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turboback.. - 8/21/2008 8:46:09 PM    dylan_09   Posts: 28 Joined: 7/12/2008 Status: offline so now that i have my new hoses on...no more oil leaks.. amp is in..music works.. body repaired..no more trashy looking bashes to the side of my car im looking into to getting turbo back exhaust. but i dont know if the stock turbo is able to ''expand'' or allow 3" or 3 1/4 piping.. is this possible?? i know that aftermarket exhaust dont add a whole lot of hp these days with the computers taking control of everything...but i would like the little bit of hp..look..and sound.. so any help is appreciated Post #: 1

RE: turboback.. - 8/22/2008 7:39:52 AM    Roto Posts: 1191 Joined: 12/18/2006 Status: offline Well actually I have a 3" downpipe from GenuineSaab.com and getting a 3" exhaust past the downpipe custom made for another $300 at a local muffler shop.  The exhaust with a combination of a better intercooler and intake actually do a lot for this car...and than the reflash only adds a lot more to it. _____________________________ 1999 Saab 9-3 5-door. She's back and better than ever Philly Region Autocross (in reply to dylan_09) Post #: 2

RE: turboback.. - 8/22/2008 7:40:24 PM    dylan_09   Posts: 28 Joined: 7/12/2008 Status: offline well it sounds like i should start working a bit more then..haha ok...so ive read and re-read different guys opinions on intakes for saabs.. whats the deal roto.. do they mess up my car or make it better.. reflash?? i presume you meaning tuning it........ _____________________________ 2000 9-5 aero _____________ high flow intake forge diverter valve clear side lights HID kit smart boost controller red silicone vacuum hose through-out engine (in reply to Roto) Post #: 3

RE: turboback.. - 8/22/2008 8:10:15 PM    Roto Posts: 1191 Joined: 12/18/2006 Status: offline the deal with intakes is - it''s a crapshoot...for one thing I really don''t think that you need one, just get a K&N drop in filter and you''ll be fine until around stage 4 level.  Do that mod last. There is really quite a big aftermarket for your car, look through the catalog on GS, as well at Jak Stoll Performance (goodle it).  Call both places, they will talk to you.  Jak is a good guy to talk to when planning out your car.  _____________________________ 1999 Saab 9-3 5-door. She's back and better than ever Philly Region Autocross (in reply to dylan_09) Post #: 4

RE: turboback.. - 8/22/2008 9:45:39 PM    dylan_09   Posts: 28 Joined: 7/12/2008 Status: offline k ive been to genuinesaab a few times...and they have quite a few things that i would like   but i will look up the jak guy     ive also been to a site called elkparts.com   they have a very wide selection of parts for saabs..  but thanks for the advice! i really needed it _____________________________ 2000 9-5 aero _____________ high flow intake forge diverter valve clear side lights HID kit smart boost controller red silicone vacuum hose through-out engine (in reply to Roto) Post #: 5

RE: turboback.. - 8/23/2008 7:26:04 AM    Roto Posts: 1191 Joined: 12/18/2006 Status: offline elkparts seems overpriced... _____________________________ 1999 Saab 9-3 5-door. She's back and better than ever Philly Region Autocross (in reply to dylan_09) Post #: 6

RE: turboback.. - 9/3/2008 6:16:28 AM    dylan_09   Posts: 28 Joined: 7/12/2008 Status: offline i know thats what i thought. so i think im stickin with genuine.. haha _____________________________ 2000 9-5 aero _____________ high flow intake forge diverter valve clear side lights HID kit smart boost controller red silicone vacuum hose through-out engine (in reply to Roto) Post #: 7

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