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The SS Monte Carlo. The last of the big muscle cars. Monte Carlos
came with the L69 305, which produced 165HP in 1983 and 180 HP from
1984-1988. For the 180 HP version, Chevrolet put in the following
components: a Quadrajet 795 CFM 4BBL carburetor (E4MC - non-electric,
E4ME - electric), an L-81 Corvette camshaft, and Camaro crossfire
heads. The heads have 58cc chambers and produce 9.5:1
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For the suspension, Chevrolet put in the same F-41 suspension that
the Z-28 Camaro had. This includes having coil-over shocks in the
front. The tranny in the 1983 and 1984 models was the TH350. Also
in 1984, the TH200-4R overdrive was an option (only 3 were sold). In
1985, it became the standard. For rear gears, the TH350 was paired
with a 3.42 gear, and the TH200-4R was paired with a 3.73 gear. The
stall converter used all around was 1900RPM. |
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This information is as best I can find. I have not personally
researched any of it to verify its integrity. |
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12-18-2011 - The '86 SS Monte Carlo has
been sold to my brother. I am not sure what kind of project I will
be working on in the future, but I will make sure to start a new
page as time permits. This page will remain as a source for
information. |
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12-29-2008 - Not much has happened
with my '86 SS project this past year. Just had other things going
on, such as my '02 Mini Cooper S and club events thereof. I pulled
the LT1 block apart about three months ago, and the walls have some
scarring. Come tax season, I will get it bored and put in new
pistons, possibly forged. Earlier this year, I did at least make the
effort to order a new replacement cam, new roller lifters, and a
Professional Products 52mm throttle body with universal linkage. |
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12-31-2007 - Happy New Year! Well,
I finally finished my associate's degree in May 2007. Prior to that,
I sold the '88 Camaro (in August 2006). I still miss it, but I just
had too many projects going at one time. That is also the reason
why I got rid of the '85 SS and the 385 stroker engine that was going
in it. Back in the spring, I picked up a buddy's modified LT1. I
am currently working on getting that put in my '86 SS; now it will be
fuel injected. This motor ran 12.30s in the 1/4 mile and an
impressive 11.58 on a 75-shot. I will not be putting nitrous right
now. The engine swap should be done by the end of January 2008. |
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7-12-2005 - It has been well over a
year since I have given this web section my attention. My primary
reason has been my return to college, along with my racecar being off
the road for more than a year. I am hoping to be posting more on a
regular basis now. |
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Shortly before going to the race track in April 2004, I determined the
16" electic fan was not cooling efficiently. So, I put the flex fan
back on. Unfortunately, I only made one pass before puffing white
smoke. After breaking down the old engine, I learned the #5 piston
was missing two inches along the right edge. Interestingly, the piston
rings remained intact. |
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I have put a new engine in my '85 SS. Pictures and stats should be up
sometime in the near future. Progress on it has been very slow this
summer, as I recently changed jobs, and I am taking an online summer
class. |
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I also acquired an '88 IROC-Z Camaro back in December 2004. I will be
posting pictures and repair data as soon as I get the chance. |
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