Advise on buying a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE

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10-15-2008, 07:58 AM

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RE: Advise on buying a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE

1. You need a boost gauge
2. Sure
3. By overboosting
4.This doesn't belong in this particular thread, but whatever

10-15-2008, 08:02 PM

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RE: Advise on buying a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE

well what would be a good place to set my boost to where i would get more performance but my engine wouldn't be overwhelmed by the boost its getting?

10-15-2008, 08:12 PM

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RE: Advise on buying a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE

How would you know where your boost is if you don't have a gauge? I don't know what the 9000's run for stock boost, but I wouldn't take it more than 3psi over stock without a wideband lambda and some control over fuel and ignition.

10-15-2008, 08:20 PM

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RE: Advise on buying a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE

where can i get a boost gauge? i am going to get one this weekend ( from where though ?)
3psi wouldn't not blow the engine would it? should i get a Mbc or not?
i'm new to tuning i'm learning as i do things by my self and the turbo is what i am teaching myself Atm
so i kind of need to ask a lot of questions

10-15-2008, 09:47 PM

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RE: Advise on buying a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE

A boost gauge is available at any auto parts store with a "tuner's" section. Ebay or any other online place would have it too. You're starting the learning process from the end of the book. Start with internal combustion engine theory first. Forced induction isn't an easy subject to start with... and it could cost you an engine if you're not careful.

10-16-2008, 05:44 AM

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RE: Advise on buying a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE

Im not going to over boost i just want to push a little bit more psi
and a boost guage can read that and its pretty cool
do i see any Hp gains from a bigger intercooler?

10-16-2008, 07:07 AM

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RE: Advise on buying a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE

You don't see hp gains from an intercooler directly. A better intercooler is a supporting modification. It affects spool-up time and also allows you to run higher boost (higher boost = hotter air, which needs to be cooled)

10-16-2008, 02:59 PM

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RE: Advise on buying a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE

OH ok
i seen several racing inter cooler's for like 40-60$ on ebay
do i need to buy the actual size that i have now
i seen a Cx racing inter cooler for 40$ on ebay

10-16-2008, 06:06 PM

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RE: Advise on buying a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE

ok, let's get something straight. Something for $40 on ebay is not a good idea. There's good deals and too good to be true deals. You need to know what size will fit your car... I'll look into that sometime next week, but for now don't buy anything.