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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 01:39 PM
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Talking 86 monte Lq4 swap
Here are a couple of before pic's .. Going to start buying parts, So hear we go with another swap thread !!!lol....::



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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 01:56 PM
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Going to change cam, valve springs, push rods and timing chain.. Carb setup with a small shot...
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Ordered a custom grind cam ,push rods and valve springs from VA speed.. Bunch of parts from Jegs also .. Hopefully everything will here by Thanksgiving weekend to work on the monte !!
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Another Monte Carlo lsx swap! Can't wait to get mine started. What size Tires are in the back?
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 07:01 PM
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Another Monte Carlo lsx swap! Can't wait to get mine started. What size Tires are in the back?
28 by 11.5 on a 8 inch rim ..
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Is your car a factory non a/c car? Or is that one of those conversion boxes?
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That Engine in it looks pretty clean..lol
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Mocking up the LQ4 .. Sandblasted the valve covers, Intake and timing chain cover.. Going to powder coat them next !!
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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by TDMKR496
Is your car a factory non a/c car? Or is that one of those conversion boxes?
Conversion box..

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That Engine in it looks pretty clean..lol
It was.. LOL...
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Stupid question but how did you clean your block to paint it? Wire brush, regular brush, chemicals? I need to clean mine also so I can paint it.
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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by LS1 pwrd NOVA
Stupid question but how did you clean your block to paint it? Wire brush, regular brush, chemicals? I need to clean mine also so I can paint it.
I used brake cleaner with a paint brush and a toothbrush size wire brush . Then painted it with POR 15 engine paint... Good luck !!
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very nice, ive always liked those monte's
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very nice, ive always liked those monte's
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It's a nice swap when it's done..I have a GM Heat Only box in mine, tons of room..
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I love g bodies, you wont be dissapointed with the new setup.

What was the old motor/what times did it run?
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Nice monte... I'm building one to...
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Nice monte... I'm building one to...
Any pic's ??
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Greg Jr powder coated my intake, valve covers, timing chain cover, coil brackets and lifter valley tray..




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