Dale's SAAB: Pure boost, secret sauce & Scottish grunt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discover the ultimate track-ready weapon. Built for serious speed, outright quarter-mile pace, and bulletproof reliability with zero nonsense.

Overview

  • Model: SAAB 9-3 (YS3D) SE

  • Body Style: 3-Door Hatchback

  • Purpose: Track & Drag Weapon

  • Philosophy: Stripped down, functional, and built strictly for speed

Engine & Valvetrain

  • Engine Block: SAAB B204 (2.0L Turbo)
  • Cylinder Head: Fully ported
  • Camshafts: OEM standard profile
  • Pistons: HB Spec machined pistons ("Secret Sauce")
  • Head Gasket: Kinetik multi-layer steel (MLS)
  • Hardware: ARP head studs

Turbo, intake & exhaust:

  • Turbocharger: Prototype Pulsar G30-770 (G330770)
  • Exhaust Manifold: GSP big-runner tubular manifold
  • Wastegate: Turbosmart 45mm Hyper-Gate external wastegate
  • Intercooler: 3-inch core
  • Pipework: Custom 3-inch hard piping

Fuel system & management:

  • Fuel Pump: Walbro / TI Automotive 450 LPH high-pressure pump
  • Injectors: R&D 1000cc high-flow injectors

Safety, Chassis & Interior:

  • Roll Protection: Custom half roll cage
  • Seating: Corbeau Clubsport bucket seats
  • Harnesses: SDR Racing harnesses (purple finish)
  • Cockpit: Fully stripped track layout