Go Back   Saab Forums - Saab Enthusiast Forum > General Saab Forums > Off Topic
Sign in using an external account
Register Forgot Password?

Off Topic A place to boldly go off topic... almost anything goes.

Reply
 
 
 
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Search this Thread
  #1  
Old 04-17-2008, 10:24 PM
Super Moderator
Garage is empty, add now
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Hagerstown,MD
Posts: 218
Send a message via AIM to hawaiisaab93
Default im gonna to the INFAMOUS engine swap

ive talked about it in recent polls...people said i was crazy for doing the things ive done to my saab? but ill fill that tuners playground up when im done...ive been checking out saturn sky engines...theres about a 99percent chance Im gonna have it installed in my 03' 93...Imma do mods to the engine that would be close to impossible in the Engine I have now...ill keep people posted with pics and info when i do this CRAZY FEAT.....and roto thought the nintendo install was crazy
Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links

Register your account for free or log in if already registered to remove this ad now!
  #2  
Old 04-17-2008, 10:38 PM
Super Moderator
Garage is empty, add now
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Posts: 1,971
Default RE: im gonna to the INFAMOUS engine swap

Dude, you doing RWD too? You get that done and I'm flying to hawaii and buying beer...
__________________
1999 Saab 9-3 5-door Stg4
Philly Region SCCA
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 04-17-2008, 10:45 PM
Super Moderator
Garage is empty, add now
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Hagerstown,MD
Posts: 218
Send a message via AIM to hawaiisaab93
Default RE: im gonna to the INFAMOUS engine swap

whatever it takes roto...ive bene chekcking out the 2.4 liters and ALSO the ion redline 2.0 liters both are interesting...imma do engine swap for sure...still deciding which engine...im trying to avoid RWD but I might lean that way...redo the whole backend?I can get the SKY engine but im trying to find a redline engine for FWD purposes...imma figure something out
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 04-17-2008, 10:54 PM
Super Moderator
Garage is empty, add now
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Posts: 1,971
Default RE: im gonna to the INFAMOUS engine swap

Converting to RWD isn't THAT difficult, you just need a good welder/fabricator...if I were you I'd take the SKY redline or the Solstice GXP engines...(although ecotecs are not my most desired list, I'd just do the LS1 with a rear mounted vette tranny)
__________________
1999 Saab 9-3 5-door Stg4
Philly Region SCCA
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 04-17-2008, 10:57 PM
Super Moderator
Garage is empty, add now
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Hagerstown,MD
Posts: 218
Send a message via AIM to hawaiisaab93
Default RE: im gonna to the INFAMOUS engine swap

ha yea the ls1 would that even fit under my hood after pushing the fire wall back..ill keep everyone posted and let u know my final path..I havnt checked out them pontiac engines a whole lot maybe ill give them a shot...
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 04-17-2008, 11:01 PM
Super Moderator
Garage is empty, add now
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Posts: 1,971
Default RE: im gonna to the INFAMOUS engine swap

The LS1 with a vette tranny would feel right at home More than enough ****e there.
__________________
1999 Saab 9-3 5-door Stg4
Philly Region SCCA
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 04-17-2008, 11:13 PM
Super Moderator
Garage is empty, add now
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Hagerstown,MD
Posts: 218
Send a message via AIM to hawaiisaab93
Default RE: im gonna to the INFAMOUS engine swap

that might be a litle out of my funding....as crazy as that might sound...man would that be sweet though talk about the ultimate sleeper? whod see that coming?
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 04-17-2008, 11:44 PM
Super Moderator
Garage is empty, add now
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Posts: 1,971
Default RE: im gonna to the INFAMOUS engine swap

hehe... I'm just throwing things out there...I'm pretty sure I'll be building my own "ultimate sleeper" in the next three years...
__________________
1999 Saab 9-3 5-door Stg4
Philly Region SCCA
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 04-18-2008, 09:44 AM
Super Moderator
Garage is empty, add now
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Hagerstown,MD
Posts: 218
Send a message via AIM to hawaiisaab93
Default RE: im gonna to the INFAMOUS engine swap

ls1 is sick but imma stick with my saturn engine...even though its prob no saab engine but mod wise it will be right up my alley....and now that im back in Hawaii (been in maryland with family forever!) it feels good to be back home.....you can make it your poster car for your site haha and ill make sure to put tire shine on the tires when I take that picture
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 04-18-2008, 10:24 AM
Super Moderator
Garage is empty, add now
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Posts: 1,971
Default RE: im gonna to the INFAMOUS engine swap

nice... when you put a turbo on it, let me refinish it... http://www.saabforums.com/m_2467/tm.htm
__________________
1999 Saab 9-3 5-door Stg4
Philly Region SCCA
Reply With Quote
Old 04-18-2008, 10:24 AM
 
 
 
Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Garage
Advertising

Featured Sponsors
Vendor Directory
Our Sponsors

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:31 AM.
Advertising Information - Contact Us - Saab Forums - Saab Enthusiast Forum - Archive - Top

© Internet Brands, Inc.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2012, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
SEO by vBSEO ©2010, Crawlability, Inc.