Naturally Aspired 95', what else can I do?

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Naturally Aspired 95', what else can I do?

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I am wanting to add some more horse to my 95 bonnie. I have already a 9" K+N intake, a ZZP HV3 insert, and a high-flow muff.
I want the ZZP L36 HV throttle body next. Other than that is there any thing else I can do for some horse? Will the L36 PLOG from ZZP work on the Bonneville? Would it be worth it to get a ZZP downpipe with high-flow cat.
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Naturally aspirated 95 bonneville sse. HV3 insert, 9" k+N cold air intake, Hi-flow muff, new metallic paint, 16" chrome rims, tinted tails.
I love Alpine. Alpine cd player, 15" alpine type R w/ alpine mrd-m1005 amp. more to come.
Comeing soon: hi-flow TB, PCM, maybe rockers.
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Post by bonnevillain »

the high flow muffler wont gain you anything, I would stick with the PLOG, downpipe and high flow cat. You will feel those differences, but if you really want to add some power, get rockers or a cam.
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Moved to Performance and Brainstorming. :)
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How much work is it to change the cam? I'm guessing not to easy. only $299 if I can do it myself.
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Its not too bad.

I did mine only after doing an HVII.. I used the HVII instructions and an L67 cam install write up as a guide. You'll have the drop the p/s subframe a little to get the cam out through the wheel well..

And you'll need a cam install kit with a new chain/damper, all the fluids, RTV, etc. So factor that into the cost.. It would be a good time to do springs/retainers at that point too.

P.S. The ZZP GT1 cam is your best choice hands down.
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great info., thanks. I will talk with the local club to see if I will have help someday with it. I want to pump this N/A up to see 14's someday.
Naturally aspirated 95 bonneville sse. HV3 insert, 9" k+N cold air intake, Hi-flow muff, new metallic paint, 16" chrome rims, tinted tails.
I love Alpine. Alpine cd player, 15" alpine type R w/ alpine mrd-m1005 amp. more to come.
Comeing soon: hi-flow TB, PCM, maybe rockers.
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Add porting the lower intake to the list as well.. :wink:
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Jrs3800 wrote:Add porting the lower intake to the list as well.. :wink:
YES ^^

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I just figure if you are going to do a cam you might just as well get the benefit of a little extra flow..
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Would that include taking off the LIM and taking it to a machinist. kind of new, what exactly is porting? Making bigger holes my guess?
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Comeing soon: hi-flow TB, PCM, maybe rockers.
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-Juan

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Anyone no where I could get a custom PCM burnt for this, and poss. the cost?
Naturally aspirated 95 bonneville sse. HV3 insert, 9" k+N cold air intake, Hi-flow muff, new metallic paint, 16" chrome rims, tinted tails.
I love Alpine. Alpine cd player, 15" alpine type R w/ alpine mrd-m1005 amp. more to come.
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Post by LeSabreUltra »

Best thing to do if you're knowledgeable about that sort of thing is get HP Tuners and do it yourself. If not ZZP or Intense can do one for you. :wink:
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Post by gonzo4191 »

doesn't the 95 have the weird way of tuning, maybe i'm wrong
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95 Uses an EPROM... Usually people with the 95 L36 just go to Sinister Performance for their EPROM burns... Great group and easy to deal with..

Also keep in mind anytime you start to mod, there is a possibility that your modding can turn to this...

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which out of the mods talked about on this topic are the most risk for damage. You are right I don't want to be walking.
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I love Alpine. Alpine cd player, 15" alpine type R w/ alpine mrd-m1005 amp. more to come.
Comeing soon: hi-flow TB, PCM, maybe rockers.
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Post by Jrs3800 »

I guess it depends on how hard you drive the car...

When that motor went I had the Ported Lower intake, Intense Fender Well Intake kit... ZZP PLOG( Performance Exhaust Manifold ), High Flow cat...

The motor before was only minus the PLOG.. I ran it hard and Piston slap is what finished it off..

I am on the 3rd motor.. It still had the Ported lower, High flow cat and Intense Intake..

Down the road I will consider a series III L26 with a mild cam and 3.29 gears and may invest in another PLOG..

The only thing I was trying to tell you is you have to pay to play, and sometimes your engine will not be forgiving..

I am also curious as to what the build date is on your 95...
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