Haha yes that happened.Did I see you get photo credit from the F1 official twitter account?
First year since the track was built that I wasn’t there.Hey. I was just there the other weekend. View attachment 27864
Im not sure of the details. I spoke with several knowledgeable ecotec people and they basically said this only happens if you don’t replace them, since they’re torque to yield. Though I think I did, it’s possible I did not replace them when I did my initial build.GM had to be using some bargain basement flywheel bolts to not handle more than stock power in these engines.
Possible if they backed off as torque to yield stretches the threads but if they snapped due to power that is another issueIm not sure of the details. I spoke with several knowledgeable ecotec people and they basically said this only happens if you don’t replace them, since they’re torque to yield. Though I think I did, it’s possible I did not replace them when I did my initial build.
I’m making 250, highly unlikely haPossible if they backed off as torque to yield stretches the threads but if they snapped due to power that is another issue
Any idea what year saab intake works? I haven't found anything on which years/model specifically.I decided I didn’t like the stock plastic intake. It’s only supposed to be good for 10psi and my little Saab turbo is already exceeding that.
Big thanks to Brad for the Saab intake manifold. The base 2.2 throttle body fits absolutely perfectly. Clearly the same one as used in the 9-3.
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Unfortunately the 4bar MAP does not fit the intake manifold. The screw does not line up and the hole in the intake is too big.
So, I JB welded the bolt into the threaded hole, I will cut it flush and drill/tap a new one for the MAP.
I then turned a very simple reducer that can be press fit into the hole to correctly size it for the Buick Regal 4bar MAP. It works great!
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I’m sorry, I don’t. But it’s the 9-3 pretty wide variety, I want to say around 06-08 will def work.Any idea what year saab intake works? I haven't found anything on which years/model specifically.
Are you good at heel and toe downshifting? With a light flywheel and tighter clutch this is almost a must.I finished the clutch/flywheel repair. Was able to get everything installed and put back together in one day.
went for a drive, first impressions are: it’s way snappier. Its much more difficult to take off slowly, and more difficult to feather the clutch. Definitely feels more aggressive and track focused. Up shifts are easier, down shifts are harder. I haven’t quite wrapped my head around the logic of that but something to do with less rotating mass I’m sure.
these are the bolts I used: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004XJQO9U/ref=ppx_yo_mob_b_track_package_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is the kit I used: https://zzperformance.com/products/2-2-2-4-9-5-clutch-kit
it allows you to use the bigger clutch normally found on the SS cars but with the smaller 6 bolt crank.
I’ll try and make a more detailed report when I have more seat time. I’ve only driven 15 minutes since the repair. Launches way harder that’s for sure.