Since i know what goes into the whole conversion i know this is a significant amount of diy why i bought two drop in harnesses from jordan but hes right, there is a chance i suppose that someone might interpret this as being more plug and play than it is, though you did a good job pointing out all the things that have to happen to be able to have a running usable car. Mar 05, 2019 we show you the process of how to swap your automatic transmission to a manual transmission, including all the parts and tools needed to do the job. Hopefully this will be one of the fastest, remapped to over 300hp, let see if the clutches ng900 manual gearbox conversion. Features 2 internal shifts instead of one and the gears are twice the size of f35. Jul 30, 2009 finally got a chance to do a manual gearbox for the ng900. Converting to trionic 5 engine management system makes your classic saab 900 run even better. Manual gearbox for saab 900 turbo 16 valves, aero, spg, carlsson. Get the best deals on parts for saab 900 when you shop the largest. Dec 23, 2014 this is saab 900 convertible conversion to pure electric drive saab 900 ev with the help of fleck elektroauto kit in this saab 900 is built 28kw electric motor that provides 155 nm of torque and top speed kmh. This is saab 900 convertible conversion to pure electric drive saab 900 ev with the help of fleck elektroauto kit in this saab 900 is built 28kw electric motor that provides 155 nm of torque and top speed kmh. A semiautomatic transmission is an automobile transmission that combines. Automobile saab 9000 1995 service manual 402 pages. I just learned i am acquiring a 95 sedan parts car, it has dark grey leather seats.
The 5speed transmission from the donor car is now bolted to the engine. This is a caterham with a saab hseriesb234 i believe, the viggen motor. I have been driving an auto for the past 15 to 20 years, been driving for 37 all told. Apparently because of their affiliation with gm the ng9009395 share a bellhousing pattern with certain vauxhalls. These are the identical brakes we ran on our championship winning 300bhp saab 900 turbo race car. I have the picture saved as a photoshop file that i can easily edit to correct mistakes. Saab 900 produced by the saab automobile, saab 900 was a compact luxury automobile. Used to love manual, and have no problem going from one to the other. Ultimate trionic 5 conversion kit t5 c900 by kit product description the ultimate t5 conversion kit includes all the major components needed to convert your classic 900 to the trionic 5.
It has a automatic gearbox, and i want it to have a manual gearbox. Download saab repair guides download pdf saab repair. Automobile saab 9000 1995 owners manual 118 pages automobile saab 9000 1995 service manual. The early days of lemons allowed a roadkillable cooling setup i. Follow along for conversion of 1989 saab turbo from automatic to 5speed transmission. Every saab 900 should be maintained according to manufacturer specifications and schedules in order to remain road worthy. Engine rebuilding kits, tools, and supplies for saab 900 1979 1998. Manual trans overhaul saab 5speed transaxle article text. Sold new in utah, it reportedly spent a number of years as a park city summer car before moving to colorado in late 2008.
The 3speed automatic in the classic 900 is slow, inefficient and often unreliable. Auto to manual tranny swap so after having done done light mods to my car, i just love it. Select programming in isats saab info display menu. Download saab 900 automatic to manual conversion pdf 450 kb. As of right now my tires brake loose in 1st and 2nd gear.
For the saab 900 ng a semiautomatic transmission was available for. Solve all of the f35 shortcomings with higher power capability and smoother shifting with this f40 6 speed conversion kit. Im a hobbyist mechanic hoping to show saab owners they can tackle big projects required to keep our weird little cars on the road. Jan 12, 2017 explore how the saab 900 transmission is unusual and see the condition of the oil pan after 160,000 miles. I drove my car into the garage, had it in neutral then put it in reverse and turned it off. Ok so im totally biased here, but a custombuilt new wire harness specifically for the classic 900 t5 conversion is what i bring to the table. Manual transmission shift bushings, manual transmission shift knobs and parts, manual transmission shift. The saab 900 is a midsized automobile which was produced by saab from 1978 until 1998 in two generations. Manual trans overhaul saab 5speed transaxle 1990 saab 900 for. Rennline wheel stud conversion kit 35mm front 60mm rear m14x1. This site is a free service with documents provided by members of the saab community. Connect page 72 of 1995900 owner3 manual or page 7 in 1995 900 convertible owners manual. Then i install new brake rotors and pads, got back into the car and pumped up the brakes before starting. Saab 900 automatic to manual transmission conversion guide.
We are always looking for new additions, please use the contact us feature to contribute. This is a 1990 saab 900 turbo 16s convertible, manual, with only 72k miles from new, 3 owners and the most comprehensive service history we have ever seen with every invoice from new including the origin. We also provide inexpensive and guaranteed 3 day, 2 day, and overnight shipping options, so if you need your ac conversion kit c900 r12 update kit tomorrow, can deliver. Building the ultimate transmission for the classic 900 part 2. Here we have a lovely example of the next big thing in the classic car world, nineties rarities. In this episode of saab talk live meet jordan pagano who is using his background on offroad racing. If at first the engine does not separate from the transmission, it may be necessary to carefully pry the engine from the transmission.
As a convenience we have listed part numbers for shims, synchros and a few other components. Although there are countless versions of a manual transmission and several. I will not be able to see it for a few weeks but am wondering if anyone has swapped front seats from a 95 into a 900. My 94 900t ce convertible with my twins 92 900t hatch. Prior to 1982 saab 900 cars used a different style fuel level transmitter. This information will allow you to convert your older 900 car to a new style fuel level transmitter. We show you the process of how to swap your automatic transmission to a manual transmission, including all the parts and tools needed to do the job. Those in the market for something that was upscale, comfortable, and safe, yet also subtle, unique, and good to drive had no better option than the saab 900. Saab 900 automatic to manual conversion saab 900, saab 9000. Saab 900t autotragic to 5speed conversion the video. Hobbyist mechanic lee kelso continues a mechanical refresh on a 1989 saab 900 turbo convertible with an important bit of preventative maintenance replacing the head gasket.
Auto to manual conversion saabscene saab forum saab. Mar 16, 2010 after nine years of hard work, aaron has reminded us not to forget the swedish brand with his 1987 saab 900 turbo. For our race program, we tested 4piston brakes from many manufacturers, but not one could. What follows is a list of the bare minimum to complete this project. Saab 900 automatic to manual transmission conversion instructions, saab 900 automatic to manual transmission conversion guide, hosted by the saab network longest running saab community on the net since 1988. After nine years of hard work, aaron has reminded us not to forget the swedish brand with his 1987 saab 900 turbo. They prefer to invest their idle time to talk or hang out. Here is saab 900 turbo 5speed conversion video series. Any corrections to the english names of the parts are welcome.
This 1988 saab 900 convertible is finished in cherry red with a black top over a tan interior and shows just under 47,400 miles. Get all the details here in this months issue of eurotuner magazine. So it may be a few months, but there will be follow up posts, photos and videos. Converting to a manual transmission transforms an automatic car. The hose from the receiverdryer to the expansion valve was plugged with particles from the old receiver dryer. Saab gearboxes saab spare parts specialist rbm performance. We have 4 saab 900 convertible manuals available for free pdf download. Saab 900 automatic to manual conversion the saab network. I found this handy dandy photo of a saab 900 transmission exploded view on a german website. Check the carfax, find a low miles 900, view 900 photos and interiorexterior features. Detailed features and specs for the used 1993 saab 900 including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Saab 900 vehicles built after that time are called second generation, and still offer the legendary driving experience that one would expect from a company whose first products were jet aircraft.
Lo and behold, after much searching across the interwebs, it seems too elusive a gearbox to find for sale. All it takes is basic tools, patience, a bentley manual and support from the saab online community. Ct 06477 saab cars lisa, 890 saab technical training 900 5 speed. Get the best deals on electronic ignition for saab 900 when you shop the largest online selection at. I did the translation for the english saabers, here it is. Once i get everything sorted out and sourced, ill be starting the conversion. Ill make sure to keep measurements and everything as well, just incase anyone else with a saab 900 wishes to do a conversion. Saab c900 and 9000 owners manuals vintage saab manuals.
For the ultimate stopping power, 4 and 6 piston ap racing brake calipers and 330mm grooved discs. So ive decided to start looking around for a donor car with a manual. I cleared this hose with compressed air, and had success. Genuine saab automatic transmission synthetic fluid for saab 9. In this episode, the manual transmission is separated. The manuals are constantly updated as changes are made to the transmission and should be considered the final authority. Search by price, view certified preowned 900s, filter by color and much more. Complete manual transmissions for saab 900 for sale ebay. This document serves both as a record of a project on a 1984 saab 900, and as a reference for doityourselfers who wish to convert from automatic to manual shift. The inner drivers on manual and automatic 900 transmissions are different sizes depending on. The manuals are constantly updated as changes are made to the transmission and should be considered the final. But, in this day and age, traffic, town, motorway driving, ill stick with the auto.
Manual transmission 4 cylinder turbo fits 9497 saab 900 12649852. Saab 900t autotragic to 5speed conversion the video series. The car has been registered in montana from new and was recently acquired by the seller from its second owner of 20 years. The resistor set pn 9555533 to install in the model 8182 fuel level sender adapter kit p. The rationale of those who buy them today is similar to that of the intelligent folk that bought them when they were new. With thanks to the saab network for supplementing this database. Engine hardware kits, gasket remover, gasket sets, sealants. The classic saab 900 was based on the saab 99 chassis, though with a longer front end to meet u. These limited production ses featured special body mouldings, three spoke alloy wheels, and badging delete, and were often referred to as the spg convertible.
Saab 900 october 199398 service and repair manual haynes service and repair manuals legg, a. These notes apply only to the 19791993 saab 900 including the 1994 convertible. I recently did a conversion r12 to r4a on a classis 900 saab. Saab 900 october 199398 service and repair manual haynes.
So after having done done light mods to my car, i just love it. The first generation from 1978 to 1994 is known as the classic and the generation from 1994 to 1998 is known as the new generation. Nonturbo and turbo transmissions from any year can be swapped, although there is a slight difference in final drive ratio. Replace engine oil pickup tube with one from a manual 900 engine.
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