Monte Carlo SS Idea/Project

**98ls1t/a** · 10-30-2008, 03:43 PM

I got an idea today. Take a 03 Monte Carlo SS, convert it to RWD and drop an LS series motor into it. That would be sick. It would be such a pain in the ass but it would rule. If those cars were RWD I would have one.

**TempleU_WS6** · 10-30-2008, 03:45 PM

That would be pretty bad ass. I kinda like those gen monte's except for the fact that even the SS is a V6 and makes "just ok" power.

**440 rwhp trans am** · 10-30-2008, 03:46 PM

too much work. i like the late 80's ss. ands its rwd and comes with a small v8 that can be swaped out nicely.

**jknelms** · 10-30-2008, 03:47 PM

Originally Posted by TempleU_WS6

That would be pretty bad ass. I kinda like those gen monte's except for the fact that even the SS is a V6 and makes "just ok" power.

doesn't even one of those models have a V8? i thought they at least had a 302..308...whatever.

**iam_dale** · 10-30-2008, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by 440 rwhp trans am

too much work. i like the late 80's ss. ands its rwd and comes with a small v8 that can be swaped out nicely.

There ya go!! The 84-88 SS's are the fuckin' shit!!!

dale

**440 rwhp trans am** · 10-30-2008, 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by jknelms

doesn't even one of those models have a V8? i thought they at least had a 302..308...whatever.

back in the 80"s they did

**440 rwhp trans am** · 10-30-2008, 03:59 PM

**98ls1t/a** · 10-30-2008, 04:02 PM

I have an 87 SS. Its slow with the stock 305. The 305 block just cracked on me. My first car was a 2000 Impala (almost the same as the Monte), had a 3.8 V6, it moved but was no V8. But in 2006 Chevy put a 5.3l v8 w/ 303 hp in the Monte but still FWD. Now they dont make it anymore. I want to build a RWD LS1 03 Monte SS!!

**440 rwhp trans am** · 10-30-2008, 04:05 PM

wow pure sex righ there. umm yeah if thats what you want go for it, but hell if i can help you. i would not know where to even start.

**GTP231** · 10-30-2008, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by jknelms

doesn't even one of those models have a V8? i thought they at least had a 302..308...whatever.

06+
Seen a couple threads on clubgp of people doing it. If you want to do it knock yourself out. I'll just buy something RWD LSx stock

**tpilews** · 10-30-2008, 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by 98ls1t/a

I got an idea today. Take a 03 Monte Carlo SS, convert it to RWD and drop an LS series motor into it. That would be sick. It would be such a pain in the ass but it would rule. If those cars were RWD I would have one.

In 2006 they went to RWD and stuck a v8 in the SS. I rented one. Nice car. Heavy pig, but it moved. They also did the cylinder shut down thing. When cruising, you drop 4 cylinders.

**Too Fast** · 10-30-2008, 07:42 PM

Originally Posted by tpilews

In 2006 they went to RWD and stuck a v8 in the SS. I rented one. Nice car. Heavy pig, but it moved. They also did the cylinder shut down thing. When cruising, you drop 4 cylinders.

Uhhh, it is still FWD. V8 option yes, RWD no.

**Too Fast** · 10-30-2008, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by 98ls1t/a

I have an 87 SS. Its slow with the stock 305. The 305 block just cracked on me. My first car was a 2000 Impala (almost the same as the Monte), had a 3.8 V6, it moved but was no V8. But in 2006 Chevy put a 5.3l v8 w/ 303 hp in the Monte but still FWD. Now they dont make it anymore. I want to build a RWD LS1 03 Monte SS!!

No, put the LS1 in that car. Way better looking then the '03.

**third_shift|studios** · 10-31-2008, 05:47 AM

waste of time. get a g8 gt-modern car, RWD, awesome handling.

**98ls1t/a** · 10-31-2008, 06:32 AM

I know its a bad investment but I like that car so much. It just sux that its fwd.

**SleeperC5** · 10-31-2008, 07:05 AM

84-88 SS Monte is not a bad idea for a race car..... I've been trying to decide what kind of car to buy for a drag race car... It's getting to hard to find a decent 67-69 camaros. I considered an 85-90 IROC... but hey, an SS Monte isn't a bad idea.........

Hmmm..... 87 SS Monte w/ 468 BBC, turbo 350 = 10.50 qtr mile car.... hmmmm..........

MWA - HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA !!!!!

**67CamaroRSSS** · 10-31-2008, 08:23 AM

IMHO, those newer Monte's (like the OP showed) have one of the ugliest tail end treatments I've ever seen on a car.

**Too Fast** · 10-31-2008, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by third_shift|studios

waste of time. get a g8 gt-modern car, RWD, awesome handling.

...............and weighs how much? 3900?

I do like the G8 in person, tho, I was worried about its' looks when all I saw were pictures.

**bigrondownhiller** · 10-31-2008, 11:32 AM

Years ago gm did that exact thing. It was the first gen of the newer monte carlo. LS engine and solid axle. I threw out my old super chevy magazines, I know I had the one with pics in it.

**SteveCZ28** · 11-01-2008, 11:35 AM

i know for a fact, that chevy put v8's and made rwd montes in 95 when they came out with that body style...my parents were looking at one that was brand new...it was a dealer promo. i dont know much about i but do remember the salesman saying it was v8 and rwd. just a handful were made