1991 Bonneville SSE Non SC
04-14-2003, 07:53 PM
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Sadly..can't be done to a pre 92 165HP 3800.
If you wanted, you'd need to change the engine to a 92+ Series I or II supercharged, buy a transmission for it and a new ECM/PCM
If you have the coin then anything is possible
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If you wanted, you'd need to change the engine to a 92+ Series I or II supercharged, buy a transmission for it and a new ECM/PCM
If you have the coin then anything is possible
Welcome to the club
04-14-2003, 08:51 PM
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we have gone over this issue many times, and usually the best solution is to buy a SC bonnie, unless you have some serious money to throw around.
04-14-2003, 09:09 PM
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This is your best possible soure of information regarding this issue
I can understand why you don't want to part if your 90 SSE...beautiful car
http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/techinfo/?article=43
Good luck
I can understand why you don't want to part if your 90 SSE...beautiful car
http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/techinfo/?article=43
Good luck
04-15-2003, 03:58 PM
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First...SELL your N/A...
Second...BUY a SSEi...
Nuff said.......
Sorry...but it just doesn't seem the way to go...Maybe just try BLOWIN out your N/A engine...I mean there were fast cars before SUPERCHARGING came along..GOOD LUCK
Second...BUY a SSEi...
Nuff said.......
Sorry...but it just doesn't seem the way to go...Maybe just try BLOWIN out your N/A engine...I mean there were fast cars before SUPERCHARGING came along..GOOD LUCK
04-16-2003, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by jr's3800
Yep, agreed... if you want to add an SC to a 88-91 3800 you'll be in serious debt trying to bring the engine up to par.... But you could do a colplete L67 swap... But even that will cost in the long run bue cheaper than building an engine and trans to take the abuse... So just like they say, the best bet is ti get and SSE SC or an SSEi.... 
04-16-2003, 10:12 PM
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You know..since my last post..I actually seen one ..I think...looked very similar to my 93 SSEi...I'd say 92-94...all the badge on the side said was "SUPERCHARGED"...looked just like SSE...side panel trim, etc etc...
Looked sorta strange...not seeing the SSEi badge...
Looked sorta strange...not seeing the SSEi badge...
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