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HoMiE_TeLeFrAgGeD
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JUN 11, 04:57 PM
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Finally got this one on the road again! Some may remember the FS thread Lilchief posted awhile back about his Bonneville SSEI for sale. Well, after selling the truck, I needed a new DD, so I got the Bonnie goin strong. Just a few things needed...the rest I just did :P
-Replaced ALL the brake lines
-Replaced fuel lines from gas tank to the frame rail
-Right front strut was blown - replaced
-Replaced fuel pump
-Had 2 used but decent tires thrown on the front
-Changed the oil - added prolong to it
-Changed Trans fluid/filter
-Changed coolant to green - added 160* thermostat
-Changed plug wires to Taylor 8.5MM and AC Delco plugs (already had MSD coils - shweet!)
-Added a lil cold air intake that I had laying around to it (Free from a co-worker)
-PCV changed
-JVC HD61 Head unit added
-Alpine Type R 8in woofer added with a Alpine MRV250 amp (underpowered but still sounds good)
-Currently sanding/refinishing wheels & awaiting T-handle shifter from mmeyer86gt/gtp
*Future plans*
3.4in modular pulley system
3in Downpipe
Full exhaust
ZZP 1.0 ECM
Have put almost 3K on it since Ive got it running, and its a super comfortable car to drive!  Thanks again to lilchief! 
I will post pics tonight - computer at work is acting up.
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thesameguy
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JUN 11, 06:06 PM
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Definitely would like to see some pics - SSEis are one of my all-time favorite cars. I continually think about buying one, but all the ones within 100 miles of here are decimated on the inside. 
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HoMiE_TeLeFrAgGeD
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JUN 12, 09:12 PM
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Before...
AFTER!! .......well, its a start... >_>
This gauge...is possessed. It does whatever it feels like.... X_x
Well, thats all for now... stay tuned for GN/Turbo T updates! -Ben
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Khw
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JUN 12, 11:40 PM
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Very nice. I liked the 2000 Bonneville we had, although it wasn't a SSEi. I wouldn't mind another one, but the one we had was tipping 300k miles so we replaced it.
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Slow6
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JUN 13, 02:04 AM
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Very cool. Love me some L67 powered cars. I see you wrote that one of your future mods is a downpipe then put full exhaust. Are you planning on adding headers? I'm sure you know this, but headers come with a dp so you can avoid purchasing that seperate.
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MstangsBware
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JUN 13, 02:26 AM
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Keep ur stock coils handy...MSD coils r known for causing misfires on the 3800..Nice ride and clean..
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HoMiE_TeLeFrAgGeD
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JUN 13, 10:03 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by MstangsBware:
Keep ur stock coils handy...MSD coils r known for causing misfires on the 3800..Nice ride and clean..
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Crazy that you mentioned that. Ive noticed when it rains hard, that I get the code for Randum/multiple cylinder missfire detected - think thatd be caused by the coils? Only happens when it rains..... whaddya guys think?
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Slow6
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JUN 13, 12:19 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by HoMiE_TeLeFrAgGeD:
Crazy that you mentioned that. Ive noticed when it rains hard, that I get the code for Randum/multiple cylinder missfire detected - think thatd be caused by the coils? Only happens when it rains..... whaddya guys think? |
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Possible, I've never run MSD coils for the very reason MustangsBeware mentioned. My GP has a turbo on it and I still run the factory coils. Although its rather odd that your multiple misfires only happen when it rains.
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HoMiE_TeLeFrAgGeD
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JUN 13, 01:54 PM
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Yeah, and it has to be a HARD rain to - if its just drizzleing/sprinkleing out doesnt bother it. Its when we get a decent/hard rain that it throws the code. Maybe a leak in the coil? 0.o
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