does anyone know what rear ends were optional in 1983 monte carlo ss and the approx weight? does anyone know of a site that could provide this info?

 

i believe they had 3.42's and the later models came with 3.73's

 

http://www.montecarloss.com/

 

I had an '81 Malibu with a 350 th-350 combo, and it weighed a little over 3300 with a full tank. It did not have any power options though. I wouldn't guess it wold be too far from that.

+1 on 3.42's. MCSS with 3 speed autos had 3.42 gears, while 4 speed autos had 3.73's.

 

i have an 84 monte carlo ss, and i think it should have the same rear- 3.42. also, it probably weighs around 3400 with a half tank w/o driver. i hope this can help.

 

Should be 3.42, possibly an optional 3.73. I know at least all 87-88 Monte SSs came with 3.73. Unless you mean the actual size...then all SSs came with the 7.5" rear unlike the GNs and some other G-bodies that had the 8.5" rear which is a lot better.

For weight, I thought it was around 3800 or so, but I may be wrong.

For more Monte-specific info, check out Fish-man's link.

 

Definetly check on montecarloss.com if you've got a monte. It's an awesome site those guys can help you with anything. Yeah you have 3.42's I believe it was 86 and up that had the 3.73's maybe even 85 and up but I know 83 and 84 had 3.42's.