Custom Turbo Upgrade on My Saab 9-3 Turbo X! 

Still no new hose :( COVID has obviously delayed everything pretty significantly! Stay safe all!

Vermont tuning is the best. I live right by the guy and he does my tuning.

Very informative video. Always nice to know exactly whats involved along with the bolts that might break and hoses that might be cracked. Enjoyed. Look forward to your tune selection. I've been debating upgrading my turbo since early last year and still on the fence with this one.

Looks great thank you hope you like it!

Nice upgrade, just put some silicone hose temporary to there (using the original 2 connectors both end), did that on mine when broke, did a job well until new arrived. Stay safe 👍

Finally man! Can’t wait to hear it spool in a new intro

Great job 👌 can't wait to see the performance 😎

Can't wait to get back to the states to play with mine. Currently in Japan for the next 2 years.

You beat me to this video, my turbo got delayed because of COVID. Was gonna make this exact video on my 06 Aero with a 19T off a Caddy SRX because there wasnt one out there yet. Fair play man, love your content. At least I can use this as a guide when my turbo gets here tomorrow. In terms of that breather hose, just get a catch can, that's where it needs to be run anyway. In from crankcase, out to turbo. It uses 7/16ths line from the PCV valve to the turbo, so get a catch can with either 7/16ths or 1/2 inch inlet/outlet. If you need further help with the catch can you can find my posts on The 2.8 Alliance or you can message me on insta @fat_jag. Catch can prevents oil from passing back into your intake, causing buildup and ruining that new do88 intercooler.

Just done mine 20t 6x6 with 11 blade. Turbosmart actuator

If you don't already have an HP Tuners program, if say get it. You can get full information about your engine, and send it off to tuners to get a tune custom made for your car. I'd recommend Vermont Tuner, as Brian is just a charm to work with.

Brenan just did one for me too and we installed it two days ago. All we did was install a 9 blade billet turbine so mine is still a 15T

I had installed in my 2001 9-5 Aero the TD04HL-19T as the original Garrett TD04HL-18T finally ended its life cycle at 117+ k miles... Deciding whether I what to MAPTUN stages or not maybe just the software upgrade?

Go Vtuner you will not regret it, safe and reliable. That or Maptun which you already have I think or even Aura tuning which is a newer tuner in I think the UK. They've specialized in custom tuning for the 9-3ng check out their facebook page (with lots of customer car photos and tunings they've done from normal mpg tunes to GT30 turbo tunes) more info. There's a guy on youtube, Saabmadman with their tuning and he even added a meth and water kit to his car and tracks it. He did few vids going against a turbo x which he pulled on because I assume less drivetrain losses from his FWD even though both had similar tuning. Could also be due to his meth and water addon but I'm rambling on lol Anyways great video, stay safe!

Did you adjust the wastegate? Different spring or arm adjustment? Thanks.

Install didn't seem too bad. Hmm, I may need to pick one of these up!

Good job 👍 how much time would you say from start to finish for the average car guy?

Do you have a part # for the 3 bolts that broke when removing the wastegate? I can't seem to find them anywhere other than purchasing an entire new wastegate. Thank you.

I found the same hose was already broke on my v6! (Only looked because I wasn’t getting full boost)!

What are you planning for the 15t on it? I have an 08 9-3 aero that's my moms I'm working on and your old one Is probably better suited than mine

Do you need to prime the new turbo with oil/coolant so it doesn't burn up on first start?

Hey there! Quick question, you might know. I have a 2007 Saab 9-3 2.0t which has the low pressure turbo. Can I swap that turbo with a high pressure turbo from Saab 9-3 2.0T and just use the MaptuneX to remap the ECU?

Great vid man! How long did it take you to do everything? I’m gonna get a 2.8 soon myself and this is definitely something I want to do. Also by any chance is it carb legal? I live in California so makes things tougher for mods

Did you have to upgrade your injectors, or just tune it up 🏁🏁🏁

Would a aero turbo be able to go on my 06 9-3 CV without any other adapters ?

Where do you get the intake piping from I can’t seem to find one for mine

Does that turbo work for the 04 9-3 aero? Just curious to know. Thanks in advance

hello I also have a saab 9.3 turbo x I can tell you exactly what trim you mount on yours? Thank you

I want to see start with the New turbo but the hose have bad opinion haha nice job my friend 👍 🇬🇷

It makes like easy with bolt tray, mirror and long magnet...

What are your current power numbers and your goal with tunes if you dont mind me asking?

Hi friend! In the turbine has the egr valve ever broken in saab 9-3?

Hi, I want to ask who made the software for this saab with a modified turbocharger?thank you for answer

Wait did you pre-lube the the oil port with least 2 oz. of oil? That is important to do as you don't want to run it w/o any oil in the turbo first off as the oil lines will feed into the the turbo as you know but to dry run the turbo can cause damage unless your friend had already put some oil in before shipping it to you but it may be light oil so I would of add an oz. if he had did that?

Think happen that's ok🤞

Debating wether to do this on my vectra, already got the rad and intercooler pack fitted ( courtenay sport so same as a d088)

Try Brew City Boost for the tune. They have great Saab tunes and their prices are best!! Ask for Casey!!

Link for that tube that broke? I have a broken one too and I can’t find it

I have a 9-3x sport that has A hole in one of the turbo lines would you fix it for $$$?

We need to meet up when this is over! Platty is back tomorrow 🇸🇪🇸🇪

Brennyn is: -Your buddy -makes turbochargers Brennyn is a Turb-Bro

Where did you buy this turbo?

FYI, my dad has an ‘09 Aero X with a Vermont Tuning Stage 2 (that’s the 20T tune)... I really don’t like it. VTuner tunes it to hit boost at 4500 RPM so it only makes good power from then until redline. As a result it’s not all that fun to drive, it’s more or less a numbers car. If I were you I’d get it dyno tuned and shoot for a more conservative peak hp number for a more fun linear power band... you don’t seem super concerned about hp bragging rights anyway. And where do you get higher flow injectors? I wouldn’t expect to be able to find any other than the stock ones on eEuro and ESaab.

How many miles are on that turbo X?

Hello. How much more power? HP?

Who n how do I get that turbo for my 08 2.8 v6t

Hey I have a Saab 900 turbo convertible any good sites to help me. Or maybe you can help. Sorry bout the questions

hello i have saab 9-3 aero 2.0 turbo i want to do the flutter sound some people saying you block something of please help me

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What turbo did you upgrade to?? 20T 19T? Turbo X looking good btw

should it be the same turbo upgrade for the Aero 2.8 v6?

That's not the 2.3t I'm familiar with. Is it the V6?

when he said brennen it reminded me of "hey brennen, did you touch my drumset?''

Don't know about you, but I began to wonder if the turbo from Turbo X would fit the arc

400hp in 19t ?

That TX is NASTY.

where did u find that pcv hose for 15$? its like 100$ online