Newb 88 Monte Carlo SS

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Hello, here is my Monte Carlo SS build.

Mark iv bbc 70 over. 470 ci. 850 holley dp, performer rpm, Large oval port heads 049 castings 2.19-1.88 valves. Roller rockers, 292 duration 550 lift CompCam, forged pistons 10.1 compression, eagle rods, hooker super comp headers to dynomax hemi turbo mufflers.
Built 2004r trans, 2200 stall, TransGo shift kit, buick grand national 8.5 rear with 3.42 gears. The rear frame was moved in 3.5" and tubbed for 315 35 17 NT05 rear tires on a 10.5 rim. The car has been lowered and handles great enjoy the pics.

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[Samckitt]

Welcome Monte brother. Nice looking car. Curious if you niotched the frame for the 315's to fit. I'm wanting to put those on mine.

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I cut the frame where the c-channel and box frame meets in the rear right before the rear tire. Then I removed 3.5" from each side of the center section where the upper rear end mounts are. This did not effect the upper rear end mount location. The lower rear end mounts were moved in 3.5" to match up with the new frame location. So the rear is stock length. The rear rims are 10.5 wide with a 7.5 back space. If you want some pics just ask.

[Samckitt]

Yes please, send me some pics, I want to see how you did this.

Thanks

[CruizinKev]

cool another monte over here! welcome aboard! :twothumbs car looks great!!

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front of frame 3"x 5" steel with off set body mount hole.https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/IMG_1230-1.jpg

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This pic with a 15x8 rim with 4.5 back space.https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/IMG_1243-1.jpg

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The rear sway bar was was cut 7" short because 3.5" per side removed. I had two bars so i welded them together. I also added a 1" cross tube for strength. I am using 88 f-body rear springs cut to lower. The f-body springs do not have a small coil on the top like a g-body so they can be cut. I used some 1/4 stock and built a ring to hold the top of spring in place.https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/IMG_1240-1.jpg

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Rear end bracket moved in 3.5". This is a 15x8 rim with 4.5 bs.https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/IMG_1244-1.jpg

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I did not need the full tubs but I only wanted to do this one time.https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/IMG_1246-1.jpg

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single rear GTO seat.https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/IMG_1302-1.jpg

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I also added a 1"x3" steel box inside the c-channel from the trans cross member to the rear frame for strength.

[RobertGP]

Welcome! Mean Monte...like the rear seat :-)

[Samckitt]

Wow you have all kinds of frame to tire clearance.

[SicMonte]

whoa....that is a very unique way of making tire clearance!!

looking good!!

[BulldawgMusclecars]

Welcome to the board! Always nice to see another G-Body.

[67zo6Camaro]

Wow that is one sweeeet ride. Nice work. Welcome to the PT board.

As a side note, Any of you Monte boys in the So. Cal. area? I need to mock up a part.

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[JAWSS]

Welcome!!Thats a sick Monte SS. Kinda renewed an interest in my 84 MCSS. Thanks

[SicMonte]

Wow that is one sweeeet ride. Nice work. Welcome to the PT board.

As a side note, Any of you Monte boys in the So. Cal. area? I need to mock up a part.

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I told you...you pay for the shipping and you can have the car!! hahaha

I can't wait until you get the part mocked up...I'm your first customer!!!!

[mc84_zz4]

Welcome to the board. I'm digging the frame sectioning too... nice!
I was going to joke about you fitting a larger tire in the back, but yes, you could...
I like the GTO seat in the back, did you mount the front ones yet?
They GTO seats are one of the best upgrades, IMO.

[85GPLEf41]

The Monte looks sick!