A 1986 SAAB 900 classic flat nose, sedan, 4 door and converted to a turbo 16valve engine: this is a rare car with a unique configuration!

The SAAB 900 classic is well known in its coupe/hatchback configuration. Rarer in the sedan style. You want to stand out with your SAAB 900 Classic? Get yourself a Sedan!

Original and unrestored car body! Why painting it new when it is immaculate?

Same for the interior, this is a survivor one!

8valve naturally aspirated K-jetronic engine with an automatic gearbox: made no sense at all to restore. We completely restored a 16valve turbo engine and a 5 speed manual gearbox and transplant them into this car. To be able to run this car smoothly we converted the engine management system to the famous Trionic 5.

Engine

Tim’s favorite!

There is always something messing up in a unrestored 30 years old classic car engine. Small problems are frequent which brings you often to the garage. And when a big problem occurs it’s over: the car is in the garage for a long period and repairs can be costly!

By restoring the engine and its components completely it is like if we transplant a new heart into the car.

• all parts chemical and ultrasound cleaned

• yellow zinc-plated nuts, bolts & metal pieces

• balanced crankshaft with new bearings, thrust washers and crank pulley

• revised conrods with new bearings

• new oversize high quality forged pistons kit

• professionally machined and painted block with new frost plugs, oil pump, oil cooling pressure valve kit, new oil pressure spring with revised piston, custom coolant drain cover

• black painted valve cover, intake manifold, throttle body, water pump cover, oil filter, thermostat housing & alternator bracket

• fully rebuilt and tuned cylinder head with new timing chain kit, exhaust studs, valve lifters

• new water pump, coolant radiator and hoses, clamps, thermostat, thermoswitch, sender unit and coolant tank

• new air & vacuum hoses, clamps, oil temp and pressure sensors, accessory belts, engine mounts, starter, alternator, Powerflex bushing kit, fuel pump, fuel sender unit, battery, battery cable kit & rebuilt injectors

• new front mounted intercooler, oil cooler & lines

• new clutch kit, master & slave cylinder, clutch line, release and pilot bearing, rebuilt flywheel

• new and meticulous work on the sealing

• rebuilt to new condition turbocharger

• all new service parts, filters and fluids

• refreshed engine compartment

Engine management

Tim’s highlight!

Trionic 5 engine management has been developed by SAAB in the early 90s…..

First car from HEMIsphere Garage to receive the famous Trionic 5 conversion.

• New high quality wiring harness made for the SAAB 900 Classic

• Tuned ECU adapted to the SAAB 900 Classic

• New Original ignition cassette

• New Original spark plugs

• New Original idle control valve

• New Original air intake temperature sensor

• New Original coolant temperature sensor

• New Original boost pressure valve (newer version) with new high quality mounting adapter

• New Original lambda sensor

• Rebuilt Original fuel injectors

• New Original throttle position sensor with new high quality mounting adapter

• New high quality manifold absolute pressure sensor

• New Original crank position sensor

• New high quality triggering kit for the crank position sensor

• New Original 3 bar fuel pressure regulator (newer version) with high quality housing to fit in original location

• New high quality replacement pipe kit to fit in place of the old air mass meter

• New Original EVAP valve

• New high quality distributor plug

Engine Performance

We upgrade the power of all our restored SAAB 900 Classic to around 200hp. Air, oil and water cooling capacity as well as air/fuel delivery and exhaust size are increased to sustain this modification.

• around 200hp. Trionic 5 engine management complete kit adapted to be used with Classic 900, 3bar fuel pressure regulator, sport air filter, sport exhaust system, 98 octane gazoline, new knock sensor, knock light and boost gauge for control.

Exhaust System

A shiny complete 2.5 inch new exhaust from turbo back. The sound of this exhaust system is fantastic! Of course we add a brand new exhaust manifold as is tends to develop cracks over several decades.

• new exhaust system front to back 2.5 inch

• rebuilt to new exhaust manifold and elbow

• new lambda sensor

• yellow zinc-plated nuts, bolts & metal pieces

Gearbox

Keep driving a 30 years + gearbox with original bearing, seals, bushings and sometime original oil? No way! We save it before something breaks and destroys the complete gearbox. We dismantle the gearbox completely. We hydroblast the outside of the casing and super clean the inside. We add new bearing all around. We replace all seals and also improve sealing solution to fill up any cavity located on the flat surfaces where the paper gasket goes. We inspect all pinions, synchros, forks, shafts, etc and replace them if there is too much wear. We upgrade the ratio of the primary chain to have longer gears. This allows you to drop the RPM of the engine, having more top speed and be more economical on gas mileage. We add a short shifter to replace the loose and imprecise original shifter.

• fully restored 5-speed manual gearbox

• upgrade to primary chain kit 7

• yellow zinc-plated nuts & bolts including various metal pieces

• rebuilt to new gear selector assembly with bushings, short shifter, knob, gaitor

• rebuilt to new condition cv axles

Steering

Steering system gets a lot of abuse over the life of a SAAB 900. Leaks, play, noise, vibration, dry & cracked hoses, filter full… We make sure all of this are restored to as new condition. You can expect a precise and soft steering after restoration.

• fully restored power steering rack

• new hoses, filter, pump, pressure lines, tie rods, tie rod ends, Powerflex bushing kit

• yellow zinc-plated nuts & bolts including various metal pieces

Chassis

Our chassis restoration & modification have been proven! Tested and approved by us and our customers! It feels and drives like a new car! Some says even better! You can take corners in a sporty way and still have confidence in the car. And for sure you will want to hit that throttle more on the next turn!

• all reused parts sandblasted and painted

• new front & rear wheel bearings, sport shock absorbers, lowering springs, reinforced control arms, sport anti-roll bars, ball joints, bump stops front and back, polyurethane spring seat front and back, Powerflex bushing kit all around

• laser alignment

Brake System

Every components of the brake system are replaced with new parts. As simple as that. You will be surprised the difference it makes in braking compared to second hand parts. And for classic cars it is important to fit in todays traffic and be able to stop quick.

• new discs, pads, brake calipers, pads carrier, caliper guides, braided hoses, dust shields, hand brake cables & master cylinder

Wheels

Some restored to new conditions rims. It does make all the difference in the car appearance. And a quality set of new summer tires to grip to the road.

• Ronal Turbo rims rebuilt to new condition with summer tires

• yellow zinc-plated nuts

EXTERIOR

A giant quality work has been done on the detailing of this car. Even the engine bay is looking amazing. It will turn heads when you ll pop the hood that’s for sure! We added a new protection on the undercarriage and cavity wax. We sandblasted and painted all chassis parts. The car is ready to be daily used all year around. In most cases we fitted new spare pars on this car. Even some rare to find NOS parts. But when not possible we used the best condition second hand parts we could find.

• we have remove all rust spots an added new metal

• car has been partially dismantled and reassembled

• rebuilt and matte black painted bumper & extensions + new chrome decorative lines

• new paint engine compartment and front radiator crossmember

• original undercarriage treatment but new cavity wax

• all hinges, handles, locks and movable mechanism have been lubricated and greased

• new wheel arch trims, rear spoiler, window scraper, headlights, indicators, fuel neck and cap, wipers, fuel tank strap

• NOS front grill with new turbo badge

• revised electrical window, mirrors, manual antenna, wiper mechanism & new made moisture barrier door panels

• new Thule roof racks, deflector and rain gutter end plastic clips

• new badge kit

• New HG replica rear window Louver

• new licence plate frame front and back

Interior

On this restoration we decided to keep the original interior and not restore it. It is such in perfect condition and preservation. We of course professionally cleaned it and came out beautifully. We added a pristine original 3spoke steering wheel. We add a very nice upgrade to the car: additional gauges! A total of 3 + a knock light to keep control of your engine health. The dashboard is a survivor one and is in perfect condition without cracks! We always make 2 key copies based on the original key and we highly recommend our customers to keep the original one in a safe storage and use a strong copy. And you know what: we still use original SAAB uncut keys to do our copies! Radio system is up to date with bluetooth and phone connection but with an old school look. Speakers are new and in the original location in the car.

• original grey velour seats and door cards in amazing condition & professionally cleaned

• original fabric on rear parcel shelf

• upholstery and carpet clean treatment

• new radio, front & rear speakers, mats, headliner, interior air filter, heater radiator & valve

• very good second hand Original 3 spoke steering wheel

• original and new keys

• very good second hand condition dashboard and glove box door without cracks!

• new VDO extra gauges: oil pressure, voltmeter and oil temperature mounted on new plate

• new knock light and sensor

• Revised & checked turbo instrument cluster

• safety wheel, jack, tool box, warning triangle

• restored pedals assembly & gas pedal

The car will be delivered professionally cleaned everywhere. Engine, gearbox and the rest of the car will have at least 3000 km minimum. Therefore the running-in / breaking-in period will be done.

Add on options available at extra cost.

Customization and personalization to your wishes are also possible.

Get in touch with us for possibilities and prices.