1971 Monte Carlo Project
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1971 Monte Carlo Project After reading so many posts and looking at so many pictures I am ready to get started on my first LS project.
I have a 1971 Monte Carlo that's actually very good body wise considering I'm in Ohio that I plan to put a LQ9/4L60 combo in.
I'm looking for an LQ9 because of the power it has without any mods to the engine but if I can get a 5.3 (much cheaper) and do some simple mods (cam, intake ect.) for around 300.00 bucks, and get LQ9 power I'll do it.
Since this is my first project I guess you could call it a budget build.
My goal is to have my car go from this:
To something like this:
I have a 1971 Monte Carlo that's actually very good body wise considering I'm in Ohio that I plan to put a LQ9/4L60 combo in.
I'm looking for an LQ9 because of the power it has without any mods to the engine but if I can get a 5.3 (much cheaper) and do some simple mods (cam, intake ect.) for around 300.00 bucks, and get LQ9 power I'll do it.
Since this is my first project I guess you could call it a budget build.
My goal is to have my car go from this:
To something like this:
Last edited by jjamm7667; Apr 12, 2015 at 01:33 PM.
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Staging Lane
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Just got the interior out...The floors look pretty good.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/52063970@N04/9548867955/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/52063970@N04/9548866529/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/52063970@N04/9551652752/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/52063970@N04/9551650528/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/52063970@N04/9548867955/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/52063970@N04/9548866529/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/52063970@N04/9551652752/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/52063970@N04/9551650528/
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Staging Lane
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I'm slowly making progress on my project. Today when I got home from work I took the engine and trans out.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/52063970@N04/9612553596/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/52063970@N04/9612556524/
I originally said I wanted a LQ9/4L60 combo but I came across this link from some one elses post and if I read it correctly I can go with an inexpensive 5.3 (LM7) and add a stock LS7 CAM and get 422 Hp and 395 lb torque.
Is that a good combo?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/52063970@N04/9612553596/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/52063970@N04/9612556524/
I originally said I wanted a LQ9/4L60 combo but I came across this link from some one elses post and if I read it correctly I can go with an inexpensive 5.3 (LM7) and add a stock LS7 CAM and get 422 Hp and 395 lb torque.
Is that a good combo?
I originally said I wanted a LQ9/4L60 combo but I came across this link from some one elses post and if I read it correctly I can go with an inexpensive 5.3 (LM7) and add a stock LS7 CAM and get 422 Hp and 395 lb torque.
Is that a good combo?
May be easier to just get a custom cam.
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Making some more progress. I'm going to do what I can then its going to the body shop. By then I should be settled on my engine setup. The 3rd picture is showing hidden VIN's in case someone needed to know.
BEFORE
http://www.flickr.com/photos/52063970@N04/9639520020/
AFTER
http://www.flickr.com/photos/52063970@N04/9636364281/
Hidden VIN's
http://www.flickr.com/photos/52063970@N04/9639614744/
BEFORE
http://www.flickr.com/photos/52063970@N04/9639520020/
AFTER
http://www.flickr.com/photos/52063970@N04/9636364281/
Hidden VIN's
http://www.flickr.com/photos/52063970@N04/9639614744/
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It does look pretty clean for a northern car. Any more body pics? I've always heard the manufacturers had vins' on other parts, but I always assumed it was like 1985 ish and newer. Do other GM products have the hidden vin's in the same spot?
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I know there's a post explaining this but I can't seem to find it.
Are these frame mounts short and wide or tall and narrow? Im thinking short and wide.
To answer the question about other hidden VIN's....I don't know. I'm in Cleveland and I am lucky to have a car in such good condition.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/52063970@N04/9648634998/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/52063970@N04/9648632490/
Are these frame mounts short and wide or tall and narrow? Im thinking short and wide.
To answer the question about other hidden VIN's....I don't know. I'm in Cleveland and I am lucky to have a car in such good condition.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/52063970@N04/9648634998/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/52063970@N04/9648632490/
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Gen 1's are true classics!
I had a '71 survivor and used it as a D/D....drove it all over the state. Great highway cars that blew ice cubes with those massive A6 compressors. Sold it and 5 days later it got stolen from buyer and ran into a lake.
I had a '71 survivor and used it as a D/D....drove it all over the state. Great highway cars that blew ice cubes with those massive A6 compressors. Sold it and 5 days later it got stolen from buyer and ran into a lake.
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Nice looking ride. by chance, was it YOU that stolen your old ride and ditch it into the lake in sellers remorse? LOL. Feel bad for the person who bought it. Hope he had it insured!!!
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It's been a while since I've posted. Been busy. Today i spent $800.00 bucks on all this:
Complete 5.3 / 4l60 out of a 2005 Slilverado
complete harness and computer
exhaust manifolds w/o2 sensors
LS1 intake #12560688
extra water pump (f-body)
extra flywheel
Hummer Oil pan (installed)
Original oil pan with tray and all
A/C and all accessories
The guy had too many projects going and I think I caught a great deal. Im also in the process of installing disc brakes from a 2000 camaro.
Im going to be busy for a while.
Complete 5.3 / 4l60 out of a 2005 Slilverado
complete harness and computer
exhaust manifolds w/o2 sensors
LS1 intake #12560688
extra water pump (f-body)
extra flywheel
Hummer Oil pan (installed)
Original oil pan with tray and all
A/C and all accessories
The guy had too many projects going and I think I caught a great deal. Im also in the process of installing disc brakes from a 2000 camaro.
Im going to be busy for a while.
