[keithg]

This is usally a grounding issue, possible having to do with an internal ground

Also if there is not 12V at the AIC with the key on, it will also not work.

 

[Raul]

After all these years, is T5 still a big deal or did it became a time wasting gimmick?

 

[jgg54]

T5 in a C900 IS a BIG deal!
The consistency and off boost performance makes the car a joy to drive everyday. I'd do it again in a NY minute, but I believe my 93 will be my last gasser

 

[mike d]

its a big deal, To the point where EEuroparts now sells a drop on harness, and basicly every powerfull c900 is running it.

 

[Raul]

its a big deal, To the point where EEuroparts now sells a drop on harness, and basicly every powerfull c900 is running it.

I doubt it.

 

[Trionic3000]

Subscribed

 

[mike d]

I doubt it.

You know there is proof of these things.

 

[Raul]

You know there is proof of these things.

Proof that it is a 'big deal'? To me it still appears to be a 'niche' thing to do. There were very powerful and very reliable C900 cars out there before the trionic swap.

 

[jgg54]

What is a "big deal"?

In the absence of a consensus definition of that term, I believe asking those who have made the swap if they would do it again would be a more meaningful question.

Of course there is the risk of confirmation bias where people are hesitant to admit a mistake. I'd do it again. Anyone else?

 

[Stilltrying2gopro]

Nice

 

[mike d]

So i need some TSL opinions

I have a friend in cali who runs pierce automotive , he has a c900 vert with a 9000 Non turbo intake coming out of the hood,

If i did it, know that i have a T5 head, with the one year only (1994) non turbo manifold, so i would pick up some real power in the process too, Big question is, do i want to cut my hood?

looks like this

pearce racing custom saab spg convertible by [email protected], on Flickr

 

[Saabeh]

The vast majority of the power gains would be from the T5 head. Cool factor is there, but having to explain to everyone that its not a supercharger would be annoying. You should probably just modify an intake manifold to have the TB in the middle instead of the very end.

 

[Shemite]

i must say that this car drives soo nice mike came down to my house to get my springs and i took it out for a drive it doesnt drive like a saab anymore its like a new car!

 

[Daven]

Mike's cars are a blast to drive!

 

[tonysprinkle]

Good Job! Everybody in Europe trying to covert their trucks, T5s etc. Anyway good Luck. You write along story but never share a single picture of what you did. looking forward to see pictures of new T5. Thank You.

 

[Saabeh]

Good Job! Everybody in Europe trying to covert their trucks, T5s etc. Anyway good Luck. You write along story but never share a single picture of what you did. looking forward to see pictures of new T5. Thank You.

There were hundreds of pictures in this thread but over the years got lost when hosting websites changed or were taken down.

 

[ruay.space]

this good ?
haha thank for information

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[Tommy9000]

Is it hard to do the t5 swap on a 99 with t16

 

[pamnade]

Just starting out on this journey into my 99. Very interesting read but none of the pics are showing at the begining of the thread. Why cant i see them?

 

[Saabeh]

Just starting out on this journey into my 99. Very interesting read but none of the pics are showing at the begining of the thread. Why cant i see them?

Because the post is 13 years old and the image host likely doesnt exist anymore.