Monte Carlo & Lumina Since the 1970s, the Monte Carlo has been an icon of American stock car racing. A 4-door version, the Lumina, was produced in the late 90's.
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3.8 to a v-8 swap 02 monte

Old Feb 19, 2009 | 3:47 PM
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Default 3.8 to a v-8 swap 02 monte

Picked up a very clean complete '02 ss, 3.8 non super-charged, the is motor junk ,thought about doing a 5.3 swap or 3.8 twin remote turbos. any thoughts or anybody got a proven how-to Been a ford tech for 15 years, I know youre sorry for me but at least I wised up and bought a chevy any answers would be a great help. maybe theres a book already written dont know

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Old Feb 19, 2009 | 4:43 PM
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Not worth it. Your looking at spending way too much money and alot of work. If you want power out of the 3800 mod it and turbo. That will give you more HP than the 5.3 and cheaper
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