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Links
These links are to sites that I have personally found useful or that have been recommended by other Saab enthusiasts.
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Saab 9000 sites |
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| Aaron C. Gilbert's 1987 Saab 9000 Turbo | Aaron details the performance modifications he has made to his car, and what he doesn't know about stereo systems isn't worth knowing... |
| David Haydon's home page | Davids's site carries, among other things, a photographic record of how he ripped his 9000 Aero gearbox apart (methodically, of course!), replaced the second gear synchro and (most importantly) re-assembled it. Heed his warning about the bearing preload, though! |
| KevinY's 9000 Aero page | Kevin's site documents the modifications he has made to his lovely black Aero, bringing it to 300+hp. Looks like it should handle well, too. |
| Nathan Moore's web bulliten board | Among other strange and entertaining stuff, Nathan has photos, questions and info about the '87 9000 turbo he bought for $400 and is keeping on the road in a DIY fashion. |
| Quasimotor's Saab 9000 page | Quasi's site carries buying tips, repair procedures and a Q&A section, and is an invaluable resource for the 9000 owner. |
| Rob Alimi's Aero Page | Lots of information about the 9000 Aero. |
| Shawn's SAAB 9000 Page | Shawn has made a lot of useful 9000 documentation available on-line, along with a diary of repairs to his car. |
| Stephen's SAAB 9000 Page | Stephen explains how he has upgraded the performance and appearance of his 9000. |
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Other Saab sites |
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| 900Aero.com | Dedicated to the Saab 900 Aero and SPG models. |
| ASFT AB | ASFT market Airport Surface Friction Testers based on Saabs |
| Jeff's Saab page | Jeff has a scrapbook containing pics of all kinds of Saabs, and a reference covering just about all the wheel styles fitted to Saabs. Many other useful Saab-related links. |
| Polish Saab Enthusiasts Club | A resource for Polish Saab enthusiasts (written in Polish). |
| Portugese Saab Tuning Club | A resource in Portuguese for people interested in tuning Saabs. |
| Saab-90.com | Tone DePear's web site dedicated to the now rare Saab 90. |
| Saab9-5.com | An online resource for the Saab 9-5. Saab technical information, among other things. |
| Saabcars Online | An extensive Saab site based in Sweden. Written mainly in English. |
| SaabCentral | A UK-based Saab resource, but popular with Saab owners outside the UK too. Discussion boards for all models and for performance modifications. |
Saab
Restoration |
Jim McGhee's running commentary on his ongoing restoration of his '91 900 SE. |
| SaabScene | Another UK-based Saab resource, also popular with Saab owners outside the UK. Discussion boards for all models and for performance modifications. |
| Saab Club of North America | The official web site of the Saab Club of North America |
| Saab Club of Western Canada | Discussion group about Saabs in western Canada |
| Saab Sport Club | A French site for Saab performance enthusiasts. |
| Saab Turbo | Useful technical information. Includes a complete rebuild of a Classic 900T16 Aero. |
| Saab Turbo Team Europe | Saab Turbo Team Europe is a "virtual" club for Saab enthusiasts based in Europe, with the emphasis on performance. |
| The Saab Museum | A comprehensive history of Saab cars |
| The Saab Network | A US-based resource for Saab owners. |
| Townsend Imports | Townsend Imports is a source of Saab parts in the USA, but also carries a wealth of technical documents, including many Saab technical bulletins. |
| The official web site of the UK Saab Owner's Club (yes, I am a member) | |
| A bulletin board dedicated solely to UK Saab enthusiasts | |
| The Saab APC/ECU project | A project dedicated to understanding the Bosch LH Jetronic and Bosch DI/APC systems with a view to eventually developing tuning chips for these systems. |
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Suppliers |
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| Abbott Racing | Abbott Racing are a supplier of performance upgrades for the 9000 and other Saabs, based on their own experience of developing Saab racing cars. They also repair and service Saabs. |
| All Saab Parts | A US-based supplier of Saab parts that offers to save up to 60% on all OEM, Aftermarket and Rebuilt Saab Parts, with free UPS Shipping within the US. |
| elkparts | elkparts are a supplier of parts for all Saab models. They are also a UK distributor for SuperFlex and Speedparts, and can ship parts worldwide. |
| Engstrom Racing | Engstrom Racing are a US distributor for Speedparts in Sweden. |
| Erebuni Aerodynamics | Erebuni supply a body kit and spoilers for the old-generation (pre-CS) 9000 hatchback. |
| Eriksson Industries | A US-based supplier of rebuilt cylinder-heads, steering racks, transmissions and turbochargers. Highly-regarded. |
| Euro Car Parts | A supplier of parts for many European cars, with a special emphasis
on Saab. Based in the UK, but happy to ship parts worldwide. I have
used Euro Car Parts on many occasions and can highly recommend their
service and pricing. |
| GoldWing Saab | GoldWing Saab in the US specialise in the supply of used Saab parts. |
| Maptun | Maptun (based in Sweden) are a supplier of performance upgrades for the 9000 and other Saabs, specialising in software upgrades for the engine management system. |
| Neo Brothers Ltd. | Neo Brothers in the UK are a good source for Saab parts, new and used. They also perform mechanical work and have provided some very useful advice. |
| Parts For Saabs | A supplier of Saab Parts, Spares & Accessories. UK-based, but will ship worldwide. |
| Plast & Son | Another body kit for the old-generation (pre-CS) 9000 hatchback. |
| RBM Performance | New and used Saab parts specialist in France. Also supplies performance parts and is Maptun dealer for France. |
| Saab Parts Store | A US-based supplier of Saab Parts. "Thousands of quality Saab parts online" |
| Speedparts | Speedparts (based in Sweden) are a supplier of performance upgrades for the 9000 and other Saabs. |
| SuperFlex | SuperFlex manufacture polyurethane replacements for standard automotive bushes. |
| Townsend Imports | Townsend Imports is a source of Saab parts in the USA, but also carries a wealth of technical documents, including many Saab technical bulletins. |
| Two Stroke To Turbo | Two Stroke To Turbo in the UK are another good source for new and used Saab parts. Like Neo Brothers, they have a large workshop and seem quite knowledgeable. |
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Technical articles |
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| Volvo APC | How to use a scavenged Saab APC system to upgrade a Volvo turbo. Has a very detailed description of how the APC system works. (link currently broken) |
| Saab
Direct Ignition Part I of 2: Multi-Spark Firepower! Saab Direct Ignition Part 2 of 2: Spark of Intelligence! |
An excellent two-part article explaining the (amazing) operation of the Saab Direct Ignition system. |
| Testing SAAB 9000 Direct Ignition - Pattern Failures | Troubleshooting the Saab Direct Ignition system of the Saab Direct Ignition system. |
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Other automotive resources |
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| DIY MIG Welding | An excellent resource for the DIY welder including a welding forum |
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Other sites (not necessarily Saab-related) |
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| Gas turbines | My second-favourite "off-the-wall" application for turbochargers! |
| Turbo-powered beer cooler | Amazing, but feasible (probably) - my all-time favourite "off-the-wall" turbo application |
| saab9000.com is an enthusiast's web site and is not
in any way affiliated with Saab Automobile. A big "thank you"
to Saab for producing the 9000. All information is presented in good faith. However, I am not a trained mechanic, just an enthusiast.Therefore, it is your responsibility to ensure that you are competent to carry out any procedures presented here and that they are correct. No responsibility can be accepted for any inaccuracies or consequential loss, injury or damage. |
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