Turbo options, Saab swap
plastikboy
04-20-2008, 09:53 AM
I'm tentatively considering turbocharging my car. it's an 04 cavalier sedan with the 2.2l ecotec engine. I'm not looking to run massive boost, I plan on keeping my fuel system stock. I just want a little more juice out of my daily driver. I've been searching around for parts, and from what I've seen, full kits are ridiculously priced, and it's damn near impossible to find each individual part. I'm thinking a T3 on about 5-7psi shouldn't cost more than about $800 all total for parts considering there would be no ECU tweaking or fuel management needed and stock internals would remain. All I need is the turbo, a manifold and the pipes and oil lines. Where should I go for these things?
also, it may be easier and cheaper just to do a full motor swap for a turbo Saab. Which year/model of saab has the ecotec turbo? It's been a while since I was working as a mechanic, but from what I recall, 03+ Saab 9-3 2.0t is an ecotec block and direct bolt up on the tranny and motormounts. any info would be greatly appreciated.
also, it may be easier and cheaper just to do a full motor swap for a turbo Saab. Which year/model of saab has the ecotec turbo? It's been a while since I was working as a mechanic, but from what I recall, 03+ Saab 9-3 2.0t is an ecotec block and direct bolt up on the tranny and motormounts. any info would be greatly appreciated.
Classicrocjunkie
04-20-2008, 08:27 PM
I'm thinking a T3 on about 5-7psi shouldn't cost more than about $800 all total for parts considering there would be no ECU tweaking or fuel management needed and stock internals would remain.
Wrong
All I need is the turbo, a manifold and the pipes and oil lines. Where should I go for these things?
Saab dealership, Pick n pull, Ebay, www.car-part.com, etc
also, it may be easier and cheaper just to do a full motor swap for a turbo Saab.
ha ha, by far not ( a good 2.2L ecotec goes for $400-800 less transmission) and the transmission mounts are not the same. Nor will be the drive shafts.
03 Saab 9-3 2.0t
Has air injection but need gaskets from 04+ w/o to make it work, also that turbo is tiny, get a mitsu.
is an ecotec block and direct bolt up on the tranny and motormounts.
Motor mounts should be fine, transmission mounts are in the wrong location compared to a Jbody and its a completely different transmission. ( 6 speed)
any info would be greatly appreciated.
Welcome.
Wrong
All I need is the turbo, a manifold and the pipes and oil lines. Where should I go for these things?
Saab dealership, Pick n pull, Ebay, www.car-part.com, etc
also, it may be easier and cheaper just to do a full motor swap for a turbo Saab.
ha ha, by far not ( a good 2.2L ecotec goes for $400-800 less transmission) and the transmission mounts are not the same. Nor will be the drive shafts.
03 Saab 9-3 2.0t
Has air injection but need gaskets from 04+ w/o to make it work, also that turbo is tiny, get a mitsu.
is an ecotec block and direct bolt up on the tranny and motormounts.
Motor mounts should be fine, transmission mounts are in the wrong location compared to a Jbody and its a completely different transmission. ( 6 speed)
any info would be greatly appreciated.
Welcome.
Derk_eliso
04-24-2008, 03:40 AM
Cody...
ILY
ILY
Automotive Network, Inc., Copyright ©2026