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iviggen 12-18-2013 11:41 PM

New memeber :).
 
New member here (obviously). I have a few friends with Cobalt SS's, however; I do not own one. I am actually a Saab guy. I thought it would be good to make an account here as I am always looking for transmission parts, and as I am sure you all know we have a lot in common hahaha.

Thanks for the join :twothumbs

riceburner 12-19-2013 12:33 AM

Hey man welcome! My buddy has a beautiful 9-3 viggen. Great car pretty much same transmission far as ive researched

What do you have a 2.3t?

riceburner 12-19-2013 12:38 AM

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iviggen 12-19-2013 01:04 AM

Sweet, I did not expect such a great reply :). I have had 2 Viggens, 3 SPG's, some base models and a 99. I am 20 years old and I actually gladly own a Cobalt if one popped up for the right price ;). Your Cobalt looks awesome btw! The wheels on that Viggen look pretty sweet, too.
As for transmissions, yes they are very, very similar. Cases are different. Old saab boxes shifts are actuated via linkages, not cables. New generations are cable.
I am in the market for a Qauife or stock cobalt LSD if anyone has one for sale.

I recently purchased a 2000 Viggen with a blown motor, so I am currently building that. It is a little bit unconventional in the Saab world what I am doing...
Pauter x-beam connecting rods.
Wossner pistons.
gt3071 turbo.

Build thread :).

LB Viggen B234/T5 build! - SaabCentral Forums

Mr Mall Cop 12-19-2013 08:28 AM

Welcome to Cobalt land. Once you enter there's no escape

riceburner 12-19-2013 08:36 AM


Originally Posted by iviggen (Post 7228475)
Sweet, I did not expect such a great reply :). I have had 2 Viggens, 3 SPG's, some base models and a 99. I am 20 years old and I actually gladly own a Cobalt if one popped up for the right price ;). Your Cobalt looks awesome btw! The wheels on that Viggen look pretty sweet, too.
As for transmissions, yes they are very, very similar. Cases are different. Old saab boxes shifts are actuated via linkages, not cables. New generations are cable.
I am in the market for a Qauife or stock cobalt LSD if anyone has one for sale.

I recently purchased a 2000 Viggen with a blown motor, so I am currently building that. It is a little bit unconventional in the Saab world what I am doing...
Pauter x-beam connecting rods.
Wossner pistons.
gt3071 turbo.

Build thread :).

LB Viggen B234/T5 build! - SaabCentral Forums

looks like a sweet build! i was considering doing a 3angle valve job with mine haha

noticed you're from san diego. i was there back in septamber this year and we drove past this saab dealer/mechanic shop of some sort. saw nothing but badass swede cars there whats up with that place?!

my buddys viggen is having i think a valve cover leak and his clutch is slipping. any part recomendations? i'll subscribe in case you reply :)

bmxracerchamp12 12-19-2013 08:40 AM

welcome! needs more pictures lol

Tsbbzm 12-19-2013 09:24 AM

Welcome!

bmartz1991 12-19-2013 06:38 PM

Welcome!

tazmanian devil 12-19-2013 07:03 PM

welcome!!

iviggen 12-19-2013 08:17 PM


Originally Posted by riceburner (Post 7228565)
looks like a sweet build! i was considering doing a 3angle valve job with mine haha

noticed you're from san diego. i was there back in septamber this year and we drove past this saab dealer/mechanic shop of some sort. saw nothing but badass swede cars there whats up with that place?!

my buddys viggen is having i think a valve cover leak and his clutch is slipping. any part recomendations? i'll subscribe in case you reply :)

Honestly, you cannot tell the difference. Sure it flows a little more... Makes it a bit more efficient. But the butt dyno cannot tell.
Hmm, I have worked at every Saab shop in San Diego, including the dealer... Maybe you were at Swedish Auto tech in La Mesa? I worked there for awhile and we did performance upgrades, tunes, etc on Saab's and Volvo's. I may actually go back to work there :).

Valve cover I would just use OE gaskets with some Toyota black sealer on the crescent moon parts of it, also I would recommend a new cam cap, where on the old 900's distributors go. They machined the new heads with the hole still there and there is a little rubber cap that leaks.
As for the clutch. Not too many options. Spec clutches are hit or miss. I like the stage 3+ because it is not a puck design, is still sprung and is somewhat decent for a daily. But, they are hit or miss. I actually prefer the stock Viggen disc and pressure plate! It is good to like 380 lb/ft I think...

Thanks for all the warm welcomes, guys!!

Chevrolet Cust Svc 12-19-2013 10:08 PM

Welcome to Cobalt SS!


Jackie
Chevrolet Customer Care

riceburner 12-21-2013 11:10 PM


Originally Posted by iviggen (Post 7229124)

Honestly, you cannot tell the difference. Sure it flows a little more... Makes it a bit more efficient. But the butt dyno cannot tell.
Hmm, I have worked at every Saab shop in San Diego, including the dealer... Maybe you were at Swedish Auto tech in La Mesa? I worked there for awhile and we did performance upgrades, tunes, etc on Saab's and Volvo's. I may actually go back to work there :).

Valve cover I would just use OE gaskets with some Toyota black sealer on the crescent moon parts of it, also I would recommend a new cam cap, where on the old 900's distributors go. They machined the new heads with the hole still there and there is a little rubber cap that leaks.
As for the clutch. Not too many options. Spec clutches are hit or miss. I like the stage 3+ because it is not a puck design, is still sprung and is somewhat decent for a daily. But, they are hit or miss. I actually prefer the stock Viggen disc and pressure plate! It is good to like 380 lb/ft I think...
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Thanks for all the warm welcomes, guys!!

It was right by the airport. looked like an awesome place

Thanks for the tips!

Boostin15 12-21-2013 11:19 PM

welcome!!

iviggen 12-22-2013 12:20 AM


Originally Posted by riceburner (Post 7230357)
It was right by the airport. looked like an awesome place

Thanks for the tips!

That is Swedish Auto A B off of Pacific Highway. My father started and owned that shop for the last 25 years. Unfortunately he gave me the option to take it over when I was 15... Back when I was not into cars. I regret it every day now, as I would love to own a shop someday :).

riceburner 12-30-2013 11:06 PM

No way lol man i want to go back that whole area is just breathtaking

cobaltss#01 12-30-2013 11:27 PM

welcome aboard.


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