • Keep it up Chris, don't be discouraged, Justin, Fri, 4 May 2001 03:02:20
    • Re: it appears to me, Chris, Thu, 3 May 2001 21:02:06
  • Don't get discouraged. Though touted as 1000 (long), Talladega900, Thu, 3 May 2001 20:09:51 <-- Viewing This Message
    • Re: Don't get discouraged. Though touted as 1000 (longer), TERRY, Fri, 4 May 2001 09:13:51
      • On wheel choice, Chris, Fri, 4 May 2001 18:37:41
        • Re: On wheel choice, Chris, Fri, 4 May 2001 18:46:36
      • doh!., TERRY, Fri, 4 May 2001 16:41:44

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