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by The_Maniac
Sun Jan 12, 2014 7:14 pm
Forum: Performance & Brainstorming
Topic: L26/L36 UIM
Replies: 2
Views: 1191

Re: L26/L36 UIM

Good to know. Thanks! :)
by The_Maniac
Sun Jan 12, 2014 11:49 am
Forum: Performance & Brainstorming
Topic: L26/L36 UIM
Replies: 2
Views: 1191

L26/L36 UIM

I know some good knowledge on flow and modding of L36/L26 parts have come out of here in the past.

If someone removes the intake runners in a L36/L26 and puts in a ZZP HV3, has anyone seen improvement by removing the ribs in the top of the UIM (that helped hold old runners and possibly guide air ...
by The_Maniac
Mon Jul 09, 2012 12:39 pm
Forum: On the Road and at the Track
Topic: dont drive with pretty girls
Replies: 25
Views: 6445

Re: dont drive with pretty girls

OH this thread is too funny!

I agree, some additional pics are needed!
by The_Maniac
Tue Nov 08, 2011 2:11 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: LIM gasket job on the '99, (Heads up for FEL PRO GASKETS)
Replies: 5
Views: 2556

Re: LIM gasket job on the '99, (Heads up for FEL PRO GASKE

Interesting experience with the Fel Pro gaskets. Over this past spring I used a set of those on my Monte when I was installing a port matching LIM. I drove the car from spring until I winterized it in October with no signs of any issues.

Since they gave so much RTV, I laid a bead on the top and ...
by The_Maniac
Mon Nov 07, 2011 1:39 pm
Forum: Your Ride: Pics and Videos
Topic: guess why this SSEi was totalled
Replies: 21
Views: 3506

Re: guess why this SSEi was totalled

Looks like the driver side rocker panel ground fx is half missing and the exposed rocket panel is hard to see in the pic, but looks messed up.

My guess, high miles, something damaged the underside of the driver side (around the rocker panel) that jeopardized the integrity of the body. Maybe a ...
by The_Maniac
Fri Nov 04, 2011 12:50 pm
Forum: Your Ride: Pics and Videos
Topic: Meet Snow White
Replies: 19
Views: 2127

Re: Meet Snow White

vogie01 wrote:
wake wrote:arent those rear rims off of a newer monte carlo? :btruestory:

not bad for the price! =D>
I believe those are Impala rims.
Not that is matters, but GM offered those rims on both the Monte and the Impala. ;)
by The_Maniac
Fri Nov 04, 2011 12:48 pm
Forum: Your Ride: Pics and Videos
Topic: sunset on my bonnie
Replies: 10
Views: 2104

Re: sunset on my bonnie

Nice shots!! Those came out great!!
by The_Maniac
Tue Nov 01, 2011 6:46 pm
Forum: Your Ride: Pics and Videos
Topic: my 500$ beauty
Replies: 19
Views: 2649

Re: my 500$ beauty

Nice car! Considering the low miles on the drive train, seems reasonable! Thumbs up!!
by The_Maniac
Sun Oct 23, 2011 12:23 am
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: Should Check Engine light come on when unplug MAF sensor?
Replies: 4
Views: 2554

Re: Should Check Engine light come on when unplug MAF sensor

second that.

Could hook a scan tool up while the MAF is disconnected and see what it says.... But I am surprised that it's not getting any MAF data and is not tripping a light....
by The_Maniac
Sun Oct 23, 2011 12:20 am
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Uh oh
Replies: 20
Views: 2895

Re: Uh oh

I read through this entire thread. Moral of the story, pop the belt driving your water pump and you need to really evaluate how you're getting the car home.

I got my Grand Am safely home from work a couple years ago with a cracked side tank on the radiator, losing fluid pretty good on a 20 mile ...
by The_Maniac
Tue Aug 02, 2011 3:45 pm
Forum: Vendor's Forum
Topic: harofreak00 feedback (Bonnevilles Unlimited)
Replies: 102
Views: 28125

Re: harofreak00 feedback

So far I've only done one transaction for a leather wrapped shift knob. But despite this one small transaction, service was TOP NOTCH!

Is my communication fast? Yes! Extremely!
Am I easy to get a hold of? Yes, replies are VERY fast
Are my prices good compared to salvage yards? Yes
Are the parts ...
by The_Maniac
Mon Aug 01, 2011 3:35 pm
Forum: Your Ride: Pics and Videos
Topic: How About Your Best Shots ? Lots of car pics from everyone
Replies: 23
Views: 5253

Re: How About Your Best Shots ? Lots of car pics from every

I just have to say, there are a LOT of awesome pics in this thread!! Everyone who posted a pic here should be equally proud of there photos as they are of their cars! Nicely done!
by The_Maniac
Fri Jul 29, 2011 1:26 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: I am so stumped! Please give advice !
Replies: 12
Views: 2626

Re: I am so stumped! Please give advice !

WOW! I am glad I read this thread! I would have NEVER suspected to look at the PCV valve O-ring! Great info Willwren!!
by The_Maniac
Fri Jul 29, 2011 12:45 pm
Forum: Your Ride: Pics and Videos
Topic: Cleared my tails...
Replies: 23
Views: 3237

Re: Cleared my tails...

I've never seen sleared tails! That looks sharp! I'd love to see that on a black Bonnie! Bet that also looks killer!
by The_Maniac
Mon Jul 25, 2011 2:12 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: rattling in my exhaust
Replies: 9
Views: 2741

Re: rattling in my exhaust

My Monte had a problem with the resenator (more then once). I don't know if the Bonnies have them. If they do, Willwren gave you the best advice (he was referencing a CAT, but same idea applies). I got the Monte in the air and with the palm of my hand slapped the parts of the exhaust concluding with ...
by The_Maniac
Wed Jun 08, 2011 7:20 pm
Forum: Your Other Rides: Pics and Videos
Topic: Small Monte Carlo Interior Changes
Replies: 0
Views: 1953

Small Monte Carlo Interior Changes

So, when I bought my blue and silver Monte, I was really after an '03 Pace Car (I love the blue and silver, the high sport package and a slightly custom/unique two-tone interior).
I was not able to find an '03 Monte Pace Car I could afford, but I'm VERY happy with the Monte I ended with. Though, I ...
by The_Maniac
Wed May 18, 2011 12:43 pm
Forum: Your Ride: Pics and Videos
Topic: pontiac (used to be) dealership photoshoot
Replies: 22
Views: 5534

Re: pontiac (used to be) dealership photoshoot

Nice photoshoot! That was awesome of them to let you stage that (and move some cars for you). I like the window stickers and the poster in the window. Well done!
by The_Maniac
Tue May 17, 2011 4:11 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Water Leak in Front Footwells
Replies: 5
Views: 4993

Re: Water Leak in Front Footwells

I know the w-bodies (like my Monte and my wife's Impala) have a fault under the cowl. The original diverter strip falls off and allows rain water to dump in through the fresh air intake. My Monte just got wet carpets because if that. Fix is a new piece from the GM Dealer ($4), took less then 10 ...
by The_Maniac
Mon May 16, 2011 12:56 pm
Forum: Other 3800 powered cars
Topic: Help - '04 Monte w/ L36 - P0171 and P0131
Replies: 0
Views: 2894

Help - '04 Monte w/ L36 - P0171 and P0131

OK, first item on the table, I recently modded the Monte Carlo. It has been under cover and has not been ran since last October and I installed the mods about 2-3 weeks ago. I wish I would have driven the car recently pre-modded to know if this was a condition that happened while being stored for ...
by The_Maniac
Tue May 03, 2011 10:02 pm
Forum: Performance & Brainstorming
Topic: Let the MODDING BEGIN!!
Replies: 4
Views: 2010

Re: Let the MODDING BEGIN!!

Finally did the PCM re-learn process. The car now starts!! Next thing, she needs an oil change!!