Old school Monte Carlo advice

[JimmyBurner]

I've had a 88 monte carlo ss that was passed down to me for about 4 months, and I have started checkin it out but it's basically parts only, so I'm looking to get another one and building it up. I did some research and it seems like the best years are around 86-88, but I was just wondering if you guys had any suggestions on years to buy, the best engine to drop in there (looking at a 383), parts, etc. Thanks!

[badatusrnames]

03ozwhip has a Monty... you could try PM'ing him.

[JimmyBurner]

Yeah i checked his build it, it's real clean but his is sort of a showcar I'm lookin to build a 10 second monty.. props to him though those rims are niceeeee

[theken]

As far as power. Drop a blown 350 or stroked 350 in it

[Stinky Mcpete]

383 is a stroked 350....

[theken]

Well aware... Those would be his best options

[03ozwhip]

thanks for the props Jimmy. mine is going to be built to drive and show, so eventually i will be putting something into the engine bay. my initial thinking was a 406 but that went out the window because the guy decided not to sell it.

either way, thats where i would go, its basically a bolt on motor it just needs headers and a bigger carb to see its real potential and theyre not too bad in price.

on another note, good luck on the build and if you have spare parts you wanna get rid of, let me know i could definitely use some spares!

[Precise]

A 10 second car natural or on the bottle?A 383 is the only choice unless you want to buy an aftermarket block.The 400 block is siamese and has cooling issues.I would personally build a 383 with AFR head and rollerize it.
Chris

[03ozwhip]

the 406 does have cooling issues, but the Monte has so much space in the compartment that its not really an issue. ya youll probably wanna get a better rad, but you wont need to do much.

[1badSS]

I just finished doing an engine swap on a 78 Mallibu Wagon, very similar architecture (A-body vs. G-body = nil difference), if you really want to go fast, a big block will drop in with very few problems. I have done lots of Chev work, and stroker motors really start to cost as you approach the 10 second barrier, even on nitrous. Plus, with the extra cubes, the BBC tends to be a TON friendlier on the street.

[R/T Tim]

I vote big block as well, like 1badSS says for the times you want it likely be the least expensive to build and be the most friendly on the street, not to mention a BBC is one fine lookin motor. I slammed one in my camaro and couldnt be happier with it.

[tubby89]

I've gone the stroker route before in my 69 Chevelle. It was very expensive in the end. I swapped in a Big Block after grenading my stroker at Mission Raceway. It was actually cheaper to build, and completely streetable considering it was a low 11 sec. car. If you want 10's in your future; prepare to spend a lot of money!

[5000Audi]

572 crate engine. nuff said...



lol jk jk

i would get a big block engine, like maybe a 455 rocket thats what i have it my old cutlass 442, those engine got some balls, thats where i would start..