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My commuter is on the block - more of an executive sleeper than overland, but I figured it may appeal to this crowd.
Conservative SUV exterior, leather clad interior, 600+HP built AWD monster under the hood
Located in Phoenix/Mesa AZ
2007 Saab 9-7x 5.3 V8 AWD
1 of 555 made in 2007 (Rare SUV built by General Motors, similar to a Trailblazer SS, but more unique and with a much nicer interior).
Current daily driver. Automatic, Obsidian Black, Fully loaded w/ heated leather seats, sunroof, power everything, tow package, etc.
All modifications were done 2016-2018. Can provide copies of work completed. All work done by reputable shops. Purchased the car from Newport Beach, CA with around 87k miles from an older couple who had the car since new.
Dyno tuned: 540rwhp/620rwtq on E85~
505rwhp/580rwtq on Pump 91
Engine: 5.3L V8 325c.i. w/ dished pistons & ARP Headstuds,
Camshaft: Lunati Voodoo Duration @ .050 (Int/Exh): 222/228 .567/.567, LSA/ICL: 113/109, RPM Range: 2000-6600
Cylinder Heads: LS6 Full CNC Ported with Lunati Dual .660 lift valve springs, ARP bolts
Lifters: LS7 Lifters, lifter trays (DOD delete)
Fuel Pump: 450LPH Walbro pump E85 (In-Fuel tank)
Fuel Sensor: GM Flex-Fuel sensor, pump and E85 compatible
Fuel injectors and Fuel Rail: Deatschwerks 90LB (950cc) LSA injectors with Factory LSA fuel and braided lines
Exhaust: Maximizer Long tube Headers 1.7" OD, dual high flow cats, dual exhaust Magnaflow
Oil Pump and Timing gear: Melling High-Performance Oil Pump with LS2 Timing gear and chains
Supercharger: 2012 CTS-V LSA Supercharger w/ 6 rib 2.75 Pulley with Inter-cooler and reservoir tank. Upgraded to a solid isolator. Makes about 12-13lbs of boost. Supercharger came from a 2012 CTS-V with 17k~ miles. Supercharger lid coated black.
Transmission: New Stage 6 Built 4L70E (650hp+ blue printed build w/ less than 5K miles),
24k Tru cool trans-cooler w/ front mounted with DUAL spal fans. AEM temp gauge.
Torque Converter (Stall):Yank Pro-Truck series 2800 stall speed,
10.5 inch billet converter. Good up to 1,200 rwhp.
Cooling Fans: PCM of NC Dual Electric Fan Kit - Three Relay Kit
Gears: Stock 3.73 gears, with Active AWD transfer case
Suspension: OEM springs with Bilstein HD shocks. Same as TBSS height, springs are tuned better for Saab 9-7x
Recent service: Power steering pump and fluid flush, new OEM radio with AUX input, new climate control panel, oil changes regularly at 3k miles, new transfer case fluid, new differential fluid, AC recharged (Ice Cold), new Maxx Life battery, new rear tires, alignment, lower control arms and bushings, new Supercharger belt, both brand new headlight housings, new upper A-Arms and bushings. New HD shocks. Aero wheels.
Can email me direct at Brian (dot) F (dot) Carey at gmail (dot) com
My commuter is on the block - more of an executive sleeper than overland, but I figured it may appeal to this crowd.
Conservative SUV exterior, leather clad interior, 600+HP built AWD monster under the hood
Located in Phoenix/Mesa AZ
2007 Saab 9-7x 5.3 V8 AWD
1 of 555 made in 2007 (Rare SUV built by General Motors, similar to a Trailblazer SS, but more unique and with a much nicer interior).
Current daily driver. Automatic, Obsidian Black, Fully loaded w/ heated leather seats, sunroof, power everything, tow package, etc.
All modifications were done 2016-2018. Can provide copies of work completed. All work done by reputable shops. Purchased the car from Newport Beach, CA with around 87k miles from an older couple who had the car since new.
Dyno tuned: 540rwhp/620rwtq on E85~
505rwhp/580rwtq on Pump 91
Engine: 5.3L V8 325c.i. w/ dished pistons & ARP Headstuds,
Camshaft: Lunati Voodoo Duration @ .050 (Int/Exh): 222/228 .567/.567, LSA/ICL: 113/109, RPM Range: 2000-6600
Cylinder Heads: LS6 Full CNC Ported with Lunati Dual .660 lift valve springs, ARP bolts
Lifters: LS7 Lifters, lifter trays (DOD delete)
Fuel Pump: 450LPH Walbro pump E85 (In-Fuel tank)
Fuel Sensor: GM Flex-Fuel sensor, pump and E85 compatible
Fuel injectors and Fuel Rail: Deatschwerks 90LB (950cc) LSA injectors with Factory LSA fuel and braided lines
Exhaust: Maximizer Long tube Headers 1.7" OD, dual high flow cats, dual exhaust Magnaflow
Oil Pump and Timing gear: Melling High-Performance Oil Pump with LS2 Timing gear and chains
Supercharger: 2012 CTS-V LSA Supercharger w/ 6 rib 2.75 Pulley with Inter-cooler and reservoir tank. Upgraded to a solid isolator. Makes about 12-13lbs of boost. Supercharger came from a 2012 CTS-V with 17k~ miles. Supercharger lid coated black.
Transmission: New Stage 6 Built 4L70E (650hp+ blue printed build w/ less than 5K miles),
24k Tru cool trans-cooler w/ front mounted with DUAL spal fans. AEM temp gauge.
Torque Converter (Stall):Yank Pro-Truck series 2800 stall speed,
10.5 inch billet converter. Good up to 1,200 rwhp.
Cooling Fans: PCM of NC Dual Electric Fan Kit - Three Relay Kit
Gears: Stock 3.73 gears, with Active AWD transfer case
Suspension: OEM springs with Bilstein HD shocks. Same as TBSS height, springs are tuned better for Saab 9-7x
Recent service: Power steering pump and fluid flush, new OEM radio with AUX input, new climate control panel, oil changes regularly at 3k miles, new transfer case fluid, new differential fluid, AC recharged (Ice Cold), new Maxx Life battery, new rear tires, alignment, lower control arms and bushings, new Supercharger belt, both brand new headlight housings, new upper A-Arms and bushings. New HD shocks. Aero wheels.
Can email me direct at Brian (dot) F (dot) Carey at gmail (dot) com
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