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PostPosted: Thu Nov 04, 2010 10:45 pm 
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Hey everyone, I've been lurking around here for the better part of 2 years, and enjoy this forum more than any other I have ever been a part of. Always felt that I should at least have something close to a Bonneville to become a member, but I finally broke down regardless.

I've been a GM 3800 V6 enthusiast for some years, and have in the past owned a '98 Monte Carlo Z34 with the L36 3800, and nearly purchased a Majestic Teal '98 SSEI a few years back, but it needed too much work to warrant purchasing it. I've tried getting an SSEI every time a car purchase comes up, but so far, it just hasn't worked out. It will happen yet!

Currently, I'm driving an '04 Mustang Premium convertible, in the rare Screaming Yellow with black leather, with the rare half-year production 3.9L V6 and all the extras. Just bought a '91 Olds 88 Royale this past weekend, White with light blue interior, 3800 V6, and 114k from my fiance's grandmother. It will be my work car for the winter to keep the Mustang out of the snow :) I'm looking forward to getting some tips on this car and seeing what I can do to improve my MPG. I'm only getting 23.5 on the highway (300mi trip) - I'm guessing that might be due to the fact it's probably only been driven across town in Southern MN for most of its life - it's a little old lady car for sure! I'm guessing it might have some build-up in the motor, and needs a good tuneup? It runs and drives beautifully, but I'm looking for any tips you might have.

Looking forward to being a part of things here!

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2004 Chevy Avalanche LT 4x4, WBH, Arrival Blue Metallic - CAI, MBRP cat-back exhaust, lots of mods and all the options.
2004 Ford Mustang Premium convertible, Screaming Yellow - 18" staggered Bullitt wheels, 1.5" drop Eibach springs, CAI.
1973 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 60 Brougham, Antigua Blue - 23 ft, 5200 lbs, and 472 cubes of luxo-barge goodness.
1998 Chevy Corvette convertible, Light Carmine Red Metallic


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PostPosted: Thu Nov 04, 2010 10:52 pm 
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Welcome!!!

If you have lurked here, I'm sure you've seen this, but here it is just for you:


    1987-2005 Bonneville / Buick 3800 Maintenance List

    Run Seafoam through gasoline and intake every 5,000 miles. One pint of Seafoam in a half tank of fuel is a good mix. The intake is optional, but recommended.

    Grease: Ball Joints, Tie Rods Every 8-10k ( Green Grease recommended)
    Air Filter Every 15k (Amsoil EaA, Purolator PureONE)
    PCV Valve Every 30k
    MAF Sensor Element Cleaning/TB Cleaning Every 50k viewtopic.php?f=48&t=1661
    Fuel Filter Every 15-25k (Purolator, AC Delco, WIX)
    Spark Plugs Every 30-50k (NGK TR55 or Autolite 605) (Never Bosch)
    Ignition Wires Every 30-50k (Napa Belden, AC Delco, Autolite Pro, NGK) (Never Taylor or Bosch)
    Oil & Filter Every 5-6k or Every 6 months (Mobil1 or Amsoil)(Mobil1, Purolator PureONE, Amsoil EaO or WIX) (Never Fram) viewtopic.php?f=45&t=214
    *Conventional Oil Every 3k/3 months(Pennzoil with a WIX (Napa), Delco or Purolator filter)
    Transmission Flush or Pan Drop Every 15-20k (Always make sure filter is changed when flushed) http://www.pontiacbonnevilleclub.com/fo ... 45&t=10193
    Cooling System Flush Every 25-50k or 3-5 Years (Peak or Prestone Green Coolant Only) (Never Dexcool)
    Oxygen Sensor Every 80-100k (30k for non-heated) (AC Delco or Denso) (Absolutely never Bosch) viewtopic.php?f=48&t=794
    Accessory Belt Inspect every 15k, replace every 100k, or as needed
    Cabin Air Filter Inspect and Replace every 15k, or as needed in dusty conditions. (Note: 00+ Only)
    Evap Core Cleaning Whenever Needed (Note: 99 and older only) viewtopic.php?f=45&t=2432

    *Special Considerations*
    All 3800s, LG3, LN3, L27, L36, L26, L67 & L32, especially important on vehicles factory installed with orange Havoline Dexcool Antifreeze/Coolant: http://www.dex-cool.net/
    Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Replacement, every 80-100k (ignorance of this can allow coolant to enter your engine oil, this happening can cause irreversible lower engine damage, requiring replacement of subject engine)

    Series II, Naturally Aspirated, RPO:L36:
    Upper Intake Manifold Plenum Replacement, Every 80-100k (ignorance of this can allow coolant to enter your intake manifold, possible damage to occur can be hydrolock, irreversible damage to emissions devices, misfires, etc. Most times, engine replacement is required if ignored long enough.) viewtopic.php?f=53&t=1061

    Series I, II, III RPO Code L67 & L32:
    Change Supercharger Oil; Every 30-50k. (Intense Racing or GM Dealer) viewtopic.php?f=56&t=1690
    Supercharger Belt; Inspect Every 15k, Replace Every 100k or as needed.

11/4/2010 by 00Beast

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PostPosted: Thu Nov 04, 2010 11:02 pm 
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Thanks - that gives me a good idea of some things to try this weekend - I was looking for where that was posted in the TechInfo, but couldn't find it, so that definitely helps!

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2004 Ford Mustang Premium convertible, Screaming Yellow - 18" staggered Bullitt wheels, 1.5" drop Eibach springs, CAI.
1973 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 60 Brougham, Antigua Blue - 23 ft, 5200 lbs, and 472 cubes of luxo-barge goodness.
1998 Chevy Corvette convertible, Light Carmine Red Metallic


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PostPosted: Thu Nov 04, 2010 11:03 pm 
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We haven't gotten it into Techinfo yet, but I'm working on it. :wink:

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PostPosted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 8:58 am 
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Hotwheels, Welcome to the forum...

We can help you get that 3800 back into shape....


On the Stang tho.... Headers, High Flow Cats, Magnaflow Cat Back, 65mm TB... Thing will sound mean.. Is it an Auto or a 5 Speed?


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PostPosted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 11:12 pm 
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Welcome to the club! Got any pictures? The mustang looks great in that yellow!

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PostPosted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 11:29 pm 
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Thanks guys - I'm glad to be a part of things here. I'll be posting some pics hopefully in the next day or so - things have just been crazy lately!

The Mustang is an automatic. Wish it was a manual, but oh well - I can't complain when I got an absolute steal on it. It's definitely not one of the fastest vehicles I have driven, but it's still zippy and fun, and suits me, because I'm not a aggressive driver - it's very torquey and gets up to speed effortlessly!

I'd like to do a few minor things to it eventually, but probably nothing till at least next spring/summer. I want to keep it fairly stock, and keep it easily able to be put back to totally stock. I'd like to put on a nice exhaust and intake, and maybe a couple other things. I've driven a couple 3.8L Mustangs with custom exhausts, and man, can they sound surprisingly good. As much as I like the 3.8 GM's, I can't say that for all of them, IMO. I'm looking for something with a nice growl at WOT, but fairly mellow and not droning and annoying on the highway. Price will factor into all of this too - I'm kinda on a tight budget with what I can spend on it. Any suggestions are welcome! The other mod that I REALLY want is a set of 17" Bullitt wheels or FR500 wheels to put on it.

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2010 Chrysler 300 Touring Signature Series, Cool Vanilla - chrome 18's, MyGig touchsreen, all the toys.
2004 Chevy Avalanche LT 4x4, WBH, Arrival Blue Metallic - CAI, MBRP cat-back exhaust, lots of mods and all the options.
2004 Ford Mustang Premium convertible, Screaming Yellow - 18" staggered Bullitt wheels, 1.5" drop Eibach springs, CAI.
1973 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 60 Brougham, Antigua Blue - 23 ft, 5200 lbs, and 472 cubes of luxo-barge goodness.
1998 Chevy Corvette convertible, Light Carmine Red Metallic


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PostPosted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 12:31 am 
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We put a Magnaflow Catback on a Mustang 3.8 and were pleased with the results.... Not too loud, not too quiet...lol


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PostPosted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 1:02 am 
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Single outlet or duals? I'd like to put duals on it if I could - not sure what that would cost me.

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2010 Chrysler 300 Touring Signature Series, Cool Vanilla - chrome 18's, MyGig touchsreen, all the toys.
2004 Chevy Avalanche LT 4x4, WBH, Arrival Blue Metallic - CAI, MBRP cat-back exhaust, lots of mods and all the options.
2004 Ford Mustang Premium convertible, Screaming Yellow - 18" staggered Bullitt wheels, 1.5" drop Eibach springs, CAI.
1973 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 60 Brougham, Antigua Blue - 23 ft, 5200 lbs, and 472 cubes of luxo-barge goodness.
1998 Chevy Corvette convertible, Light Carmine Red Metallic


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PostPosted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 1:05 am 
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Btw, posted some pics of both rides for ya in "Your Other Rides" :)

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2010 Chrysler 300 Touring Signature Series, Cool Vanilla - chrome 18's, MyGig touchsreen, all the toys.
2004 Chevy Avalanche LT 4x4, WBH, Arrival Blue Metallic - CAI, MBRP cat-back exhaust, lots of mods and all the options.
2004 Ford Mustang Premium convertible, Screaming Yellow - 18" staggered Bullitt wheels, 1.5" drop Eibach springs, CAI.
1973 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 60 Brougham, Antigua Blue - 23 ft, 5200 lbs, and 472 cubes of luxo-barge goodness.
1998 Chevy Corvette convertible, Light Carmine Red Metallic


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PostPosted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 9:40 am 
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Hotwheels wrote:
Single outlet or duals? I'd like to put duals on it if I could - not sure what that would cost me.


Its was Duals.... I forget what the price was...


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