Krizzie's white 900 Aero

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Re: Krizzie's white 900 Aero

Postby Krizzie » Sun Nov 27, 2016 3:07 am

Yep it's a 9000 one.. Luckily the guy I bought it from is willing to take it back with a refund. (Even though I had it on the shelf for over a year.. )

On the other hand my mechanic found out that one of the (Not sure what the english word for it is.. Inner driver?) axles that holds the diff in place was worn out (even though I didn't notice this yet while driving) so that is getting replaced. This would probably have been overlooked since it's the engine that needs replacing and not the box.
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Re: Krizzie's white 900 Aero

Postby squaab99t » Sun Nov 27, 2016 12:41 pm

That is good he will take it back. It would make a sad looking desk piece.

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Re: Krizzie's white 900 Aero

Postby Jon1 » Sun Nov 27, 2016 4:44 pm

Maybe Jordan will comment, he has modified a 9000 Quaife to be used in a 900 transmission. I have a 9000 Quaife that may get modified also.
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Re: Krizzie's white 900 Aero

Postby Krizzie » Mon Nov 28, 2016 2:40 am

The guy I bought it from also claimed it came out of a 900, but I don't see how that is possible, unless he drove without a working speedo? (racecar?)
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Re: Krizzie's white 900 Aero

Postby Geoff » Tue Nov 29, 2016 1:09 pm

I seem to remember early 9000 Quaifes being really cheap at one point - maybe 1/2 the price of a C900 Quaife?

Anyway, I got curious and found what Jordan said he did to get the early 9000 diff into the C900
http://saabrally.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2099&p=41207&hilit=quaife#p41207
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Re: Krizzie's white 900 Aero

Postby Krizzie » Tue Nov 29, 2016 2:41 pm

Thanks for the info!

If you can do those things at home and can spare a diff or two (in case you mess up) it would be a good try. But I can't do this at home and have to pay for it, so I rather not mess things up here. :silent:

None of this was planned so it's costly enough already. :bawl:
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Re: Krizzie's white 900 Aero

Postby Krizzie » Thu Dec 08, 2016 11:39 am

Picked it up last weekend, I'm so happy I can drive again! :yay: (It's my only car)

The new engine feels so light on the throttle, it revs so happy (not higher than 3500rpms and low boost for the first 1000 miles or so.. ) but pulls really well, even when the turbo isn't spooling it feels very torquey!

Unfortunately without the LSD, but that might still happen in the future. ;)
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Re: Krizzie's white 900 Aero

Postby Jordan » Wed Dec 14, 2016 10:27 am

That looks like an early 9000 unit. It can be modified to fit, but it isn't a direct swap. (Sorry I'm Late ) :)

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Re: Krizzie's white 900 Aero

Postby Krizzie » Fri Dec 16, 2016 12:39 pm

It's no problem, I'll return it and get a refund.

Maybe in the future when I get a rebuilt box I will install the right one.
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Re: Krizzie's white 900 Aero

Postby Krizzie » Mon Dec 26, 2016 11:21 am

Gave it a good clean today! (been a few months..) Usually you freeze to death here in this time of year, but it was like an early spring day today, so a good time to remove the layer of dirt and salt!

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Re: Krizzie's white 900 Aero

Postby Krizzie » Thu Dec 28, 2017 5:38 am

Hey, the forums live again!

Haven't done much to my 900 since my last post.

The biggest upgrades are a new intake setup with a GFB dumpvalve and a custom Type 9 primary set.

Have to make some new pics from the intake.. :silent:

The type 9 (34/22 tooth)
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Rpms in 5th at 120kph on GPS
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Also installed a set of 9-3og horns, one of the two original ones died and the other was in the way of the intercooler pipes. Had to bend the bracket a bit but it's a thight but free hanging fit!
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Maybe the smallest thing I changed.. I thought my Alternator had died, but it was the wire going to it from the starter..
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Re: Krizzie's white 900 Aero

Postby Geoff » Thu Dec 28, 2017 2:02 pm

"#9" primaries? cool! Have you had it up to 4400rpm in 5th gear yet? ;)
Can I ask how much it cost to build the custom set?
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Re: Krizzie's white 900 Aero

Postby Krizzie » Thu Dec 28, 2017 3:38 pm

No I haven't I would be speeding by quite a lot then. ;)

4th gear is 3500rpm at the same speed, which is about the same as a type 6 primary in 5th would do.

Here's a quick video:

https://youtu.be/qncfUXRiKHE

The set was about €1100,- (excluding a new bearing and installation)
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Re: Krizzie's white 900 Aero

Postby 99Super » Sat Dec 30, 2017 12:34 pm

Those #9's make me want to built a land-speed car for Bonneville!

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Re: Krizzie's white 900 Aero

Postby Krizzie » Sat Dec 30, 2017 1:36 pm

You're just shy of 300kph at 6500rpm, according to the company that makes them. Not sure if I want to test that out though.. :lol:
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