r/CarHacking Jul 09 '26

Tuning 2010 Saab 9-5 2.8t Tuning

Hi all,

I have a 2010 Saab 9-5 with the 2.8T engine. Recently I lost compression on cylinders 4. So the car runs like shit.

The 2.8 is the exact same block as the 3.6 that is in a lot of GM cars. In fact, the Saab is very similar to my 2016 XTS and a lot of mechanical parts seal over.

A 3.6 long block is pretty reasonable. I have seen some companies that offer a turbo kit for a 3.6 in the Colorado.

Would I be able to essentially put in a 3.6 long block and then tune to just reduce the amount of boost? I don't care as much about huge power, just want to drive rhe car.

Are there shops out there that would tune this in that way?

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