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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 06:49 PM
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Well I miss my old LS1 Monza. I'm looking to start collecting parts but I need a car first! Anyone know where there is one like this? I'm going to do LS2 402 with a built 200-4R and 3.42 gears in a 12 bolt. I'm looking to run 10's and sound/act like a stock 305 for the stealth factor.
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 07:26 PM
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I was wondering what LS you were going to put in your next Monza, now I know.
Good luck finding one.
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 10:21 AM
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http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/ctd/2045315754.html

how about that one?
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 02:38 PM
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I have a 6.0 with LS3 heads,GM intake and carb,Comp XR281HR-12. I'm just building the headers. Turbo 350 with an 8" Neal Chance converter. Car ran 11 teens@117 with old school 406. I'm thinking 10.50's is doable. Car weighs 2850. I'd like to post pics over at h-body but can't get logged in. I tried posting pics here, no luck either. I'm not the best computer guy.
The old motor made 387 rwhp. I think the new one should be 450ish.
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Old Nov 29, 2010 | 06:59 PM
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Aleck,

I loved your car when you brought it out to Quaker City Raceway a few years ago. Good to see your still at it.

Tippy,

I think I'll give them a call, just a little far from me though.

80Monzta,

Get your done already!! Your doing some good work there.

Thanks,

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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 09:42 PM
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I'm still looking! Any leads?
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Old Feb 7, 2015 | 06:00 PM
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I have a chassis Monza 1977 drag car minus motor,has 2sp powerglide w/trans brake narrowed 9in with 5:00 full spool 31.5x14.5x15.Please call me at 330-238-0701 ask for Allen can send pics through text.
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Originally Posted by torinotalladaga
I have a chassis Monza 1977 drag car minus motor,has 2sp powerglide w/trans brake narrowed 9in with 5:00 full spool 31.5x14.5x15.Please call me at 330-238-0701 ask for Allen can send pics through text.
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I found a 78 2+2 with a V6 and auto. It has 72000 miles on it.


Saving $$ and collecting parts now!!
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Update?
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Monza 355

How is the project going? I have a 78 2+2 that I want to do a 6.0L

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update: Got another car, Blue 1975 2+2. Brown 1978 2+2 is staying stock. LS1 installed and removed for detailing. Going back in soon.







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I had a light blue 79 Monza notchback with the V6 way back in 96. That would have been a pretty cool car to hang onto and do what Monza355 is doing. In fact Monza355, I think we were talking about the brand new heater core I was trying to sell a few years ago.
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What brake booster is that? I would love to replace my stock large diameter booster with a dual diaphragm like that.

Thanks!!
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The booster is a 7" dual diaphragm booster from Summit. It is need to clear the coils if you keep them in the stock location. Works very well and has the clearance I need.
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The booster is a 7" dual diaphragm booster from Summit. It is need to clear the coils if you keep them in the stock location. Works very well and has the clearance I need.
I am running the stock booster with my swap, just moved the last coil a tad to clear.

My buddy has a manual brake Monza (LS turbo swap too) and he would like to convert to power. Do you have a part number? What mods did you have to do to make it work? It would be nice replacement in case mine dies too. Thanks!!
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What engine mounts are you guys using ?
Ive recent;y found a Sunbird Hatchback i want to do this swap.
ive owned several in the past with traditional Small blocks .
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Originally Posted by N2OMIKE
What engine mounts are you guys using ?
Ive recent;y found a Sunbird Hatchback i want to do this swap.
Factory V8 car? I cut up my factory V8 stands and box welded them to use a '67-'72 C10 mount, then LS adapter plates.
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no its a 4 cyl 1980 Sunbird.
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Originally Posted by N2OMIKE
no its a 4 cyl 1980 Sunbird.
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