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Guide to tuning your Saab 9-3 "Thank you for reading this Saab 9-3 tuning guide." The HOT, or High Output Turbo is a stunning engine. Power starts at 230bhp and this can be lifted to around 290bhp with the mods outlined below. A note on the V6 engine (pre 2001 is the one to go for) after 2001 the v6 was noticeably slower and less economical! It is not easy locating performance parts or remaps for the so it is not ideal for a tuning project. Many 9-3 owners uprate the handling of their cars as a priority, this will certainly increase your enjoyment of the car. We suggest that you fit uprated suspension and lower the car by 30-35mm. Larger drops require arch work - especially on models already equipped with sports suspension. Our aim in 9-3 engine tuning should be to increase peak power and Torque at the top end. Following our tips for tuning your 9-3 you will end up with a practical scorching hatch that will embarrass bigger cars. Smaller engines do not provide much of a return in terms of power so start with a bigger engine. Engine swaps are a good option if you have a small engine size. SAAB 9-3 Tuning modifications. This will help to ensure you retain some economy low down. This list of the stages and tuning modifications are usually fitted by our members, decide how far you wish to go in your tuning project before you start. Getting the right performance upgrade kits for your planned usage of the car is a time and money saver. Stage 3 motor sport parts just don't work well on the road and will make the car undrivable. Please watch our video which covers the 5 principles of tuning your car. Be sure to subscribe and support our new channel. Best Engine Mods for your car Mapping - remapping provides the most advantage in terms of cost savings, aftermarket ECUs, and piggyback ECUs are all alternatives. Fast road cams are one of the most significant mechanical changes, but they must be installed by someone who knows what they're doing and they are not always easy to source but you might find a local firm to regrind a stock camshaft. Intake and Exhaust - Note that on their own these mods will NOT ADD POWER in most cases, but they can help enhance power after other mods by removing the restriction. Upgrades to turbochargers and superchargers - forced induction is the most efficient approach to increase air supply, allowing you to burn more fuel and make more power. It is one of the most costly upgrades but provides the best gains. Head work - The goals of porting and flowing the head are to get air flowing into the engine while removing flow restrictions and turbulence. Typical stage 1 mods often include: Suspension upgrade (drop 29mm - 38 mm.), Sports exhaust, Remap, Panel air filter, Lighter flywheel, Alloy wheels. Typical stage 2 mods often include: Ported and polished head, fuel pump upgrades, high flow fuel injector, Fast road cam, Power/Sport clutch. Typical stage 3 mods often include: Adding or upgrading forced induction (turbo/supercharger), Competition cam, Engine balancing, Internal engine upgrades (pistons/head/valves), Sports gearbox. Your targets when modding the engine should be a flat and wide torque output. You don't want all the torque to be at the top end of the rev range unless you are creating a motor sport car. In this article we shall give a brief overview to the best modifications for your car, but we'd encourage you to spend some time on the site looking into the details of each type of performance of the most cost effective mechanical uprated modifications you can do to your NA (naturally aspirated) engine is to fit a fast road camshaft . It improves the intake and exhaust flow and pushes up the power if done right. Ideally you'd add other mods and finish up with a remap. We'd also caution you not to go with a motor sports profile cam as this upsets the engines idling and general town driving characteristics. You will need to ensure that the engine is not starved of fuel so will need to pay attention to the fuelling. Most power losses, and erratic idling after modified mods are done can usually be traced to timing or fuelling issues. To get sufficient fuel you may need to improve the injectors on your engine. Uprate the fuel pump to cope with the extra fuel requirements of your tuned 9-3's uprated injectors. Fast road cams offer one of the biggest performance gains as far as a bolt on part goes. When pushing up the power you will need to pay attention to the fuelling. More power needs more fuel. A fuel pressure boost valve will make the car more responsive and respond better. To get sufficient fuel you may need to uprate the injectors on your engine. Uprate the fuel pump to cope with the extra fuel requirements of your tuned 9-3. The turbo Saab engines respond well to an aftermarket intercooler and a remap which pushes power from 150bhp to around the 225bhp mark on standard engine internals with little or no reliability issues. We cover remapping a little further down the page. Handling/Suspension upgrades Handling modifications are high on most peoples lists for the 9-3. Good suspension tweaks that dramatically improve handling for the 9-3 include a couple of degrees negative camber and degrees of toe in or out on the front wheels. Toe in for stability, or Toe out to improve cornering. It would also pay to improve the brakes, by adding larger discs and or higher friction pads.. We would go to a maximum drop of 29mm - 38 mm. on most models. You risk grounding out if you go lower than this. Turning our attention to the engine we need to get a bit more power out of the top end. Enjoy your 9-3 to the max with our awesome performance tuning advice - do the right mods in the right order. The best power gains come from larger engine sizes. The more you start with the bigger the return on investment so engine swaps are good value mods for small engined cars. SAAB 9-3 Intake and Exhaust. Now we move on to the intake and exhaust and ensure proper flow through the engine. Maximum power gains come from a full induction kit. On small engines you will actually lose low down power so we suggest you use a panel air filter instead. Do not go with the biggest exhaust you can find - the best for power gains are usually between to inches. When you start tuning your 9-3 you will find that the standard clutch starts to complain so get an uprated clutch. NA (naturally aspirated) engines do not achieve big power gains if you remap them but with turbo engines this is another story. A remapped turbo remapped turbo will give phenomenal power gain. Adding forced induction will see big power gains but this is usually too expensive to be cost effective. Superchargers are generally easier to add than turbos. Turbos give boost in exponential proportion to increasing engine speed and this can make mapping difficult. The nice steady boost to rpm characteristics of the supercharger make them easier to map. Alternatively you could add water injection to control knock. The TiD offers 150bhp in standard from and this can be remapped to 190-225bhp. The V6 TiD starts at 166bhp and with a remap will produce around 217bhp. The offers 120bhp in standard form but a remap can lift this to an impressive 160bhp. One of the best value mods around has to be a remap for a modern diesel. It is worth noting that the recent 52 plate model cannot be remapped so earlier cars are better. SAAB 9-3 Wheel modifications. Alloy wheels will help the brakes cool down and are usually lighter than the steel ones. It is worth noting that although they can look cool on the 9-3 Big alloy wheels will actually decrease your performance. The larger you go the lower your acceleration will be - this is due to the change in your effective final drive ratio. For this reason we would advise sticking to a maximum wheel size of 18 inches, although we know some of our members have gone larger than this with no problems. Please join us in our forum to discuss the 9-3 options in more detail with our 9-3 owners. It would also be worth reading our 9-3 tuning articles to get a full grasp of the pros and cons of each type of modification. PLEASE HELP: I NEED YOUR DONATIONS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RUNNING THIS SITE AND KEEP IT RUNNING. I do not charge you to access this website and it saves most TorqueCars readers $100's each year - but we are NON PROFIT and not even covering our costs. To keep us running PLEASE Donate here This article was written by me, Waynne Smith TorqueCars founder, and I appreciate your feedback and suggestions. This entry was filed under Saab. 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The Saab H engine is a redesign of the Saab B engine, which in turn was based on the Triumph Slant-4 engine . Despite the name it is not an H engine or horizontally opposed engine, but a slanted inline-4. The H engine was introduced in 1981 in the Saab 900 and was also used in the Saab 99 from 1982 onwards. H stood for high compression; higher

More power for your Saab 9-3 (210 hp) Specialized dealers all over the world Our own research & development Dyno-tested software +51Nm From 300 Nm To 351 Nm +31HP From 210 HP To 241 HP Default Stage 1 difference Power 210 hp 241 hp + 31 hp Torque 300 Nm 351 Nm + 51 Nm Included in this package Complete diagnosis conducted by our experts Readout of the engine and/or gearbox Software calibration done by our engineers Uploading the upgraded software Data logging and support after tuning Ziptuning vs Stock Start of Injection (SOI) optimization Data logging Operation of the internal combustion engine is dependent on three main factors: the amount of fuel, the amount of oxygen and ignition timing. These three need to work together and complement each other in order for the engine to perform as it should and their cooperation is controlled by the electronic engine management system. It adjusts each of these factors to make them complement each other and also sets up a number of filters and limiters in order to get the right information and ensure safety and reliability. What we do with your engine is improve the combustion process and thus make the engine more efficient. All of the modifications we perform are based on real time measurements, meticulous calculations and numerous tests and data logging which means we do not guess anything or gamble by increasing the values of the turbo pressure, or injection. While performing modifications, we follow the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) architecture and keep the same level of quality and reliability while ensuring better performance. After ZIP tuning modifications your engine will have more horsepower and more torque and you will notice this as soon as you drive out of our workshop. The increased amount of torque results in noticeably higher efficiency and smoother ride in everyday conditions. Air/Fuel Ratio / Lambda The correct ratio in the air and fuel mixture is always measured before tuning. After that we modify the values and perform additional measurements with our data logging equipment to make sure that the proportions of air and fuel are perfect. A deviating lambda value coming from a mechanical problem on a particular car, or a mistake in remapping itself can have disastrous consequences. Intake Air Temperature During data logging we measure the air intake temperature. This is one of the ways to verify that our modification is safe for your engine. Some customers have even had higher performing aftermarket intake air filters installed in the wrong place, thus feeding the engine with the air that is hotter than it should be and causing dramatic performance drops and unreasonably and dangerously high temperatures inside the engine. Oil / Fuel / Coolant temperatures Having these temperatures at their optimal levels is another sign that our modifications are safe for your car. This is why these are measured during data logging. Optimizing ignition timing for gasoline engines When tuning gasoline engines, in addition to increasing the turbo pressure and injection, we also adjust the ignition by advancing it or retarding it, as necessary. The changes we make during tuning considerably affect combustion and this calls for an adjustment in ignition timing. The results of proper ignition timing are more efficient combustion and more power and torque. This optimization also benefits the exhaust system and turbocharger and controls the explosions inside the engine. Inefficient combustion is the prime cause of engine damage on gasoline engines. This is why we make sure that we modify the ignition timing and make it perfect by checking the engine operation numerous times during our data logs. Some tuners gamble by adding a certain percentage of boost pressure and fuel without adjusting them to match, or testing thoroughly before and after tuning, or they simply purchase ready-made software on the internet, but this is far from being recommended. It is of the highest importance to know how the engine works and what kind of a setup the paths of fuel, air and ignition have. Many customers feel that if they can notice the power increase after tuning that it is a job well done. However, simply having more power does not mean your engine is tuned optimally. In most cases this will result in adjustments that are completely illogical when compared with the OEM setup, often inefficient and sometimes even harmful to the engine. In order to prevent all these we perform data logging. Data logging is performed during the software modifications and it includes measuring the air/fuel ratio, turbo values, ignition and various temperatures and it is practically irreplaceable if you want a safe and reliable car after tuning. Turbo Requested and actually delivered boost can vary so we make sure to measure it in order to have the correct information. After that we perform the modification and check to make sure that the actual operation is as it should be. Every turbo system is subject to wear which can alter its performance so it should by no means be adjusted without having all the information about that particular car. Many tuners will often increase the boost pressure to unnecessarily high levels, especially in diesel engines, and this inevitably leads to higher wear and premature malfunction. Exhaust Gas Temperature In addition to measuring the air inteke temperature, we also measure the exhaust gas temperature during data logging. A mechanical problem or a bug in the software modification can cause excessive temperatures which can cause damage to the turbo and exhaust systems. This is why controlling these values before and after turning is of the highest importance. Optimizing injection timing for diesel engines Aside from increasing the injection period, it is also important to optimize the injection timing. Adjusting the exact moment when the ignition starts and making it perfect is very important for ensuring the best possible combustion wave and the best possible torque peak. This results in a more efficient combustion process and an increase in torque and power. This optimization also benefits the exhaust system, DPF and turbocharger and also optimizes ignition. We always make sure we provide the optimal settings. Noticeable tuning effects We always check to make sure that the effects of our tuning are as noticeable as they are safe. This may sound strange, but it is often the case with some tuners that tuning is performed with WOT (Wide Open Throttle – 100% throttle). However, vast majority of driving time is not at full throttle, which means that you will not notice the benefits of tuning most of the time. This is why we make sure that you feel the additional power even at lower throttle positions. The “wow” effect is much greater with our tuning. Chat with us Contact Us Junior Strous “A fantastic track tune” Junior Strous, BMW M3 Jos Verstappen “It’s going like a bullet” Jos Verstappen, Audi RS6 Christijan Albers “Something so good can be so much better.” Christijan Albers, Audi Q7 V12 TDI Acceleration improvement In addition to improving power and torque, we further improve the acceleration time of the vehicle. We reduce the delay in ignition so that the engine reacts instantly without making the accelerator pedal more sensitive. We also greatly improve the driving characteristics by reducing the "lag" in the throttle response. This improvement is particularly noticeable when driving at low speeds and you want to speed up suddenly, or when you press the accelerator just after braking. Lower fuel consumption Our expert engineers at ZIPtuning have paid a lot of attention to a number of parameters in the software that are directly related to fuel consumption. Depending on the driving style and fuel quality, lower fuel consumption can be achieved! Clutch protection Tuning gives more torque at low RPM. If the torque buildup is too extreme, your clutch and driveline can be damaged. We gradually build up torque delivery so that the gearbox and clutch are never overloaded and the power and torque delivery is always pleasantly smooth. Smooth driving experience We always check to make sure that the effects of our tuning are as noticeable as they are safe. This may sound strange, but it is often the case with some tuners that tuning is performed with WOT (Wide Open Throttle – 100% throttle). However, vast majority of driving time is not at full throttle, which means that you will not notice the benefits of tuning most of the time. This is why we make sure that you feel the additional power even at lower throttle positions. The “wow” effect is much greater with our tuning. ZIP ECU code structure Our engineers have made it possible to adjust the code structure of the ECU. This allows us to change and add functions. Some of the changes to the code structure increase the torque limit which is normally only possible by using calibration data or by using piggyback devices. This offers our engineers the possibility of not having to comply with the transmission software, which means that we exceed the expected capital gains. However, we are always within the mechanical safety borders. ZIP ECU Explorer and Mapdriver ZIP's ECU Explorer and Mapdriver provide full access to any table and map, including all variables within the engine management system. As a result, we are not limited by the software as is customary for most tuning companies. Through our map drivers we bring the software optimizations to a higher level. ZIP smart safety features In order to protect your parts we have incorporated a number of smart and adaptive safety features in our tuning software. For example, when the atmospheric pressure is low, the boost demand is automatically reduced, which protects your turbo system. This is very common when you are driving in the mountains. In case the measured temperatures of the intake, exhaust and oil are high, the demands for fuel injection and turbo pressure are also automatically different. If you pour fuel that is of lower quality than regular, the engine can detonate. In this case the ignition is delayed and the boost pressure is reduced which eliminates the possibility of a detonation which can seriously damage the engine. By making sure that the torque buildup is gradual and that the maximum value never exceeds the levels deemed safe by the manufacturer we protect your gearbox, clutch and driveline. OEM emission standards are met Our software is developed to preserve or even reduce CO2 emissions. Explanation tuning stages Are you looking for even more power in a reliable way? Then we have stage 2 tuning for you. With this tuning, in addition to the software, we optimize a number of components that increase the efficiency of the engine. Pay attention! The prizes for a stage 2 tuning are substantially higher than our stage 1 tuning. The stage 1 chiptuning has been developed for the original parts of the car and therefore requires only a software adjustment and less labor. If you are not looking for hardware modifications, but only for a software modification, we advise you to do a stage 1 request. The results and performances are subject to changes and system and / or printing errors Description of stage 3 tuning Stage 3 tuning includes more efficient forced induction parts and they require complete customization. If you are interested in stage 3 tuning, contact our dealer in your area. Our own research & development Dyno-measured software Specialized dealers all over the world GET OUR NEWSLETTERSubscribe to our newsletter for awesome videos, tuningnews and offers in your inbox!
How long you need to let the engine cool down before it will restart can range from 20 mins up to 2 hours, depending on how bad the fault is within the ECU. A diagnostics check will usually return a fault code of P0601 – Internal Control Module Malfunction, if you have this fault code stored then your Saab 9-3 engine ECU is most definitely

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I have a 2008 Saab 9-3 2.0t auto. The car has 160k, the engine has 40k. I recently had some chain stretch and the chain cut the upper chain guide in two, the liberated piece got caught in the timing chain gears and popped the cams off. I ended up swapping the engine out for a 2.0 from an 09 with 30K miles.

Your custom written Saab remap is designed to improve how the T engine performs. The Benefits of a Custom Remap on your Saab: • Increased Horsepower • Increased Torque • Sharper Throttle Response • Faster Acceleration • Smoother Power Delivery • Eliminated Flat Spots • Improved Fuel Efficiency (Diesel) • Safer Overtaking Please check the performance data to the right for your Saab 9-3 T 175 hp All remaps are developed in house and written by our very own Saab tuning team Please Note: Call 01254 802126 or enquire below to find your local Advanced Tuning dealer Enquire about tuning this vehicle Enter your vehicle and contact details below and we will be in touch in one working day. Manufacturer's T Tuning DataFactory Standard tuning compared against Advanced Tuning ECU Remap Power/Torque Before ECU Remap After ECU Remap Power (hp) 175 hp 205 hp Torque (NM) 265 Nm 320 Nm

Away from the engine bay, the 9-3 isn’t quite so convincing. The quality of the switchgear and cockpit-style (Saab’s words, obviously) cabin is still more Vauxhall than Louis Vuitton. On
Saab 9-3 YS3F Turbo 210 KM 154 kW Przedstawiamy przykładowe efekty chip tuningu pojazdu Saab 9-3 YS3F z silnikiem Turbo 210 KM 154 kW. Umów się na wizytę Wydrukuj tę stronę Informacje ogólne Przebieg modyfikacji Power deck Zwiększenie mocy w Saab 9-3 YS3F Turbo 210 KM 154 kW Przeprowadzimy chip tuning w pojeździe Saab 9-3 YS3F Turbo 210 KM 154 kW oraz inne modyfikacje pojazdów Saab 9-3 YS3F poprzez aktualizację oprogramowania sterownika silnika. Zajmujemy się tym profesjonalnie od wielu lat, czego dowodem są pomiary mocy pojazdu Saab 9-3 YS3F na naszej hamowni podwoziowej. Najwiekszy przyrost mocy odnotowuje się w samochodach benzynowych z turbosprężarką, lecz dzięki naszej obszernej wiedzy i profesjonalizmowi potrafimy zwiekszyć moc również w wolnossących Saab. Usługa chip tuningu lub innej dowolnej modyfikacji sterownika silnika może być przeprowadzona w jednym z naszych serwisów V-Tuning w Polce lub za granicą. Na każdą modyfikację pojazdu Saab 9-3 YS3F Turbo 210 KM 154 kW klient otrzyma certyfikat potwierdzający aktualizację oprogramowania oraz 3-letnią gwarancję. Z uwagi na fakt, iż producenci często zaniżają wartości momentu obrotowego, zachęcamy Cię do pomiaru mocy i momentu obrotowego na naszej hamowni podwoziowej. Po zweryfikowaniu wyniku pomiaru w samochodzie możemy porozmawiać o możliwościach modyfikacji pojazdu Saab 9-3 YS3F Turbo 210 KM 154 kW. Modyfikacja oprogramowania w Saab 9-3 YS3F Turbo 210 KM 154 kW Modyfikacja odbywa się poprzez złącze diagnostyczne samochodu Saab 9-3 YS3F lub sterownika silnika Turbo 210 KM 154 kW. Oryginalny program jest pobierany z samochodu, a następnie aktualizowany zgodnie z oczekiwaniami klienta. Każdy samochód jest modyfikowany indywidualnie, nie używamy "gotowców" i nie wykonujemy modyfikacji "po studencku". Przed modyfikacją każdy pojazd trafia na naszą hamownię, gdzie możemy zweryfikować moc silnika, moment obrotowy oraz rozkład mocy i momentu względem danych obrotów. Dopiero na tej podstawie przygotowywany jest indywidualny program dla samochodu. Po aktualizacji oprogramowania, parametry samochodu ponownie są sprawdzane na hamowni podwoziowej. Nasze modyfikacje mają na celu nie tylko zwiększenie mocy i momentu obrotowego, ale przede wszystkim optymalizują oprogramowanie. Saab 9-3 YS3F Turbo 210 KM 154 kW nabiera mocy i elastyczności, a przy tym obniża się jego spalanie oraz zwiększa się kultura pracy silnika. Power Deck dla Saab 9-3 YS3F Turbo 210 KM 154 kW Zadaniem urządzenia Power Deck w samochodzie Saab 9-3 YS3F Turbo 210 KM 154 kW jest zmiana parametrów odczytywanych przez czujniki samochodu tak, aby sterownik silnika wprowadził korektę ciśnienia doładowania i dawki (lub ciśnienia i pośrednio przez to - dawki) paliwa. Power Deck zmienia więc dwa parametry główne, a nie trzy, jak chip tuning. Power Deck ma swoje mapy korekt dwóch wymienionych wyżej parametrów i realizuje je stosownie do obciążenia i obrotów silnika, dokładnie w ten sam sposób, jak w chip tuningu. Nie da się rozpoznać podczas jazdy, czy auto ma Power Deck czy przeprowadzany był chip tuning. Niemniej jednak dobrze wykonany chip tuning daje większą elastyczność modyfikacji pojazdu. Power Deck jest również świetnym rozwiązaniem podnoszącym moc i moment obrotowy w nowych pojazdach objętych gwarancją. Zobacz inne silniki samochodu Saab 9-3 YS3F jk9ZLtc. 161 1 170 434 77 203 65 313 386

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