5 TERRIBLE Mods You Shouldn't Do To Your Saab 9-3

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  • @AutoAutopsy
    @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety +23

    *6. LED lights (when done improperly):* LEDs are often not installed properly on these cars and therefore flicker/cause errors. If you want to install these lights the right way, however, see this video: czcams.com/video/eC_ptwr__6I/video.html

    • @MM-rf8ml
      @MM-rf8ml Před 2 lety +1

      As you stated in your video some people like these bad mods. I personally have stock low beam and high beam bulbs but i changed my fog lights, marker lights, brake lights, and those little city light bulbs next to the headlights. I love watching them all flash back and forth after i close the doors and lock it.

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety

      👍🏼👊🏼

    • @DS-nq1dg
      @DS-nq1dg Před 2 lety +2

      I had my tint guy do my LED headlights and f/r directional strips on my 94 9-3. Great job on the install. At first the flicker annoyed me but then people would ask whenever I parked, "Why are your lights flickering like that?" To which I would reply "Oh, that's just my fancy security system saying it is going into "Full Activation" mode." After I while, I came to like the flicker. What I don't like is the frequent error messages that pop up INSIDE the car! That is hella annoying. I peeped out Maptune's LED enabler and have thought about it but i like my flicker, lol

    • @MM-rf8ml
      @MM-rf8ml Před 2 lety

      @@DS-nq1dg Yes i agree with you I know the error ding dong in my 2003 NG 9-3 is more annoying because people think my car has no lights or is dangerous to ride in. Lol

    • @Woahmoodoneit.
      @Woahmoodoneit. Před 2 lety

      wat a good website

  • @Blue-moon12
    @Blue-moon12 Před 2 lety +27

    For all the UK watchers a BOV is also called a dump valve. The 5 mods you memtioned could cover a lot of cars other than Saab too. The large rear wings are the worst for me. Great video.

  • @mikeanderson2730
    @mikeanderson2730 Před rokem +16

    Like the respect you are providing to a battered brand. These cars are very good looking, exiting to drive and if proper maintinenced, a really trusty companion. And by the way, the wing on P-A´s silver 93 needs to be big for a reason, 700bhp and four wheel drive needs downforce. Keep up the good work!

  • @edwardmarquardt8176
    @edwardmarquardt8176 Před 2 lety +8

    I didn't realize how bad the pod filter sitting there in my engine bay was until i saw the intake air temperature one day (while trouble shooting other issues). It was 105 on a cool spring day while driving 50mph. It does sound good though.

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety +1

      Yikes!! They do. I’m sure you could get a heat shield for it to help with that 👍🏼

    • @DontEatTheAnimals
      @DontEatTheAnimals Před 2 lety +1

      You're talking old fashioned temperature scale hey, Fahrenheit ?

    • @DontEatTheAnimals
      @DontEatTheAnimals Před 2 lety +1

      Because that's boiling in every country outside the USA.

    • @nelagordon24
      @nelagordon24 Před rokem

      @@DontEatTheAnimals 😂😂

  • @slappinturbos1472
    @slappinturbos1472 Před 2 lety +1

    Me an my girl both own Saab 9-3s 06+07..07 with stage 1 maptune...her car car doesn't have any major mods besides mine. But both have the cold air intake an both sound badass! Thank you for making this video!

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety +1

      Hell yeah dude that’s awesome! Always good to find a girl that shares the Saab passion 👊🏼

  • @dylanrice6707
    @dylanrice6707 Před 2 lety +2

    Don't know about the 9-3 but I have a 9-5 aero and did a open air intake on it and the stock diverter valve is very loud. I love it sounds so good.

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety +1

      Nice!

    • @kit266022
      @kit266022 Před rokem

      Hi I got a 93 as well is Aero 2.8 litre engine turbo V6 can you guide me how to do it I think my car losing power on take off also can I boost the turbo as well my car stock standard at the moment.

  • @petermetaxas9696
    @petermetaxas9696 Před 11 měsíci

    Great subject for a video. Well done.

  • @andrewmccombie1687
    @andrewmccombie1687 Před 11 měsíci

    Changed standard air filter within standard air box with ITG foam filter. Sounds great and helps fuel consumption too. Available from ITG AIR FILTERS IN COVENTRY UNITED KINGDOM

  • @baldeagleperformance6442
    @baldeagleperformance6442 Před 2 lety +18

    I'm also a tuner for the 2.0 and 2.8's. They're amazing cars to tune for a decent power increase

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety +2

      👍🏼👊🏼

    • @kit266022
      @kit266022 Před rokem

      Hi I got a Saab's 2.8 litre engine turbo V6 Aero sport 2007

    • @kit266022
      @kit266022 Před rokem +1

      Can you boost it for me feels like is losing power

    • @kit266022
      @kit266022 Před rokem

      @Super Mario so does it needs to be replaced right.

    • @WillRobinsonDanger
      @WillRobinsonDanger Před rokem

      Gotta website?

  • @doug900S
    @doug900S Před 2 lety +1

    I am very happy with stock! Why reinvent the wheel? My dad always said years ago, if it ain't broke, don't fix it! I just want to get from point "A" to point "B"! Nice video Jacob! I guess I'm a purest! LOL!

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety

      👍🏼👊🏼

    • @tapezy
      @tapezy Před 2 lety +1

      Myself as well. I just want it to run well and look like it should. Got to get the top to stop leaking through the thin layers when it rains. I can take shower in it. 😆. Waterproofing it today.

  • @nikdelano
    @nikdelano Před 2 lety +14

    I have a “cold air” intake that I made myself. It shields the intake filter from the engine and I’ve felt it before with a 20+ degree difference between the engine and the filter “housing”. I am, however, guilty of the blow off valve. Been running a Greddy Type-S (same as Brian’s Mitsubishi from F&F) for about 5k miles and I’ve had 0 issues with it. Truthfully, I want to redo it on the charge pipe before the intercooler, but you live and learn. Looks decent on my car since everything minus the polished housing is black

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety +1

      Awesome dude! Glad you like it

    • @iceman5117
      @iceman5117 Před 2 lety

      How'd you get the car to run right with a bov?

    • @nikdelano
      @nikdelano Před 2 lety +1

      @@iceman5117 The stock bypass valve is run off a control solenoid/valve and it’s opened electronically. If you do end up putting one on your car, you HAVE to route your vacuum line that actuates your blow off from that little module. It is a little black box that hangs around your ECU and has 3 vacuum lines. The one you need to run to your BOV is the one that sticks straight up off that sensor/valve/solenoid thing. You’re also better off going to Amazon and buying a TD-04 bypass block off plate to prevent a sputtering feeling that’s caused by the bypass valve opening and closing under boost (that solenoid/valve thing holds it closed normally).
      If you have any questions or want photos/deeper explanation, feel free to message me on my Instagram: @secretcatalyst

    • @pineapplejonny5655
      @pineapplejonny5655 Před rokem

      I have a Greddy BOV on my 2.0T I took off the stock BOV on the turbo and replaced it with Greddy one. It sounds good and I have no problems with it

  • @toka100
    @toka100 Před 2 lety +1

    Splitter valve for a vw or Audi works well with t7 cars as a bov. still diverts bypass air back into the system. Forge sells one. I have them in my 9-5 wagons.

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah, T7 handles them different. This video was for T8 cars.

  • @MooreAdventure77
    @MooreAdventure77 Před rokem

    Sorry late to the show but just bought my first saab the 06 Saab 9-3 2.0T. got her in ruffer shape. Almost done and getting original Saab coils from Facebook marketplace and will hopefully get it back up and running. Kinda fell in love with the plat form very sad there no more. Thank you for the content and follow my channel for updates

  • @MassiveTrackHunter
    @MassiveTrackHunter Před 2 lety +1

    Guessing my 07 Charger spoiler on my 08 Aero SS would have triggered a few. XD
    It was a bit much, but fit the attitude of that driveline pretty well.

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety

      Haha, depends on the size and look I suppose!

  • @vtr0104
    @vtr0104 Před 2 lety

    My mods only involve copious amounts of duct-tape :|
    Broken air-shield under the car? Duct-tape.
    Car gets hit while you pop into the store for 10 minutes with no number left or anything and the lower splitter hanging off? Duct-tape.
    Weather stripping disintegrates to nothing on mirror housings? Duct-tape.
    Roof antenna cracks into 4 pieces from old age? Duct-tape wrap.
    Vacuum line to the pump splits in half while you have 4 people in the car and are on your way to the mountains? You bet your ass it's heat-proof duct-tape.
    That being said, thanks for the video and good luck with the Sub numbers, hope more people catch on what a great channel you've got, especially for us DIY-ers.
    Take care and have a great week!

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety

      Lol! Duct tape can work wonders 😂👍🏼

  • @collinpimentel8888
    @collinpimentel8888 Před 2 lety +3

    As someone who is knew to Saab’s actually just recently picked up my first car a 07 9-3 I really appreciate the info on these mods

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety +1

      Glad you found it useful! FYI, I do have another more informative video discussing good mods to do to these cars. If you just search “Saab 9-3 mods” on CZcams, it should be the top result! 😁

    • @collinpimentel8888
      @collinpimentel8888 Před 2 lety +1

      @@AutoAutopsy awesome I’ll be sure to check it out

    • @theuck5148
      @theuck5148 Před 2 lety +1

      You picked the worst year. Be aware of valve stem seals going bad

    • @collinpimentel8888
      @collinpimentel8888 Před 2 lety

      @@theuck5148 Thanks for the heads up, I doubt there is but is there anything I can do retroactively to limit the issue

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety

      @@collinpimentel8888 happy to help! :)

  • @popeye5808
    @popeye5808 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the vid!

  • @retromusikproduction23

    Just got a saab and do you need a tune after putting a open intake? Or can you put one on with out getting a check engine light

  • @jeffstuebben3308
    @jeffstuebben3308 Před 2 lety +8

    Over 210k miles on my 07, Vtunner has been great , over 150k miles on the tune!

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety +1

      👊🏼👍🏼

    • @izayoiaifuyu
      @izayoiaifuyu Před 2 lety

      Still can't get mine to just install the damn file

    • @nelagordon24
      @nelagordon24 Před rokem

      @@izayoiaifuyu just email Brian and he’ll send you the file overnight with instructions. It’s fairly easy 🙂

  • @KennyZombie
    @KennyZombie Před 2 lety +7

    When i put a typical shitmod hot air intake without heatshield on my '03 2.0t i was very happy with the sound but performance downgrade was very unnoticable because it was a winter in siberia back then. But even then i felt the car pull a little weaker. A couple of weeks ago i put a stock intake box back and maaaaaan the car became faster, insane deffirence. Hot air intake in extremly hot day with AC on and in traffic jam was the moment i almost cooked my ECU, the car completly lost all the juice, touching gas pedal only makes car shake more. By the time in '00 9-5 V6 because of placement of srock air cleaner box the pod filter mod became a real cold air intake with noticable power gain. And the sound is fabulous ofcource :)

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety

      Jeez 🤦🏻‍♂️ nice tho!

    • @izayoiaifuyu
      @izayoiaifuyu Před 2 lety

      It hasn't been an issue at all for mine since it's only a 3-4 degree charge difference with the shield for the v6, but if I buy a turbo X, I want to be able to hear the turbo

    • @stuartstogdill2406
      @stuartstogdill2406 Před 2 lety

      The intake didn't almost cook your ECU... the factory mounting location is the issue.

  • @chaz106
    @chaz106 Před 10 měsíci

    Hey there, I am having turbo inlet issues on the stock turbo on my ‘03 9-3 Vector. When I accelerate from low RPM, I am getting engine misfire, and the turbo feels almost like it is sputtering. Is there anywhere to get a hose for it?

  • @robh8403
    @robh8403 Před rokem

    Lots of sense with all the recommendations in this vid. With regards to the stock air intake, it can easily draw enough air for 300bhp, and while I'd never knock anybody for wanting a nice sound that is all an open air filter is going to give you (oh, and maybe terrible fuel economy in traffic :D )

  • @4kays160
    @4kays160 Před 5 měsíci

    Great video, good things too know, and the purist pov is completely understandable, and an acceptable route to take depending on situation....
    I'm in the opposite camp... I'm Australian so getting oem parts for my 2005 saab 9-3 turbo is not possible at all.. we just don't have saab support or wrecked here, we have to go through importers who buy from England, and simple parts are usually around $800 to $1200 after middleman fees, import fees..
    I've always worked in the aftermarket industry so I've always been situation considerate on a car by car basis on modifying.. But im in the drag racing and drifting and engineering business so I'm obviously modify bias 😂..
    But yes, I'm in Australia and my 9-3 turbo 2005 currently needs a new throttle body, I'm getting p0328 or p0238 or something, ( I have a obd2 scanner and code deleter) and I need a new throttle body as mine is worn out and the voltages from the 2 motors are not balancing to 5v and my throttle is out by 12% to 18% triggering limp mode... and now my and traction control is malfunctioning, and the ECU was just replaced with a mail swap from England for $1200AUD and it wasn't even the problem it turned out to be cool packs so they got swapped for new ones too.. then I bought the car because the owner was terrified of chasing gremlins in a car he doesn't understand the electronics of? Now I've got the car out of limp and drivable again, I'm not sure if I should buy a stock own throttle body? At $1100aud ? Then buy a new and controller? For likely another $1200aud, and still be worried about what goes next??
    I am considering swapping the saab ECU system out completely, and going to a fully aftermarket haltech ECU and loom, and piggybacking the body control modules in the ECU or bcm ? So I can use local fly by wire throttle bodies i can get for subarus or ls 5.7 engines, or 4l Australian Barra engine fly by wire throttle bodies that I can get for $40 tested with warranty, and run all the saab functions through canbus from now on... ❤❤.
    I would also get the bonus of duty cycle control, timing control, boost control, open loop or closed loop tuning, remove outdated garbage sensors that saab never should have used in 2005 like a mad sensor? And just go full map sensor, and afr monitoring..
    Id just need to piggy back the body controll and the auto gearbox from the original ECU and bms...
    Or are there any tuners readingv this that know better? Are 9-3 saab ecu's from 2005 tunable? Flashable? And rewritable? Like an Australian barra falcon turbo ecu? Can you jailbreak them and rewrite tunes?
    If anyone has this Intel, please respond... I'm in a bit of a pickle here down under.... But I am very modern car and modified car, and tuning ECU literate... please help if you have done or know of a similar ECU upgrade...

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 5 měsíci

      I am not a purist, haha, but I think there are definitely some "bad" mods out there for sure! ;) In short, yes, there's lot of tune options out there, off the shelf. there is also a T8 suite, which I have never used, but you can do tuning yourself. here's a couple of videos with more info. best of luck czcams.com/video/Fe_KZk6JJfQ/video.html & czcams.com/video/4YR4ONFVW3w/video.html

    • @4kays160
      @4kays160 Před 5 měsíci

      @@AutoAutopsy oh no, I would never use one of those amateur system for flashing a map on a saab ECU, oh gosh no, I would stay 100% stock if I was using the saab ECU... What I'm considering is buying a haltech elite for $1000usd with a half loom I can wire into the engine and the dash and abs speed sensors, piggy backing the saab ECU to run the automatic and body controls , and go full haltech controlled engine, fuel map , duty cycle, vvt cam timing, coil spark , internal haltech map sensor so delete the intake map sensor and the stupid maf sensor that was the only outdated thing they put on this car and very silly of them, swap the narrowband o2 for a wideband 02, even the damn throttle body throwing the saab one straight in the bin haha, and getting a Subaru forester one or a ford barra one, is have boost control too 36 psi lol, 12 or 14 would do fine on stock rods.. you could have flex fuel e85 to 94 , it would be amazing, id be comfy doing valve springs and 800cc injectors and putting headstuds in it and pushing to 16psi on stock block, and just that would be a 350hp up to 400ish if you dare to tell rods lol... then only $1200 more to buy forged pistols with h beam rods rings and all bearings to suit, then bam she's good for 28psi monster turbo, 1800cc injectors, 460lph pump, adjustable fuel reg, we looking at 550 to 700 if your into that lol.. But seriously , the haltech cost less than 3 parts from saab , and we need a new module twice a year

  • @perwahlstrom2212
    @perwahlstrom2212 Před rokem

    i love that car. i had an 2003 saab 93 2.0 turbo .steal grey. i bought it new 2003. i really miss it!

  • @kaiyatsi
    @kaiyatsi Před rokem +1

    I have been looking at BSR’s open intake. And I just want it to increase turbo sound. It has a heat shield included. But I will always keep the stock components so I can revert in the future

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před rokem

      I’d recommend do88 over BSR

    • @kaiyatsi
      @kaiyatsi Před rokem

      @@AutoAutopsy they look pretty similar. What’s the difference between them? And is BSR bad overall or? I’m pretty new to Saabs and tuning overall

  • @redrogers7947
    @redrogers7947 Před 2 lety

    Just bought a '07 vector. Love it.

  • @Mackan134
    @Mackan134 Před 9 měsíci

    I just mounted a Do88 intake kit on my 330hp B207E. It looks really nice and i think it's gona work well :) I've seen other brands that make intake kits and naa, i don't think they are the best ;) Swedes knows how to make a Saab run great :) Mackanized, Maptun and Nordic is the best there is🤘

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 9 měsíci

      Good choice on the intake! 🙌🏼

  • @sergvillarreal
    @sergvillarreal Před 10 měsíci

    Totally agree!

  • @gloirentantumayala3844
    @gloirentantumayala3844 Před 8 měsíci

    Hi dear ,
    I got a 06 saab .
    Is cutting off sometime
    No check engine light on
    What should I do
    Thanks in advance for your help

  • @ajsgarage5882
    @ajsgarage5882 Před 2 lety

    Also genuine Saab makes a forged bypass valve the bolt directly in the stock bypass valve location super easy and effective mod bc it’s gives alotttttt more blow off noise paired with the open intake. B207r

    • @LilPistacho
      @LilPistacho Před 2 lety

      This would just be a plug and play right no need to retune or anything? Been trying to get my turbo swoosh a bit louder haha, was looking into getting the forge one or which ever i can get lol

    • @ajsgarage5882
      @ajsgarage5882 Před 2 lety

      @@LilPistacho straight bolt on no tune needed do it you’ll love it!

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety

      👍🏼

  • @nikandraathelvete
    @nikandraathelvete Před rokem

    Do you want to tune you should get some of the Swedish tuners like; Nordic tuning, AK tuning, Speedparts or Gdm performance

  • @rangersammy
    @rangersammy Před 2 lety +1

    Nice wheels! Great mod!

  • @Mj050.u2ikj
    @Mj050.u2ikj Před 2 lety

    Close type blow valve is better it keeps more and smoother boost in your system,oems parts are the best,with no reason is no good to change thinks,you are right regards from Greece 🇬🇷

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety +1

      😁👍🏼

    • @Mj050.u2ikj
      @Mj050.u2ikj Před 2 lety

      @@AutoAutopsy i will be waiting for the next project 🔥

  • @captkirk4507
    @captkirk4507 Před 10 měsíci

    Whew, haven't done any of those to my 9-3

  • @whoangelissosexyitscrazy

    Appreciate man

  • @gilbertfrufru7834
    @gilbertfrufru7834 Před 2 lety

    Love your videos fam. Own a Saab 2.0t aero
    Version. Having fuel pump problems. Car wouldn't start when it is cold or if the fuel gauge is in the middle. Any tips? From Cameroon.

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for the support!
      Odd. I’m not sure…I wonder if it’s the fuel pump. You could try posting on some Saab Facebook groups for help

  • @stephenhargreaves9011

    UK 9-3 driver here, with a "hot air intake", but I have the heat shield, and it sounds like an F1 racer, with no down side. Whether or not it gives me any performance boost, probably not, but when I'm sat next to that obnoxious BMW or Audi driver and I can make it sound like it sounds, even if they are faster, they are envious.

  • @afrodeezy8396
    @afrodeezy8396 Před 2 lety

    My 9-3 been in the shop for like 5 months cuz the pandemic the SIM went out but please make a video on reliable tuning shops or if Dyno tunes work and your thoughts on a boost controller

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety

      I’d post about those mods on a Facebook group

    • @axxisblack
      @axxisblack Před 2 lety

      Just remove the 5amp.fuse near the cluster compartiment for 10 seconds:)

  • @9rune5
    @9rune5 Před 2 lety

    I've been told that the OG9-3 has a very light rear. So the rear comes flying out when cornering, at least in the snow. I haven't noticed that so much in my wife's 2012 9-3, but my old 9000 did that to some degree. But of course a huge ass spoiler is not going to help with that (cornering on the ice).

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety

      Yeah the NG is miles ahead when it comes to handling! The OG’s were notoriously bad

    • @OGDragonflare
      @OGDragonflare Před rokem

      9-5 estates becomes light in the rear over 160kp/h.. ask me how i know😂🤷‍♂️

  • @Texmotodad
    @Texmotodad Před 2 lety

    All good points sir!

  • @klaspeppar5619
    @klaspeppar5619 Před 2 lety +8

    Personally when it comes to tuning as a Volvo guy, I prefer BSR.
    They are great at doing “shelf” tunes for Volvos and also has tunes for Saabs (one of my friends has one on his 9-3 1.9TiD).

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety +1

      Nice!

    • @kit266022
      @kit266022 Před rokem

      Hi I'm just wondering if I can boost the power my is Saab's 93 2.8 litre engine turbo V6 Aero

  • @sampolstein
    @sampolstein Před 2 lety +1

    I used plastidip to cover the chrome on the grille and absolutely love how much better it looks but ive seen bad plastidip jobs on saabs and it makes me cringe

  • @emiljohansson8225
    @emiljohansson8225 Před 2 lety

    Hello. I got a 2007 9-5 wagon 2.0l Turbo and my question is how you get an open air filter the easiest way? I know that on the 9-3 its rather easy but on the 9-5 its much harder because its almost no space to put the filter. Love your 9-3 btw. Love from Saab lover from Sweden

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety

      thanks. i am sure there are companies that make intakes for the 9-5. perhaps do88

  • @sspoolin
    @sspoolin Před 2 lety +4

    I actually have a good opinion on chip tunes! I have one from performance chip tuning. It actually adapts to your codes and can help fix them. I have no back pressure and my chip tune helps my ecu adapt to pull in more air to adapt to the loss of back pressure

  • @anasalgado3425
    @anasalgado3425 Před 2 lety

    I’m thinking about getting a 2006 aero 9-3 what’s the max boost I could run on the stock block and who makes a good tune for it. Are auto transmission any good on these as well?.. any info helps thank you

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety

      Join the 2.8 alliance on Facebook. Plenty of useful info on there regarding these questions 👍🏼

  • @jepajes
    @jepajes Před měsícem

    I notice you have the engine plastic cover off. Someones are saying that removing that will prevent the ecu breaking so do you drive without it ?

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před měsícem

      It helps the ecu breathe better, so yep, I always drive with it off!

    • @jepajes
      @jepajes Před 27 dny

      @@AutoAutopsy ok thank you so much Autopsy

  • @bryancenterfitt7127
    @bryancenterfitt7127 Před 6 měsíci

    Technically, it's called a short ram intake. People buy short rams because they are cheap and much easier to install.
    As for a atmospheric BOV, they do have a use and it's not so much as just for sound. The BOzv does hold boost pressure much better for a turbo car, especially if you are running higher boost pressures. I'm not saying everyone should have one or even use it, but it does serve a purpose if used correctly.

  • @stevencorns9026
    @stevencorns9026 Před 2 lety +3

    Bsr make a really good air intake for the 9-3 2.0,has a heat shield for it and hovers right over the air pipe. Sounds amazing!

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety +2

      Yeah they’re a good one! do88 makes a great intake as well

    • @goodcitizen3910
      @goodcitizen3910 Před 2 lety +1

      @@AutoAutopsy I remmeebr u mentioning BSR intake made the car drop in power

  • @bigafro7657
    @bigafro7657 Před 2 lety

    Hey man what wheels are those and what are the specs? I've been looking for wheels for my 05 9-3 and other than the aero wheels I didnt really like how any aftermarket ones looked.

  • @cfire99
    @cfire99 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey thanks for all the resources you provide. I was wondering if you could recommend a mechanic for my 2007 Aero Sport Combi v6
    I live in Prescott but Im not opposed to bringing the car to the Valley for work. On behalf of all Saab owners thank you!

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety +2

      Definitely bring it to IMM Auto Service in Tempe! Hope to see you at our meet next weekend! You should join our Facebook page, Saab Club of Arizona if you haven’t already :)

    • @cfire99
      @cfire99 Před 2 lety

      @@AutoAutopsy Thanks :) and I will

  • @Gibbthegood
    @Gibbthegood Před 2 lety

    It is a turbo car, intake air temperature doesn't matter because the turbo heats up the air so much while it passes hence why you have an intercooler, what you said is true for N/A cars but on turbo cars you want the least amount of resistance.

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety

      That’s true to an extent, but lower IATs are just better regardless of NA/forced induction

    • @craigmacfarlane403
      @craigmacfarlane403 Před 2 lety

      I think that you're both right. The fact that the SAABs have front-mounted intercoolers (instead of top-mounted) makes the cooling very effective and the design of the air intake at the filter less important. But at the same time, the air intake on the 9-3 is very well designed - as AA says it's virtually a cold air intake with a panel filter - so why would you remove that and put in a hot, short ram intake? Ok - for the noise. I guess each to his own.

  • @oskarihaverinen3821
    @oskarihaverinen3821 Před 2 lety +1

    If u have very big intercooler, it doesnt matter if its "hot air intake then" so it can make sense

  • @jacobelston3987
    @jacobelston3987 Před 8 měsíci

    The b207r already makes a ton of turbo noise, the bov really doesn’t do anything that the watergate doesn’t already do

  • @nelagordon24
    @nelagordon24 Před 2 lety

    Do you have spacers for your wheels? Looks nice.

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety

      Nope! Might get some for the back eventually so it sits flush

  • @houseking9211
    @houseking9211 Před rokem

    wish I could just get a pshh off throttle noise, but I know it's bad for the car.
    I have the 2.3 9-5 aero, stage 3 maptun not some random tuning company

  • @lars-olofstenbom8716
    @lars-olofstenbom8716 Před rokem

    I have ordered a Subaru wing to mine 😅

  • @adrianherbert5384
    @adrianherbert5384 Před 2 lety +1

    yay 0/5 on my car!!! That's a relief!!!

  • @carbonamigo
    @carbonamigo Před 2 lety

    Subscribed

  • @sfisosg7904
    @sfisosg7904 Před 10 měsíci

    Bro what wheels are those i love them

  • @jackpennarun4412
    @jackpennarun4412 Před 2 lety

    Now we need the 5 best

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety

      See here: czcams.com/video/bjV78gxPoKw/video.html

  • @colonia8
    @colonia8 Před 2 lety

    Hi, I belong to the 80% non-subscriber watchers........well, not anymore.......just subscribed........ a 9-5 2.3T SE 2001 from the Algarve......THX for all your helpful tips!!

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety

      Thank you! Appreciate the support ☺️

  • @danielskinner773
    @danielskinner773 Před 2 lety

    Big wing on everything ! 😂

  • @andygarcia4135
    @andygarcia4135 Před 2 lety

    I think I might be getting a saab 9-3 in the near future

  • @MrWaffles
    @MrWaffles Před 2 lety

    what kind of open air intake did you get when you had one on your saab?

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety

      Do88 or BSR. I recommend do88 because it’s not plastic!

  • @Raq_tattoo
    @Raq_tattoo Před 2 měsíci

    Dude u have to check hybrid BOV with stock DV from properfekt brand this shit NUTZ

  • @AutoMotivate
    @AutoMotivate Před 2 lety

    Number 5 is on point.

  • @IBurnClutches
    @IBurnClutches Před 2 měsíci

    Coming from a Wrx to this and not being able to put a BOV makes me very sad 😂

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 měsíci

      just don't rice it out! lol. they are great cars

    • @IBurnClutches
      @IBurnClutches Před 2 měsíci

      @@AutoAutopsy about to pick one up for a daily while I fix up my Rx7 so mainly cosmetic mods but maybe a tune and fbo for my 9-3

  • @Edusaab
    @Edusaab Před 2 lety +2

    Agree, common sense and some point of "subtle". If I loved the Saab is that combination of wolf in sheep clothing and the right aggressive look of the standard "sport" accessories or some aftermarket but that mantains that subtle. I have a 9-3ss MY2003 Vector with Maptun Stage7+ and when you look externally is basically an Aero kit exterior. The most noticeable are the AP Racing brakes and ADV wheels, but you cannot imagine it has +310bhp/400NM, a Ferrita exhaust that turn heads, but without being that horrible ricer sound. Instead not being my everyday car anymore and the lack of good Saab service in my region, I've still have it, jointly with my '92 900 cabrio.
    I had the experience with different tuners, Abbot Racing, Nordic Uhr and Maptun, and the best and most reliable and also the one with a proper customer service, by far is a Maptun (Fredrik A. always is been a really helpful guy), after 18 years with the car. I've had quite some engine issues with it, due the first two tunes being too aggressive with the boost and forcing the engine and exhaust manifold and gearbox, but this was the excuse to improve it.
    Also is very important the balance (it looks common sense, but is incredible how many tunes in Saab are just horrendous on this matter), if you put too much power, if it doesn't come with better brakes, suspension etc..., is useless in this car, being FWD and the "weak" steering feel.

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety

      Very well said, and sounds like you’ve got a nice 9-3!!

  • @marcogutierrez180
    @marcogutierrez180 Před rokem

    What are the rims on your car 2:56

  • @stxnceszn2971
    @stxnceszn2971 Před 2 lety

    So technically speaking, running the BOV back to tho intake is a bad idea? Jus curious bc I already bought it but I’ve been debating how to do it. Either with a tune or have it be recycled back into the turbo

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety

      I honestly don’t know much about the intricacies of them, just because I know they don’t really work well. There are people who have made them work and you can find info online about it tho probably

    • @stxnceszn2971
      @stxnceszn2971 Před 2 lety

      @@AutoAutopsy thank you, if I do end up doing it I’ll DM on Instagram and show you

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety

      👍🏼

    • @andypap3381
      @andypap3381 Před 2 lety

      If you use HHO at the intake its better to drive BOV pressure to the exhaust down pipe or either after cat . I wouldnt even think to let it blow free Hydrogen mixed with dry air inside the hot hood ..

    • @stxnceszn2971
      @stxnceszn2971 Před 2 lety

      @@andypap3381 I’m tiny bit confused can you explain a little more

  • @tuckaluck85
    @tuckaluck85 Před 2 lety +9

    Where can I purchase these products immediately?

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety +4

      www.row52.com 😂

    • @Lamster66
      @Lamster66 Před 2 lety +3

      I think Auto has most of them in his Garage LOL😀

  • @MrMckenzie2403
    @MrMckenzie2403 Před 2 lety

    Heheh. I know i rather paint it. But once i get my goods for the car. Ill end up changing the color by plasti dip. It sucks but beats a full on paint right now. I'm experienced at it.

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah, it can definitely look good when done professionally! Hope it turns out well

    • @MrMckenzie2403
      @MrMckenzie2403 Před 2 lety

      @@AutoAutopsy thank you. Should look good! Got quite a bit of time doing it plus done a full car before. But ill be going above and beyond on the saab. Pulling anything i can off before dipping. I was trying to make a nice side gig out of it.

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety

      Great 👍🏼👊🏼

  • @tapezy
    @tapezy Před 2 lety

    I have 99 9-3 convertible . What’s a good steering upgrade for handling. I have upgraded my lights to LED I have no issues.

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety

      That’s a completely different car, hence the disclaimer saying this was meant for newer 9-3’s! I’d recommend lowering springs, strut braces, etc. those early 9-3’s are known for having a “noodle chassis”

    • @tapezy
      @tapezy Před 2 lety

      @@AutoAutopsy ; what’s a good brand?

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety

      Maptun.

    • @tapezy
      @tapezy Před 2 lety

      Got it Thank you . it’s truly a different SAAB The 99s are that. It only likes OEM parts. I have put my heart and sweat in it and I love Them I have 02 /SE as well.

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety

      Yeah a lot of people like the 99 Because it is T5. My good buddy @savingsaabs is big into them and knows way more about them than me. He is on Instagram if you’ve ever got questions

  • @archygrey9093
    @archygrey9093 Před rokem +1

    It still looks silly but technically FWD cars still benefit from having a large wing, FWD track and rally cars wouldn't use them otherwise.
    Though in a street situation you'd be lucky to notice any difference other than the fuel bill due to the increased drag

  • @jbbbbbbbbb420
    @jbbbbbbbbb420 Před rokem

    I really need help with mine it has 24hp and it's really slow taking off even at full throttle

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před rokem

      There could be a bunch of different things wrong lol. Start with scanning check engine codes

  • @bengtlundgren1810
    @bengtlundgren1810 Před 2 lety

    why have blue tube from intake to airfilter have no increase to do ,if not like open air filter why??Not look good fpr me

  • @audiloves4284
    @audiloves4284 Před 2 lety +1

    Big wings... Ok. So whoever says "but it's a front wheel drive car" needs to do some actual research into aerodynamics. They are designed to do much more than just deliver downforce to the rear. They "clean up" airflow and create more stability at higher speeds, and much more. I'm 50-50 about the plasti-dip just because being purely cosmetic it's a toss up in my opinion. Like what you like my guy. Finally I wanted to bring up the blow off valve. It's not so much that these cars don't like them, but it's more these cars tuning don't like them. Note that with the size turbos these use and what most people will upgrade to, the bypass/BPV or diverter valve is more than up to the task. However if you run a larger turbo you'll start running into compressor surge as BPV's generally aren't large enough relieve pressure fast enough. In that case a BOV really is the way to go. However when switching from bypass to blow off there is an inherent need for tuning. Realize that with a MAF system the ECU measures air mass flowing through the intake and when you close the throttle and have the bypass open that air is re-routed back to the pre-charge side of intake. This takes place after that MAF but the ECU is expecting this air to be there and is programmed to run accordingly. Now when you switch to a blow off valve without tuning for it, the ECU is expecting that air to be re-routed into the intake when I'm reality, it's gone. Dumped to the atmosphere. This causes a momentary very rich condition causing the car to just run like crap. Also remember that most vehicles (some factory tunes operate a bit different) leave the bypass or blow off valve open whole idling to prevent pressure buildup at idle (which would absolutely happen in a run-away situation) with a factory setup this will allow unmetered air to enter the intake track and cause misfiring due to a major lean condition.
    So mind that it's not that BOV's are bad for these cars. It's that they're unnecessary and without custom tuning will not run properly.
    And mind that big wings provide much more than just downforce to the rear of a car. And if someone actually tracks the car or has some "illegal" driving habits, the car will definitely benefit greatly from a big rear wing

    • @audiloves4284
      @audiloves4284 Před 2 lety +1

      Also note that I understand you opinions about the purity and whatnot. Again like what you like. I'm just trying to share of of the odd knowledge I have acquired from you over my years of experience.
      Keep up the videos. Not enough people are into these cars anyways and I find that sad

    • @nikdelano
      @nikdelano Před 2 lety +1

      Very well stated. I agree with both sides and personally running a BOV on my 9-3 2.0T, I haven’t really run into massive issues, but tuning it in would definitely help and I am looking to do so when I get my car retuned

  • @jounaidruhomaun5954
    @jounaidruhomaun5954 Před rokem

    what rims are those?

  • @archygrey9093
    @archygrey9093 Před rokem

    I clicked on the video thinking the title said "5 TERRIFIC Mods You Should Do To Your Saab 9-3" and proceeded to get quite confused.

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před rokem

      lol i do have a video talking about the best mods for these cars. just search "saab 9-3 mods" and itll be the top result

  • @alfredearlydmin4395
    @alfredearlydmin4395 Před 2 lety

    What is a Saab 9-6, I saw it for sale in Europe. I've owned a 900 and 2 cycleder. My Saab 900 was one of those one wish one had never traded.

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety

      saab 96? an old two stroke saab most likely.

  • @zentagon2
    @zentagon2 Před 2 lety +2

    I recently spoke with swedish saab specialist and he told me that when you "enhance" your saab with these kits from example maptun, you can't just run that on your car and think that you good to go. There is a lot of testing and engine adjustments that needs to be done aswell. Otherwise there is the risk of missfires and engine failure.

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety +1

      Yep. Always important to make sure the car is mechanically sound first!

    • @nuttycommuter3718
      @nuttycommuter3718 Před rokem

      That’s why when I had my re-map done, I had it done by a proper Saab mechanic

  • @mcdonald2037
    @mcdonald2037 Před rokem

    in California it's ilegal to modify ur car.... just how tinted windows ul get a ticket, oh but look u see the police driving with tinted windows... Ur almost there 14,000 left... saabs They're picky with parts... To me an air intake is to make it sound like if it has turbo

  • @triggerbchillin6084
    @triggerbchillin6084 Před rokem +2

    Although a big wing would look silly on a Saab..I think u lost credibility saying u don't need downforce on a fwd car. Big wings don't even take effect till you're 60km plus, so they have nothing to do with acceleration traction. I'm sure you've seen the Stig drive a Saab and you can spot when a wing would have been beneficial.

    • @lilblingking1491
      @lilblingking1491 Před rokem

      Correct. I've seen plenty of fwd time attack cars with massive wings, for example. They don't just put them there for show

  • @osamudiamenaustine7543

    How can I fix my car refuse to move

  • @AutoMotivate
    @AutoMotivate Před 2 lety

    THE NOISES MAN
    THE NOISSSEEESSSSS
    PPSHHSHSH PSHSHS

  • @user-kz5up2dn2p
    @user-kz5up2dn2p Před 8 dny

    Друг а что не поставили воздушный фильтр спорт рулевого сопротивления.И распорку на чашку стойки амортизаторов верхний для жёсткости кузова.

  • @Vaigue
    @Vaigue Před 2 lety

    You should do something about v6, or would these coincide with both engines.

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety

      I’d say they all coincide with both. I think the V6 can handle BOVs a bit better than the 2.0 but I still wouldn’t do it to my 2.8

    • @Vaigue
      @Vaigue Před 2 lety

      @@AutoAutopsy yeah as far as modifications I'd never do such thing to a V6. I'm thinking of purchasing a do88 CAI but I don't think it's much of a difference than stock air box? Or am I making a mistake. Other than Intake, tune and new coolant lines, that's all I'm doing to mine.

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety +1

      I have a video on that exact intake right here: czcams.com/video/nuYuFOj1tiQ/video.html

    • @Vaigue
      @Vaigue Před 2 lety

      @@AutoAutopsy awesome, thank you!

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety

      👊🏼👍🏼

  • @MrMckenzie2403
    @MrMckenzie2403 Před 2 lety

    Recycling turbo = quicker boost between shifts. Just saying. Releasing to atmosphere can make you lag some

  • @saabtherapy9577
    @saabtherapy9577 Před 2 lety +1

    How do you feel about cutting the muffler on the 2.0, I did it once and I wasn't kinda feeling it, maybe I needed a full exhaust or to make it work, I mean it did sound good, but sounded like it needed a bit of help to maybe sound even better, it did not sound like a let's say a civic at 3am in the neighborhood it sounded good, just could've used some help 😂 would you reccomend on these 2.0T

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety +1

      Just a muffler delete? I’d be careful with these tbh. They can sound like Civics pretty easily haha. I had mine “straight piped” for a year or so and hated it 😞😂

    • @saabtherapy9577
      @saabtherapy9577 Před 2 lety

      @@AutoAutopsy noted 😂 I'm not doing it on my new one I thought I'd like it, but yeah, I do the love the 2.8T though now that sounds good loud

  • @mikegarwood3970
    @mikegarwood3970 Před 2 lety

    Where do I find. Open air intake… with a heat shield I’m new to Saab’s

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety

      See this video: czcams.com/video/bjV78gxPoKw/video.html

  • @andrewthomason3857
    @andrewthomason3857 Před 2 lety

    In other words, “fast with class.”

  • @leefonda698
    @leefonda698 Před 4 měsíci

    Your money , your car , your choice. Be you

  • @benwillard2673
    @benwillard2673 Před 9 měsíci

    I was never a fan of the huge wing on the back. It makes 0 sense to put a huge wing on the back of a front wheel drive car.

  • @Lareni
    @Lareni Před 2 lety +1

    I keep my car as original as possible, but a very cool video nontheless. Saab or nothing💪.

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety +1

      👍🏼

    • @Lareni
      @Lareni Před 2 lety

      @@AutoAutopsy Thank you for reacting, keep up the good work

  • @Al_Pollock
    @Al_Pollock Před 2 lety

    It’s a good thing modifying cars is a personal thing

  • @chicagoui9299
    @chicagoui9299 Před 2 lety +2

    Let’s just say, Saab’s don’t wear the Ricer look well. At all. Don’t. Do it.

  • @friscostreetstories5403

    93s are clean looking.

  • @dariussimmons4616
    @dariussimmons4616 Před 2 lety

    What is the name of those wheels you have on your car .

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety

      Sport edition P3

    • @dariussimmons4616
      @dariussimmons4616 Před 2 lety

      @@AutoAutopsy
      Will they the Aeros with the big 314mm rotors. What size are you running on you arc.
      Thank you for your help.

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety

      Yes. They’re 18” wheels. This car has aero brakes on it

    • @clarkwilson3505
      @clarkwilson3505 Před 2 lety

      John, Paul, Ringo and George...😂

  • @aidencihonski9744
    @aidencihonski9744 Před 2 lety

    my entire car is plasti dipped because my paint was going bad on it 😂

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety

      If it’s the one in your profile pic, it looks pretty solid!

  • @davevq
    @davevq Před 2 lety

    Purity!

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety

      From someone who isn’t a purist! 😂

    • @davevq
      @davevq Před 2 lety

      @@AutoAutopsy My daily is....stock-ish LOL

    • @davevq
      @davevq Před 2 lety

      @@AutoAutopsy Gotta make the MCM references when you can!

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  Před 2 lety

      Hahaha I was talking about myself but I know what you mean 😂👊🏼