I know my bonneville has great low end torque.. but..
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When you put in those prices are they are CDN? cause i am in TOronto and if those were in USD then i cant afford it lol
What does the chip do? are you talking about taking out the chip that are in automatics? i dont nkow what its called...
What does the chip do? are you talking about taking out the chip that are in automatics? i dont nkow what its called...
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as far as i know those prices are in USD. as far as what a MAF screen is.....its a screen on the throttle body that straightens out the air thats coming in. for more info read this. http://bonnevilleclub.com/techinfo/?article=40
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I wish knew how many miles 294,000 kms was, but these engine last and last. I wouldn't worry too much about something breaking if you maintain it, change the oil religiously 
and since you have a 93 you don't have to worry about the upper intake failure. Is it in good shape now? If it is just keep it that way. Throw in a 180 thermostat to help keep it cool, and a tranny cooler as well. 
and since you have a 93 you don't have to worry about the upper intake failure. Is it in good shape now? If it is just keep it that way. Throw in a 180 thermostat to help keep it cool, and a tranny cooler as well.
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I am not sure if my upper intake is in good shape..
ya i want 2 throw some stuff in and give it a boost.. it needs it think
i want a new intake .. which one do u guys use?
ya i want 2 throw some stuff in and give it a boost.. it needs it think
i want a new intake .. which one do u guys use?
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the upper intake is only a problem on a seriese 2, which is a later 90'* bonneville n/a engine... so nothin concerning yours... if you looking to spend low money on an intake that wont take away your low end... i'd sudgest a kn airfilter ($60 max) and gutting your air box... ripping out all the extra restricting plastic inside it so the engine can breathe through the entire filter.... a cone would give you a bettter top end peak in power and better sound... but with the series 1 your already hurting at top end... so you want to get your low end torque as high as possiible
