Looking at a 06 saab 9-7x and got some questions. The motor is a Gen 3 correct, and what Trans 4l60e?

 

LS2 is a Gen 4. they are known to have oil pan problems. (sucking dry)

trans is a 4l70e.

 

its a 5.3, and how much hp can a 70e hold?

 

the 5.3 is also a gen 4, and the trand is a 4L60e with the 5.3.

This is not an aero. Its the same car I dd, but I did a 6.0 swap in mine.

 

4L70E are known for transmission problems, run a good trans cooler and hope for the best, any extra power is gonna hurt the life of the trans, just a matter of time before they go. As for the oiling issue im not sure if its in the 5.3's or not but the oil tube on the TBSS I know is located at the front of the pan and on hard launches it sloshes to the back and starves the pickup tube of oil.

 

 

i think the only company that makes the baffle is PCM of NC

 

I had a 9-7x Aero for a short time. It was a great vehicle but only averaged about 14mpg with mixed driving.
The oil starvation issues generally stem from HARD acceleration from loading up the trans with the brake to 2-3k and then matting it (because racecar). Not launching it will help the trans live a normal life.
The LS engines also have a tendency to consume some oil. Keeping an eye on the oil level and either topping it off or adjusting your oil change intervals are important.
I would also advise to use 7 quarts when refilling.

 

Put about 3k mi. On the Saab since the motor swap. Installed baffle and use 7qts of oil. Oil still full and oil pressure does not budge under any sort of driving. 50 psi all the time.