ok guys i have a saab intake mani that i want to trade for the 2.4 plastic intake manifold

 

is this for a 2.4?

 

Pics?

 

yea it'll fit a 2.4 or any ecotec head. all you would need to run this is the lsj intake mani gasket

 

pics? what year?

 

brand new never installed

 

FYI I think you have to modify the gasket for the PCV hole as shown in the Ecotec power book for the 2.2 or 2.4 engiine.

 

well doesnt the saab 9-5 this mani is from uses the lsj head

 

The SAAB and the 2.0 SC manifolds use the same gasket -- the PCV hole is well above the centerline of the intake ports.
2.2 and 2.4 the PCV hole is just above the centerline of the intake ports.
To use either the SAAB or the LSJ 2.0 manifold on a 2.2/2.4 you have to modify (cut) the gasket. How-to is shown in the Ecotec power book.

 

ohhhh i see thats interesting good think i didnt try to use it lol

 

what advantages does this have on a 2.4 if you know?

 

its probably advantageous to use in a turbo setup. its would be stronger than the stock plactic manifold and more durible, and it being metal you would be able to port and polish it as well for increased airflow. dont quote me on this or anything tho, im just beginning to learn about these things

 

same here only reason im asking is cuz i was gonna go turbo but now if it has more advantages to an n/a build then i would get it ported and run than instead of my 2.4 mani

 

its advantageous for both. u can port/polish it and still run the turbo. honestly i was thinkin of picking something like this up if/when i turbo since it can handle more boost than our shitty plastic ones

 

yea i hear ya , ya think it would be any better for just an n/a app if i was just doin full bolt on's cams and a tune?

 

mani traded

 

By the way you probably meant to say the 9-3, but for anyone looking to swap or use parts that's important to remember. The Saab 9-3 family uses a variant of the Ecotec while the turbocharged Saab 9-5 does not use an Ecotec. That engine is a Saab-developed 2.3L Ecopower that dates back a couple decades. The high-output 2.3L B235 version used in the 260hp 9-5 shares nothing with the Ecotec.

 

Even the 9-3 ecotec manifold (which is what appears to be pictured) is NOT a bolt-on item. There is a lot of minor things to adjust/devise/rig to make it work. I have not seen anybody finish installing one and driving with it. There was a thread in the J-body forums where a Cavy/ecotec owner was attempting to install one but I don't think he finished it.

 

i believe jimbo'ss is one of the few running the saab mani