Hello,

I bought a 2006 Monte Carlo SS back in June of 2006. I've been watching this forum ever since, looking to come up with a plan for my car. Considering I traded a 2001 Camaro SS on this car (sad story), I want more from it.
For the exhaust I got tired of waiting for Corsa (I've emailed them about once a month) and decided to go with a custom job. I loved the sound clips that were posted of from the Count of Monte Carlo, and would like to duplicate that setup. I also want to put a K&N Kit on it. My questions, will this throw a code? Also, based on some recent postings, it appears that this setup may make the DOD a little rough. I would like to tune it, however I don't have the knowledge to do that with an HP tuner, and based on all the postings about Diablo, I don't want to even consider them. I live in PA, are there any speed shops that anyone knows about that could do an HP tune? Thank you for reading this long post.

 

Well, first off, your CAI shouldn't throw a code. If it does, there's a couple online retailers that do tuning for our cars, or like you asked, you could take it somewhere local. I don't know about your area so I can't really help there. On the end of some cheap, or free, mods, flipping the engine mount on the front helps a TON. I read about it on here two days ago, did it today, and I mean it just goes. I can tap it and there's no throttle lag now. It's beautiful. On the note of exhaust (haw haw), I've heard it's quite simmilar t the o4's, in the way the pipes go. So if you know someone fimiilar on that, they should be able to help.

 

As semper said, the K&N will not throw a code...never read anywhere that it would/could (unless you forget to plug in the MAF afterwards). Also, the K&N & exhaust won't affect the DoD, either, but you may notice the 4-to-8, 8-to-4 switch with a better, louder exhaust. No big deal whatsoever, imo.

Regarding tuning, IDK of any in PA, but Westers Garage/Tunetime has a great tune, from what I've heard. They're in Jersey...don't know where in PA you are so that may/not be an option. VectorMotorsports also has a tune that most seem to love. You can buy theirs online (plus core charge until you return your stock E/TCM's). Diablo's tune is great, the price is usually right, and the handheld part is quite convenient...it's just the lack of tranny support (and now overall dependability) that kills'em.

The motor mount flip is nice and easy...and there is just one to do (unlike the old/current 3400/3800/3900 if you're familiar with them). Some lube, a breaker bar, ratchet, and a couple 15mm sockets and you're good to go.

From DRcustomparts, you can buy custom mounting plates and STB's for the car. They make a WORLD of difference...this is usually my first recommendation when it comes to modding. They're just GMPP STB's from an older buick with custom-made mounting plates. The front bar needs to be modified, though, as it makes the hood bulge and/or hits the alternator when the engine torques. DRcustomparts does this for you, and the package is only $140. He can also do custom paint. Last I heard, though, they took a bit of a hiatus while one of the guys does some work on his garage/shop.

For all of the aforementioned places, add a www and a dotcom and you can generally find their respective sites for more info.

 

Also Welcome.

 

Dont know where you are in PA, but New Era Performance here in Rochester, NY will dyno tune it. They do great work over there.

 

Hey hows it going? Thanks for the compliment

The only thing about the 3inch catted Downpipe.... For me the code oddly enough comes at low speed or idling... Even more odd is that I had this pipe on for almost a month before I saw the code which was for the rear O2... I personally havent decided which tuner to use yet.... In the mean time I was thinking about installing a O2 simulator but I think someone said that it will not work with these cars...I might also try a different O2....I had this convoluted theorey for awhile that maybe the converter to pipe gasket was causing an issue.....

I replaced the resonator with 2' of 2.5" stainless pipe, 3" catted down pipe, and 2 2.25" offset inlet center outlet Hooker Aero Chambers, stock tail pipes.

 

Howdy and welcome!
Tate

 

Thank you for the welcome and the information. I live in southern PA just outside of Lancaster, so New era Performance would be to far to go. I look at some past posts about flipping the motor mount, and there were references to diminished ride quality. Is that the case across the board, or is that just with certain kits? Also with living in PA, I need to worry about emissions, if I go with an exhaust that throws a code, is there a way I can mask it? HP tuner? Thanks again for the advice. I've include a couple of pics of the car below

 

Love the black w/silver. Just wish there was something on the Imp that could get two-toned like that.

Flipping the stock MM does nothing to the ride quality.

Installing an aftermarket poly mount, which has little to no give, will create some vibration when coming to a stop. Supposedly the MSP (?) poly mount is a lot better than some others...you can get it from 3800performance's website, I believe. ZZP was WAY too harsh for me up in the cold weather in Buffalo. When it's warm, it's much softer and forgiving, but in the cold it's like a rock, and absorbs NONE of the vibration from the engine & tranny. It just passes it on to the cabin. I'd guess it would be much of the same for you in PA.

Regarding the codes, a new cat-back exhaust will not throw a code. A new DP or high-flow cat might. Yes, it can be eliminated via HPtuners.

 

Put my car next to yours and change the license plates. Mine could be KITT, yours could be KARR....Think Knight Rider....