Double Check your VIN AND your Saab RPO Sticker Information against what is listed in this Comprehensive Chart on "Which LS Engine Goes with What Platform?" Article(s) Parts 1 & 2 :
So, you’re heading to the junkyard to see what LS engines are available for your next project? Here’s a handy guide that links specific GM vehicles to the LS-series engine …
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Junkyard-sourcing a specific LS engine? If you’ve already got the LS or LS-based Vortec engine picked out for your project, this guide will tell you which vehicles came from the …
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"How Do I Proceed...?"
You Need A PLAN.... And THAT always starts by Asking Questions... Like THESE:
(1) Is your Mechanic a Professional with PRIOR Experience with performing LS Engine R&R Swaps? If NOT, he will be useless to you if things begin to 'go sideways'.
(2) Has he suggested any particular direction to go yet? This means...is he intent upon Re-Building the Engine...
WITH a $600.00 Additional Cost for a DOD Elimination Kit... or Opting for a GOOD LOW-MILEAGE USED NON-DOD LS Engine?
(3) How much Research have You done by simply "Googling" "How To Build (and or SWAP) a NON-DOD Engine and park it inside of a Saab 9-7X"....? If you Do NOT improve your own knowledge about EVERYTHING involving possible replacement engines... then you won't know What is either Good ...or Bad about the One You Choose to SWAP into the Saab.
Your Local Book Store or Amazon Sells THIS Book ...worth EVERY Penny to Bring you up to Speed:
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(4) Are you a Skilled Mechanic... or will you be Okay with Throwing Money at this Problem and Paying Dearly Through The Nose? If not... you owe it to yourself to get better informed about the TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) of such a Big Project. If NOT... Prepare yourself to ..
. BOHICA, Brother.
(5) Have You Priced out the Basic Short Block and ALL of the Necessary Optional Repair Kit(s) and Components needed to go inside the Engine? These things may become necessities should a LOT of work have to be done if the Junk-Yard Motor you Buy turns out to be a Boat Anchor.
Before You make any moves... You will need to know these things... and MUCH MORE before deciding one way or another on which Path to Take..
(6) Are you in a RUSH to get this Done? If not ...and you do not require this Saab as your Daily Driver...
then you have plenty of time to PLAN WELL.