ExcessiveEgo

I live in New Hampshire, and my project is a 1988 T-top Monte Carlo SS

the plan is to build it with a 400 block, not 100% sure what i want to use for a transmission, but i definitely want to replace the stock 3-speed automatic.

any pointers will be appreciated (i will be making a thread in the monte carlo section) this is my first car build, all my experience has been with trucks.

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suzuki-guy

Glad to have you here at the forum!!! That is going to be a cool looking car can not wait to see it when its done!! Keep us up to date please!

ExcessiveEgo

thanks...... one of my friends is building a 77 El Camino, and we both started the projects around the same time, and it is turning into a bit of a rivalry, to see who can finish first, and whose will be faster

suzuki-guy

The El Camino SS is an awesome Car! What engine is he putting in his?

ExcessiveEgo

he is starting with a 350 block, im not sure exactly what he plans to do to it

suzuki-guy

Hmm ive always wanted an older sports car with a 383 stroker! Alls ive ever had is trucks though!

ExcessiveEgo

i really love trucks, im not sure why i decided to build a car. but i also have a 96 3500 silverado, dual wheels, 454, crane roller/rocker cam, hypertech reprogrammer, custom bent, stainless steel, dual 2 3/4" flowmaster exaust, when the bottom end lets go, the plan is to bore it out to a 495........

also have a mostly stock 95 1500 regular cab, with a stock 5.0L, the plan is to go really crazy on that once the motor lets go, but its a daily driver for now, since it just runs so damn good, even with 140,000 miles it dosnt use a drop of oil

EvansBlue

Welcome to the forum!
Looks like a good project to me. I have always been a fan of the SS Monte Carlos.
Hope you like the site

suzuki-guy

Mine has 210,000 and still going strong!

ExcessiveEgo

looks like the 1500 is gonna need SOME work........ just had to put a quart and a half of transmission fluid in it........ seems my transmission fluid cooler lines are leaking