My 2009 Saab 9-5 Top Mount Twin Scroll "Big" Turbo Build

Mod list, off the top of my head:
Motor:
B235R
Wossner 90.5 forged pistons
Saab cams, T5 intake, B234i exhaust
GH Werks Crank Scraper
GS Balance shaft delete kit
Snail Kit Top Mount manifold, downpipe/midpipe
Mitsubishi EVO 9 twin scroll turbo(I think 16G 10T off the top of my head)
Aeromotive 340lph fuel pump and 80lbs injectors w/GS injector spacers
PTP Turbo blanket
D088 radiator, hose kits, and intercooler hoses, and delivery pipe(gold foil insulated)
Snail Kit Intercooler
3" catback, custom (came with the car)
Forge bypass valve
GS dress up hardware, fluid caps, valve cover and manifold hardware
Trans:
F35
Quaiffe LSD out of G85 Cobalt
4.45 gearset out of G85 Cobalt
GS Shifter bushings
Powerflex trans mount/bogbone bushings
GH Werks clutch/pressure plate
Suspension:
SAS Swaybars
Bilstein B8 Struts
Eibach springs
Powerflex bushings(subframe, rear control arms)
Snail Kit poly engine mount
Adj rear control arms (Saturn L series, but of course fits the 9-5, thanks TireRack)
Brakes:
4 piston Brembo front calipers from a G85 Cobalt
GS Slotted 315mm rotors w/custom brake lines
300mm rear vented rotor and larger Caliper w/GS slotted rotors
Wheels/Tires:
18x8 Enkei M52s custom powercoated in satin Bronze
255/35/18 Michelin Pilot P4S
Interior:
Converted to ventilated front seats
Dyed leather from parchment to Dark Khaki(Cadillac Escalade color)
Innovative "smart" boost/AFR gauge
Kicker 6.5" coaxials front & rear
Exterior:
Custom 3M wrapped all chrome trim in satin bronze
Satin bronze wrapped lower door trim caps
Satin bronze powder coated Gary Small Saab license plate frame
Maptune Hirsch replica rear spoiler (yet to be installed)
Cupra R front lip (yet to be installed)

[@rocketkinger2506]

“Sorry it’s pretty dirty” Literally cleaner than plates out of my dish washer

[@TheRaF02]

Very nice, brilliant color and details. Congratulations

[@MadBiker1337]

Beautiful Saab

[@WeekendBuilt]

Thank you for the explanation on the “Dame” thing. I had no idea and it always made me wonder.

[@johnnycassell2305]

It’s actually the shape of the headlights that gives the name. Dame Edna was a drag act portrayed by Barry Humphries. Check out the upswept glasses.

[@rasmusbengtsson2787]

Really Nice bulid man 👍🏼

[@djdramatical]

Outstanding. Tastefully done.

[@xxxDlewisxxx]

Awesome build. Good people over at K&N

[@ZR-Linkz]

BRO YOU GOT MY DREAM SETUP I JUST GOT MY FIRST 08 AERO WAGON.

[@braulinish]

Nice upgrades!!

[@jlindborg1105]

Nice shape! I have a polar white (cream looking) 9-5 Aero -06. It’s stock but with do88 intercooler and 2,5 inch stainless exhaust from the cat. As I live in Sweden where they salt the roads during winter time it sadly have started the rust on the dog bones. It’s an odd version with no wing or rails. I have the big stereo system though with the integrated subwoofer. Take care of that good looking car. Inspect underneath the rubber lining by the dog bones as the rust starts there. Cheers from Sweden!

[@ellomenameisfred1550]

I have a custom evo 9 and now you inspired me to buy a Saab

[@JamesonsDiecastCars]

Sleeper wagons are the way lol. They had cool Evo wagons in other countries, just not the US.

[@ellomenameisfred1550]

@@JamesonsDiecastCars I have a model of a evo wagon made by inno64

[@saab9-5]

Did u end up buying one what did u get???

[@markstorer7204]

Beautiful car 💯👍👍👍

[@Aero8899]

Awesome mate

[@danieljamesthomashewlett3897]

Hi, thankyou for the video

[@Jonjs99]

Perfect!

[@JustASaab]

Love it ❤

[@davidwatts836]

That's! One great looking saab 95 very tastefully done its more like micheal Caine now than dame Edna 😉 👍

[@user-bx6ej7gh2x]

awesome🔥👌

[@padronen]

maby drive it ? start it ? what !? awsome build ! greetings from sweden !

[@JamesonsDiecastCars]

Those will come later when it's Dyno tuned

[@Jonjs99]

Then go to my channel

[@saab9-5]

This is so bad ass I didn't even realize u had one of these I've been watching ur channel here and their on off for a few years can't believe I'm just seeing this😍😍😍😍 do u still have the car ???

[@JamesonsDiecastCars]

Yes! It's getting its final dyno tuning and conversion from a 5spd manual to a 6spd manual over winter.

[@davidjackson3221]

🏁🏁🏁🎬👍

[@user-yi3cw8cu3b]

😍😍😍👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@kirbyswarp]

Does it vibrate more with the balance shaft delete? I think you had the cams reversed. I have a b234i intake cam/T5 exhaust laying around for my Viggen one day.

[@JamesonsDiecastCars]

Not really much more vibration and if so, its only at idle.

[@ZaabS14]

Hello. I currently have a problem with mine. By wishing to install an android car radio to replace the old station, for some unknown reason, I no longer have the permanent 12 volts which arrives at pin 16 of the gray socket of the car radio, which also supplies the 12V from the OBD2 socket. I checked the fuse which is good (no 23 if I am not mistaken, it is the only one in permanent 12V), The voltage arrives but does not arrive at the car radio nor at the obd2 socket. Do you have a layout diagram, an idea or something to guide my research before I start to dismantle everything for nothing? Thank you

[@JamesonsDiecastCars]

I haven't touched 9-5 audio in YEARS. Post the question and or do a search in the 9-5 section of Saab Central forums.

[@ZaabS14]

@@JamesonsDiecastCars Thanks a lot, in fact i just find the problem, it was fuse No 9 #oops ^^

[@bhenry2124]

I got an 06 95 5 speed wagon, 85k miles but the engine has Rod knock I want to do something similar to it, rebuild engine, pistons, big turbo.. the whole 9. Want it to be a sleeper wagon. But unsure who to contact where to start.. any advice would be super appreciated!

[@JamesonsDiecastCars]

Snail Werx in Florida can be your Sherpa and guide you lol.

[@juancarloslozano3374]

Hello! I'm curious about the exhaust tube "snake" collector: Where did you got it? Does the EVO matches the one in the 9-5?

[@JamesonsDiecastCars]

The exhaust components are made by Snail Kit in Sarasota Florida.

[@juancarloslozano3374]

@@JamesonsDiecastCars Thanks for the info! How much did they charge you?

[@JamesonsDiecastCars]

@@juancarloslozano3374 it's hard to say as I bought an entire kit with manifold, turbo waste gate, downpipe etc.

[@juancarloslozano3374]

@@JamesonsDiecastCars I searched under "snail kit sarasota fl", but cant find them...what's their company name??

[@JamesonsDiecastCars]

@@juancarloslozano3374 find them on Facebook, facebook.com/groups/533342361510855/

[@jorisu3730]

are those brake calipers bolt on? or do they need an adapter

[@JamesonsDiecastCars]

Bolt on.

[@JustASaab]

Quick question are you using the standard rods? Im about to rebuild mine

[@JamesonsDiecastCars]

Yes, the rods being forged was overkill for my build. 500whp, then I'd maybe want rods.

[@JustASaab]

@@JamesonsDiecastCars cool 😀 im happy to hear this

[@abutorab1004]

😲

[@asyraf6009]

To increase horsepower, Piston meed to change or just change the turbo? I have 1 unit 9-5 ys3e model B205E engine , i think want to increase few horsepower if can

[@JamesonsDiecastCars]

Pistons need to change if going for over 300whp.

[@asyraf6009]

@@JamesonsDiecastCars if just want about 250hp , what i need to do for my B205E engine?

[@JamesonsDiecastCars]

@@asyraf6009 downpipe, intercooler, tune.

[@asyraf6009]

@@JamesonsDiecastCars tune the ecu? Rechip? Piggyback? Use standalone?

[@JamesonsDiecastCars]

@@asyraf6009 tune. A variety of good tuners out there. It depends on your country.

[@k_s.m]

How do You cope with such power on FWD, for sure it takes off hardly due to wheelspin.... ;) ?

[@JamesonsDiecastCars]

It has sticky 255's for tires and an LSD. So it does pretty decent.

[@k_s.m]

@@JamesonsDiecastCars Thanks! Just wondering, do You think 255's make a big difference vs stock 225? Did You ever check 0-62time? it is interesting to know how it runs from a start on this setup

[@JamesonsDiecastCars]

@@k_s.m FWD Saabs just aren't 0-60 cars, not their forte. Never tried timing. The tires made a big difference, LSD too.

[@STOLerant]

Howw did you figure out the Chevy parts compatibility?

[@JamesonsDiecastCars]

The Cobalt and Saab use the same trans. Cobalt has the same bolt patterns.

[@STOLerant]

@@JamesonsDiecastCars I would imagine no compatibility with 9000 though? The good bits, like quaife are hard or impossible to find for my dear Aero.

[@JamesonsDiecastCars]

@@STOLerant Haven't had a 9000 in a long time, but I think you're out of luck. Quaife is the way to go, but pricey on a 9000.

[@STOLerant]

@@JamesonsDiecastCars yeah, I have concluded the same. Maybe one day I'll find a used one or have the funds to have one made. Love your build though, gives me inspiration for my 9000.

[@user-st5eg3cx4q]

Did you build the motor and trans?

[@JamesonsDiecastCars]

They were built, not by me. Was built for me in exchange for my other Saab.

[@Perponken1]

You have to montera Saabs original takvinge kallad ”treudd” el Bridgevinge

[@JamesonsDiecastCars]

I have a Hirsch wing installed and a TurboX front lip spoiler. I will have to put up an updated video eventually.

[@HaxPL55]

whats the color code name for valve cover ??

[@JamesonsDiecastCars]

It's a custom color I came up with in '20. But it's a ringer for Blaze Orange Metallic used on '22-23 Cadillacs.

[@HaxPL55]

@@JamesonsDiecastCars Thanks for fast response! I'm rebuild my engine and i will paint valve cover same like you :)

[@k_s.m]

255 are over standard - did You have to use any spacers?

[@JamesonsDiecastCars]

No

[@k_s.m]

@@JamesonsDiecastCars and they don't scrub the wheel arch liners when You make a max turn?

[@JamesonsDiecastCars]

@@k_s.m no. The rears rub over bumps if I have passengers but that can be fixed by removing/bending the wheel arch tabs. No rubbing in the front. Id like to try 265s honestly. I've increased the power some more lol.

[@k_s.m]

​@@JamesonsDiecastCarsThanks. Looks dope. I'm running on 225/45/17 and I've been wondering if changing to 255 could improve spinning and the start off the line. Would be intersting to see what's Your 0-62 results on this car.

[@JamesonsDiecastCars]

@@k_s.m these cars are never going to be off the line cars. But last week I was even with a slight pull on a near stock R35 GTR in 2nd and 3rd gear.

[@JosePerez-of7oi]

What size the rims?

[@JamesonsDiecastCars]

18 x 8

[@C21536]

How much you have in the engine/turbo upgrade?

[@JamesonsDiecastCars]

The labor was free, maybe $3k in parts.

[@C21536]

@@JamesonsDiecastCars Well that’s a deal.

[@JamesonsDiecastCars]

@@C21536 I traded my mechanic/shop my '06 wagon in exchange for what came out to $25k in labor. He loves it and I came out ahead too.

[@C21536]

@@JamesonsDiecastCars 25K in labor? What?

[@JamesonsDiecastCars]

@@C21536 for the entire car(minus some small things I did). 1yr long build, $140 an hour, would add up

[@ycantifindone]

Don't do duals

[@JamesonsDiecastCars]

Below me

[@slappi6979]

i found one for 300£