I have 3 inch exhaust, but my manifold is original. it's about 300+ hp on my Opel Calibra Turbo. Question is. should I wrap my original exhaust manifold?

I have 3 inch exhaust, but my manifold is original. it's about 300+ hp on my Opel Calibra Turbo. Question is. should I wrap my original exhaust manifold?

What happened to the obx overview video? I've personally used both and if you aren't going for 1000hp OBX works. You are right about the burs and imperfections but those can be cleaned up. Personally I replaced the bolts for peace of mind and the OBX has lasted quite a while in one of my low budget builds.

do you make them for europeann engines

Big fan.... fellow Saab racer here... 😁 I have a question for you too. I race a B235 T7 Engine in a Saab 9-5. I use the T5 (9000) Head Gasket because these B235 have a spot that can leak oil. SAAB themselves told their mechanics to put a new MLS gasket and to use some RTV in that spot to "fix" that problem. Me and my brother started to use the T5 head gasket as it is a "tad" more thicker and when compressed torking the head bolts it fixes the issue. Using your gasket, do I have to fill the problem with RTV in that spot as factory recomended? Because as your gasket dont "crush" and is reusable, I think that issue will appear again. Am I right to think that way? 2nd Question - Can I ask you why the use of RTV and not a Anaerobic Sealant? Because the first will harden and may clog the oil pickup and the Anaerobic in contact with the air will never harden. If I abuse it and fall into the oil, will desintegrate. I know some may like more on for the other, I´m just curious about your choice. Thanks for your videos man! Keep the Saab Racing!!

Thanks for teaching me. Can you do a video on the fire rings themselves? There isn't too much info on KZbin. I have seen a few of people using a tool for cutting them.

Sick, reminds me of the o-ringed heads and fire rings they ran in WRC hahaha

Nice, and you ship all over the planet....🫣😁... And Sweden 🇸🇪🇨🇦⁉️

i got one for my b234 an i use the engine for drag racing an it has been great with no issues at all never had a coolant issue been great so far an will hoping to get more in the future

for the saab b234 t5 engine, do you need to lathe the pistons so it doesnt touch the top or not needed?

For anyone curious about them I ran one on my b234r and am now running the exact same one on my b204, after installation I did have a coolant leak on the front right side of my cylinder head but Re torquing the bolts fixed it, have never had coolant reach the combustion chambers either. I’m hard on my car too, always in boost. Just read the installation instructions and you should be good, and worst case even with a small coolant leak you can keep driving it no problem, I did, just had to add some coolant when needed. 😂

Just love this car, especially as I'm a Saab fan 🥰

That s one amazing car & driver!

that ashcroft boost gauge goes hard.

that's insane. I never seen this type of headgasket technology.

so rad!

Those psy-tech tunes sound great.

I’m planning a n/a barra territory to turbo conversion daily and found that long headers moving turbo away from the head keeps cylinder heat down reducing risk of detonation, for me on pump gas is perfect! 👌

This is very exciting!

Amazing!

Hi there, I have a 1981 Saab 900 GLs with a 4 speed manual gearbox. The engine on your 93 Saab looks like the H engine on the classic 900. I also own a 1990 Saab 900 Aero or so called SPG in N. America which is a 5 speed manual, turbo charged car with the 1985cc H engine. It is extraordinary to me that you are using this engine in a race car! I always presumed that racing cars should be rear wheel drive, I have to say you are super innovative and creative!

How did you change ignition and fueling past 6500 rpm? On T5Suite the tables don't go past redline. Ive considered changing the y-axis, but that would affect the values at lower RPMs

Now tell me wich mods i need to download to get one irl!

Love a bit of Beresford Hammond 👍🏾✅

Keep the content coming. This is quite a unique channel. You've 'real' driving skills + an aptitude for engineering. Why not show it off.

😮That car is one hell of a boosted BEAST !!! 💨

Just found you from the UK. This is excellent content mate. Gives viewers a 'real' insight into the talent, commitment, the expense and dedication it takes to become as good as you are in Motorsport.

Great video Get recommendations here be cause I just install wavetrac

What is your inlet manifold setup for such big inlet ports?

Custom gear-set would be legendary

Following this trend for your 46th outing alone you'll need 5 gearboxes.

Ever consider an F40?

and every time a gear box brakes we here a broken gear box but hear money run thoes pockets lol

To the moon 📈

Best Saab ever built.

is your diff welded?

As you sure know much more you develop the car, improve the performance and have the car by the hand in the track more you are in the limit of the gearbox. A few time ago I read a post of Snail Barton (Florida) in that explain as they do for reinforce the oem gearbox, if this can help you.

upgrade to a stronger transmission, or reduce the torque at lov rpm

How did the second one explode

I belive the source of all this problems with rod&camshaft bearings and cam chain stretches n47 57 must be clogged smearing nipples part 7797919 Piston Oil Sprayer Nozzle Squirters. Clogged beacause og long oil change intervals. Bad lubrication will make more resistance to camshaft than 2 Nm an lenghten the chains and burning rod bearings plus camrods.

This makes sense. Plus when you are reducing back pressure right at the exhaust port, you are reducing the amount of power the engine loses by having to push the exhaust from the cylinder. People think turbos are free power, but they’re not (besides small turbos which are designed for fuel economy). The exhaust stroke is using power to push out the exhaust. So having these longer headers increases scavenging as you mentioned which reduces back pressure which reduces the energy used on the exhaust stroke

I'm a swede myself, not far from Trollhättan where SAAB cars were built. Owning this model with the b204 engine is surreal to think it could be worked into something like this.

Hey, do you have a video where you show your engine mountings? I am interested in upgrading my since they are blown.

Did you happen to swap the Bellville washers and cross bolts on the OBX diff?

We have the same issue on our C6 Z06 track car. Slips the wheel inside the slicks. We had the beads knurled and then mounted them using hairspray. No slip ever.

So basically I own a highly over engineered, bulletproof turbo haha. Good to know because I have shelves full of Garrett, Comp, and MHI stuff doing the same Frankenstein you were. Need one of those T51R covers though 🤤

Fun Toys...Identical one of those on local Marketplace (vancouver) for ~3K$ Cheap- ish racing. Karts are all about driving... not so much wrenching. Waaaay easier to dick with the Engine. Should one even Need to :-)

Bro this is the most underdog Saab build ever and underrated channel. What a beast!!

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what size slicks are you using? Also nice car I’m currently building a b205/b204 hybrid for around 600hp