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Hello.
I'd first like to comment regarding this forum. Kudos to all for putting together a quality forum. I'm new to Bonneville ownership, but a long time, hard core GM guy. I currently own a 2000 SSEi (new and unmolested), 2001 Impala LS (slightly modded), 2001 Suburban 2500 (8.1 V8 BBC) and a 1999 Blazer. I have owned a number of late model Camaro'* (Z28'* and an SS) along with a 1994 Impala SS. I look forward to doing some mods to my new beast as the weather permits. I have lurked into some of your posts and am really stoked to put some of what I've learned thus far into practice.
Thanks again.
I'd first like to comment regarding this forum. Kudos to all for putting together a quality forum. I'm new to Bonneville ownership, but a long time, hard core GM guy. I currently own a 2000 SSEi (new and unmolested), 2001 Impala LS (slightly modded), 2001 Suburban 2500 (8.1 V8 BBC) and a 1999 Blazer. I have owned a number of late model Camaro'* (Z28'* and an SS) along with a 1994 Impala SS. I look forward to doing some mods to my new beast as the weather permits. I have lurked into some of your posts and am really stoked to put some of what I've learned thus far into practice.
Thanks again.
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Welcome--There is a lot to see here and alot of experiance any thing you want to know just ask!!
--Post some picts of your ssei we'd love to see--
--Post some picts of your ssei we'd love to see--
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Thanks fellas!!!
I actually live really close to Danthurs, so I got that going for me...
I haven't been able to get alot of pics thus far due to our fan f-ing tastic Wisconsin weather, but I'm working on it.
I actually live really close to Danthurs, so I got that going for me...
I haven't been able to get alot of pics thus far due to our fan f-ing tastic Wisconsin weather, but I'm working on it.
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I live in Belgium, just south from you on the lake.
This is my dd, so my mods will be on the minimal side, probably more cosmetic, but a pulley, a down pipe and cai aren't out of the question. I was thinking about a cat-back, but the stock system actually has a pretty decent tone to it. I put on a ton of miles (2500/month) so I don't want to kill the MPG too much.
This is my dd, so my mods will be on the minimal side, probably more cosmetic, but a pulley, a down pipe and cai aren't out of the question. I was thinking about a cat-back, but the stock system actually has a pretty decent tone to it. I put on a ton of miles (2500/month) so I don't want to kill the MPG too much.
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I learned a ton on my n/a 3.8 in my Impala. A little effort paid big in regards to how that motor breathed. A cai and a cat back made that car totally different, I would imagine with a */c those changes will make an even bigger difference.
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No need to touch the cat back. You have 2.5" stainless. A new downpipe, PEMs or headers will make a huge difference. Rockers will also do a lot, a cam is even better.
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Thanks a ton.
We'll be touch in the future, I'm sure.
I have taken a look at the 3.8 W-body stuff and it seems as though a lot of it transfers over to the H-bodies. I am still amazed at the aftermarket'* offerings for the 3.8'*. I am a tried and true V-8 guy, so seeing what'* out there for these cars is pretty sweet.
We'll be touch in the future, I'm sure.
I have taken a look at the 3.8 W-body stuff and it seems as though a lot of it transfers over to the H-bodies. I am still amazed at the aftermarket'* offerings for the 3.8'*. I am a tried and true V-8 guy, so seeing what'* out there for these cars is pretty sweet.