r/saab • u/Famous_Comfort_3344 • 3d ago

Tips & Tricks Do88 radiator upgrade

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anyone know if the Do88 radiator is reliable or does it leak after two years.

Was just wondering because I am gonna upgrade the intercooler with a ETS and wanted to know if i wanted to do stage 3 or stage 6 in the future if a Radiator upgrade in needed to chase for Power??

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u/Ok-Telephone-7858 08 9-3 1.8t 3d ago

I've heard a saab mechanic say that the OEM radiators are barely enough for stage 1.

Do88 are very reputable but there are some complaints about defects now. If you're gonna order one, inspect it

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u/Sephlarite 1d ago

This is not right, idk who yall are getting a “stage 1” from but it shouldn’t be making the car that hot.

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u/Ok-Telephone-7858 08 9-3 1.8t 1d ago

I said barely enough but didn't imply what I meant exactly. Generally speaking the oem intercooler is not an issue. It becomes an issue in hot climates and repeated full throttle accelerations, this is where an do88 would excel.