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News, projects and technical notes from the workshop. Each post is published in the language it was written in, marked EN or SV.
Saab 9-3 (2014) Project – A20NFT with Bosch MED9.6.1
Mackanized has added another platform to the development fleet, a late NEVS-built Saab 9-3 equipped with the A20NFT engine and Bosch MED9.6.1 engine…
Saab 9-5 Aero XWD (2010), refined where it matters
This Granite Grey Metallic 9-5 Aero XWD shows what the Epsilon II platform is capable of when properly developed.
Ny återförsäljare: Fordonsteknik i Enköping
Mackanized fortsätter att växa och vi är stolta över att presentera vår nya samarbetspartner i Mälardalen: Fordonsteknik i Enköping AB.
Mackanized x Heuschmid – The Ultimate Saab 9-3 Aero XWD Upgrade
A collaboration between Mackanized and our German reseller Heuschmid GmbH on the Saab 9-3 Aero XWD (B207R + AF40-6): hardware plus engine and gearbox software.
Saab 9-3 Cab TiD – Scarabégrön Skönhet från Norr
Vår återförsäljare i norra Sverige, Konrad Söderholm på Konrads Motor, har tagit sig an ännu ett spännande projekt – en Saab 9-3 Cabriolet från 2007,…
AF40-6 tuning release
Optimization of AF40-6 Transmissions: Enhance Your Driving Experience
Update on AF40-6 Gearbox Recalibrations
We are pleased to report that the first recalibrations for the AF40-6 gearbox have been successfully tested on the road. The vehicle used for this…
Saab/Opel/GM AF40-6 Gearbox tuning
For a long time, the customization of our automatic transmissions has been subject to limitations. Access to data retrieval has been constrained, and…
Biopower conversion of 9-5 Solstad
During the summer of 2023, I undertook several projects, including a visit to Mannes Bilservice in Sölvesborg, Sweden. During this visit, I encountered…
Ford Mustang 5.0 Roush St2 update
Loggning och justering av mjukvaran i en Mustang med Roush St2 kit. Programvaran var inte helt perfekt från fabrik och finjusteringar har behövts för…
Ford Ranger 2.2TDCi 4x4 2014
150hk 375Nm från fabrik. Nu uppgraderad hos återförsäljare Runners High Engineering till ca 180hk 450Nm!
What makes a tune good when it comes to turbocharged Saabs?
A good tune for turbocharged Saabs should aim to optimize performance while maintaining reliability and drivability. Here are some key factors that…
Volvo EDC16C31 pinout for bench connection with HS Can
When trying to connect to Volvo EDC16C31 on bench most use k-line, an older and slower way of connecting than the now commonly used HS CAN. Trying to…
Cloning ME9.6 / GM E55, new feature
For some time there has been a demand for cloning the ecu of the HFV6 engine. This is found in Saab 9-3, Opel/ Vauxhall Vectra, Holden and Cadillac…
What is involved in basefile limiter removal in a 2011 Saab 9-3?
Saab has always had their own mind when it comes to programming philosophies in their own Trionic engine management systems. I have since 2007 been a…
Tunerpro Mappacks
Sometimes giving away information for free will benefit the community and make the tuning better for everyone. I have now published mappacks for…
A20NFT Fwd Automatic
Reseller Rickard Karlsson testing his NG9-5 Fwd Automatic after Mackanized upgrade of ignition maps and torque algorithms in the St1+ software.…
B207R St5 Dyno
Auto-Gruppens 424LC2LINX 4 wheel dyno, front wheels drive the rear rolls as well. Powerfigures on the wheels resulted in: