Saab 9-3 2.0T vs. 2.8T - Which is Better?
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2.0 just because its my daily but i have mine running at 310 to the wheel an my engines holding up well now i cant say the same for my tranny but ill get it fixed till that motar blows
Greetings from Finland. First of all thank you for this great channel. It’s a pleasure to follow your videos.
Here is my views to this comparison. I use to have 9-5 with with E235 Aero engine and Biopower modification. It was great car and very flexible engine. My 9-5 had a lot of miles behind and in Finnish winter conditions I was missing “better traction” so I searched 9-3 XWD. I admit that I had dilemma whether to have B284 or B207R. I was actually almost purchasing TurboX and/or V6 Aero XWD but finally I selected 2.0T XWD. The price difference was not so significant but 2.0 was more reasonable because I use this car for daily drive and also fuel cost have some importance too. Second reason is that B207 is is very “E85 friendly engine”. Finland have rather wide distribution network of E85 fuel (locally ethanol is produced from industial waste, recycled biofuel). Due lower CO2 taxation E85 is about 30-35% cheaper per litre than gasoline and have minimum 104 octanes. Engine burns some 20% more ethanol but it’s still good option. High octane level is naturally very very attracting for Saab Turbo owner ;)
Comparison between e85 consumption and gasoline is not straightforward due software can be optimizied to utilize ethanols higher octanes, advanced spark timing, smaller engine temperature and lower tendency for engine knocking. With E85 oils have to be changed a bit more often but I ‘m not “afraid of ethanol” after using it 8 years without problems for every Saab I have got.
So I ended to to compromise solution between power and some economical aspects: ym 2009 Saab 9-3 2.0T XWD AT6 B207R. Car is modied to Biopower (with added ethanol sensor), larger E85 compatible Bosch E14 injectors, 3” downpipe, modified OEM Turbo (upgraded) and modified software. I have otherwise stock engine and AT6 transmission so power is “limited to” 300hp/450nm. With E85 optimized software (flexfuel) maximum torques is available with quite wide range of rpm i.e. this E85 B207 setup is kind of closer to B284 than with “gasoline only setup”. Not the fastest car on the road but it actually accelerates very smoothly. Also on ice ;)
Aero V6 and TurboX were also very interesting options because B284 has very nice low rpm torque (like a diesel) and naturally higher maximum absolute capacity for tuning. But actually B207R gets higher comparative benefit when tuned. For B207R it’s rather easy to increase close to 50% power and torque. Naturally also fuel consumption goes up but not so much. When tuning is made for gasoline setup 300hp and (450nm AT transmission/500nm manual) is kind of maximum without making internal mechanical changes to motor (like forged pistons etc.). Saab specialist guided me also that MAF and MAP sensors and air intake have to be changed/modified after 300 hp. I have been told also that its quite safe to go up to 340hp with stock engine with E85 (even with B207E) but for AT transmission its more risky to increase torque much higher than 450 nm. If someone wants to really modify B207, it is naturally possible to go up to 400+ hp (with manual or enforced automatic trans) but then quite many engine elements are replaced . These GM engines are not like Saab 9000 engine which was probably planned to tolerate 500 hp from the very beginning :)
I have spoken with some (Stage1) TurboX owner and fuel consumption of B284 is roughly same with 98 octane gasoline than with tuned B207R XWD AT with E85/ethanol (both engines have around 300 hp). Ethanol has lower energy density so practically this means that real fuel consumption of B284 are approximately 20% higher compared to B207 in mixed drive conditions.
Here some other notes:
- Besided YM 2003, SAI pipe is also in B207 engines ym 2009-2011 (unfortunately)
- B284 engine is somewhat heavier so in slippery conditions lighter B207 may have some benefit with handling.
- B207R with dual exhaust (with 3” downpipe+ original cat back) sounds clearly more rough and has lower tone of voice than single exhaust. But I have to admit that it’s still not so good than V6 and especially TurboX exhaust sound :)
- Very latest 9-3 (ym 2012) has different engine: It is A20NFT with direct injection (not Port Fuel Injection).
- Also B284 is possible to modify to E85 but not so easility to flexfuel (to use gasoline and or ethanol freely).
At least in Sweden BSR Växjö has offered B284 stage 3 E85 with 384hp and 520nm. This is naturally not the real upper limit for the power, it’s just safe mode tuning :)
I’ve had both 4 and 6 cyl Saabs and i’ve always found the sound of the 4cyl quite diesel-like, very clonky, I really don’t like its sound, but the 6 cyl, even the stock aero with the stock exhaust has a beautifull V6 sound
@@TheRealSliX just a ecu tune on a 2.0T with VVT and DI you can get about 330-340 hp and 380 lb-ft of torque. It is a very robust engine as long as you run Dexos1Gen2 oil for keeping carbon build up contained.
@@normt5463 i plan on putting methonal into it eventually im coming for auto autopsy. an the scary part about is im not jokin. i wanna race every one who thinks the 9-3 is slow cause 310 hp to my wheel seems small but like i said in the past vids i sleepwalk modified 5.0s and most other muscle cars. i had a close call w an srt. idk who won that race it was to neck an neck the whole time. but i do know this i have one of the fastest 9-3s rn maybe someone has a faster one but mines definitely in the top ten of fastest in the usa. an i can only prove it one way and probably will show it mid next year at a saab meet. I live far away rn and have work but i plan on coming to a meet next year.
I have a 2008 saab 93 2.0T I get 33 mpg and never had a problem except the dreaded fuel pump issue but I had it replaced and it's been a dream. Fast and very efficent. Can't believe they discontinued the saab brand
Thank you for making this - I've been eyeing both a V6 and 2.0 aero, and you definitely helped narrowing it down to the 2.0 - pretty much all I need for a fun daily
thanks :)
I have two 2.0Ts and one 2.8T. Enjoy 2.8T's exhaust notes a lot. Best music while driving. But 2.0T is fairly good enough for highway passing/over-speeding and great fuel economy for daily use. So I keep both. :D
same here! lol
As someone in the market for a 9-3, I greatly appreciate the insight from an owner of both!!!
glad you found it helpful :)
As someone who owns both I can easily say the 4 banger wins for me. The v6 is such a pain to work on, and I’m starting to forget how many expansion tanks I’ve gone through. The placement of the turbo in the v6 is sooo annoying. “let’s heat up all of the terrible GM era plastics and hoses until they all crack!” Im pretty sure that was the thinking when the shoehorned that v6 into that space. The 2.8 IMO belongs in caddies. Currently looking for a clean 2.3 95 combi with a manual, once I find that the ‘07 aero is a goner for sure. (Also the way boost comes on in the v6 is boring cause twinscroll)
206,000 miles on the 2.8 and nothing overheats on mine. I drive 5 hours a day for work
haha, less lag, but more torque.
Restoring my 2007 9-3 2.0t convertible. I've learned a lot from your videos
glad i can help!
I e just got myself a v6 and I love it. Love your channel what’s the best way to talk to you and pick your brain on Saab stuff. Thanks Lee. Stay safe🤙🏻
thank you! enjoy the car!
This is a great video, very informative and straight to the point
i really apprecaite your love for a saab!! I have owned saab for over 25 years! on my 4th
thanks for your support :)
I literally googled for a video with this question last night. Lmao Thanks for the upload
Lol :)
225k miles on my 2006 2.8 and only had to replace the expansion tank once because the float valve stopped working not because it cracked! It's been tuned for over 100k of those miles too! Apart on tyres and servicing it's had rear suspension arms, drop links, front springs and the fuel evap valve on 7 years. It's been amazing.
Awesome :)
We love Saab too!!! Hello from Belarus! I have Saab 9-5 aero 2.3t
:)
I used to have one of those! Unfortunately totalled it a month back in icy conditions.
Great video, I have the GM/Vauxhall Vectra with the 2.8T... Spent loads on it as it’s a project, can’t wait to get back behind the wheel!
Awesome 👏🏼
Is it still alive? Also got the Vectra 2.8t with around 340hp currently.
Nice comparison video! Great info!
thanks!
Compared to the competition it had to take on the V6 was already a dog when it was introduced. Hp per litre was not spectacularly high, fuel consumption was. If I remember well Top Gear rated the driving capabillities with the X-drive system very high, second only to BMW. But back to the engine, I prefer the 4 cylinder, which was more on par with comparable engines from the competition. And of course the best Saab engine ever is the B234. No other Saab engine managed up to 450-500 Bhp on stock internals. If only GM had allowed Saab to use the 4wd system they had developed for the 9000. I am quite sure they would have swept the floor with Audi and the world would be a different place today.
Saab was always years ahead of what everyone else was doing.
I didn't know the WXD was, well a dog? I was aware it was under powered for what it was. But, that was applied to the 9000 series as well.
The introduction of the 9-5, which I brought bought renewed life to the brand.
I fell in love with the original 900T black on black with the Louvre! SMH
Saab made black quite desirable when nobody did!
The last 9-5, I thought was a jewel, even being a GM based product. GM ruined them.
@@jamiesmith6838 XWD was brilliant but it came at least ten years too late. When the engines came in the 200+ hp class it became difficult to get the power on the road for off the line acceleration. I dare say that Saab's faith was sealed when GM refused to bring an AWD 9000 on the market. Then things only got worse when the OG 9-5 didn't get it either.
@@browserrr1 the Opel based Regal Sportback 2.0T with torque vectoring AWD can send 100% to a single wheel. The Active Torque Vectoring was not offered on the Haldex system.
GMs marketing of Saab was terrible, I think they feared it being too much of a competitor with their own top brands, but in the end they got a lot of patents from Saab the bastards. I can't even remember a TV add for Saab from 90's to the end in 2011. My first was a 1974 99LE then after over 30 years of grief in having American cars I finally found Saab again a 2006 93 SC 2.0T, I see a lot of Saab owners around.
@@extremeskierx528 GM just gave Saab support for marketing and to maintain old, outdated tech. Saab shot itself in the foot and missed the SUV craze when Audi was last to join.
I own a 2005 9-3 2.0 aero manual. I have to say I´m very happy with it as my first car. No problem servicing it when living 1 hour from the factory ;)
nice!
Haven't had the pleasure of driving the 2.8 so I can't really say which I prefer. But I loved my 2006 2.0T, and when I sold it, it had 280k miles on it. I recently picked up a 2003 Vector with 213k and so far I like it.
nice
I had an 09 V6 AWD 6 speed with stage 0 from Vermont tuning. Thing was quick! Wish I hadn't got rid of it.
nice! Should have kept it :(
Good and informative! I know nothing about these engines...
Driving a 1999 SAAB 9-5 B235 :)
Haha, nice :)
Yeaaa baby, that's what I'm talking about! The "og" OG9-5 😍
I have 234 000 miles on my 2007 B207 Wagon, Still works great!
awesome
Thanks for this, awesome and helpful. I have a 2011 9-3 2.0t and want another I love it.
Is it an auto and reliable I'm considering one for a family car was concerned about getting parts for these
Glad to help
See other videos if you can. Parts are easy to find.
@@AutoAutopsy Just got my 09' Aero AWD V6 today!!! Its so much fun, both are fun to drive but it feels so much more glued to the road than my base 9-3.
I'm forever a fan of the 2.3 R motors but, I will say, the first time I drove a 2.8 Aero it knocked my socks off. Any Saab engine will put a smile on your face, but that 2.8 is most certainly a special beast
Agreed!!
@@AutoAutopsy Sub for a sub?
2.8 every time. Have one and absolutely love it. Drive it on weekends and fix everything myself.
:)
Great video buddy. Two lovely saab's you have there. To me the four pot sounds the best, V6 is a beast though. Thanks for upload. :-) vinny.
Thanks for voting
I have the 2.0 vector convertible auto it has a enough power for,I love the kickdown power it has but would consider going for a v6 as it sounds great
Thanks for sharing!
Owned a 2006 9-3 with the 2.0L turbo. Loved that car. Sold it two years ago with about 190,000 on it and still original equipment everything but the alternator. Now the new owner has had it almost for two more years and it is still running, now with 220,000 miles on it. That engine if nothing else is indestructible.
Wow nice!
At 72 I own a 2001 Saab 9-3 Turbo Convertible in red with tan leather interior and black top. It is plenty fast for driving needs although I have memories of a 1968 butternut yellow Chevelle SS 396 from the time of your age range! I like my Saab 9-3 very much but I still remember my MonoChromatic Saab 900 that was so adaptable that I moved in it. Today I drive automatic, but still remember the advantage of a four speed. Top down cruising in Florida is a favorite past time. For serious travel, I will let Momma drive her Highland AWD and a passenger I will be. Thanks for Auto Autopsy young man!🤠👍🙏✝️
Wow, sounds like a fantastically fun time! 👍🏼
I own a 2006 Saab V6 aero estate (sport combi in America) with Vtuner Stage 0 so 320BHP however I have a full custom Quad upturned (DTM) exhaust with race cat fitted and no mufflers. Its in black and looks amazing with 4 huge pipes sticking out the back and just sounds amazing! I get 26 mpg I did get 28 mpg before the exhaust. Only issue was a coil pack. I have michelin pilot sport 4's fitted which are essential for minimizing torque steer. Its a 6 speed manual.
Nice!!
I got a stock 9-3, bought for $500 from a friend in early 2017. Haven’t driven it more than 40 miles because of its linear solenoid that I will be changing in due time, but I’ll love to get my hand on a AWD for sure.
nice!
Auto Autopsy hopefully I can get my hands on a 2.8
My vote unquestionably goes to the 2.8T WXD beautifully done. I would be quite happy with it being stock. But a simple reprogram to 300+ hp could easily be welcomed.
2.3
Yep!
That 2.0 turbo is a garden variety engine from GM but that 2.8 is an amazing engine it sounds amazing in the quieter Saab variants like my 9-5 Aero and 9-4x but the TurboX is nice as well it’s sad that GM no longer makes that powertrain and at one point I was thinking about getting the Chevy Blazer RS and Buick Regal GS those two would’ve been amazing with that engine
yeah! thanks for sharing
That 2.0 has been a saab engine since 1974. Obviously its different but it based off of a saab engine
In Europe the B207R is modified constantly and you can get an estimated 330hp on stock internals (something I may look into). Incidentally on a 300 mile run I had 46mpg (imp) with a 6 speed box.
I’d love to have either to be honest. But I’ll reserve judgement until I do what you’ve done and add a Turbo X to the garage as well.
yeah, which is why i said v6 is still better for modding. you can still get almost 330hp and way more torque without any mods on a v6 lol
I used to own a 2005 SS 2.0T, but recently I bought a 2006 SC 2.8T V6. Both were/are stage 1 tuned with upgraded exhausts. While the 2.0 was kind of fast, the 2.8 V6 is brutal. I love it.
simple none of those the 2.3 turbo engine in the 9000 and 9-5 are the best stock and modified
Yes, this guy knows what's good
I have 2.0 ..and 2.3 older, 2.3 is much stronger than newwer 2.0
My favorites are still the b204 and b234's. Brilliant engines
When my 2.0 goes, I'll drop the 2.3 in it if I can still find one.
@@ereseminole there are a couple Twin turbo Ecotec 2.0T with 700+ horsepower.
Both great, and very different. B207 is probably the most reliable, with the B284 having chain issues. However regarding ability to be tuned, pretty much all the guys doing hardcore race tuning of NG9-3's over here in Sweden (the large tuning companies, independent racers etc.) use B207's.
Damn that’s good to know
I’ve always been told that the T5 engines where somehow better
@@tony_5156 In stock form the T5 engines was definetely better but the B207 is great
I love my 2.0T aero I've had it for about 5 years and it's been perfectly reliable but I'd like to snag a 2.8 cross wheel for sure
👍🏼
Well I own a 2004 9-3 linear. After 2 years of owning it I'm happy with it. The only issue I have a small oil leak and an evap leak. Just wondering where can I get a tune for it?
awesome; plenty of good tuning sites out there. Maptun, BCB, vtuner, and a few more i'm definitely missing
Brew City Boost stage 2 tune got me 34mpg in my arc 6spd
nice
I had an '88 C900 coupe 5sp for 15 years. Loved that unique car. When I lost coolant from blown hose and head, piston cracked, I got a '15 VW Golf Sportwagen, brand new.
SE 1.8 tsi turbo 6sp auto. Paddle shifters, sport mode, fender premium audio, panoramic sunroof, push button start, full tint, clear bra, Yakima rack, 17" alloys.
Totally love the car! Audi lite..lol
Have gotten 39 mpg on road trip.
170hp and 200 torque as stock, 87 octain. No desire to tune. Amazing stock vehicle. Joy Everytime I drive it.
Tons of power and amazing acelleration, handling. Love the performance, practicality and economy. Loved my Saab but after I couldn't find a low miles aero 9-3 or 9-5 aero wagon I went for the VW. 44k miles later and no repairs aside from some parts recalls.
My 900 was breaking every month at that point.
Had just had repaired front ball joints, did heater control valve myself. Had an amazing custom stereo, added a vent dash for right hand, no sure why 900 had it too far from left. Indigo gauges, 17" Ronal RTs, still one of my fav rims.
Koni adjustable shocks, heavy load springs, jumbo optima deep cycle batt, 9000 115 amp alternator, rebuilt 5 speed with larger pinion,
Wish I had a place to park it and I would have kept it and slowly worked on it. Selling house and was at aunt's till I found a fixer house after divorce. Now I'm married again and have lots of parking at new house. Maybe it is better that I don't have the c900 anymore some so I can focus on fixing up my fixer.
Cheers and wish GM didn't kill off Saab.
VW is ending the Golf Sportwagen in USA after 2020 so get a used one. Get the 1.8. I like less weight and maintenance of fwd but the 4 motion and Alltrack are cool.
The ultimate sleeper car could be a 6 sp manual 4 motion tsi and these cars have lots of tuning options.
nice, but i'm not entirely sure how this is related to the video lol!
@@AutoAutopsy
I had a Saab and since Saab is out of business, there are other good newer cars out there. Not all us have the time, money to wrench on older cars.
I have my whole life until the VW,
what I was able to do myself.
Like watching your projects.
Cheers
I actually picked up a 2007 saab 93 2.0t yesterday dor 800 bucks canadian awesome deal!
congrats!
Hey i just have a quick question.. i bought a quick release hub for my momo steering but i am not too sure if the universal hub that i bought will fit
Currently running 300hp on a B207R with a maptun stage4 biopower tune. The B284R/L is much stronger, but the problem is that the cars with that engine usually cost from 3-4 times more than a car with B207. And of course they come pre equipped with at least 314mm brakes, and a stronger 6-speed manual, which some of the B207R cars lack.
Nice! and yep ;)
Worth noting that the V6 motor in these was manufactured in Australia for SAAB.
Very cool I got the vectra OPC V6 2.8 turbo drives awesome its my daily..🍻👍🏻
Im still rocking saab 900ng 2.0 :D
nice!
i got a 2007 9-3 2.0T and am pretty happy😉
awesome
I have a 2005 93 Arc Vert about to turn 200K miles, avg. 26-27 mpg combined. I've had the car 11 yrs. bought it with 24K on the odometer. It's been the best car I've ever owned, very few problems, none major. Right now I'm struggling to find a small oil leak, replaced the valve cover gasket twice but apparently that's not where it's coming from. The search continues.
Good luck with the fix!
I had a 2003 9-3 Arc. I loved every minute of that car. Unfortunately, my car dealer did too...
rip :(
Nice video 👍 bought a new B207R Aero new 2004 it has Hirsch stage 1 gives great mileage (the best over 1000km on 58l tank), does 0-200km/h in 25.2 sec (gps performance meter) with FWD no extrem launch, I have over 350 performance measurements different intervals with GPS meters, driving German Autobahn several times a year, has gone 197000km still going strong and still has original turbo, exhaust etc from factory. Love the car! Stock it needed more power simple stage 1 tune makes at big difference feel that the engine is more sportier than the 2.8V6 to drive. But the V6 more smoother less vibrations etc.
nice! Thanks for sharing your thoughts
Here in The Netherlands a 2008 9-3 Estate B207 300HP 400Nm factory ordered. Grey import by ANA Trollhättan. Kicks all 9-3 TurboX. In tradition a real Porsche killer. :-) In my opinion the best engine. More flexible and versatile than the Holden 2.8 B284.
Put a simple stage 1 or 0 on that TX and it'll spank the 2.0, lol
The 2.8 is known for timing chain issues because it’s related to the 3.6 V6 that the Car Wizard said don’t buy.
We have 6 saabs frm 03 to 08 linear,arc,vector,2.0t &2.0T areo ,areo 2.3hot igot punched to 300 I run 2.8 I personally love 2.3 areo best ,we enjoy ur videos ,and help
glad you enjoy the content; thanks so much for the support!
top recommended upgrades for a 2006 9-3 aero convertible v6. I just did front suspension since original was pretty beat. going to do rear suspension, want to upgrade breaks and then look into other after market upgrades. Your pointers would be appreciated.
I have a video discussing top mods to do here: czcams.com/video/bjV78gxPoKw/video.html
Greetings from Sweden, got one question for you pal, what wheels do you have on your V6? It looks amazing!
variant xenon, thanks!
Here in the UK I have 9-3 2.0 Aero diesel estate. It feels more powerful than any other 2 litre car I have driven before and I have owned a lot of cars.
that's nice!
Mazda did a 626 in the '90's with a supercharged 2.0 deisel, torque redefined :)
I have a 2009 9-3 aero xwd with the 2.8T 6speed manual and I love it. I’ve had 2 different 2000 9-5 Aeros too. But where did you get your intake for the turbo X? And where do you think I should get my parts from?
Do88! Check out esaab for anything stock that you need
I own a 2002 9-3 convertible. I love the car and enjoy it so much. by far I think its the best looking convertible out there, but I'm a bit bias.
nice!
I also think those are some of the best looking convertibles.
I don't like the back end of the c900 convertibles.
Cheers
I've owned the 2,0T and 2,8T. Atm I've a 2,8T, but I'm thinking about downsizing to a 2,0T (B207R).
Mainly because of fuel economy, but also because the 2,0 is easier to do work on. It's more videos and guides on that motor.
Also I don't feel the 2,8T stock 250 hp, being that much faster than the 2,0T 209 hp.
I'd also love when the turbo kicks in on the 2,0. It's nothing like the 2,8 that's much smoother and not the same feeling. Feels more like a diesel engine with all low rpm torque.
What is your fuel economy because my 2011 9-5 Aero most times beats my 2015 Kia Optima SXL turbo they both are amazing on long trips for fuel economy
@@La-yt1wr For long drives when not pushing it to much, it's really good. Like 0,75 liters/10 kilometers. That should be like 31 miles per gallon.
However when I drive in citys and in more heavy trafic it goes up to like 1,3 liters/10 kilometers. That should be 18 miles per gallon.
Here in sweden the gasoline is expensive, so it makes a big difference compared to the 2.0
ShiveringSwe Ah ok 👌
If you have a 2.8T 9-5 aero it's actually slower than the 02 9-5 aero with the holy grail of engines, the 2.3T
The Ecotec 2.0T from 2006 has direct injection and VVT. With a ECU tune, down pipe, and intake on 2.8T and 2.0T, the 2.0T will carry torque longer into the rpms.
Personally I love 2.0 onnmy 93 aero. Its sooo flexible and fun!
nice!
I loved my 2.8T but holy crap it's shoehorned into that engine bay. There's not a lot of room to move and it generates so much heat. But damn it's fast. I did a JZW stage 1 tune and it was amazing.
nice! lol, yes...tight fit for sure
Recently I opted for regular fuel and have not noticed any power loss for daily commuting.
Love the videos! A big help when I bought my 04 93 Cabriolet last year. Thank you :-)
Just sold my 2JZ Lexus IS300 for £3.5k and picked up a '06 2.8 93 for £1k. Needs a little TLC and has had the ignition module bypass done badly, but othwise... Brilliant car! Still got the Cabriolet too.. Hopefully get the top down next month!
nice! have fun
Wooow, you my man just did something crazy! That 2jz will outlive 2.8 a hundred times.
If I recall correctly, the turbo x has a lighter flywheel compared to other Aero V6s, which probably contributes to a rougher drive. Out of all the cars I've driven, I hardly come across an engine that is as smooth as the B284. It may also be due to the 60 degree angle of the V, which is better for vibration than a 90 deg.
The B207 might be the more logical choice, but the V6 certainly drives more like a premium luxury car, and sounds way better.
Agree!
This! I come from driving BMW M57, N57, and N54’s. Had my 9-3 NG SC for about 2 months now, overall really
Impressed by the chassis in a Saab. But also like you mention, the b284 really does feel if not more, but atleast as smooth and agile as a Bm straight-six. Too bad FWD, or AWD was the option..
Im probably going to be buying a 08 9-3 tuesday and for myself only looking at maybe a tune for bit more power and maybe a slightly louder exhaust as want to keep as close to stock as possible for longevity.
nice
I have an 08 and I love it I got it at only 82,000 miles I adore this car
The best quarter mile times are from a 2.0 and if your an extremist it is in my opinion the better option. The potential is endless, it is the lighter car comparing weight, and you can rebuild your engine to the new age 2.3 by adding. 5 per piston or full swap to the old school 2.3. Also if you want AWD or "XWD" That option is on the table as well. But like said before this is for extremist. People who are willingly ready to open up a full project. For me I am eventually going to rebuild my 207r and switch to flex fuel. Maybe a 20t upgrade down the line. As of now I run do88 intercooler, krona full turbo back exhaust, and do88 intake on stage 3 tune. The tune is brew city boost because maptun is ridiculous on pricing. (the az performance body kit is currently killing me in the pocket XD) Anyway I daily my man on low boost just to keep the pressure down on my guy. (160000 miles at the moment) I'll dyno when I am completely done with my project and we'll see! 👊
nice! Sounds like fun
Have never driven a V6 X. Sounds like fun. I have an ‘06 9-3SC with a JZW stage one tune. For a 2Liter plenty of zzzzzzip
nice!
You should try the vtuner
I've only driven the 2.8, but I like my 6MT '06 Aero! Looking to maybe get a Turbo X next
I have a 02 9-5 aero from my dad but the first car I buy myself is probably gonna be a turbo X, is just looks and sounds so good
Nice!
We've owned 9 2.0 9-3s, 13 2.8 (11 9-3s, 2 NG 9-5s) and 1 2.3 9-5. The 2.3 is pretty new to us so I can't speak on that engine. In our experience, the 2.8 engine has been the most reliable. We've had one 2.8 fail at 151k miles. The JZW tune corrupted making the car lean out. Cracked two of the piston heads. Other than that, we had an 06 9-3 Aero running great at 292k miles. We've had a 2.0 shoot a rod through the block. Both engines are great, I just prefer the 2.8. The 2.0 gets great fuel economy. The one low compression turbo 2.0 we had got 35mpg, the high compression turbos got about 33mpg. Our FWD 2.8s get around 29-31mpg and the XWD 9-5s get 28-30 mpg (all highway mpg) In the city the 2.0 is far superior. 24mpg roughly city, our 2.8s get like 15-16mpg city 🤣
haha, thanks for sharing!!
I have a 2008 1.8t which is the same 2..0l with a smaller turbo, I have fitted a hybrid turbo, 630cc injectors and bigger intercooler and its running just over 300hp and 430nm on a dyno but had it set at 280hp for reliability but still runs 430nm. I can say it's very fast and tourqy in top gear. And I still get around 24mpg and pay tax and insurance for a 1.8 instead of a 2.8
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Pretty much hit the nail on the head. I have a daily driver 2002 9-5 wagon (Linear) w/2.3 and 165k on the clock and a 2006 9-3 Aero wagon (2.8} w/120k. Both manuals and both awesome! However, can't see ruining the 9-3 with daily driving. It wants it's space and is not happy around town. The 9-5 is a bit more refined and helps me remain calm in traffic. (Sort of).
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I like the V^ because it sounds more agressive and i like more power and it has it without anyn mods,so thats a plus for me
I drive the 2007 aero 2.8t has been great for me love standards and it gets me back and forth to work the way I like to drive
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B207R has "high boost" turbo which takes more time to spool and because of that at low rpm it does not feel fast. The B207L feels "torquier" in everyday driving because of the smaller (medium pressure) turbo. What's more, B207R turbo gives the same pressure as the one on the most powerful V6, and since it achieves similar power with smaller displacement and two cylinders less, it is normal not to have high low-end torque. But with a tune B207R gets a lot of low-end torque. It is significant to mention that B207 is also much, much easier to work on than V6. Just compare simple work as spark plugs replacement...
This man knows his B207's.
I have a rare (apparently) B207 Aero Biopower but with the small turbo 175/200hp with Hirsch 200/220.
The spool up is super quick, but it looses boost at more then 5000 rpm.
It feels very torque low down compared to the engine size yes.
@@larsjrgensen5975 yes it is the smallest turbo available in b207 and with a tune it is quite powerful at low end... B207R - with high boost turbo, stock, doesn't have that much low end torque, but on the other hand, it doesn't "die" at high RPM. O ne good example is the b207 (stock 150hp) with hirsch tune at 196hp has much better acceleration times than the powerful stock B207R (210hp)
@@larsjrgensen5975 You lose boost at after 4500rpm because you are at capacity of that turbo. It dont have any 'breathing room' left.. its spooled out. LArger turbo would give you less low end spool up, but at highway speed you can punch it doing 75 and rip up to over 100 in no time.
Great points, ShoX. I completely forgot to mention maintenance. 2.0 is definitely easier to work on!
It’s really about what you want. A little bit better gas mileage or a little faster haha. I have had both 2.0 and now the 2.8 aero tuned both with just bsr stage 1 and the 2.8 is a good bit faster but does get about 6 mpg less than the 2.0 average
Yep!
Hello Auto A. After this video, I would have liked the Turbo X engine. In 2008, I purchased my 9-3 with the turbo 4 then. I like the power. Only 45k miles. Thanks for your advice about the steering lock. Do have a suggestion when the steering seems to have developed a little too much “play”. Thanks.
Hey! Not too sure about that one, i'd ask a fb group
Better sway bars and a performance strut bar?
i got the v-tuner stage 0... very nice, but that CEL loves to pop up every now and then
for?
@@AutoAutopsy Fuel pressure... And the most recent is fuel leakage
@@AutoAutopsy And I just replaced these damn thing... It was suggested I get a stronger one than oem
I own a 06 saab 9-3 aero want to try something different now downsizing to the 2.0T all my cars I've ever owned have been v6 I want to try a 4 cyl now plus my aero has 200k miles on it still running strong
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I have a 06 9-3 2.0t
Thanks your awesome had the car since 2013 my ex wife had it now I do always kept up just leaks some oil driver window works sometimes but not most says break lights failure and gas gauge doesn’t work po420 code after it warms up after taking it to a shop. Any help would be much appreciated
I myself think that saab biopower engine is a good alternative to modify. 180 horsepower original with E85 and 150 horsepower with gasoline. with another exhaust pipe and downpipe as well as a large turbo other intercooler and new injector, you can come up with 345 horsepower, however, I recommend changing the Clutch at the power increase. Of course, you have to have custom tune to get up to these horsepower. sorry for bad english
biopower wasn't available in US!
@@AutoAutopsy sorry! missed so bad that they were just the engines in the US that I could choose. but still think they are a damn good engine to tune, otherwise I would take the 2.0T. because in sweden there are only 175 manufactured (2.8T) so if i should go for your logic then i can not choose 2.8T since it is barely in sweden. you know that you can export cars from other countries to your country? it is because they were exported over Saab 2.8T from Sweden to the US. it was about 500 Saab 2.8T came from sweden to US. it's so strange that you in the US got engines that were strong in your Saab that they demanded a market. while the Swedish market wanted a Saab that went on the E85 do you think they sound strange? sorry if you thought they were weird that I was thinking for a big purpose still sorry if bad english
Hey J, I have the 2.0 as you know but would prefer the v6.
Heh :)
Did you cut the back bumper by yourself and put the tailpipes out of it on the 2.0 Arc? it looks very nice! I would do the same on my 1.9 l. diesel with two tailpipes ! :)
yessir, did it with a saw lol!
I have a 04 9-3 Aero, I absolutely love the car it's my first European vehicle and I do all of my own work to it. I wanna know what I need to make it quicker off the line? It is my daily but sometimes I want that lower without the lag. What can I do?
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Miss my 2.8l, manual 6-speed. Nicest car I ever owned. Ran it for 11 years, no major issues.
Awesome. They’re fantastic cars
I have a 2.0T b207r, with 2.5 inch full exhaust catback system welded/ cold air custom air intake, Forge motorsport BPV, do88 intercooler big pack kit, pushen 240hp, it's perty fast able to beat 350z, charger 3.6l, lexus IS300, mustang 4.6l and infinity g35 so far. Not bad for a 2.0
you should definitely make more than 240 with all of those mods. Get a better tune!
Real shame you don't have access to the 1.9 twin turbo diesel 9-3 in the states , truly amazing car with 40mpg. absolutely love mine, although I am considering selling and buying a 2.8 V6, but with the current fuel prices in the UK it puts me off.
Dont know situation iņ UK, but here iņ Baltics LPG is the ansver. SAAB engines like LPG and overall fuel costs are below diesel. Plus no ratling😎
I have a B207R with a factory Hirsch Stage 2 tune making 252hp and 380Nm.
I’m off to see a V6 Aero manual tomorrow!
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@@AutoAutopsy I’m worried about timing chains on the B284L...car is on 92,000 miles
Mine has 193k and is perfect
I am a current v8 driver and I thinking about switching to a 9-3 v6 manual. Do these 2.8s have any known issues with perhaps timing chains or head gaskets or oil consumption that I might need to be aware of before I buy
These are old cars now, so you can expect issues. But they are durable European cars. They will keep going.
The 2.0 has the aftermarket support of the Cobalt SS/ LSj motors. If you are a hardcore modder the 2.0 has far more support. The 2.0 is much easier to upgrade to bigger Turbo's.
both aren't terribly difficult; plenty of great 2.8 aftermarket options that are direct/near direct fits
@@AutoAutopsy can you buy an aftermarket exhaust manifold for the V6?
Saab for life 💪
@@AutoAutopsy MY MODDED/TUNED 2000 B205R WILL RIP THE SKIN OFF YOUR V6'S NUT SACK
Look at a Opel/ Regal Tourx 2.0T with torque vectoring AWD to fulfill that fantasy today.
Love my 93 AERO 2.8 it is my daily driver!!
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Fuel consumption?
2.8 turbo wagon here any tips on what to start with performance wise
Nice turbo GM engines, reminds me of the Buick Regal engine. With out the turbo 😁👍
turbo = better ;)
Well, I am In love with SAAB. I own a 97 Talladega conv., 2006 aero conv,.
The above comment accidentally went incompletely. Also I own 2009 9-3, and 2011 9-5. My favorite car is 2006 aero conv. which allows to play freely at any speed, and enjoys every moment. Next in line is 2011 9-5 a superbly realised car, with unmatched power and excellent handling. Now next in line is 2009, 9-3. I can sincerely say that this car the way was paired with auto trany and handling, is the winner. Everything works at highest level delivering enough power to manage most of the situation. Not to mention the good milage. If I need to buy another car, I will by 9-3.
oh nice! cool collection lol
The best engine is the 1.9 tid when mapped.
180-190hp and torquey (matter of fact you may limit torque to preserve gearbox ).
it gets 40mpg costantly
what was the part you pointed at for the secondary air injection issue? and solution? im fighting a p0402 code on my 03 9-3 linear, man transmission.
cpu has been swapped, o2 sensors swapped performance is great until code places in limp mode
It’s only on 03 models. Best bet is to find someone who can “tune it out” like I did. I had a CEL for it as well!
Where did you buy your metal intake pipes for the V6?
Do88! czcams.com/video/nuYuFOj1tiQ/video.html
Can you drive the automatic gear as "manual gear"?
Owned both and with a tuned 2.8 Aero I could never go back to the 2.0T so slow and sluggish!
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I'm very interested in the 2.8L 4x4 version with 160k mileage. What would be the first parts to change/repair?
Do you mean XWD? Saab does not have a 4x4 car. I would recommend doing a XWD service when you get it
The 2.8 V6 is known for timing chain failures. The 2.8 V6 is based off the GM High Feature V6/Alloytec V6 family of engines.
I’ve read mixed opinions online, some people saying that the 2.0T feels like a slug when compared to the v6 and other saying the 2.0T actually feels faster. Would appreciate any insight from those who have driven both. Thanks.
well this video should answer your question, lol..
Hi where located automatic Transmission module or TCm on 2.8t on B207 is exactly next to battery!