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Marksy · 09-21-2009, 06:23 PM

Hey guys and gals. I havent been around in a while because I just moved and had no internet for what seemed like years. Anyhoo, the kid at work with the nicely tuned Cobalt TC (tuned W/M, catless 3") 13.99/102mph?, never rests about how I've never raced the Viggen. I honestly don't think its THAT fast, but If Im going to drive to Epping, I want to race. I hear they are big on their tech inspections and the fact that the 9-3 never had a clutch safety switch is a big FAIL. I just dont have the time to wire in a fancy killswitch that might disrupt the security system or PCM. any pointers would be great, I just want to run fast enough to get a droptop booted. TIA.

oh, and nordic Stg 3,3.5 reg, ETS, 3"v2, CAI, t5 Cams, custom catback (rear mufler kind of fell off), 22 ARB, all poly. new NGKBCPR6ES. 215/45 Avons.

g96nt · 09-21-2009, 06:44 PM

they know that 9-3's don't have kill switches.
I raced mine there quite often.

just make sure you have all your lugs, a battery tie-down(stock is fine)
and all the normal crap, like working belts.

have fun!

Tboy · 09-21-2009, 07:41 PM

Whats a clutch safety switch have to do with anything? Tech's not going to fail you for that. The only thing that can prevent is you starting it in gear which isn't going to be disastrous since you wont be moving! Run it, but I don't think you'll be running fast enough to get booted with your vert. Ask john williams.

g96nt · 09-21-2009, 08:04 PM

wait...wut.? you need a neutral safety switch. the only exception is cars that didn't have one, factory.

my guess is a 104mph run, if you do well...

saabskijc · 09-21-2009, 08:50 PM

How much does it cost to race?

comtrang · 09-22-2009, 03:27 AM

I'd say closer to 100-102mph.

GenuineSaab · 09-22-2009, 06:41 AM

Fit some 7 plugs.. The 6s are quite marginal at that output.

Make sure not to let it wheel hop. This is a guaranteed trans killer.

The tires are going to be your limiting factor. Also be easy on slipping the clutch.

g96nt · 09-22-2009, 06:46 AM

com, my old 9-3 with a t25 trapped @ 103mph... I was giving him THAT benefit

Also, last time I went, it was $17 for T&T.
$15 to race, and $2 for some environmental tax, thanks to the neighboring douchebags.

JABM · 09-22-2009, 08:16 AM

$20 to race now, $10 just to watch

dcr99vig · 09-22-2009, 08:41 AM

you do need a clutch safty switch, just turn your key on and pretend to start it. works for me everytime.

JABM · 09-22-2009, 08:48 AM

I don't have a clutch safety switch and I've passed tech without any problem.

g96nt · 09-22-2009, 10:16 AM

you do not.
not in a saab. tell them it came from the factory without one, and you're fine.

kingofkrunk · 09-22-2009, 10:18 AM

they require them .... but they let saabs race anyways because they do not have them right out of the factory .... at least thats my experience with a few tracks in the maritimes

nowhereman · 09-22-2009, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g96nt

you do not.
not in a saab. tell them it came from the factory without one, and you're fine.

they allow it because a lot of people fought it. basically any car that didn't come with one from the factory is fine. just don't have coolant spilling out or oil gas or anything else leaking.

belts and a helmet (i don't know if they require it for the lower speeds)

g96nt · 09-22-2009, 10:38 AM

you need a helmet for 13.99 and faster.

nowhereman · 09-22-2009, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g96nt

you need a helmet for 13.99 and faster.

so what you're saying is our goal should be to need a helmet?

JABM · 09-22-2009, 01:34 PM

The rule at Epping used to be that you needed a helmet if you broke 100 mph. You were fine for your first run, but once they saw you could trap 100+ they wouldn't let you back out without one. Maybe they changed it to any ET under 14?

Marksy · 09-23-2009, 05:18 AM

Thanks guys. Lots of great input.

Nick- Good catch. I actually run 7's. Wishing I had a need for 6's I guess. .

GenuineSaab · 09-23-2009, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marksy

Thanks guys. Lots of great input.

Nick- Good catch. I actually run 7's. Wishing I had a need for 6's I guess. .

7s are right for higher output. 6s would be for stock lpt. They are a hotter plug since there is less combustion heat. 7s are "colder" that is they transfer more heat from the plug to the head to keep plug temps within workable range.

kingofkrunk · 09-23-2009, 07:45 AM

are you gonna be racing this weekend? me and my gf are going down to NH from Canada, and we wanna watch a race event while we are down (we both drag race almost every weekend up here)
if so pm me and maybe we can go watch some more saabs race ( im the only saab in the maritimes that drag races lol)

09-21-2009, 06:23 PM	#1
Marksy SAAB Road Master Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South Shore MA Posts: 352	Whats needed to drag Viggen in NH? Hey guys and gals. I havent been around in a while because I just moved and had no internet for what seemed like years. Anyhoo, the kid at work with the nicely tuned Cobalt TC (tuned W/M, catless 3") 13.99/102mph?, never rests about how I've never raced the Viggen. I honestly don't think its THAT fast, but If Im going to drive to Epping, I want to race. I hear they are big on their tech inspections and the fact that the 9-3 never had a clutch safety switch is a big FAIL. I just dont have the time to wire in a fancy killswitch that might disrupt the security system or PCM. any pointers would be great, I just want to run fast enough to get a droptop booted. TIA. oh, and nordic Stg 3,3.5 reg, ETS, 3"v2, CAI, t5 Cams, custom catback (rear mufler kind of fell off), 22 ARB, all poly. new NGKBCPR6ES. 215/45 Avons. __________________ 2004 Silverado 2500HD Crew cab LT 6.0 LQ4, K+N intake, Magnaflow dual exhaust. Diablosport tuner. 2000 Viggen Vert Gone - buy/enjoy my parts! 2010 Corolla S* I dig it.

09-21-2009, 06:44 PM	#2
g96nt Elder Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 2,522	they know that 9-3's don't have kill switches. I raced mine there quite often. just make sure you have all your lugs, a battery tie-down(stock is fine) and all the normal crap, like working belts. have fun! __________________ Craig R. 2008 9-5 Aero-1995 900T 'vert

09-21-2009, 08:04 PM	#4
g96nt Elder Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 2,522	wait...wut.? you need a neutral safety switch. the only exception is cars that didn't have one, factory. my guess is a 104mph run, if you do well... __________________ Craig R. 2008 9-5 Aero-1995 900T 'vert

09-22-2009, 03:27 AM	#6
comtrang Elder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT/Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,347	I'd say closer to 100-102mph. __________________ Daily Driven '00 Saab 9-3 Bone stock To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. SOLD '97 Saab 900SE Stock 2.0 Holset HX35 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. -Branden

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GenuineSaab Nick Taliaferro Elder Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Springfield, MO USA Posts: 3,232	Fit some 7 plugs.. The 6s are quite marginal at that output. Make sure not to let it wheel hop. This is a guaranteed trans killer. The tires are going to be your limiting factor. Also be easy on slipping the clutch. __________________ Nicholas Taliaferro To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2.0 GOOSE 500whp + 8500rpm = 11.06 @125 E85 Viggen 439whp / 447tq 12.43 @114 on Gt2871.64, (Now 511whp Gt3076) Nordic E85 9-3 SS Aero 320hp / 350ftlbs

09-21-2009, 07:41 PM	#3
Tboy Live, eat, and sleep by TSL Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,956	Whats a clutch safety switch have to do with anything? Tech's not going to fail you for that. The only thing that can prevent is you starting it in gear which isn't going to be disastrous since you wont be moving! Run it, but I don't think you'll be running fast enough to get booted with your vert. Ask john williams.

09-21-2009, 08:50 PM	#5
saabskijc SAAB Road Master Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North smithfield , RI Posts: 373	How much does it cost to race?

09-22-2009, 06:46 AM	#8
g96nt Elder Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 2,522	com, my old 9-3 with a t25 trapped @ 103mph... I was giving him THAT benefit Also, last time I went, it was $17 for T&T. $15 to race, and $2 for some environmental tax, thanks to the neighboring douchebags. __________________ Craig R. 2008 9-5 Aero-1995 900T 'vert

09-22-2009, 08:16 AM	#9
JABM Avid TSL User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 188	$20 to race now, $10 just to watch

09-22-2009, 08:41 AM	#10
dcr99vig Flirting With TSL Addiction Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: merrimack, nh Posts: 465	you do need a clutch safty switch, just turn your key on and pretend to start it. works for me everytime. __________________ 99 lb viggen

09-22-2009, 08:48 AM	#11
JABM Avid TSL User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 188	I don't have a clutch safety switch and I've passed tech without any problem.

09-22-2009, 10:16 AM	#12
g96nt Elder Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 2,522	you do not. not in a saab. tell them it came from the factory without one, and you're fine. __________________ Craig R. 2008 9-5 Aero-1995 900T 'vert

09-22-2009, 10:18 AM	#13
kingofkrunk Flirting With TSL Addiction Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kanata!! EH Posts: 616	they require them .... but they let saabs race anyways because they do not have them right out of the factory .... at least thats my experience with a few tracks in the maritimes __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

09-22-2009, 10:38 AM	#15
g96nt Elder Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 2,522	you need a helmet for 13.99 and faster. __________________ Craig R. 2008 9-5 Aero-1995 900T 'vert

09-22-2009, 01:34 PM	#17
JABM Avid TSL User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 188	The rule at Epping used to be that you needed a helmet if you broke 100 mph. You were fine for your first run, but once they saw you could trap 100+ they wouldn't let you back out without one. Maybe they changed it to any ET under 14?

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09-23-2009, 05:18 AM	#18
Marksy SAAB Road Master Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South Shore MA Posts: 352	Thanks guys. Lots of great input. Nick- Good catch. I actually run 7's. Wishing I had a need for 6's I guess. . __________________ 2004 Silverado 2500HD Crew cab LT 6.0 LQ4, K+N intake, Magnaflow dual exhaust. Diablosport tuner. 2000 Viggen Vert Gone - buy/enjoy my parts! 2010 Corolla S* I dig it.

09-23-2009, 07:45 AM	#20
kingofkrunk Flirting With TSL Addiction Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kanata!! EH Posts: 616	are you gonna be racing this weekend? me and my gf are going down to NH from Canada, and we wanna watch a race event while we are down (we both drag race almost every weekend up here) if so pm me and maybe we can go watch some more saabs race ( im the only saab in the maritimes that drag races lol) __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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