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Old Oct 29, 2005 | 11:43 AM
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Default New to bonnevilles...how to make them faster?

I just got a 98 SE a couple months ago, and i was just wondering how to make the car faster. Currently the 0-60 time is around 10... and would like to get it faster.

I dont have a lot of money, so if somebody could tell me some cheap mods to help make my car faster it would be greatly appriciated...
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I would also like to tint the windows...where could i get this, and how much is it....i really think tinted windows look good on bonnevilles...
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cold air intake (aka rice pipe w/ K&N)
free flowing exhaust
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Old Oct 29, 2005 | 03:09 PM
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I just got a 98 SE a couple months ago, and i was just wondering how to make the car faster. Currently the 0-60 time is around 10... and would like to get it faster.

I dont have a lot of money, so if somebody could tell me some cheap mods to help make my car faster it would be greatly appriciated...
what year and trim level is your Bonne?
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Old Oct 29, 2005 | 03:24 PM
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Umm......im guessing that means its a 98, SE....which i posted.......if thats not what it means lemme know.....

Where can i get the cold air intake and the exaust?
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Old Oct 29, 2005 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by stb4224
Umm......im guessing that means its a 98, SE....which i posted.......if thats not what it means lemme know.....

Where can i get the cold air intake and the exaust?
make the intake

do a forum search of ricepipe

exhaust you can buy the pieces and then have a shop weld it together
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Old Oct 29, 2005 | 04:31 PM
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Stop over at www.intense-racing.com, and check out their line of PCM'*.

They have a pretty good selection of stuff over there.
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Read Techinfo for starters. Link at the top of the page.
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Alright ive learned a lot today from reading about all these things, but i still really have no idea how i would make a custom intake...

I also looked at those PCM'*...how exactly do those work, like what are they and what exactly would they do. (In simple terms)

I really want to make this car faster...so i hope you guys will stick with me through all my newness.
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I also looked at those PCM'*...how exactly do those work, like what are they and what exactly would they do. (In simple terms)
Powertrain Control Module, It'* the cars' brain. It controls how much gas the engine gets, when the spark plugs fire and alot more.
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