Mac-Ink's Project 78 Malibu

[Tony_SS]

Here's how the car started. 100% original, 53k miles. 305/TH350






Here's the project rendering:
A few things will change along the way I'm sure, but the goal is, 17" wheels, 12" brakes, stiff lowering springs, larger sway bars, LSx drivetrain, Trans TBD, 8.5 rear, factory interior with upgraded sterero. The idea of the build is somewhere between a mild pro-tour car and streetfighter, minimal options but still maintain daily driveability.

[Tony_SS]

This is my daily driver... so there will be things done along the way that most likey will change again down the road. First change was adding new ZQ8 wheels and 245,255/50-16 Falken tires.

[Tony_SS]

Accelerator pump was bad on the factory 2bbl Rochester, So a 600 Edelbrock and a Performer EPS intake were installed... talk about SPEEEEEED!

I did prep and spray bomb the intake with Duplicolor Silver Wheel paint and the stuff is nails! Still has a great shine and hasnt yellowed on my yet.

[Tony_SS]

I spent yesterday tearing out the factory springs and some old worn Monroe shocks.

You can see the old springs next to the new OPG 2" lowering springs


Rear springs and Bilsteins installed.


The rear end dropped .75 from the sagging factory springs. Sits just where I want it to. You can also see I got rid of the straight back exhaust, cutting it off behind the wheels and adding some cheapie chrome tips I had laying around for the time being.

[Tony_SS]

I had the front 3" drop springs from OPG installed. They gave the car the perfect amount of drop and the tires do NOT rub. I'm very happy with these springs - ride quality and height. Also installed were Bilstein shocks up front and a hollow F-body 36mm sway bar that I picked up for $20 locally. I would like to upgrade the rear to a 1" bar later down the line but as it sits now, it handles a hellavulla better.

*Never mind that front chin spoiler - my SNAFU*

[Samckitt]

I like it! What is the width of the trunk lid right at the rear where it turns down? Is it the same width as the Monte? I wonder if the Monte rear spoiler will work on it?

[Tony_SS]

Its about an inch off on each side. I'm going with an M-80 spoiler.

[Code Red]

looking good

did you consider a monte ss front?

i've seen a few before that looked good

[Tony_SS]

^ Nah. Little too much flare for the Malibu IMO. I've got some plans for the front end already.

[Samckitt]

Its about an inch off on each side. I'm going with an M-80 spoiler.

An M-80 spoiler? I'll have to look for that, not familiar with it.

[Samckitt]

Found them here: http://www.maliburacing.com/m80malibu.htm

[Code Red]

An M-80 spoiler? I'll have to look for that, not familiar with it.

http://www.maliburacing.com/m80malibu.htm

[Code Red]

Found them here: http://www.maliburacing.com/m80malibu.htm

lol you beat me to it lol

[Tony_SS]

Ok maybe its not an M80.... but similar:

[Samckitt]

lol you beat me to it lol

Ok maybe its not an M80.... but similar:

That looks really close to the stand up Monte style. I like the yellow one better than the white one.

[Code Red]

That looks really close to the stand up Monte style. I like the yellow one better than the white one.

agreed

[brrymnvette]

Pics don't work for me????

[TPI Monte SS]

Tony, the 'Bu looks awesome! The stance is perfect too, looks great with the new emblems and ZQ8 wheels.

And my friend has the same spoiler you posted on his Malibu, looks good on his car.

[Malibu Jax]

Hello Tony-

Looks good, and not to go against the group but I think the spoiler is a bad look for the Malibu's. I went with a bit more drop than u but I like the stance on yours because it sets higher on the rear.

[796spdbu]

Im digging your project bro!! You want to sell those wheels when you get new ones. Let me know,They are impossible to find in my town..been looking for over a year. Never did check e-bay though. Cool project. Gives me inspiration to finish mine!!