Performance and aftermaket sources for a 94 SSEi?????

[evelandba]

Where do I go for performance and aftermarket parts for a 1994 SSEi?? Intense is all the series II and I can't find anything for my 94 Can some of the Bonnie guru's here guide this lost series I fan????

[willwren]

It's a long story. Frankly speaking, there are pretty much just as many things you can do to a Series 1 as you can a Series 2, but some are more difficult than others. The bottom line is that with the age of the car, there are certain things we've learned the hard way that MUST be done first, or you'll end up with huge repair bills. The biggest is to start planning for your transmission right now, and have at least $2500 in the budget for that, sooner is better than later.

The rest of your questions might be answered here:
http://www.pontiacbonnevilleclub.com/fo ... m.php?f=44

Several of the articles there will apply to your car. I suggest the following:

1. Full tuneup and diagnostics FIRST. I'm sure someone will chime in with the full list.
2. INTENSE FWI (fenderwell intake), buy the 1997 Bonneville kit and relocate your charcoal canister.
3. Series 2 (1997 and newer) L67 ignition coils (OR MSD).
4. High-flow catalytic converter. Keep the stock resonator and muffler for the time being. The muffler will only affect sound, not performance.
5. Remove exhaust manifolds and take them to a shop that can weld the cracks. This includes removing the 3 heat shields and fixing cracks under them. They ARE cracked, all of them do, but when properly repaired, are the best-flowing EM's GM ever produced.
6. Buy a scantool that can read KR.

7. (last): http://www.pontiacbonnevilleclub.com/fo ... =44&t=1660

8. After that, you can do 1.8 ratio rockers if you like.


I will caution you that you're opening a big can of worms on a car this old. You will likely end up causing more problems than you think along the way. I've learned that the hard way with both of mine.

[00Beast]

There's nothing left to say about this list, LOL.

• 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) viewtopic.php?f=17&t=15756&p=231837
  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.

12/23/10 by 00Beast