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

 

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?

 

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

welcome! needs more pictures lol

 

Welcome!

 

Welcome!

 

welcome!!

 

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!!

 

Welcome to Cobalt SS!


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

Thanks for the tips!

 

welcome!!

 

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 .

 

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

 

welcome aboard.