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Old Aug 4, 2003 | 08:39 AM
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Hello guys, I need your help. I have a 97 Bonne SE that I've been fixin' up, so far i have my audio & video taken care of featuring: Pioneer head unit, 2 & 4 channel Power Class PPI amps, 2 - 12inch Vega'*, 4 - 7inch Visonik TV screens, and a playstation 2. Also has neons in & out all Streetglow. Now my focus is on my engine.I need your suggestions & ideals for performance parts & where to get them. PLEASE HELP My ideal so far : Chrome air intake
Performance Chip
Bigger injectors
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Old Aug 4, 2003 | 09:20 AM
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Make sure you keep your eye out for the upper intake manifold. Watch your coolant levels as you near 80 000 miles or so. Get a 180T-stat and a tranny cooler to furthur insure the vehicle.

Any intake and exhaust is a good place to start on a normally aspirated engine. Then look into higher end plugs/wires. From there the sky is the limit
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Old Aug 4, 2003 | 01:49 PM
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if i were you id change the basics first...pcv....o2...tranny filter fluid....fuel filter...power steering fluid...coolant...run injector cleaner...new air filter or intake...get the battery and alt checked....check belts and hoses...check plugs and wire...
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Old Aug 4, 2003 | 03:05 PM
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Check with a few of the vendor'* here. Ty(speedyguy) or Al(DeathRat), they can probably get whatever your heart desires....for a price.
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